The Stolt Athlete backpack has been one of our best-selling designs over the past few years. Its ergonomics follow Stolt’s design principles, embracing a “runner-first” approach with a high-mount fit for optimal weight distribution. The backpack offers excellent adjustability with padded shoulder straps, a removable waist strap, and a sternum strap—ensuring that once you’re strapped in, it doesn’t budge. Featuring a dedicated business compartment with multiple small pockets, this is our most versatile design to date.
The overall look and feel of the Stolt Athlete backpack
The Athlete backpack features a roll-top design with a 15–18 litre capacity. Its refined look includes zippered side pockets for water bottles or other items, a roll-top compartment with a Fidlock closure, and a separate business compartment. Made from lightweight yet durable 500D recycled Cordura polyester, it weighs just 1kg (2.2 lbs) and has a water-repellent finish.
Removable waist strap and back panel
This versatile design features a removable waist strap, which runners will appreciate. It’s essential for running comfort but can be easily removed when not needed. The shoulder straps are also adjustable at the top, allowing you to pull the bag closer to your back for a snug fit and to prevent any bouncing while running.
The Athlete backpack has a padded back panel with power mesh, allowing for airflow through the center to enhance breathability—especially when running or on the move.
Internal Compartments
The Athlete backpack features two main compartments, zippered pockets on both sides, and easy-access pockets in the waist strap
- Roll top compartment – The largest section, designed to carry most of your items. It also fits the Stolt garment box if needed.
- Business Compartment – Located closest to your back, this section includes a padded laptop sleeve and multiple small pockets for organising essentials.
- Small Pockets – On both sides of the bag, there are zippered water bottle pockets that can also be used for carrying other daily items. The waist strap has two zippered pockets for storing a phone or other valuables.
Materials and hardware
The Athlete backpack is made from a lightweight yet durable 500D recycled Cordura polyester with a water-repellent finish. The roll top closure is with a patented V-buckle by Fidlock which enables easy one-hand opening and magnetic self-closing.
For other hardware, we use premium YKK buckles and zippers, ensuring reliability and longevity.
Why we made this product?
To help runners run more—and run better.
The Athlete backpack has quickly become one of our best-selling designs, receiving praise from the running industry, media, and thousands of runners around the world for its versatile and innovative design.
From an aesthetic standpoint, it’s our most relaxed style, thanks to the roll-top design and side pockets. It still follows Scandinavian design principles with clean lines, minimalistic aesthetics, and the distinct Stolt look and feel.
The Stolt Athlete backpack is available exclusively on our website. We welcome pre-orders to secure your bag in the next production round.
