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The System — Specifications

inside the bag.
every detail, engineered.

The patch-tile front panel, the modular MOLLE field, clamshell access, magnetic dividers, sealed wet bay, suspended laptop sleeve, removable hip belt, and the full Wave 1 accessory ecosystem.

Front panel — patch configuration

02IMG · PLACEHOLDER

02Modularity · Patches

the front panel is your record. wear what you earned.

The full Hypalon front face is the surface where your accomplishments live. Race patches issued by NODE for every major South African event. Affiliation patches from gyms, athletes, and partner brands. Custom tiles for crew, country, and identity. Laser-cut, sharp, swappable in seconds — no velcro, no fuzz, no compromise on the wall.

  • ConfigurationPatch-tile build
  • Tile sizes25 / 50 / 75mm
  • CapacityUp to 24 tiles

Front panel — pouch configuration

03IMG · PLACEHOLDER

03Modularity · Pouches

run it loaded. pouches anywhere on the grid.

The same MOLLE field accepts modular pouches across the entire front panel. Stack consumables, tools, or quick-access kit — reconfigure for the gym, the trail, or the commute in seconds.

  • ConfigurationPouch build
  • Pouch volumes0.4 / 1.2 / 2.5 L
  • Mount points48 attachment loops

Interior — clamshell open, flat

04IMG · PLACEHOLDER

04Access · Clamshell

clamshell open. everything visible.

The main compartment unzips a full 180° and lays flat — your whole load visible at once. Reinforced YKK AquaGuard zippers track smooth under tension, even fully packed.

  • Opening180° clamshell
  • ZipperYKK #10 AquaGuard
  • Volume27–28 L

Interior — dividers deployed

05IMG · PLACEHOLDER

05Access · Dividers

foldable magnetic dividers. reconfigure in seconds.

Three foldable, magnetic dividers reshape the interior on demand. Fold them flat for a single cavernous load, or deploy them to keep shoes, kit, and clothing isolated and organised.

  • Dividers3× foldable, magnetic
  • MaterialEVA + 210D ripstop
  • Configurations8 layouts

Bottom — sealed wet compartment

06IMG · PLACEHOLDER

06Wet/Dry

sealed wet bay, vented and isolated.

A dedicated bottom compartment for soaked kit, sealed off from the main body. Vented grommets release moisture without contaminating your dry layers, laptop, or essentials.

  • Capacity4 L isolated bay
  • LiningTPU-coated 420D
  • Drainage4× vented grommets

Back panel — laptop sleeve

07IMG · PLACEHOLDER

07Tech

suspended laptop & tablet sleeve.

Padded, suspended off the bottom panel, accessed from a dedicated rear zip. Separates devices from the main load — no impact, no fuss, fast through security.

  • LaptopUp to 16″ MacBook Pro
  • TabletDedicated 11″ slip
  • Padding8mm closed-cell foam

Side — hip belt detail

08IMG · PLACEHOLDER

08Carry

removable load-bearing hip belt.

4-way stretch mesh belt transfers load to the hips for trail and travel. Detaches cleanly when you're moving through the office or the airport — same bag, two modes.

  • AttachmentHidden side rails
  • Material4-way stretch mesh
  • Load ratingUp to 18 kg transfer

09 — The Ecosystem

the bag is the entry point. not the endpoint.

NODE is a platform you build into over years. The bag carries the system. The patches record the history. The pouches and accessories adapt the system to the day, the sport, and the athlete. Wave 1 launches the foundation. Every wave after extends it.

03 componentsWave 1 · 2026

Patch tile set — flat lay

09.AWave 1IMG · PLACEHOLDER

Patches & Tiles

The wall layer. Race patches, affiliation patches, custom tiles. Hypalon-backed, laser-cut.

25 / 50 / 75mm grid

Pouch trio — front + side

09.BWave 1IMG · PLACEHOLDER

Pouches

Modular volumes for kit, tools, and consumables. Snap onto any MOLLE point.

3 sizes · 0.4 / 1.2 / 2.5 L

Packing cubes — stacked

09.CWave 1IMG · PLACEHOLDER

Packing Cubes

33 × 25 cm compressible cubes — pack, stack, and slot into the main compartment.

2-pack · YKK AquaGuard

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