Patagonia large 3WAY bag "Torres MLC 45L" that has been updated for 30 years

In recent years, more and more people wear outdoor wear in the city.Casual, a little fashionable and comfortable.In this column, we will introduce a must -buy clothing and goods that are developed by outdoor brands that combine fashion and functionality.

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Patagonia's large 3WAY bag "MLC", which is said to be "immortal masterpiece" even among maniac bag lovers.It is designed as a general -purpose (Hanyo) bag used for traveling or sports expeditions instead of a specific sport or activity, and its name is "Maximum", which means "the largest size that can be brought into an airplane".Legal Carry-on ".

The history of "MLC" is old, has already been published in the catalog as of 1991, and has been developed almost without interruption.With long -selling items, it has been renewed repeatedly in a long history, and its name has been changed to "Transport MLC" and "Headway MLC".

The upper part of MLC "Tres MLC" has a handle so that it can be used as a horizontally long briefcase.

Slight name changes have been loved as a convenient large bag for those who are used to traveling and those who need to carry a large amount of luggage every day.Compared to other outdoor makers travel bags, the design was simple and modern, so as a bag that combines functions and appearance, the fashion industry, such as stylists with lots of luggage and buyers with many overseas business trips.It is said that it has been collected.

The horizontal sleeve on the back allows the storage handle of a suitcase with casters.If the bottom zipper is closed, it can be used as an open pocket

The latest version of such "MLC" is the "Torres MLC 45L", a brother item of the 3WAY briefcase "Torres Pack", which was introduced in the must -list.

The capacity is 45 liters.The material is flat weave 7.4 oz, 630 denier nylon (50 % recycled nylon / high -sensation nylon 50 %)

It can also be used as a shoulder bag and a briefcase on hand according to the scene

"Trestress MLC 45L" is very similar to Torresbag.As the name of "Torres" means "3" in Spanish, it can be used as a backpack by removing a shoulder bag using a briefcase, a shoulder strap with a pad, and a shoulder strap stored in the main unit.Is also common.

High -performance strap that is hard to feel weight and is hard to get stuffy

The backpack strap comes with a chest strap that prevents shoulder shiny and suppresses the shaking of the backpack itself.

The feature of this bag is that it is hard to feel the weight when carrying it.The secret is also in a high -performance strap common to Torres Pack.The pads that adopt a curved curve based on ergonomics and a cushion structure that reduce the burden on the shoulders are mesh specifications on the body, and will miss heat and stuffiness in hot summer.Of course, the stuffiness and weight do not overlap and do not hurt your shoulders.

Backpack strap that draws curves that fit the body

Both the straps for backpacks and the shoulder bag straps are mesh specifications on the skin.

It is nice that the surplus straps can be adjusted to the loop of the pad part by adjusting the length.Like "Torres Park", plastic parts that connect each strap and the body can be stored in the main unit.It is a consideration that unused parts do not get in the way when moving.

The tip of the shoulder strap is folded back, and it is hooked on the loop of the shoulder pad after passing through the elastic loop, so it does not get in the way.

The strap can be easily attached and detached with a plastic buckle

Organizer function that allows you to organize and organize your luggage

If you look at it from above, you can see that there are four zipperes in four places.

Torres MLC 45L has evolved into an "organizer bag" that can store more contents in small parts compared to the past models.There are four zipperes outside the main unit, and the outer front ( * 1) is a large -capacity pocket with a simple structure.It is a space for storing accessories that you frequently take out.

The outer pocket is large capacity.I want to store frequently used items here for the time being

The inside of the full -open zipper ( * 2) just behind a large capacity pocket is the most realized space to evolve from the past models.The wall has a magic tape pocket, a zippered pocket, and a mesh that makes it easy to check the contents assuming the storage of tablets and smartphones that have become an essential item when you go out in the last 10 years.Anyway, it is finely divided, and small items can be organized and stored, so there is no break in the bag.

It has a storage space for smartphones and tablets in a position that is easy to access from the outside

Large -capacity main compartments are divided into two rooms inside

The left pocket has a mesh pocket on a normal partition.I want to store something I don't want to show when I open the bag

If you open another full -open zipper ( * 3), this is a main compartment that can store plenty of clothing.It seems that you can carry 3-4 nights of clothes with plenty of room because you can get more than it looks.The space is divided into two left and right rooms inside, and each has a door, so you can store items that are different from suits, sportswear, changing clothes and shoes separately.

A 15 -inch computer in the case can be stored in the pocket with the pad on the back side.

For a bag that can be used for a longer time by adding lining

Both the outer material have polyurethane coating and DWR (durable water repellent

Although it is a renewal of the previous model, what I want to emphasize is the addition of lining.In the past, the "MLC" is a "hydrolysis" in which chemicals and water react and cause decomposition, so that the coating of polyurethane applied to the back side of the fabric is peeled off, and the waterproof performance is lost.was there.However, there is no need to worry about hydrolysis because Torres MLC has lining.The MLC of the early model I owned was high in fabric and sewing, but it became a closet fertilizer in about 7 to 8 years.However, it seems that "Trestress MLC 45L" can be associated with longer.

Traces MLC 45L, which has been improved since the early 90s and has gradually increased the degree of perfection over 30 years.However, Tomo Makino, who is a member of the marketing department in Patagonia, says, "There is no goal in the update."

"Because the elements needed depending on the times change. It is not only ease of use and functions. For example, in the renewal of Torres MLC, the usage rate of recycled materials is significantly increased. These updates.I think MLC has been a long -selling item that has been loved by customers for nearly 30 years because I went steadily. "

Nevertheless, Torres MLC 45L is so easy to use as incomparable to the early MLC.It seems good that the basic "ease of use and functions" is evolving to the limit.I would like to recommend this "old, new" 3WAY bag for those who are looking for a large bag, as well as those who once used MLC.

There is a named plate that can be stored on the side.When you need a nameplate due to personal information protection and security issues, you can quickly take out with one touch

"Torres MLC" ¥ 27,500 (tax included)

Interview / sentence / Yoshida Dai photography / Yuji Imai

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