APEX backpack side view
EVOLUTION

OF ONE-BAG TRAVEL.

Carry-on size. Checked-bag capacity.
One bag does the whole trip.

APEX backpack back view

PACKS 60L IN A 35L BAG

REMOVABLE VACUUM COMPARTMENT

QUICK SIDE ACCESS

APEX Pro
APEX travel bag

APEX

Travel Without Limits

35L60L
integrated capacity expansion
168HRS
vacuum retention
IPX8
waterproof chamber

Pack more. Carry less.

Vortex™
Vacuum
System

Re-engineer your packing system.
Pair with the Vortex 60kPa Diaphragm Pump
to collapse clothing volume by up to 57%.
One system. Zero compromise.

0%
Volume
Compression
Cyclone Pro backpack open with packed Vortex vacuum chambers and clothing

Pack more. Travel further.

75L Capacity in a 50L Backpack

Two removable Vortex™ vacuum chambers compress soft clothing by up to 57%, reclaiming space lost to trapped air between layers. Start with 50L of standard capacity, expand to 60L, and unlock up to 75L of packing-equivalent capacity—enough room for two weeks of clothing, tech, and everyday essentials.

0L
Pack 2 weeks of clothing without a checked bag.
Red Dot Design Award
Vortex Diaphragm Pump — travel vacuum internal structure

World's Most Powerful yet Smallest Travel Vacuum

10 times stronger than most travel vacuum devices

Two lines of defence

WATERPROOF

Apex is designed with waterproofing in every layer, ensuring your clothes, gear and any other valuables stay dry in every pocket.

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AIRTIGHT CHAMBER

Patented one-way valveHermetic thermoplastic weldWet–dry isolation

WATERPROOF SHELL

4-layer laminatePET waterproof filmHydrostatic resistance 5,000mm

YKK WATERPROOF ZIPS

#10 gauge sealed zippersLaptop compartment + front upper pocketThermoplastic bonded gasket

SHELL MATERIALS

CORDURA® 1680D

Water Resistant

Engineered with a waterproof laminate that prevents water from penetrating the fabric, even during prolonged exposure. Ideal for maximum weather protection.

ECOPAK® EPLX 400

Waterproof

A fully waterproof laminate that seals every seam, absorbing 80% less moisture than laminated nylon while resisting UV fade — made from 100% recycled polyester.

ULTRA 400 BLACK MAGIC

Waterproof

Naturally hydrophobic UHMWPE weave, nearly three times more abrasion-resistant than our other Ecopak™ fabric — finished in matte black with structure built to hold its shape.

23 STORAGE COMPARTMENT
Apex Pro front view
Load Lifters
Quick-Access Pouch
TSA-Approved Integrated Lock
Side Grab Handles
Zippered Compartment
Side Pocket
Apex Pro side view
Zip-Expansion Main Compartment
Magnetic Key Clip
Side Quick-Access Opening
Detachable Ergonomic Waist Belt
Apex Pro back view
Shoulder Strap Stow Space
High-Rebound EVA Back Panel
Luggage Pass-Through Strap
Hidden Back Security Pockets
Apex Pro compartment view
1 Vacuum Bag
4 Interior
Mesh Panel
7
Quick
-Access
Pockets
1 Top Pocket
4 Back Panel Compartment
2 Padded
Laptop
Sleeves &
1 Accessory
Pocket
1 Front
Panel
Pocket
2 Hidden
Security
Pockets

WORDS FROM TRAVELERS
REAL FEEDBACK. REAL TRAVEL MADE SIMPLER.

High quality intuitive products that make packing easy — Chris Hussin, US, 5 stars
Perfect for quick trips — Martin L, US, 5 stars
Versatility at its finest — Natalie J., US, 5 stars
Black Voyage all the way — John E, LAX, 5 stars
Such a versatile travel bag — Kelly S, US, 5 stars
Perfect for traveling light — Jay H, CA, 5 stars

Precision Engineering

Trusted by frequent flyers, digital nomads and design aficionados worldwide.

Precision

Trusted by frequent flyers, digital nomads

Zephyr Pro in the city

Engineering

and design aficionados worldwide.

Black Voyage engineers their gear for today’s journeys of space-saving, durable, smart, and whisper-quiet.
Vortex Vacuum-Seal Compression Technology™ lets travelers pack up to 157 % more without expanding the exterior footprint.
World-Class IPX8 Rating — tested to withstand continuous immersion beyond 1 meter for 30 minutes and 168-Hour Compression Hold.
Winner of the Red Dot and iF Design Awards, Black Voyage is recognized for pushing the boundaries of travel design—engineering smarter, more intentional ways to move through the world.
Winner of the Red Dot and iF Design Awards, Black Voyage is recognized for pushing the boundaries of travel design—engineering smarter, more intentional ways to move through the world.

Frequently Asked Questions

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ZIPPER & HARDWARE
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