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Custom-Made Hiking Backpacks

McHale Packs Offers Mountaineer-Inspired Hiking Bags for Any Weather

— July 13, 2018 — Art & Design
Seattle-based custom backpack operation McHale Packs creates hand-made bags in the owner's garage. With an impressive history as a mountaineer, climber and thru-hiker, Dan McHale designed a line of bags that are multipurpose and weatherproof to serve as the perfect bag for any activity.

With stylish colors and unique shapes, each bag has a large enough interior to hold all the essentials for a long trip and individual pockets that can be moved and customized. The straps and back padding are made from a thick material, making them comfortable enough to withstand any chafing or pain, while still being durable enough to last for years.

All of the McHale Packs are available online now, requesting exact specifications to make the bag perfect for each consumer.
Trend Themes
1. Custom-made Hiking Backpacks - Customization and personalization of hiking backpacks according to consumer preferences creates a new level of customer satisfaction and loyalty.
2. Multipurpose and Weatherproof Bags - The development of multipurpose and weatherproof bags allows for versatile use in various activities and weather conditions.
3. Moveable and Customizable Pockets - The integration of moveable and customizable pockets in backpack designs enhances convenience and organization for users.
Industry Implications
1. Outdoor Apparel & Equipment - The outdoor apparel & equipment industry can leverage custom-made hiking backpacks to tap into the growing demand for personalized outdoor products.
2. Adventure Tourism - The adventure tourism industry can benefit from multipurpose and weatherproof bags that cater to the needs of travelers engaging in various outdoor activities.
3. Sports and Recreation Retail - Sports and recreation retail businesses can explore the market potential of moveable and customizable pockets in backpacks to offer unique and convenient solutions to their customers.
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