Backpack 'Explorer' - Retro Purple

Explorer – 45L Purple Gym Backpack With Shoe Space for Training and Travel

The Explorer in retro purple by Gym Generation is a gym backpack with 45 litres of volume, built to the standard of tactical gear and made for the gym, training and travel. Strong violet against a black patch panel that runs the full width of the lid – the boldest colour in the range, for anyone who wants to be seen. Rugged 900D nylon oxford, a modular laser-cut MOLLE system and a supportive carry harness come from the same world, and inside everything has its place: the large main compartment opens like a suitcase and takes a full training kit or a week of luggage, the middle compartment holds your shoes, a padded back sleeve protects your laptop, and two side pockets hold a bottle or shaker up to 1000 ml. Measurements 48 × 34 × 29 cm, carry-on size. The Explorer is part of the gym backpack range from Gym Generation and comes with two patches included.

Retro Purple – Loud, With the Black to Carry It

This is the loudest thing we make. What stops it tipping into costume is the black patch panel: the violet never reads as one flat block, and the Spartan logo lands on a dark ground where it carries at a distance. In a rack of black and grey packs, you will find yours without looking. Gym Generation has been a Swiss gymwear brand since 2013. Shipped from Switzerland.

Built to Tactical Standards

What separates the Explorer from an ordinary travel backpack is how it is built. The material, the MOLLE system and the carry harness all come from a world where gear takes heavy loads and hard use for years. The 900D nylon oxford is dense, abrasion-resistant and bar-tacked at the stress points. Inside sits a coated lining you can wipe out – not a fashion product that wears through after one season, but a pack that stays with you as long as you train.

Enough Compartments, Each With a Job

The middle compartment takes your shoes, away from the fresh change of clothes. The large main compartment opens like a suitcase – you pack flat and see everything at a glance – and carries a mesh organiser with a zip pocket inside. At the front sits a compartment with an organiser panel for cables, charger and small items. So after a workout you are not reaching between trainers for the shaker.

Padded Laptop Sleeve at the Back

The back holds its own padded sleeve for a laptop or documents, secured with a velcro tab and shielded by the back padding. Your device rides against your spine, separate from the rest of your luggage. Passport and valuables sit hidden and safe here.

A Week as Carry-On – Including the Away Competition

At 48 × 34 × 29 cm the Explorer sits within the carry-on format of most airlines, and 45 litres covers a whole week. For a competition you have to fly to: shoes, clothes, food and laptop in one pack, no waiting at the belt, no checked-bag fee. Off the plane and straight to the venue. Do one trip on hand luggage alone and you will not want to go back.

Laser-Cut MOLLE and Carry Harness

The front and sides carry a laser-cut MOLLE system: rows of loops cut straight into the fabric for pouches, carabiners or accessories, flatter and cleaner than stitched webbing. The carry harness behind it is built for a full load: thickly padded S-curve straps, a chest strap, a hip belt to shift the weight and load-lifter straps that pull the pack in against your back. The ventilated mesh back panel cuts down on sweat. You carry it by the shoulder straps, the top handle or the two reinforced D-ring loops, and two rows of compression straps pull the pack down to day-trip size.

Your Patch Panel, Your Statement

This is exactly where the Explorer becomes yours, and here you get more surface than most packs give you. Two patches are included: the Spartan logo and the Gym Generation lettering, both of which read hard against the black. Swap them, combine them or add more – our patch collection gets new designs all the time.

Explorer Backpack – Frequently Asked Questions

Is retro purple too much for everyday use?
It is a fair question, and the honest answer is that it depends on how you dress. Violet at this depth reads closer to a considered choice than to a novelty, and it holds up next to black training kit rather than clashing with it. If you want something quieter, take black or olive green.

What is the difference between the Explorer and the Adventurer in purple?
Same colour, two builds. This one runs laser-cut MOLLE and the full black patch panel: cleaner, with more room for patches. The Adventurer version carries classic stitched webbing in the same violet, with narrow velcro strips instead – the original, raw tactical look.

What makes the Explorer better built than other gym backpacks?
900D nylon oxford fabric, a laser-cut MOLLE system cut straight into the fabric and a carry harness with hip and load-lifter straps – components designed for heavy loads and years of use rather than for a season.

Can I stow my shoes in the Explorer?
Yes. The middle main compartment holds them, separate from the fresh clothes in the large compartment, and the coated lining wipes clean afterwards.

How much fits in the Explorer?
The 45 litres take a complete training kit including shoes, towel and shaker – or the luggage for a week of travel.

Does the Explorer work as hand luggage?
Yes. At 48 × 34 × 29 cm it sits within the usual hand luggage rules of many airlines, and there is room for clothes, shoes and food for several days. Since every airline sets its own dimensions, it is worth a quick look at theirs beforehand.

Does a laptop fit in the backpack?
Yes. The back holds a padded sleeve with a velcro closure for standard 15 to 16 inch laptops, sitting against your spine and separate from the main compartment.

Is the Explorer comfortable to carry fully loaded?
That is what the carry harness is built for. Padded S-curve shoulder straps, a hip belt to shift the load and load-lifter straps keep the weight close to the body. Fully packed, the load spreads noticeably better than on a travel backpack without a hip belt and load system.

Can I attach my own patches?
Yes. Any patch with a velcro backing fits the panel. Two Gym Generation patches are included, and you will find more in the patch collection in the shop.