Astro launches new gaming backpack and Nintendo Switch OLED crossbody strap

Astro Gaming collaborated with bag manufacturer Timbuk2 to design a new version of its popular scout backpack.

Astro Gaming is a brand known mainly for its peripherals, which are the favorites of the e-sports crowd. Most of its products are electronic accessories, Such as high-end headphones, Dedicated controller and customizable technology module kit.

Although its Boy Scout Bag (Designed for the safe carrying of laptops and game consoles) has always been one of the company’s best-selling products, and fashion clothing is not its specialty. However, the brand’s goal is to transition to this soft goods market and begin to redesign the iconic backpack.

To this end, it partnered with Timbuk2 to leverage the manufacturer’s “carrying solution” expertise. In 18 months, the two San Francisco-based retailers created a brand new bag from the ground up, ideal for those who like to carry a lot of equipment, such as e-sports athletes and travel-centric gamers.

Astro Gaming has been invited Weekly newspaper A presentation showing the results of the collaboration with Timbuk2. This is the veil they lifted.

BP35 backpack

BP35 backpack and CSO3 crossbody strap.
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The new backpack is listed as “BP35” and is specifically designed to carry and protect gaming equipment.

It has a volume of 35 liters and has special compartments for storing items such as tablets, game consoles, and headphones. For example, the inner sleeve can hold two 16-inch laptops.

It is made of a completely waterproof fabric to protect your device from splashes and light rain. According to Astro, you can even put your backpack in a puddle without damaging any of its contents.

At the same time, it is designed with non-abrasive materials, which means you can safely store your Nintendo Switch or Steam Deck (When it is finally released) There, without worrying about the screen being scratched.

The specifications of BP35 are as follows:

Front panel specifications:

Colour: Black
Material: 600 denier polyester with waterproof coating
Waterproof zipper

Rear panel specifications:

Material: mesh EVA and knitted foam bag
Practical ribbon

Top pocket:

Made of non-abrasive material to prevent scratches on the screen

Front pocket:

Material: Tear-resistant nylon 210 denier, with waterproof coating
Folding magnetic clamshell

Side pockets:

Double water bottle pockets on both sides of the bag

Shoulder strap:

Fully adjustable shoulder straps made of air mesh fabric
Adjustable chest strap

sleeve:

The back cover and inner cover can accommodate two 16-inch laptops

Interior specifications:

Vista ring for fixing the headset
Expandable padded pockets
Extra pockets and sleeves
Large flap opening.

The recommended manufacturer price of BP35 is $199.99.It is available on both platforms Astronomy game and Timbuk2 websites.

There is a “vista ring” inside the BP35 backpack to fix the earphones.
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CSO3 crossbody strap

In addition to backpacks, Astro and Timbuk2 also released a new crossbody strap designed to carry Nintendo Switch.

say Weekly newspaper, The representative of Astro confirmed that the bigger OLED version portable console Can also adapt to it.

The sling called CS03 has a volume of 3 liters and has enough slots to carry 14 SD cards.The front pocket is fixed by magnetic folding, but Astro confirms Weekly newspaper This is too weak and will not cause any damage to your electronic equipment.

The specifications of the CS03 crossbody strap are as follows: