Skip to main content
  1. Home
  2. Audio / Video
  3. News

AirPods… as a backpack?

By
Add as a preferred source on Google
Man wearing airpack backpack
Bravest Studios / Bravest Studios

New quirky design apes Apple’s famous earbuds 

What’s happened? New York design studio Bravest is gearing up to drop the AirPack, a 44-liter backpack that’s designed to look like a scaled up set of AirPods.

Wait, this is a real thing?

  • The earbuds-inspired backpack has a similar flip-up design as the original AirPods, with a zip to release.
  • It contains two modular pouches that can hold gadgets, keys… well, anything you want to put in a backpack really.
  • There’s also a slot for a laptop, although the exact size isn’t confirmed.
  • Prices also haven’t been confirmed yet, but Bravest Studios have form with launching expensive quirky designs, like the Rock Shoes.
  • There’s no sign this is in association with Apple.

This Gigantic ‘AirPods’ Backpack actually holds (and organizes) your items https://t.co/PfC8rc338n pic.twitter.com/OS4YGu3kIA

— Yanko Design (@yankodesign) July 15, 2025

Why should I care? Well, there’s a good chance this isn’t one for you. Some people hate the idea of tech being used as a fashion item. But design-led crossovers are relatively common, such as the pink Mercedes camping gear or the Nik Bentel speaker bag.

OK, so what’s next? You’ll be able to get your order in for an AirPack from July 25, when it launches online. There’s also a pop up happening on July 19 in New York, but you’ll need to RSVP through Instagram.

Gareth Beavis
Gareth Beavis
Former Editorial Director
Gareth is former Editor in Chief of TechRadar, writing over 4,000 articles on the world of tech over two decades.
Topics
Meta’s new image and video AI tools let you turn Instagram into your creative mood board
Two models, one launch, and an Instagram trick nobody else has.
Art, Collage, Face

Meta has been cooking something up, and today, it finally put it on the table. On July 7, 2026, Meta Superintelligence Labs launched Muse Image and Muse Video (in preview), its first in-house media generation models. 

The rollout comes with a few features that are genuinely hard to argue with.

Read more
Marshall refreshes its Acton and Stanmore speakers with better bass and repairability
The new Acton IV and Stanmore IV bring improved acoustics, Auracast support, and a more repair-friendly design.
Marshall launches Acton IV and Stanmore IV

Marshall has refreshed two of its most popular wireless speakers. The company has officially unveiled the Acton IV and Stanmore IV, bringing a series of meaningful upgrades that go beyond simply making them louder. While improved bass and cleaner sound are part of the package, Marshall is also making a welcome push toward repairability, allowing owners to replace several external components instead of replacing the entire speaker.

Better sound, smarter design

Read more
I was skeptical of clip-style open earbuds. After trying my first pair, I don’t want to go back
No pressure, no plugged-up feeling, no fatigue. After months of all-day wear, open-air audio earclips have earned a permanent spot in my routine.
Baseus Bowie MC2 earclip earbuds.

I am not what you would call an audiophile. I don't obsess over terms like LDAC and DSEE upscaling. For me, they're just another utilitarian gadget to get the job done. Somewhere along the way, however, I stopped judging earbuds purely on how they sound and started paying closer attention to how naturally they fit into an ordinary day.

So much of this category now chases bass, noise cancellation, and a spec sheet full of features that comfort has quietly become an afterthought. I recently got a chance to try the Baseus Bowie MC2, my first pair of earclip-style earbuds. It came as a revelation for me. I picked them up from Amazon at $40, so it wasn't a big hit on my wallet either. The leap of faith, I'd say, was well worth it.

Read more