Vintage HEAD ATB Series Backpack / Rucksack – Black & Grey – Retro Y2K Outdoor Hiking Travel Bag

A distinctive vintage HEAD ATB Series backpack with a fantastic late 1990s / early 2000s technical outdoor aesthetic.

Finished predominantly in black and grey/khaki tones, the backpack features extensive HEAD and ATB Series branding together with a large embroidered "World Wide / Development / In A Wild World" style circular badge to the front.

This is a particularly interesting older HEAD design and has plenty of period detailing, making it suitable not only as a practical backpack but also for collectors and buyers looking for authentic vintage Y2K outdoor, gorpcore and technical sportswear accessories.

The front has multiple storage sections including a large upper compartment with clear-panel detailing and zip pocket, a separate HEAD-branded central pocket and a further lower zipped compartment.

There are also useful side storage areas and numerous adjustable compression/retaining straps and quick-release buckles.

The rear is fitted with substantial padded adjustable shoulder straps, both carrying HEAD branding, together with additional adjustable support straps. The construction is much more substantial than a simple school/day backpack and has the appearance of an older technical outdoor/travel rucksack.

FEATURES:

• Genuine HEAD branded backpack

• ATB Series

• Vintage / retro design

• Black, grey and khaki colourway

• Large embroidered World Wide / Development front badge

• HEAD branding throughout

• ATB Series logos

• Multiple storage compartments

• Multiple zipped pockets

• Front clear-panel section

• Gold-tone zip detailing

• Drawstring main compartment

• Adjustable padded shoulder straps

• Adjustable webbing straps

• Quick-release buckles

• Side storage sections

• Top carrying handle

• Padded back/harness construction

• Technical outdoor / hiking styling

• Strong Y2K / gorpcore aesthetic

CONDITION:

Pre-owned vintage condition with signs of previous use and age.

There is general cosmetic wear including marks, rubbing, surface wear and some ageing to the printed/embroidered detailing. Some areas of the webbing and fabric show wear consistent with an older backpack.

The photographs show the bag from the front, rear and sides as well as the main interior, and should be studied carefully for the exact cosmetic condition.

The interior shows some general signs of previous use but appears serviceable from the photographs.

Given the age of the backpack, I would describe it as a genuine used vintage piece rather than expecting modern/new condition.

The unusual HEAD ATB branding and very distinctive technical design give this considerably more character than a modern generic backpack, and it should appeal particularly to collectors of vintage HEAD sportswear, retro outdoor equipment, Y2K fashion and gorpcore accessories.

Please study all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the description and show the exact backpack you will receive.