At GeekOn! we take pride in engineering the most innovative, stylish, durable and functional boardgame bags and accessories on the planet.
Sure you can get boardgame bags that are cheaper or re-purpose Swedish furniture store totes or drumbags but are they as comfortable, with as much padded protection, water-resistant, reinforced to hold 50 lbs, damn sexy looking and come with a Lifetime Guarantee?
Didn’t think so..
The GeekOn! Goal & Guarantee
We sent out some samples to some of our previous backers that had youtube channels so we could get some early feedback. Check out their initial thoughts!
Sure you can find game bags on the market for under $50 but in this case, as in most cases, you really get what you pay for! We believe that your expensive games deserve the most protected and comfortable bags and don’t cut corners when it comes to quality as you’ll see below.
The main objective of any game bag is to be able to carry a decent amount of games, card binders, figures, etc so we’ve designed our SPACEPAK with 47L of gaming space! That’s enough space for 7 Chihuahua’s or 48 cans of beer or … well you get the point, it’s a heck of a lot of space!
Need room for additional smaller games, cards or your favorite hot sauce because game night is at Peter’s house and his snacks are always so bland and boring? We’ve added two extra large capacity side zippered pockets to handle all of these with ease!
No need to walk around with bulging pockets when you have the SPACEPAK due to the conveniently located easy access top zippered pocket large enough to hold all your EDC (everyday carry) items such as your phone, keys, wallet etc. This means your phone will be within reach for a quick post-game tweet about how awesome you played and finally lived up to your Game Demon shoulder tattoo.
My Grandma always said that “organization is key” so we’ve included a set of mesh zippered pockets and pen loops inside the main flap. That ought to keep Grandma quiet for a bit.
You’re game and card load can be worth hundreds of dollars in a single haul so we’ve added thick foam padding on all sides of the SPACEPAK to keep your game boxes from dents with extra material covering the zippers from the inside to protect your boxes from scratches! This also creates a safe environment for a wrestling match between your two cats just be careful when you unzip the front panel.
Our bags are coated with a DWR (Durable Water resistant) coating enabling water to form droplets and bead off the fabric instead of soaking through to your games inside. This bag is the perfect gift to a friend who loses a lot, the tears they shed after your game will roll right off this waterproof casing.
Nothing helps carry around a heavy load of games like having wheels so rather than making a bag that is extremely heavy and expensive with included wheels, we’ve opted to include a sturdy luggage pass-through section enabling the SPACEPAK to function with any wheeled carrier which are readily available online ranging anywhere from $15+ depending on durability. Another great way to get your SPACEPAK rolling is to just wear it on your back and slide on a pair of rollerblades! – If you decide to try the latter recommendation at a game con please don’t tell anyone we gave you the idea!
Most game bags are just huge and a pain to store when not being used so we’ve designed the SPACEPAK to easily fold up very flat for easy storage or to easily pack in your suitcase to bring empty to a game con where you can pop it open and fill it will all your new game purchases (or the 800 pins you picked up at the Pin Bazaar!)
Arriving at game night with sweat stains around your shoulders isn’t a pretty sight so we’ve got extra padding with a moisture-wicking mesh underlining to keep circulating the air keeping you comfy and dry to take on your game-playing opponents with confidence!
Who needs a sternum strap you might ask? Well, there’s a reason they’re included in all camping and military backpacks and that’s because they significantly reduce the strain on your neck and back by helping to keep your backpack secured at the highest point of your back instead of it dangling behind you and pulling you down with the added weight on every step. Have I ever told you my nickname in college was Sternum Strap? We’ll save that story for another time…
The ShuttleTote is the perfect bag for those looking for a way to protect and easily carry many games but don’t need to travel too far. It’s also the ideal bag for those whose needs change from carrying a bunch of games to just a few including most of the above-average sized games.
We designed the SHUTTLETOTE to have more flexibility in terms of sizing making it the perfect bag to use as a large tote with 59L of available space where the sides can roll down to morph into a duffel bag. (I’m not mentioning any names.. but Steve actually uses the SHUTTLETOTE as his daily lunchbox.)…or you can opt to use it for just a few games or as a way to comfortable carry one massive game like Gloomhaven or Kingdom Death Monster 1.5!
We’ve added a zippered accessory section with extra mesh zippered pockets including a dedicated key pocket with an included carabiner that easily attaches to your keys.
Our bags are coated with a DWR (Durable Water resistant) coating enabling water to form droplets and bead off the fabric instead of soaking through to your games inside. I guess you could always get the same waterproof protection by carrying your games in a heavy duty garbage bag but it definitely won’t look as cool.
The SHUTTLETOTE can easily fold up very flat for easy storage or to easily pack in your suitcase to bring empty to a game con where you can pop it open and fill it will all your new game purchases! The ability to fold flat also allows for you to hide it much easier so your significant other won’t find it and get angry that you bought yet another bag for hauling your games around – if they happen to look behind the books on your bookshelf and find it, just remind them that these babies are built to last and come with a lifetime guarantee so it’ll be the last one you’ll ever need!
The carrying handle has a snap wrap-around to keep your two handles together so the SHUTTLETOTE can be carried with your arm in the handles like a tote or carried by the handles like a duffel bag.
SHIPPING:
For The regions listed below with icons (U.S., EU, Canada, Australia, China) we will have these rewards fulfilled by a local fulfillment hub in your region so you will not be charged additional customs/VAT!
Shipping will be charged through the Backerkit pledge manager after the campaign ends and we send out the surveys to collect your shipping information and order specifics.
In the case of the UK leaving the EU we’ll try our best to find a UK fulfillment hub so that no additional customs/VAT charges will be added to your shipment.
Shipping estimates are based on reward levels but if you add additional items to your pledge it does not mean that you will be charged for the shipping costs of each item added together because we can bundle the shipping of your entire order and the total will be significantly less than the sum of each item added separately! For example if you are in the U.S. and order a bundle ($13 shipping) and an added bag ($11 shipping alone) the total shipping cost wouldn’t be $24 but would rather be apx $19 for your entire order!
We’ve been working on these designs for well over a year and went through many bag iterations and samples before the finished products which you see on the campaign. Above are some of our earlier design ideas and the progression of prototypes until we got to the final folding dice tower design which was quite tricky to say the least!
DESIGN INTEGRITY TESTING AT FACTORY IN VIETNAM
Life is full of risks but backing a Kickstarter campaign shouldn’t be one of them! We’ve all heard the stories or had personal experiences where we back Kickstarter campaigns which don’t deliver what or when they promised. Will we deliver on time? Will our products even resemble what we’re displaying on our campaign page? We launched our first GeekOn! campaign last year and fulfilled over 5000 Kickstarter orders all over the world with most backers receiving their rewards on time or only slightly delayed by a couple of weeks! For this campaign we will be using the same factory for our backpacks located in Vietnam with an exceptional history of top quality workmanship with painstaking attention to every last stitch! Customer service and satisfaction is our top priority and our backers were very vocal about their positive experience with our campaign, fulfillment and final products. We’ve learned a ton from our first campaign from campaign structure all the way through choosing the best international fulfillment partners and feel like we’re up to the challenge to live up to our currently stellar reputation. Here are only some of our favorite post campaign comments: “Yea! Got my package today! It looks awesome. So glad I went with the purple. The accessories are fantastic. All in all an excellent kickstarter experience. Thank you so much. Hope everyones’ holidays are happy.” – Sean Overton-Shadowopal “I got mine earlier this week, and I can easily fit all of my D&D stuff, including my battle maps and miniatures! And I barely feel the weight of all those books on my back! Congratulation for an absolutely amazing product!” – Normand Chartier-Prevost “Very well-made backpack! I was so excited to get this for the hubby so he has something to use to tote his games to different places. I love the straps, and he keeps the dice tray in his car with his dice for those spontaneous DnD games! :-D Thanks, guys! (((2thumbsup)))” – Lori “Just wanted to say, finally got my hands on my bag after it sat at my parents for a couple of months, and it’s fantastic! It’s making the trips to and from Uni a lot easier. Thanks!” – MarbleLlama “This thing is amazing. I play 4 or so D&D games (I DM them all) and can never be bothered to take only the books I need. As such I’m carrying around 10 books, dice, cards, battle mats, character sheets and even the odd board game all at once and this thing holds them with ease. Far more comfortable than the previous bag I used.” – Dean Yearsley “I recieve my backpack and only have good words to support team, thank you so much Kate for your attention. The backpack is awesome. Great work.” – Asociación Jugadores Gaditanos Valhalla “This backpack makes me smile whenever I see it. It’s reserved for games in my house and that means I’ll have a fun time (which is rare enough), which starts when I pack the backpack. Last time that was three days before the actual date ;-). It’s the most geeky item I have in my house and I love it.” – PHOENIX Interactive “while I don’t know how the bag works with actual games I’m currently using it on a trip from the US to London as my travel carry on bag and I must say it’s amazing. very sturdy, superb organization and comfortable with way to much crap shoved in it. Best travel bag ever. Thanks guys!” – Jonathan Luke “Got my bag today. Absolutely amazing. Can’t wait to bring it for my next game night!” – Zayden “My full package safely arrived yesterday in Belgium (All-In with with just about all add-on’s, my two caribeners were there, but initially were easy to miss); I’m absolutely delighted with everything – a set of products lovingly created by gamers for gamers. Am SO glad I chose back this” – Rookster “Got it today (Norway)! Looks awesome! Starting to regret buying it as a gift, and not for myself…” – Thorbear “UK backer here, mine arrived yesterday! it looks and feels incrediblee!!” – TheLomo “MX Backer here, great quality on the backpack, the dice tray, straps, quad mod and elastic bands are also of great quality! really happy with backing this project really great work GeekOn team on this successful project, can’t wait to show it on my Gaming sessions…” – Ains “I received last friday. It’s amazing quality. Thank you! Today I go to local convention with this bag! I’m very hyped! :D” -Sakamoto Hiroki “I wanted to leave a comment to follow up with my shipping complications. Kate did a fantastic job ensuring that my lost shipment was handled properly. I received my shipment yesterday afternoon & everything is great! Thanks for the great service dealing with shipping complications & I look forward to your next project!” – Ryan Butcho “Finally received my last add-on piece in the mail yesterday! Thanks Kate for helping out and fixing the mix up! Now that I have the drybag I tested it out and it’s HUGE! It fits my chessex megamat, the huge 34ish X 38 inch one perfectly. This ultimate backpack is out of this world. I’ve also been using the dice tray for my more fragile DnD minis which holds them snug and tight so they don’t bounce around. Which has saved me a lot of headache and glue. There’s just so much versatility in this bag, was a great investment for not only board gaming and dungeon and dragons, but also video gaming seeing as this thing can fit a nintendo switch in it’s basic case in the top compartment alone! In short, I love this bag and I wish you guys had created it sooner so it could grace my life sooner!” – Brandon “Bag is here!! Fantastic! Quality is amazing. Love the quad bag addition, didn’t realize how big this would be. Also love the dice tray. Thanks GeekOn!” – David Psaris “Got my backpacks in Chicago and I must say freaken amazing. All components and bags in great condition. Thank you geekon.” – Jovanie Rodriguez “Just wanted to drop a quick note and tell you the bag is awesome. Used it for the first time last night, it was perfect! Fit: Eclipse, Mage Knight, Clank! + expansion, Arena for the Gods, Bears vs. Babies, You’ve Got Crabs + crab claws, two drinks, much dice and room to spare*. Great bag!” – Rusted Portal Games “Got my backpack today and all the extras that were included or added. Everything is in great shape with no damage or major issues (the zippers are a little stiff when closing but that should loosen up a bit with use). Checked so see if my largest game boxes will fit and they do (though obviously not all at the same time). All in all, I am both impressed by the quality and pleased with my decision to back this product (13th of 16 projects backed, and 5th fully delivered). Looking forward to seeing what new items GeekOn! comes up with.” – Gordon Williamson “Just got my bag and it is glorious! I am looking forward to using it not just for taking my games around, but also it will be great for traveling because of its size and storage! Arrived at a perfect time because I am going to a get together tonight to play and am going to use it for an upcoming trip!” – En Sabah Nur “My backpack arrived in MA, US yesterday. Everything is in order and looks glorious! This vagabond gamer is going to have a much easier 2019! Thanks!” – Ryan Johnson “My backpack arrived today in Florida!!! It’s in great condition and everything I ordered is there. Great work GeekOn! This is an awesome backpack.” – Ansalon “Geekon has done an AMAZING job, and this is the fastest KS I have ever been apart of. Half to one month behind is ridiculously awesome for KS. The average is like 3 to 6 months delayed, and 1 i had was 10 months delayed….” – Michael W “Hey guys! I just got my backpack today in Canada and tested it out tonight. I worked great! I almost fit all of my current board games into the backpack tonight and it felt completely secure walking around wearing it even though it would of been very difficult to do so before with my old one! I want to thank you very much for creating such an amazing product and I’m glad that I now have a great backpack that will be using for a long time for my future game nights. :D” – Eric Valade “I received my backpack yesterday, and it is glorious! I plan to give it a solid workout at Origins. Thank you GeekOn team!” – Michael Halverson