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A Massive Outdoor Brand Just Went All In on Rugged EDC Bags

With the launch of four new bags, Dometic doesn’t just want to be your go-to adventure brand. It wants to be your everyday brand.

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By Jack Seemer

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Dometic might come across as an up-and-coming outdoor brand, following the rise of its electric coolers. That is, until you realize just how big it is.

The company, which now owns Igloo, records annual sales north of $2 billion, with its hand in everything from camp lights to RV toilets.

Moving forward, that reach will also extend to bags.

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With the launch of its Unrestricted bag collection, Dometic doesn’t just want to be an adventure brand. It wants to be an everyday brand.
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Cooler or carry-all?

The Dometic Unrestricted collection is a new series of EDC and adventure bags that includes two totes, a backpack and a duffel.

What’s more, each piece doubles as a cooler, with recycled PrimaLoft
Gold insulation that adds another layer of protection from the elements for sensitive gear like cameras and computers.

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The collection includes a backpack, duffel and two totes (pictured).
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“Unrestricted was designed to flex,” says Josh Militello, who oversees mobile cooling solutions at Dometic. “These are coolers, yes — but they’re also smart everyday bags with real utility, built to carry more than cans.”

“These are coolers, yes — but they’re also smart everyday bags with real utility, built to carry more than cans.”

Beyond the PrimaLoft, the bags feature a suite of premium materials, spanning Cordura Re/cor and rugged YKK AquaGaurd — both of which bring durability and water resistance to the collection.

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Hardwearing materials and water-resistant zippers keep gear protected in-transit.
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The Unrestricted Backpack (pictured) has dual bottle pockets, a laptop compartment and OrthoLite-enhanced shoulder straps.
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Meanwhile, the straps of the backpack feature OrthoLite padding for breathable, brand-name comfort.

Unrestricted isn’t the first bag collection on the market to combine everyday utility with thermal prowess. But it does represent a growing demand within the EDC space for bags that can cover a lot of ground.

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Depending on the setting, the Unrestricted Tote is half gear hauler, half cooler.
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As such, it’s not surprising to see Dometic enter the category, especially with its expertise in both electric and conventional coolers — both of which, just like these bags, can do so much more than chill down beer.

That isn’t to say the new collection isn’t up to the task. According to the brand, the Unrestricted Duffel (the largest in the collection) holds up to 51 standard cans.

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The Unrestricted Duffel can hold up to 51 standard cans.
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Availability and pricing

The Unrestricted collection is available now on Dometic’s official website, with prices starting at $140 for the smaller of the two totes.

The Unrestricted Tote XL, Unrestricted Backpack and Unrestricted Duffel cost between $220 and $300.

At launch, all four pieces come in a single black colorway.

About the Author:

Jack Seemer is the executive editor at Gear Patrol, with over a decade of experience in product journalism. He currently reports on a wide range of topics, including footwear, watches, EDC, cookware and more.

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