{"title":"Orca Gear Bags","description":"\u003cp\u003eOrca swim bags and backpacks built to carry your wetsuit, goggles and swim accessories to the pool, open water or race transition. From waterproof dry bags and mesh bags to dedicated transition and training backpacks, keep your wet and dry gear organised.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mesh-backpack","title":"Mesh Backpack","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Orca Mesh Backpack is a swim bag for training days: a light, durable, water-resistant backpack with a big mesh panel, so wet gear can breathe and dry faster while you travel. It measures 74 x 46 cm and keeps your towel, swimmers, cap, goggles and wetsuit together in one bag on your back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\" style=\"margin:32px 0 8px;\"\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquad swimmers, open water regulars and triathletes going from the water straight to work, school or home. After a 6am set at the local pool or a lap of the bay, everything wet goes in one bag and the air gets to it on the drive home, instead of sitting sealed in a gym bag until lunchtime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\" style=\"margin:32px 0 8px;\"\u003eHow the mesh helps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front of the bag is open mesh, so air moves through your towel and swimmers and they dry faster. When you get home, hang the bag up with the top open and it keeps drying on the hook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\" style=\"margin:32px 0 8px;\"\u003eSize and what fits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 74 x 46 cm there is room for a full training kit: towel, swimmers, cap and goggles, plus a wetsuit after an open water swim. A mesh pocket on the side takes a drink bottle, the top rolls down and clips closed, and two shoulder straps carry it on your back so your hands are free for the car keys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\" style=\"margin:32px 0 8px;\"\u003eLooking after it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse the bag in fresh water after it has carried salty or chlorinated gear, and hang it open in the shade to dry. Salt and chlorine left to dry in the mesh are what wear out swim kit, bags included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orca","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40503850434669,"sku":"GVB00001","price":59.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/1708\/1197\/products\/ORX-B00001-GV.png?v=1752553379"},{"product_id":"mesh-bag","title":"Mesh Bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eOrca Mesh Bag is a drawstring swim bag built for wet gear: the wetsuit you just peeled off, goggles, a cap, fins and a towel. The top half is open mesh so air gets in and water gets out, and three eyelets in the base let whatever is still dripping run straight out the bottom. The base and the back panel are waterproof, so you can sling it on your back at the beach or the pool without a soaked shirt, and a waterproof zip pocket on the back keeps your keys and phone dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\" style=\"margin:32px 0 8px;\"\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen water swimmers, triathletes, squad swimmers and freedivers who leave the water with an armful of wet neoprene. Throw your wetsuit and fins in after a dawn swim at Burleigh or a Saturday session at the local pool and walk home with your hands free. It is light enough to roll into a race bag as a spare for the wet stuff after the swim leg, and simple enough to become the bag you grab for every training swim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\" style=\"margin:32px 0 8px;\"\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMesh top panel:\u003c\/strong\u003e ventilates and drains, so damp gear is not sealed in to sour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree drain eyelets:\u003c\/strong\u003e in the base, letting excess water drip out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWaterproof base and back panel:\u003c\/strong\u003e keep water off your back while you carry it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWaterproof back zip pocket:\u003c\/strong\u003e for keys, phone, cards or a race chip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrawstring top:\u003c\/strong\u003e pulls closed and doubles as the shoulder straps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e black with a white Orca logo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\" style=\"margin:32px 0 8px;\"\u003eLooking after it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse the bag in fresh water after salt or chlorine, along with the gear that was in it, then hang it up by the drawcords to dry in the shade. Unzip the back pocket so it dries out too.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orca","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40503852269677,"sku":"GVA20001","price":22.66,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/1708\/1197\/products\/ORX-A20001-GV.png?v=1752553336"},{"product_id":"explorer-backpack","title":"Explorer Backpack","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Orca Explorer Backpack is a 30 L surf and travel pack that keeps a wet wetsuit well away from your laptop. It comes with a 10 L waterproof dry bag for neoprene and a 1.7 L toiletry bag for wax and sunscreen, gives the laptop a compartment of its own, and at 47 x 34 x 25 cm it is sized to go in the cabin on most airlines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\" style=\"margin:32px 0 8px;\"\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurfers, open water swimmers and triathletes whose day goes from the water to the desk, and anyone packing for a surf trip where the board goes in the hold and everything else goes on your back. Picture a dawn session at Burleigh, the wetsuit rolled into the dry bag on the sand, then the laptop open at work by nine with nothing smelling of salt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\" style=\"margin:32px 0 8px;\"\u003eCapacity, and what actually fits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pack holds 30 litres. The two bags that come with it are what turn it into a surf bag: a 10 L roll-top dry bag that swallows a wet wetsuit and the rest of your neoprene and keeps the seawater off everything else, and a 1.7 L zipped toiletry bag for surfboard wax, sunscreen and the small things that otherwise rattle around loose. Around those there is room for a laptop, a change of clothes and lunch, and smaller compartments take sunglasses or fins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\" style=\"margin:32px 0 8px;\"\u003eHow it carries\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA soft lumbar area sits in the small of your back and the shape is ergonomic, so a loaded pack stays comfortable on the walk up from the beach or the long way round a terminal. Straps under the base hold an extra layer, such as a poncho towel, on the outside, where it dries off instead of eating into the space inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\" style=\"margin:32px 0 8px;\"\u003eAccess and organisation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated laptop compartment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 L waterproof dry bag for wetsuits and neoprene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.7 L toiletry bag for wax, sunscreen and small items\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra compartments for sunglasses, fins and other small essentials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraps under the base for a towel or extra layer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\" style=\"margin:32px 0 8px;\"\u003eTravel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 47 x 34 x 25 cm the Explorer is made to meet the carry-on size of most airlines, so the laptop, a change of clothes and your wetsuit bag all fly in the cabin with you. Carry-on limits differ between airlines and fares, so hold those measurements against your booking before you go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\" style=\"margin:32px 0 8px;\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Explorer is made from 90% polyester and 10% polyamide (nylon), in black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\" style=\"margin:32px 0 8px;\"\u003eLooking after it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse the dry bag in fresh water after a salty session and let it dry open before it goes back in the pack, and empty sand out of the pockets now and then. A pack that is put away dry stays fresh for the next trip.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orca","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":43283110690925,"sku":"RAA30001","price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/1708\/1197\/files\/orca-backpacks-black-explorer-backpack-1218893458.jpg?v=1769991911"},{"product_id":"casual-backpack","title":"Casual Backpack","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Orca Casual Backpack is a 22 L daypack for work, study and travel. A laptop compartment takes up to a 15-inch machine, a central compartment holds lunch and snacks, a front pocket keeps small things handy and a side pocket carries your water bottle. It measures 32 x 42 x 20 cm and rides on top of your suitcase at the airport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\" style=\"margin:32px 0 8px;\"\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeople who carry a laptop every day and want the same bag for the weekend away. Picture the morning ferry into the city with a laptop, a lunch box and a drink bottle on your back, then Friday afternoon in the check-in queue with that same pack riding on your wheelie case. It is built for the commute, the office, the lecture theatre and the plane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\" style=\"margin:32px 0 8px;\"\u003eCapacity, and what actually fits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 22 litres there is room for a full working day: laptop up to 15 inches, a notebook or tablet beside it, your charger, lunch, a light jacket and a water bottle. A separate organiser bag comes with the pack for cables, chargers, a mouse or headphones, so the small things stay together instead of sinking to the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\" style=\"margin:32px 0 8px;\"\u003eHow it carries\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe panel that sits against your lower back is soft and cushioned, and the shape is designed for comfort on the walk from the station or through a terminal. On the back, an elastic band slides over the extended handle of a suitcase, so the pack sits on the case and your shoulders get a break.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\" style=\"margin:32px 0 8px;\"\u003eAccess and organisation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaptop compartment for up to 15 inches, with space for a notebook, diary or tablet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentral compartment for food, snacks and the day's gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront compartment for sunglasses, wallet and keys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy-to-reach side pocket for a water bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganiser bag included for cables, chargers, a mouse or headphones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\" style=\"margin:32px 0 8px;\"\u003eTravel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 32 x 42 x 20 cm the Casual Backpack is made to go on board as a personal cabin bag. Clip it to your suitcase handle through the terminal, then take it to your seat with the laptop, the charger and everything you want on the flight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\" style=\"margin:32px 0 8px;\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pack is made from 95% polyester and 5% polyamide (nylon), in black.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orca","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43578871742573,"sku":"TAL20001","price":100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/1708\/1197\/files\/orca-casual-backpack-01.jpg?v=1790802121"},{"product_id":"tote-bag","title":"Tote Bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Orca Tote Bag is a black everyday shoulder tote for work, the gym and the pool. It measures 35 x 40 x 15 cm, with a 22-litre centre compartment, padded pockets that hold a 15-inch laptop, a tablet and a water bottle, and an outer zip pocket for your phone and headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\" style=\"margin:32px 0 8px;\"\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tidy tote that carries a workday and a training session in one bag. The padded pockets give the laptop, tablet and drink bottle their own places, the multiple compartments organise the small things that otherwise end up at the bottom, and the big centre compartment takes a towel, a change of clothes or a jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\" style=\"margin:32px 0 8px;\"\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone whose day runs from desk to lap lane: an early squad at the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre before the office, a lunchtime gym session, or a uni day with a laptop and a training bag rolled into one. It sits on the shoulder rather than the back, so if you ride or walk long distances with a heavy load, a backpack such as the Orca Training Backpack is the better carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\" style=\"margin:32px 0 8px;\"\u003eKey details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35 x 40 x 15 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCentre compartment:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22 litres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePadded pockets\u003c\/strong\u003e for a 15-inch laptop, a tablet and a water bottle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOuter zip pocket\u003c\/strong\u003e for a phone, keys or headphones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft, ergonomic shoulder straps\u003c\/strong\u003e and easy-grip zips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFabric:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 % polyester.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\" style=\"margin:32px 0 8px;\"\u003eLooking after it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmpty wet swimmers and towels out as soon as you get home rather than leaving them zipped in, and wipe the lining down with a damp cloth if it gets chlorine or sunscreen on it. Let it air dry open, away from direct sun.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orca","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43578907983981,"sku":"TAL30001","price":100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/1708\/1197\/files\/orca-tote-bag-tote-bag-1251597335.jpg?v=1785428656"},{"product_id":"training-backpack","title":"Training Backpack","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Orca Training Backpack is a 30-litre swim and triathlon backpack with waterproof outer fabric and a separate 10-litre waterproof compartment for a wet wetsuit or towel. A U-shaped zip opens the whole back panel so you can reach everything at once, and it measures 32 x 42 x 20 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\" style=\"margin:32px 0 8px;\"\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwimmers and triathletes who carry a full kit to every session and come home with half of it soaked. Fins, paddles, a pull buoy, goggles, a towel and a change of clothes all go in, then the wet wetsuit or swimmers go into the waterproof compartment on the way out so the rest of the bag stays dry. It suits a squad morning at the pool, an ocean swim off Burleigh, or a ride-and-swim brick where you want both hands free on the way there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\" style=\"margin:32px 0 8px;\"\u003eCapacity, and what actually fits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main compartment holds 30 litres, which is room for fins, a snorkel, paddles and a towel together. The 10-litre waterproof compartment is sized for a wetsuit or a wet towel and swimmers. Interior and exterior pockets of different sizes take the small things, such as your phone and keys, and slightly larger items like toiletries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\" style=\"margin:32px 0 8px;\"\u003eHow it carries\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft lower back support, good ergonomics and a breathable back design keep it comfortable on the walk or ride to training, and the outer fabric is waterproof, so a downpour on the way to the pool does not reach your clothes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\" style=\"margin:32px 0 8px;\"\u003eAccess and organisation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe U-shaped zip runs right around the back panel, so the whole bag opens like a suitcase rather than making you dig from the top. You can lay it open on the pool deck and see every item at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\" style=\"margin:32px 0 8px;\"\u003eLooking after it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake the wet gear out as soon as you get home and leave the waterproof compartment open to dry. Rinse off salt and chlorine with a damp cloth, then air dry the pack open and out of direct sun.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orca","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43578921517165,"sku":"TAL10001","price":140.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/1708\/1197\/files\/orca-backpacks-training-backpack-1251597359.jpg?v=1785428293"},{"product_id":"transition-backpack","title":"Transition Backpack","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Orca Transition Backpack is a triathlon race and training backpack with an integrated helmet compartment, a separate lower compartment for a wet wetsuit or trisuit, and a flat base that keeps it standing upright in transition. A zip system expands it by 15 cm for 5 extra litres, up to 40 litres in all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\" style=\"margin:32px 0 8px;\"\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTriathletes who arrive at race morning with a helmet, shoes, a wetsuit, nutrition and a bag of spares, and want them all on their back so both hands are free to wheel the bike in. It works just as well for the weekly swim-ride-run routine: Noosa or Mooloolaba race weekend, a Saturday brick session, or a squad swim before work with the bike gear packed for the ride home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\" style=\"margin:32px 0 8px;\"\u003eCapacity, and what actually fits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt its full size the pack holds 40 litres. When you do not need it all, keep the expansion zipped away; on race day, open the zip and the bag expands by 15 cm to take the extra layer or the post-race clothes. The helmet has its own integrated compartment, and the separate compartment underneath takes the wetsuit, trisuit and anything wet on the way home. Assorted pockets and protected compartments keep keys, phone, gels and race numbers sorted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 x 35 x 21 cm, expanding by 15 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e expands by 5 litres, to 40 litres in all.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMain fabric:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 % polyester.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\" style=\"margin:32px 0 8px;\"\u003eHow it carries\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWide, padded shoulder straps and breathable back support stop the bag sitting directly against your back, helping to reduce sweat on the walk or ride to transition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\" style=\"margin:32px 0 8px;\"\u003eAccess and organisation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flat base means the pack stays upright on the grass beside your rack or on the change-room floor, so you can open it and see what you need instead of fishing around a bag lying on its side. Wet gear goes straight into the lower compartment, away from your dry clothes and helmet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\" style=\"margin:32px 0 8px;\"\u003eLooking after it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmpty the lower compartment as soon as you get home and leave it open to dry so the wetsuit compartment does not hold moisture. Wipe off salt, mud and sports drink with a damp cloth and air dry the pack out of direct sun.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orca","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43578925711469,"sku":"TA120001","price":140.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/1708\/1197\/files\/orca-backpacks-transition-backpack-1218892164.jpg?v=1769900828"},{"product_id":"transition-bag","title":"Transition Bag","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis transition backpack is perfect for storing everything you need for your triathlons; comfortably and within reach. Ideal for taking to a race, this backpack covers all your needs. Practical and versatile, it has a protected pocket at the top for a helmet, a high capacity main compartment and another waterproof compartment for your wetsuit, trisuit and wet equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn addition, it has a side pocket for a water bottle and another for your sunglasses and personal accessories. On top of this, it has an independent side compartment for your cycling and running shoes - so you have everything you need at hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orca","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43578979844205,"sku":"TA110001","price":259.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/1708\/1197\/files\/orca-transition-bag-1251597343.jpg?v=1785427874"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/1708\/1197\/collections\/orca-backpacks-training-backpack-1251597357.jpg?v=1792183974","url":"https:\/\/ozbackcountry.com.au\/collections\/orca-backpacks.oembed","provider":"Oz Backcountry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}