Berkeley 24
A square-shouldered everyday pack that keeps the brand’s rucksack DNA visible.
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Story & heritage
Wikipedia’s summary of Jack Wolfskin explicitly includes rucksacks among the categories that made the company one of Germany’s largest outdoor suppliers. The Berkeley 24 is the cleanest current bridge between that backpack heritage and day-to-day carry.
Jack Wolfskin’s own product copy frames the Berkeley 24 as more than a daypack: a companion for active everyday use with practical internal and external storage. It is the kind of accessible, straightforward bag that often becomes a brand’s most-recognisable format.
Materials & craft
The official Berkeley page highlights the SNUGGLE UP system, and Jack Wolfskin’s carry-system explainer says SNUGGLE UP sits perfectly on the back, distributes load evenly through a wide shoulder yoke and uses a fully padded back for comfort and protection. The product copy also mentions smart interior and exterior pockets.
How to choose & style
The Berkeley looks best when used hard: commute kit, a shell stuffed in the front, maybe a paperback and water bottle. Its boxier silhouette and big paw graphic give it more character than a generic laptop pack, so it can sit comfortably with denim, fleece or light hiking gear.
