Check these five criteria before selecting an ITA bag. Your laptop and body should be able to fit in it. Your windows should match your merchandise. Should feel fantastic all day long on straps and back. The bag ought to be robust enough to carry your weight. The order rules have to match your plans.
Before buying a display bag, what should you check? Ita Bag Co.'s founder is Shek. He spent 2 years on the design and made 13 test bag. Then his family took two sizes to Japan. They walked via Osaka, Tokyo and Kobe. The trip taught him how to choose an ita bag that works on actual streets.
Key Takeaways
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Check five things: size, windows, comfort, materials and order rules.
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The Standard fits a 13 in laptop. The Mini fits an 11 in laptop and a tablet.
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Both sizes have a front window, side windows and a top flap.
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The body and windows are made of TPU. The bag resists water, but it is not waterproof.
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Each bag is made after you order. It takes 60 days to make and ship.
Table of Contents
What Makes a Beginner Ita Bag Different?
An ita bag is a kind of fan item display bag that has a see-through window. The merchandise might take the form of acrylics, plushies, cards, pins, charms, or all of the above. A bag serves two purposes: it displays your stuff. It may also serve as a daypack.
Ita Bag Co sells its Cyberpunk Ita Backpacks in two sizes, Standard and Mini. Each size comes in six colors. That is 12 bags in all.
How to Choose an Ita Bag Without Guessing
Five simple checks make the choice easy.
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Size: Choose a bag that suits your laptop and body.
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Display windows: Match the windows to the stuff you currently have.
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Comfort: Check out the straps and the back panel.
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Construction: Examine the materials from which the bag is made.
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Order rules: Read the waiting time, shipping and return regulations.
Backpack Dimensions and Laptop Room
The Glossy Black TPU backpack is the Standard size. It is 43 × 38 × 23 cm (16.93 × 14.96 × 9.06 in). It weighs 1.5 kg. It fits a laptop up to 13 in.
The Mini is 33 × 31 × 21 cm (12.99 × 12.60 × 8.27 in). It weighs 1.35 kg. It fits a laptop up to 11 in and a tablet.
Standard and Mini Side by Side
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Feature |
Standard |
Mini |
The Gap |
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Size |
43 × 38 × 23 cm |
33 × 31 × 21 cm |
Mini is 10, 7 and 2 cm smaller |
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Weight |
1.5 kg |
1.35 kg |
Mini is 150 g lighter |
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Laptop space |
Up to 13 in |
Up to 11 in, plus a tablet |
Your laptop may decide |
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Wearer height |
About 170 to 180 cm |
About 130 to 160 cm |
From the brand chart |
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Display windows |
Front and both sides |
Front and both sides |
Same on both |
Height Guide From the Brand
The brand's chart says a man of 180 cm (5'11") should pick the Standard. So should a woman of 170 cm (5'6"). A high-school student of 160 cm (5'3") should pick the Mini. So should an 8-year-old of 130 cm (4'3").
Choose by the merch you have now. The brand does not say how many pins each bag holds.
Daily Carry Needs for School and Work
Main compartment features a comfortable duplex flannelette lining. It can hold a laptop, a tablet, notebooks, a charger, and a wallet. The side pockets include magnets and may carry tiny objects. A string hanger holds keychains and charms of soft material.
Your display and your objects of the day have their places. Your laptop doesn’t compete with your pins for space. This helps on the days you are in school, on excursions to work, and conference days. A 13-inch laptop needs the Standard, says the standard vs mini comparison.
Strap Comfort and Back Panel Design
A display bag holds its weight at the front. This puts more strain on the straps. The empty bag weighs 1.5 kg (Standard) or 1.35 kg (Mini). Your merch adds more.
The founder's Japan field test took early bags to Tokyo, Osaka and Kobe. By day four the shoulder straps ached. The rear panel also felt warm. So the crew made the straps wider and added additional cushioning at the lower back. And they installed a three-way ventilation system. Both sizes now have cushioned straps and a vented back panel.
Display Compartment Layout Explained
What Goes Where
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Front window: The biggest one. It fits enamel pins, acrylic charms and layered displays.
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Side windows: These are deeper. They fit plushies and small figures.
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Top flap: A thin space for cards, badges, photos and patches.
Put heavy pieces low and near the middle of a firm insert.
Bag Construction and Material Checks
The Cyberpunk Ita Backpack features a body made from vegan leather TPU. The windows are clear TP. The metal pieces have a gold tint. It also has metal zippers, magnetic compartments and D-rings.
PU is usually a thin coating and might peel. For everyday usage, TPU is a superior choice. The windows remained clear despite weeks in the sun in Japan.
Every window is subject to scratching. The bag is water resistant, not waterproof. Water might get in via the seams and zippers.
The brand lists these standards for its TPU material: GRS, Recycled 100, OEKO-TEX Standard 100, ZDHC and Higg Index. The PU vs TPU materials guide says cheap PU can peel. It also says cheap windows can turn cloudy.
Nanobro Technology Co., Ltd. in Hong Kong owns Ita Bag Co. Five makers build each bag by hand. Each maker has more than 20 years of experience.
Ita Bag Insert Basics for Beginners
An insert is a stiff board that sits behind the window. You fix your merch to the insert, not to the bag. This keeps the lining safe. It also makes it easy to change the layout later.
How Do You Make an Ita Bag Insert Yourself?
Measure the display window. Cut a stiff board to fit. Cover it with fabric. Then fix your merch to the covered board.
Test the fit before you add anything. Lay out your merch flat and take a photo first. The ita bag display guide says to do this. Never push pins through the bag itself.
Can You Use Cardboard for an Ita Bag Insert?
Yes, but just for light shows. Thin cardboard flexes while carrying weight. Fabric-covered cardboard is an inexpensive option. Support additional for heavy goods . A plastic sheet, craft board or a sturdy board covered with cloth might be ideal.
How Do You Measure an Ita Bag Insert?
Measure the window. Don't assume a normal size. The insert should be placed near to the window. It should not need force to fit.
If it is too tight it will bend. If it's too loose it will slip about. Cut once, measure twice. Brand not listed? Measure your own bag for insert sizes.
Your Buying Checklist for a First Order
Quick Checks Before You Pay
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The window material is named
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The body material is named
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The insert comes out
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The bag is deep enough for your plushies
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The size fits your merch and your body
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The straps are padded and the back lets air in
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A real company name is listed
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The order rules are clear
Ita Bag Co Order Rules
Each bag is made after you order. It takes 60 days to make and ship once your order is final. All sales are final. You cannot return a bag because you changed your mind. You must report a verified defect within 7 days of delivery. The brand uses DDP shipping where it can.
FAQs
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Is the Cyberpunk Ita Backpack waterproof?
No. It keeps out some water, but it is not fully waterproof. Water can get in through the seams and zippers.
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Which ita bag size fits a 13-inch laptop?
The Standard fits a 13-inch laptop. The Mini fits a laptop up to 11 inches and a tablet.
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Can you return an Ita Bag Co order?
Not if you change your mind. You must report a verified defect within 7 days of delivery.
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How long does a made-to-order bag take?
It takes 60 days to make and ship a bag once your order is final. The brand has not fully launched yet.
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Does Ita Bag Co make a medium size?
No. The brand makes only two sizes, Standard and Mini. Each size comes in six colors.
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What does DDP shipping mean?
DDP means Delivered Duty Paid. The seller pays the import taxes and fees before the bag arrives. The brand uses it where it can. It may not apply in every country.
Pick the Bag That Fits Your Everyday Carry
A good bag passes all five checks: size, windows, comfort, materials and order rules. It will serve you well past the first week.
Ita Bag Co fits this need. It has two sizes. It keeps display space apart from your daily things. The brand tested its straps on real streets. It is in pre-launch now. The waitlist gives you launch news and early bird prices.
About the Author
Shek is the founder and lead artisan of Ita Bag Co, a cyberpunk ita backpack brand. He worked for 18 years in sales, marketing and product development. Then he spent 2 years on the design and made 13 test bags. The facts here come from the brand's product pages and notes from the Japan trip.
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