Designed for Urban Travelers

Created for urban travelers, the Umago Ronin Backpack - DŌ MARU brings together Umago’s signature minimalist aesthetic and thoughtfully refined functionality, offering a more effortless carrying experience for daily commutes, short getaways, and city exploration.

Best fit for urban travelers

Inspired by DŌ MARU, Balancing Texture and Protection

Inspired by the Japanese samurai armor “DŌ MARU,” the new version not only continues the clean and streamlined silhouette of the series, but also introduces a soft yet substantial crinkled fabric that adds both texture and protection to the bag. This distinctive material enhances both the tactile feel and visual character of the backpack, while offering natural flexibility that keeps it looking sharp across different occasions.

Soft and structured crinkled fabric

Upgrade: Soft Magnetic Dual Zipper for More Complete Protection

In the new Umago Ronin Backpack - DŌ MARU, the zipper design of the front vertical pocket has been upgraded from the previous generation to a soft magnetic dual zipper. Compared with the first generation, this refinement not only makes opening and closing smoother, but also helps reduce the chance of items slipping out when the pocket is not fully closed. Much like the concept of armor, it offers more secure and complete protection for the belongings inside, further expressing the core spirit of the DŌ MARU design inspiration — where function and protection come together.

Soft magnetic dual zipper

Continuing the 4-Layer Accordion-Style Compartments for Organized Storage

The DŌ MARU retains the well-loved 4-layer accordion-style compartment design from the Ronin series, allowing different types of belongings to be stored in a more systematic way. From daily essentials and work documents to gear for short trips, everything can be arranged by category for greater efficiency and a smoother user experience.

4-layer accordion-style compartment design

Umago’s Signature 180-Degree Main Compartment Opening

As one of Umago’s signature design features, the 180-degree main compartment opening makes packing and access more direct and intuitive. Once opened, the interior is visible at a glance, making it easier and faster to organize your belongings or retrieve what you need, while continuing Umago’s emphasis on practicality and fluid user experience.

180-degree main compartment opening design

Made from 33 Recycled Plastic Bottles

Beyond function and aesthetics, Ronin also reflects a strong commitment to sustainability. Each Umago Ronin Backpack - DŌ MARU is made from 33 recycled plastic bottles, integrating environmental responsibility into the design and making every journey not only more efficient, but also more meaningful.

Umago Ronin Backpack - DŌ MARU is now on Greenfunding: https://greenfunding.jp/lab/projects/9533