The camo worn in the Pacific in 1942 is back — and now it keeps your gear bone dry
A limited-edition field bag that pairs real military heritage with genuinely waterproof construction. Here’s why thousands are switching — and why it matters for your gear.
If you clicked, you probably recognised the pattern. Frogskin — the soft, organic camo first printed for the Pacific theater in 1942 — is one of the most iconic military patterns ever made.
We brought it back on the PROJECT M23 Ripstop Field Bag.
But the camo is only half the story. The other half is what’s under the print: construction most “waterproof” bags can’t match.
Here’s why it matters, and why people who’ve never heard of us are buying.
We brought it back on the PROJECT M23 Ripstop Field Bag.
But the camo is only half the story. The other half is what’s under the print: construction most “waterproof” bags can’t match.
Here’s why it matters, and why people who’ve never heard of us are buying.
First — why you actually need a waterproof bag
Most bags are “water-resistant.” That word is doing a lot of lying.
A water-repellent coating beads rain for a while, then wears off — and the fabric underneath soaks through. Rain finds the stitched seams.
You set the bag down on wet ground and it wicks moisture straight in. And the thing that pays for it isn’t the bag — it’s what’s inside: a soaked laptop, a phone slick with water, a notebook with the ink bleeding.
Water damage costs more than the bag that could have stopped it.
A genuinely waterproof bag turns “did my stuff get wet?” into a question you never ask again.
A water-repellent coating beads rain for a while, then wears off — and the fabric underneath soaks through. Rain finds the stitched seams.
You set the bag down on wet ground and it wicks moisture straight in. And the thing that pays for it isn’t the bag — it’s what’s inside: a soaked laptop, a phone slick with water, a notebook with the ink bleeding.
Water damage costs more than the bag that could have stopped it.
A genuinely waterproof bag turns “did my stuff get wet?” into a question you never ask again.
If you clicked, you probably recognised the pattern. Frogskin — the soft, organic camo first printed for the Pacific theater in 1942 — is one of the most iconic military patterns ever made.
We brought it back on the PROJECT M23 Ripstop Field Bag. But the camo is only half the story. The other half is what’s under the print: construction most “waterproof” bags can’t match.
Here’s why it matters, and why people who’ve never heard of us are buying.
01
Actually waterproof — not “resistant.”
The M23 uses RF-welded seams — the same heatwelding idea used to seal technical dry gear, not a sewing machine punching holes for water to find.
Add a roll-top closure and a PU-coated ripstop shell, and rain, splashes and downpours stay out. Your gear stays dry on the commute, the ride, the trail. 2.
Add a roll-top closure and a PU-coated ripstop shell, and rain, splashes and downpours stay out. Your gear stays dry on the commute, the ride, the trail. 2.
02
It protects what actually matters.
Laptop, phone, camera, documents — the M23 is built around keeping the expensive, irreplaceable stuff dry.
Think of it as cheap insurance you carry every day.
Think of it as cheap insurance you carry every day.
03
Real heritage, modern build.
The original 1940s Frogskin pattern — faded olive, green and brick on a sand base — on a reinforced ripstop grid that resists tears and abrasion, and comes in 25% lighter than the original M23 (just 260g).
Looks vintage, performs modern.
Looks vintage, performs modern.
04
One bag, every way to carry.
Mount it on your bike handlebars, wear it crossbody, or use it as a cooler bag — switch in seconds with the included straps.
The roll-top expands from 5L to 8L when you need the room.
The roll-top expands from 5L to 8L when you need the room.
05
Why us — not a no-name brand.
We’re Expedition / Units, born in Bali out of one founder’s frustration with bags that were either ugly or overpriced.
Since then: hundreds reviews at 4.8★, over 20,000 bags shipped, GRS-certified recycled materials, a 1-year repair-or-replace warranty, 15- day returns, and 24h dispatch.
Every order funds ocean plastic cleanup. You’re not gambling on a dropshipper — you’re joining a community that’s been doing this since 2021.
Since then: hundreds reviews at 4.8★, over 20,000 bags shipped, GRS-certified recycled materials, a 1-year repair-or-replace warranty, 15- day returns, and 24h dispatch.
Every order funds ocean plastic cleanup. You’re not gambling on a dropshipper — you’re joining a community that’s been doing this since 2021.