Design philosophy

The guiding principle of our design is to constantly innovate. Our goal is to create balance between people and the environmental elements; Seeking problems worth solving.


Our design philosophy is built around rugged functionality, streamlined sophistication, and resilient craftsmanship. We create sleek, durable backpacks through thoughtful design solutions—blending outdoor toughness with a refined, modern style. Every detail is crafted to withstand the elements while maintaining a look that’s both bold and understated, keeping adventurers ready for any journey, from the city streets to the most challenging terrains.

 

Problem-solving

Rather than ignoring or avoiding issues, we at SKö dive right into the center of them. We seek opportunities to challenge ourselves to create inventive white spaces. We welcome any feedback from our customers as an opportunity to continue to innovate our products.

Through research, ideation, prototyping, design and development, we utilize design tools to mine problems and insights from our communities to build clever solutions.

This is our process. 

 

From the source

Every idea originates from our local Utah community of canyoneers, skiers, photographers, and anglers. They provide us with unique insights that shape our design process and guide us in solving the real challenges adventurers face.

The result is a product born from thoughtful design, driven by purpose and practicality. Our gear works the way it should, with a shape and function that seamlessly fit everything you need, keeping your essentials safe in any environment.

We strive to make our products genuinely useful, straightforward, durable, and meticulously crafted down to the finest detail.

 

Form follows function

Our products are built upon five essential principles:

Durability
Crafted from high-quality materials to protect your essentials and stand the test of time.

Functionality
Committed to adding features that enhance product quality and reduce frustrations.

Design
Balancing Functionality with Modern aesthetic appeal 

Versatility
Engineered for adaptability across diverse environments and activities.

Compressibility
Optimized for storage with space-saving, compact designs.

 

Considered

For better or worse, we’re relentlessly detail-oriented—down to the last stitch. By the time our product reaches you, it’s been scrutinized and refined at every step. From careful design through manufacturing, our goal is for each product to fulfill its purpose seamlessly. When there are faults, they are immediately attended to.

Every function and feature has been thoughtfully designed to elicit a ‘of course they thought of that’ response, making it all just… easy.

Intuitive. Effortless. We’ve done the hard thinking so you can simply enjoy the journey ahead.