The Pack Hold | Men's Bags

On the second floor of a nondescript building in the Downtown LA Arts District, you’ll find a factory full of technical materials: rolls of military-grade fabrics, heavy-duty Cobra buckles, waterproof Riri zippers. Somehow, these things make for an impossibly elegant bag. KILLSPENCER was gracious enough to give us a peep into their headquarters for a better look at the product and the process.

By the time founder Spencer Nikosey graduated from Art Center in 2008, the KILLSPENCER brand was already in the works; it was just a matter of turning a project into a business. The lineup is pretty standard: backpacks, messenger bags, duffles, totes… but what really sets these bags apart is their practical design and heavy-duty materials. KILLSPENCER uses technical and vintage military fabrics, giving the bags a worn-in look while protecting your goods from water and fire. No detail is overlooked, whether it’s the shape of a pocket or the click of a buckle.

Coming from an artistic background, Spencer doesn’t only focus on industrial design; he makes sure to use his brand as an outlet for all things creative. He’s worked with designer/illustrator Jared Purrington on a couple hauntingly beautiful promo videos and even brought in filmmaker Van Neistat to help make a camera-friendly bag. This foundation within the arts community, along with a passion for tech gear and hardware, keep KILLSPENCER moving in a unique direction.

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