Keystone is built around a simple idea:
You shouldn’t have to “switch bags” to switch context.
So Keystone supports modes-not as a gimmick, but as a clear explanation of what changes when you add/remove modules.
Slick Mode (office / city / low-profile)
Goal: look normal, carry clean, move fast.
- Minimal exterior profile
- No loud attachment fields
- Quick access stays quick (without looking “technical”)
What you add/remove
- Add: nothing
- Remove: external extras that increase snag risk or visual noise
Travel Mode (under-seat + clamshell workflow)
Goal: airport-proof and train-proof.
- Clamshell access so you can pack like a grown-up (or at least like someone pretending)
- Laptop sleeve with a clean entry/exit path
- Compression that actually compresses when the bag isn’t full
What you add/remove
- Add: travel kit (optional, coming soon)
- Remove: belt or carry add-ons you won’t use inside terminals
Trail Mode (stability + long items + comfort carry)
Goal: doesn’t fight you when loaded.
- Stability-focused packing and retention
- Better carry comfort (strap geometry, sternum, optional belt)
- Secure long-item carry where needed
What you add/remove
- Add: hip belt (optional), compression usage, any external carry accessory as it finalises
- Remove: none required - trail mode is mostly “use the bag properly”
The point of modes
The modes are not separate products. They’re a map for:
- who the bag is for
- how you configure it
- what is included vs optional
It’s a way to communicate modularity without making you read a 9,000-word manifesto.
(You’re welcome.)
