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[[File:Pacsafe pouch.jpg|thumb|A Pacsafe "portable safe", with integral mesh cage and cable for locking to a fixture]] |
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'''Pacsafe''' is a brand of [[travel]] equipment with emphasis on anti-theft features. Pacsafe is headquartered in [[Hong Kong]] with offices in the [[United States]], [[Germany]], and [[China]]. The company's range of products include adventure backpacks, urban and leisure bags, women’s bags, photography bags, luggage and travel accessories such as straps, cables and locks. |
'''Pacsafe®''' is a brand of [[travel]] equipment with emphasis on anti-theft features. Pacsafe® is headquartered in [[Hong Kong]] with offices in the [[United States]], [[Germany]], and [[China]]. The company's range of products include adventure backpacks, urban and leisure bags, women’s bags, photography bags, luggage and travel accessories such as straps, cables and locks. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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Outpac Designs Limited, makers of Pacsafe, was established in 1998 in Hong Kong by two Australians.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.pacsafe.com/www/index.php?_room=8&_subRoom=32 | title = Pacsafe: About Us - Mission | accessdate = 2010-09-08}}</ref> Their inspiration behind the original Pacsafe product and travel security products came while travelling in [[South America]], where they saw [[chicken wire]] put around bags to protect it against theft. Shortly afterwards, they created the slashproof wire cage system Exomesh, the Pacsafe 85L, big enough to enclose an 85-litre backpack, later adding other sizes. |
Outpac Designs Limited, makers of Pacsafe®, was established in 1998 in Hong Kong by two Australians.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.pacsafe.com/www/index.php?_room=8&_subRoom=32 | title = Pacsafe: About Us - Mission | accessdate = 2010-09-08}}</ref> Their inspiration behind the original Pacsafe® product and travel security products came while travelling in [[South America]], where they saw [[chicken wire]] put around bags to protect it against theft. Shortly afterwards, they created the slashproof wire cage system Exomesh, the Pacsafe® 85L, big enough to enclose an 85-litre backpack, later adding other sizes. |
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In 2005, Pacsafe locks were made compatible with the [[Travel Sentry]] standard used by many international airport security authorities. In 2006, the |
In 2005, Pacsafe® locks were made compatible with the [[Travel Sentry]] standard used by many international airport security authorities. In 2006, the Citysafe™ series was added to enhance the women’s travel bag lineup. |
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By 2012, Pacsafe had expanded their range to include adventure backpacks, urban and leisure bags, women’s bags, photography bags, luggage and travel accessories that all incorporate anti-theft features. |
By 2012, Pacsafe® had expanded their range to include adventure backpacks, urban and leisure bags, women’s bags, photography bags, luggage and travel accessories that all incorporate anti-theft features. |
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===Company Milestones=== |
===Company Milestones=== |
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* 1998 – Pacsafe brand was born |
* 1998 – Pacsafe® brand was born |
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* 1999 – Pacsafe 85L won the [[Backpacker (magazine)|Backpacker Magazine]] Editor's Choice Award<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.pacsafe.com/www/index.php?_room=8&_subRoom=33 | title=Pacsafe - Backpacker's Editor's Choice Award 1999 | accessdate=2010-09-08}}</ref> |
* 1999 – Pacsafe® 85L won the [[Backpacker (magazine)|Backpacker Magazine]] Editor's Choice Award<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.pacsafe.com/www/index.php?_room=8&_subRoom=33 | title=Pacsafe - Backpacker's Editor's Choice Award 1999 | accessdate=2010-09-08}}</ref> |
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* 2002 – Business Entrepreneurial Award at the AustCham ANZ Australian Business Awards in Hong Kong<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.pacsafe.com/www/index.php?_room=8&_subRoom=33 | title=Pacsafe - Business Entrepreneurial Award 2002 | accessdate=2010-09-08}}</ref> |
* 2002 – Business Entrepreneurial Award at the AustCham ANZ Australian Business Awards in Hong Kong<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.pacsafe.com/www/index.php?_room=8&_subRoom=33 | title=Pacsafe - Business Entrepreneurial Award 2002 | accessdate=2010-09-08}}</ref> |
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* 2007 – Lidsafe won the [[Motorcyclist (magazine)|Motorcyclist Magazine]] 2007 Product of the Year Award<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.pacsafe.com/www/index.php?_room=3&_action=detail&id=27 | title = Lidsafe Motorcyclist Magazine MOTY Winner! | accessdate = 2010-09-08}}</ref> |
* 2007 – Lidsafe won the [[Motorcyclist (magazine)|Motorcyclist Magazine]] 2007 Product of the Year Award<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.pacsafe.com/www/index.php?_room=3&_action=detail&id=27 | title = Lidsafe Motorcyclist Magazine MOTY Winner! | accessdate = 2010-09-08}}</ref> |
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* 2009 – Travelsafe 100 won the 2009 ILM Awards in the category "Intelligence Design"<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.corporatetravelsafety.com/catalog/pacsafe-travelsafe-p-310.html| title = Winner of the 2009 ILM Award for Intelligent Design | accessdate = 2010-09-08}}</ref> |
* 2009 – Travelsafe® 100 won the 2009 ILM Awards in the category "Intelligence Design"<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.corporatetravelsafety.com/catalog/pacsafe-travelsafe-p-310.html| title = Winner of the 2009 ILM Award for Intelligent Design | accessdate = 2010-09-08}}</ref> |
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* 2010 – RFIDsafe™ 50 honoured in the travel accessory category at the Outdoor Industry Award 2010<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.pacsafe.com/www/index.php?_room=6&_subRoom=30&id=225 | title = Pacsafe Wins Award For Innovation And Design! | accessdate = 2010-09-08}}</ref> |
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* 2012 − Z-28 heritage anti-theft urban backpack wins international [[iF product design award]] in the lifestyle and leisure category.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://exhibition.ifdesign.de/companyportrait/pacsafe | title = Pacsafe Wins international iF Design Award (Lifestyle & Leisure category) | accessdate = 2013-04-24}}</ref> |
* 2012 − Z-28 heritage anti-theft urban backpack wins international [[iF product design award]] in the lifestyle and leisure category.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://exhibition.ifdesign.de/companyportrait/pacsafe | title = Pacsafe Wins international iF Design Award (Lifestyle & Leisure category) | accessdate = 2013-04-24}}</ref> |
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* 2013 - Venturesafe™ 65L GII wins the [[Outdoor Industry Award]] |
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* 2014 - Toursafe™ AT29 is the recipient of [[Carryology]]'s Highly Commended Award for best check-in luggage |
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* 2015 − Pacsafe wins Double [[iF product design award]] for the Camsafe Z25 and Duffelsafe AT80 in the sport and leisure category.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://exhibition.ifdesign.de/companyportrait/pacsafe | title = Pacsafe Wins double international iF Design Award (sport and leisure category) | accessdate = 2015-01-29}}</ref> |
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*2015 - Intasafe™ Z400 is the recipient of [[Carryology]]'s Best Work Messenger award. |
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==Anti-theft features== |
==Anti-theft features== |
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| Founded | 1998 |
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| Headquarters | Hong Kong |
| Products | Ant-theft travel gear |
| Parent | Outpac Designs Ltd |
| Website | www |
Pacsafe® is a brand of travel equipment with emphasis on anti-theft features. Pacsafe® is headquartered in Hong Kong with offices in the United States, Germany, and China. The company's range of products include adventure backpacks, urban and leisure bags, women’s bags, photography bags, luggage and travel accessories such as straps, cables and locks.
History
Outpac Designs Limited, makers of Pacsafe®, was established in 1998 in Hong Kong by two Australians.[1] Their inspiration behind the original Pacsafe® product and travel security products came while travelling in South America, where they saw chicken wire put around bags to protect it against theft. Shortly afterwards, they created the slashproof wire cage system Exomesh, the Pacsafe® 85L, big enough to enclose an 85-litre backpack, later adding other sizes.
In 2005, Pacsafe® locks were made compatible with the Travel Sentry standard used by many international airport security authorities. In 2006, the Citysafe™ series was added to enhance the women’s travel bag lineup.
By 2012, Pacsafe® had expanded their range to include adventure backpacks, urban and leisure bags, women’s bags, photography bags, luggage and travel accessories that all incorporate anti-theft features.
Company Milestones
- 1998 – Pacsafe® brand was born
- 1999 – Pacsafe® 85L won the Backpacker Magazine Editor's Choice Award[2]
- 2002 – Business Entrepreneurial Award at the AustCham ANZ Australian Business Awards in Hong Kong[3]
- 2007 – Lidsafe won the Motorcyclist Magazine 2007 Product of the Year Award[4]
- 2009 – Travelsafe® 100 won the 2009 ILM Awards in the category "Intelligence Design"[5]
- 2010 – RFIDsafe™ 50 honoured in the travel accessory category at the Outdoor Industry Award 2010[6]
- 2012 − Z-28 heritage anti-theft urban backpack wins international iF product design award in the lifestyle and leisure category.[7]
- 2013 - Venturesafe™ 65L GII wins the Outdoor Industry Award
- 2014 - Toursafe™ AT29 is the recipient of Carryology's Highly Commended Award for best check-in luggage
- 2015 − Pacsafe wins Double iF product design award for the Camsafe Z25 and Duffelsafe AT80 in the sport and leisure category.[8]
- 2015 - Intasafe™ Z400 is the recipient of Carryology's Best Work Messenger award.
Anti-theft features
Exomesh
Exomesh is Pacsafe's name for the anti-theft technology found in most of its products. It is a strong, lightweight, flexible, high-tensile, stainless steel, slashproof wire mesh which is used as a cage system (locks closed and secures to fixture with a heavy duty locking device) externally fitted to bags or laminated between fabric to form a bag and act as a slashguard.
Slashproof Carrysafe straps
Slashproof Carrysafe straps are adjustable and reinforced with a lightweight, flexible, high-tensile stainless steel wire to prevent opportunistic bag slashers from slicing through bag straps.
Smart ‘Turn & Lock’ Hooks and Dual Release Security buckles
Hooks with a special turning mechanism or dual release buckles that securely locks the strap to the bag, and can also be unfastened to wrap the strap and bag around a secure fixture.
Smart Zipper Security
Concealed zippers that are locked down and attached to clips to prevent thieves from accessing the bag.
ToughZip
A puncture-resistant zipper that prevents luggage from being forced into using a ballpoint pen or similar object.
RFID-blocking material
Radio-frequency identification (RFID) refers to technologies that use radio frequencies to automatically identify people or objects. RFID blocking material is made of special a rip-stop conductive fabric with other components that shields radio frequency transmissions. It is applied to pockets in Pacsafe bags and RFID-blocking wallets to prevent thieves from downloading sensitive personal information from passports, bank and credit cards with medium to high frequency transmissions (10MHZ-3GHZ).
References
- ^ "Pacsafe: About Us - Mission". Retrieved 2010-09-08.
- ^ "Pacsafe - Backpacker's Editor's Choice Award 1999". Retrieved 2010-09-08.
- ^ "Pacsafe - Business Entrepreneurial Award 2002". Retrieved 2010-09-08.
- ^ "Lidsafe Motorcyclist Magazine MOTY Winner!". Retrieved 2010-09-08.
- ^ "Winner of the 2009 ILM Award for Intelligent Design". Retrieved 2010-09-08.
- ^ "Pacsafe Wins Award For Innovation And Design!". Retrieved 2010-09-08.
- ^ "Pacsafe Wins international iF Design Award (Lifestyle & Leisure category)". Retrieved 2013-04-24.
- ^ "Pacsafe Wins double international iF Design Award (sport and leisure category)". Retrieved 2015-01-29.