Cirrus Unveils CAPS Parachute-Lined Bag Collection
DULUTH, MN & OSHKOSH, WI – Cirrus is introducing a collection of handcrafted, aviation-inspired travel bags utilizing upcycled parachute material repurposed from the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®). The parachutes used in this bag collection are from the mandatory CAPS repack that occurs every ten years. The bags are handmade by Duluth Pack, the oldest canvas and leather bag maker in the United States, and are available for the first time at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025. Fusing sustainability with durability and timeless design, each bag is constructed using upcycled Cirrus parachute fabric and rugged canvas. Cirrus and Duluth Pack bags are both made in the United States with headquarters in Duluth, Minn.
Cirrus is known for revolutionizing the personal aviation industry with innovations such as the CAPS, an FAA-certified whole airframe parachute system designed to safely lower the aircraft and its occupants to the ground in an emergency.
The Cirrus Parachute-Lined Collection includes:
Cirrus Duffel with Parachute Lining: Industrial-grade construction, dual side-zip pockets and ample capacity for weekend gear.
Logbook Briefcase with Parachute Lining: Sleek and durable, ideal for carrying flight logs, documents or a tablet.
Pilot Overnighter Bag with Parachute Lining: Compact and designed for versatility with space for toiletries, shoes, a headset and a laptop.
Each item is hand-built in Duluth, with the inner lining cut individually by hand from Cirrus parachute canopies and then layered with canvas over the upcycled parachute lining. The layers are stitched together to form a single, durable bag.
Cirrus parachutes used in the lining are composed of Kevlar, Nylon and Vectran cordage. The parachute itself spans 2,349 square feet, with a diameter of 54.7 feet and contains cords stretching over a mile long.
To purchase a Cirrus Parachute-Lined bag, visit booth #183-188 on Celebration Way during EAA AirVenture or the Cirrus Store.
Cirrus Unveils Upcycled Parachute Travel Bags
Cirrus introduces a unique travel bag collection crafted from upcycled parachute materials sourced from their mandatory airframe parachute repack. Featuring durable designs, each bag incorporates the lining of Kevlar, Nylon, and Vectran from discarded Cirrus parachutes, known for their history in safely lowering aircraft. The collection includes a duffel, a logbook briefcase, and a pilot overnighter, blending sustainability and style. All items are made in the USA, constructed with rugged canvas and parachute fabric.
