Expedition Load Out

Expedition Load OutBuilt for those who demand absolute reliability from their gear. Originally developed for military applications, the Expedition Load Out combines uncompromising durability with thoughtful functionality, creating a gear bag equally at home on military deployments, offshore expeditions, dive boats, remote surf missions, overland adventures, and weekend travel. The main body is constructed from an exceptionally rugged 419 g m Textilene 11 woven mesh,

Built for those who demand absolute reliability from their gear. Originally developed for military applications, the Expedition Load Out combines uncompromising durability with thoughtful functionality, creating a gear bag equally at home on military deployments, offshore expeditions, dive boats, remote surf missions, overland adventures, and weekend travel.

The main body is constructed from an exceptionally rugged 419 g/m² Textilene® 1×1 woven mesh, selected for its outstanding abrasion resistance, structural strength, and ability to instantly drain and ventilate wet gear. Whether you’re carrying wetsuits, dive equipment, ropes, fins, or soaked clothing, the breathable mesh allows everything to dry faster while standing up to years of abuse.

Waterproof side compartments are constructed from 300D PVC-coated performance fabric featuring a 3×3 / 105T face fabric with a durable 60C PVC coating, providing protected storage for electronics, clothing, wallets, travel documents, and other gear that needs to stay dry.

Every high-stress area is reinforced with heavy-duty structural webbing that wraps around the bag, allowing the webbing—not the mesh—to carry the load. Premium oversized YKK® zippers with glove-friendly pullers provide quick, reliable access in any conditions, while multiple reinforced grab handles make loading and carrying effortless.

An integrated MOLLE webbing system allows you to customize the bag with compatible utility pouches, first aid kits, radio holders, tool organizers, hydration accessories, and other mission-specific equipment. A Velcro® loop patch field provides space for name tapes, unit identifiers, morale patches, blood type patches, or custom branding. Four reinforced ABS D-rings, positioned at each corner of the bag, create secure tie-down points for boats, RIBs, jet skis, ATVs, truck beds, roof racks, and trailers, ensuring the bag stays secure in rough conditions.

Every Expedition load out includes a versatile Accessory Tote. Rather than disposable packaging, this rugged utility tote stores the duffel when not in use and doubles as a boat tote, laundry bag, beach bag, gear organizer, or even a chum bag on fishing trips.

Designed in Hawaii. Built for anywhere.

Materials

• Main Body: Textilene® mesh fabric (1×1 weave), 419 g/m²
• Water resistant Side Compartments: 300D PVC-coated fabric
  • Face fabric: 3×3 / 105T
  • PVC coating thickness: 60C
• Heavy-duty structural webbing
• Premium YKK® #10 resin main zipper
• Waterproof YKK® #8 side pocket zippers
• Reinforced bartack construction at all load-bearing points
• ABS D-rings

Features

• Military-developed expedition duffel built for extreme environments
• Heavy-duty 419 g/m² Textilene® mesh delivers exceptional strength, rapid drainage, and maximum ventilation for wet gear
• Waterproof side compartments protect electronics, clothing, valuables, and travel essentials from spray and rain
• Oversized #10 YKK® main zipper with large glove-friendly pullers for easy access in all conditions
• Waterproof #8 YKK® side compartment zippers
• Heavy-duty reinforced structural webbing carries the load and provides exceptional long-term durability
• Integrated MOLLE webbing system for attaching compatible pouches, medical kits, radio holders, tool organizers, hydration accessories, carabiners, and other mission-specific equipment
• Velcro® loop patch field for name tapes, morale patches, unit patches, blood type patches, or custom identification
• Four reinforced ABS D-rings located at each corner provide secure tie-down points for boats, RIBs, jet skis, trailers, truck beds, roof racks, and expedition vehicles
• Multiple reinforced grab handles for lifting and carrying from any angle
  
• Breathable mesh construction allows wet gear to drain immediately and dry faster while helping reduce trapped moisture and odors
• Built to withstand saltwater, sand, mud, UV exposure, and years of hard use
• Includes the reusable Accessory Tote for storage or use as a utility tote, boat bag, grocery bag, laundry bag, beach bag, or chum bag
• Designed in Hawaii

Technical Specifications

• Main Fabric: Textilene® mesh (1×1 weave)
• Fabric Weight: 419 g/m²
• Waterproof Panels: 300D PVC-coated fabric (3×3 / 105T face fabric, 60C PVC coating)
• Main Zipper: YKK® #10 resin zipper
• Side Pocket Zippers: Waterproof YKK® #8 zippers
• Hardware: Reinforced ABS D-rings
• Attachment System: Traditional MOLLE webbing platform
• Patch Panel: Velcro® loop field
• Dimensions: 42.5” × 15” × 15” (108 × 38 × 38 cm)

Why We Built It

Most duffel bags are designed for airports. The Waihana Expedition Duffle was built for boats, beaches, helicopters, military deployments, offshore expeditions, rescue operations, and remote adventures where gear is expected to perform—not just travel.

Every material, stitch, zipper, and piece of hardware was selected with durability, function, and simplicity in mind. From its ventilated Textilene® mesh body and waterproof storage compartments to its modular MOLLE platform, tie-down points, and reinforced load-bearing webbing, every detail has a purpose.

No unnecessary features. No gimmicks. Just a brutally capable gear bag designed to thrive wherever the mission takes you.