REKD Protection
Product Description
REKD Energy Guardian 18L Backpack - Action Sports Daypack with Back Protector
Gear up for your next day-long excursion or compact, high-energy adventure with the REKD Energy Guardian 18L Backpack. Purpose-built for a wide range of outdoor and action sports, this highly versatile daypack serves as an indestructible companion wherever your sport takes you. Constructed from heavy-duty nylon and ripstop fabric, the pack combines lightweight agility with rugged trail durability. Its 18-liter capacity offers the ideal volume for everyday use, ensuring you can carry essential gear, tools, and electronics without feeling weighted down during high-intensity movements.
Safety is integrated directly into the core design of the Guardian backpack. It comes equipped with a **removable REKD Energy Foam Back Protector** that shields your spine from impacts while remaining flexible enough to adapt to your body movements. For emergency scenarios, the bag features a **chest strap with an integrated whistle buckle** for quick signaling, alongside a detailed **SOS information panel** printed internally with emergency contact numbers and rescue instructions. To keep the bag snug, stable, and completely in place while riding or moving rapidly over rough terrain, the harness uses adjustable chest and waist straps paired with specialized **D-Loops on both sides** that automatically adapt to various shoulder widths for maximized user comfort.
The layout is packed with highly practical organizational features and customization options. The internal compartment includes a dedicated **internal laptop storage compartment** that securely fits up to 16-inch laptops, while the exterior features a **quick-access external soft pocket** for delicate items. The outside of the bag is further optimized for sports hardware, utilizing a **versatile helmet storage system with adjustable straps** and mesh bottle holders with adjustable straps on both sides to lock down extra fluid containers. All external access points are secured with premium **YKK weather-resistant zippers**, and an **integrated pull-out rainproof cover** can be deployed instantly to shield your belongings from sudden downpours. Excess material tidies are also included on both straps to eliminate flapping webbing at high speeds.
To see a full breakdown of this bag's design, storage configurations, and integrated armor system, check out the official REKD Energy Guardian Backpack Video Overview.
To help you stay refreshed on hot trails, the bag is completely **hydration system compatible**. It features an internal pouch with universal mounts designed to accept most aftermarket hydration bladders, supplemented by dedicated access ports and integrated hose clips on both shoulder straps so you can route your drinking tube to either side. Note: The hydration bladder system is not included.
Key Features
- Removable Energy Foam Armor: Includes a detachable REKD Energy Foam back protector pad to offer flexible spine protection during active sports
- Weather-Resistant Build: Engineered with rugged ripstop and nylon fabrics, YKK weather-resistant zippers, and a deployable rainproof cover
- Secure Harnessing System: Stabilizing chest and waist straps work with articulating shoulder D-loops to hold the pack snug against your body
- Action Sport Storage Solutions: Equipped with an external adjustable helmet carry system, dual mesh bottle holders, and a soft-lined quick-access pocket
- 16-Inch Laptop Compartment: Dedicated internal sleeve provides safe storage for up to a 16” laptop or digital tablet
- Hydration System Ready: Universal internal bladder mounting pouch with dual-sided shoulder hose routing ports and line retention clips
Specifications
- Brand Model: REKD Energy Guardian 18L
- Storage Volume Capacity: 18 Liters
- Material Construction: Premium Heavy-Duty Nylon and Ripstop Fabric
- Zippering Hardware: YKK Weather-Resistant Zippers
- Laptop Compatibility: Fits up to 16-Inch Laptops (Internal Pouch)
- Safety Hardware: Detachable REKD Energy Foam Back Protector & Whistle Buckle
- Emergency Documentation: Integrated SOS Panel with Rescue Instructions
- Hydration Compatibility: Fits Most Universal Bladders (Not Included)
- Extra Protection: Integrated Pull-Out Rainproof Cover
- Strap Management: Excess Material Tidies on Adjustable Webbing
- Media Content: Video Overview Link
- Aesthetic Colorway: Black
Shipping Policy
We pay shipping on orders over $150 to Nationwide addresses, excluding Rural addresses and some Bulky items.
Orders under $150 cost $7.99
Rural order fee $4.99
Aerosol and Dangerous Goods fee $9.99
For a specific delivery ETA based on the exact item(s) you want to purchase, please call us at 0800 793 593 or message us via Chat before placing an order.
We understand that when you make an order, you want your parts as quickly as possible and we will do our best to make that happen! Most of the items we sell will ship quickly and be at your door fast. If urgent freight is required, we work closely with our vendors in order to have the product shipped directly to you from their warehouse if that means you will get the product faster.
Items will have an availability status shown once a size/color is selected on the product page; this availability status will also be shown on the shopping cart page and in your order confirmation email. Most products will be marked "In Stock". These products will ship within 1-2 business days.
While we will do our best to ship from the distribution center closest to you, not all items will always be in stock in every location at all times. In some cases we will split the order and ship each package out to you individually and in other cases we may need to consolidate the items in one location to ship out as one package. We utilize our best judgment in an attempt to get the products to you as quickly as possible.
A shipping confirmation email including courier specific tracking information will be sent the same day as the item ships.
RETURNS POLICY
Returns
Our policy lasts 90 days. If 90 days have gone by since your purchase, unfortunately we can’t offer you a refund or exchange.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.
Additional non-returnable items:
- Gift cards
- Downloadable software products
- Some health and personal care items
To complete your return, we require a receipt or proof of purchase.
Please do not send your purchase back to the manufacturer.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)
- Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error
- Any item that is returned more than 90 days after delivery
Refunds (if applicable)
Once your return is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item. We will also notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund.
If you are approved, then your refund will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment, within a certain amount of days.
Late or missing refunds (if applicable)
If you haven’t received a refund yet, first check your bank account again.
Then contact your credit card company, it may take some time before your refund is officially posted.
Next contact your bank. There is often some processing time before a refund is posted.
If you’ve done all of this and you still have not received your refund yet, please contact us at sales@moto1.nz.
Sale items (if applicable)
Only regular priced items may be refunded, unfortunately sale items cannot be refunded.
Exchanges (if applicable)
We only replace items if they are defective or damaged. If you need to exchange it for the same item, send us an email at sales@moto1.nz
Gifts
If the item was marked as a gift when purchased and shipped directly to you, you’ll receive a gift credit for the value of your return. Once the returned item is received, a gift certificate will be mailed to you.
If the item wasn’t marked as a gift when purchased, or the gift giver had the order shipped to themselves to give to you later, we will send a refund to the gift giver and he will find out about your return.
Shipping
To return your product, please email us to receive instructions.
You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.
Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.
If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.
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