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As a keen cyclist, I’m also working on bike packs, coming soon.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"one-of-a-kind-kite-duffle-sustainable-handmade-bag-made-in-torquay","title":"One-of-a-Kind Kite Duffle | Sustainable Handmade Bag Made in Torquay","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce a surf kite, now a duffle. This bag is handmade from a 2016 F-One Bandit 6m kite, salvaged ripstop nylon that would otherwise have gone to landfill. The turquoise, silver and white are what you get when a kite is given a second life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt’s light, tough and easy to carry, with bright orange webbing handles and a wide main opening with double chunky zips, so it’s easy to pack and unpack. It suits the beach, the gym or a night away. 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