Mango is a hydration pack for ultrarunners. Its modular storage makes it more eco-friendly to produce and more flexible for the runner. Annalise has always loved working with athletes, and the ultrarunning community has been extremely welcoming and friendly, while also being incredibly tough, discerning and invested in their sport and their community. Getting to work with them has been the highlight of Annalise’s final semesters of school.

Mango was designed with a base pack compatible with hydration bladders, and includes two different shells to add more storage when more equipment is needed. The 3L pack carries extra clothes, safety gear and food. The 12L shell is ready for days on end of exertion stage racing and the more extreme runs, where carrying sufficient supplies and fuel is the difference maker. By including all three parts in one set, Mango eliminates the need to invest in multiple vests and packs, both saving the runner money and requiring less material to produce.

See the full project at abillingsdesign.com/capstone