Designed for young athletes, the Nike Academy Team 21 Backpack in Red Plaid is an essential companion for carrying football gear with ease and organization. Its specialized compartments keep wet and dry items separate, and weather-resistant features protect your belongings, though its 22-liter capacity is best suited for daily practice or game-day essentials, not extended travel.
Dedicated Wet/Dry Compartment: Safely store muddy boots or damp clothing separate from clean items, keeping the main compartment tidy and fresh.
Padded Comfort: Features curved shoulder straps and a padded back panel for comfortable carrying, even when fully loaded, reducing strain on young shoulders.
Water Bottle Pocket: A convenient side mesh pocket is perfectly sized to hold a water bottle, ensuring easy access to hydration during training or games.
Weather Protection: Includes a built-in rain fly with Storm-FIT technology to resist wind and water, keeping your gear dry during unexpected weather changes.
Optimal Capacity: With a 22-liter capacity and dimensions of 46cm H x 30cm W x 13cm D (approx.), it's ideal for carrying practice essentials like a ball (size dependent), shoes, and a change of clothes.
Durable Construction: Made from 100% polyester, offering resilience against wear and tear from regular use on and off the pitch.
Excellent Organization: Wet/dry compartment keeps dirty items isolated.
Comfortable Carry: Padded straps and back panel ensure comfort during transport.
Weather Resistant: Integrated rain fly with Storm-FIT offers protection from rain and wind.
Convenient Storage: Side mesh pocket for easy access to a water bottle.
Durable Material: Polyester construction is robust for active use.
Sport-Specific Design: Tailored features for young footballers.
Limited Capacity: 22L might be too small for multiple days' worth of gear or larger equipment.
Kid-Focused Design: While durable, sizing and features are optimized for younger users, potentially less suitable for adults.
Pattern Specific: The plaid pattern may not appeal to all users.
Excellent Organization: Wet/dry compartment keeps dirty items isolated.
Comfortable Carry: Padded straps and back panel ensure comfort during transport.
Weather Resistant: Integrated rain fly with Storm-FIT offers protection from rain and wind.
Convenient Storage: Side mesh pocket for easy access to a water bottle.
Durable Material: Polyester construction is robust for active use.
Sport-Specific Design: Tailored features for young footballers.
Limited Capacity: 22L might be too small for multiple days' worth of gear or larger equipment.
Kid-Focused Design: While durable, sizing and features are optimized for younger users, potentially less suitable for adults.
Pattern Specific: The plaid pattern may not appeal to all users.
The Nike Academy Team 21 Backpack excels in keeping a young footballer's gear organized and protected. During a typical training day, a user can easily pack football boots in the dedicated wet/dry compartment, keeping mud and dampness away from their clean kit in the main section. The 22-liter capacity is ample for a pair of boots, shin guards, a training jersey, shorts, socks, and a small towel, with room to spare for a light snack or school book. The side mesh pocket securely holds a water bottle, preventing spills inside the main compartment.
When faced with unpredictable weather, the integrated rain fly is a key advantage. Simply deploy it over the backpack, and the Storm-FIT technology helps to repel rain and wind, ensuring contents stay dry. This is particularly useful when walking to and from the pitch in wet conditions. The padded, curved shoulder straps distribute weight effectively, making the backpack comfortable to carry even when full, which is crucial for kids who might walk considerable distances. The breathable mesh on the bag also helps with ventilation on good weather days, preventing excessive sweat build-up against the back. This backpack is a reliable choice for daily football practice, game days, or even as a durable school bag for active kids.
Adjust Shoulder Straps: Before first use, put on the backpack and adjust the padded shoulder straps to ensure a snug, comfortable fit. The backpack should sit high on the back, with the weight evenly distributed.
Familiarize with Compartments: Locate the main compartment, the wet/dry compartment (often accessible from the bottom or side with a separate zipper), and the side mesh pocket. Understanding where each item goes will improve organization.
Rain Fly Deployment: Practice deploying the rain fly. It's usually stored in a small pocket (often at the bottom) and can be pulled out to cover the entire backpack during wet weather.
Age Group: This backpack is designed for kids.
Gear: Ideal for football gear, including boots, a ball (up to a certain size, usually youth sizes), training apparel, and accessories.
Use Cases: Perfect for daily training sessions, match days, or as a school backpack for active children.
Cleaning: For general cleaning, spot clean with a damp cloth and mild soap. Avoid machine washing or harsh detergents, which can damage the polyester material and specialized coatings.
Wet/Dry Compartment: After use, especially if it contained damp items, empty and air out the wet/dry compartment thoroughly to prevent odors and mildew.
Drying: If the backpack gets wet (even with the rain fly), ensure it is completely air-dried before storing to maintain its integrity and prevent mildew.
Rain Fly Maintenance: After using the rain fly in wet conditions, clean off any dirt and allow it to air dry completely before folding it back into its storage pocket.