D-Pack Is the 60L Board Game Backpack That Thinks Like a Gamer

If you’ve ever tried hauling seven board games, a laptop, a few card decks, a playmat or two, and snacks across a convention hall, you know it’s basically a dexterity challenge in itself. Enter the D-Pack, a 60-liter modular board game backpack currently live on Kickstarter that promises to make that juggling act a lot less chaotic. This isn’t just a big bag—it’s a smart one built for people who actually live and breathe tabletop nights, RPG campaigns, and the marathon that is convention season.

D-Pack Board Game Backpack on Kickstarter features

Built for the Realities of Game Night

The D-Pack’s biggest selling point is that it’s designed from the ground up for tabletop gear. Its cavernous 60-liter capacity swallows up to seven full-size game boxes, which is enough to cover anything from Gloomhaven to a trunk full of Catan expansions. Inside, a four-panel divider system lets you rearrange the space like a real-life game of Tetris. Two large, one medium, and one small divider can be shifted to make room for miniatures, decks, snacks, or even the odd piece of merch you pick up at a con. Better still, the dividers double as dice trays—because no one likes rolling dice on a wobbly hotel table.

D-Pack Board Game Backpack on Kickstarter

There’s also a dedicated padded laptop compartment. That means you don’t have to choose between bringing your games or your tech. You can carry both in one organized setup, whether you’re running a virtual RPG session on your laptop or just need to check in with the office between rounds of Ark Nova.

Three Ways to Carry It—Plus One Clever Trick

Comfort matters when you’re hauling a bag that’s potentially packed with seven cardboard bricks. D-Pack offers backpack and crossbody carry modes, so you can switch things up based on what’s easiest on your shoulders. And when you don’t need the straps, they tuck neatly away—making the bag easy to slide under a table or into storage.

One of its most thoughtful touches is the top-opening quick access flap. If you’ve ever been “that person” unpacking an entire bag just to get to one game, you’ll appreciate being able to grab what you need without disturbing the whole loadout.

Durability Without Bulk

Unlike hard-shell luggage with big rubber feet, the D-Pack takes a subtler approach to durability. The base has small rubberized grip dots that protect against abrasion and keep the bag from sliding around, but don’t add unnecessary weight. This design also lets the bag collapse flat for storage—a rare feature for a 60-liter backpack.

D-Pack Board Game Backpack on Kickstarter

The bag’s outer shell is made from rugged 600D nylon with a polyurethane coating and waterproof zippers, so it can handle light rain or accidental soda spills without drama. The designers do admit it’s not completely stormproof—if you’re caught in a downpour, water could still sneak in through the top corners—so they suggest keeping electronics deeper inside or throwing on a rain cover for serious weather.

Customizable Inside and Out

D-Pack includes a Velcro patch zone on the front panel, and it ships with its own custom patch so you can give it some personality right out of the box. Whether you’re team “Euro games only” or proud of your chaotic Munchkin collection, you can make the bag feel like yours.

D-Pack Board Game Backpack on Kickstarter interrior customization

What You Get

Inside the box, you’ll find the 60-liter backpack, the four modular dividers (remember, they’re also dice trays), a removable shoulder strap for sling carry, and an adjustable buckle strap to keep it secure when it’s folded flat. Everything else—the laptop sleeve, playmat holders, and outer gear storage—is built in. No expensive add-ons, no confusing “deluxe tier” upgrades.

Pricing and Availability

The D-Pack is available now on Kickstarter with limited early bird pricing starting at £179, about $245. That’s a £90 savings over the expected £269 retail price, though you’ll need to move fast before those slots sell out. Shipping is charged after the campaign ends, and the creators expect deliveries to start in December 2025. If you miss the early bird deal, the price jumps to £195 (roughly $267).

Why This Bag Makes Sense for Hardcore Gamers

Whether you’re the person who always hosts board game night, the friend who shows up to D&D sessions with a whole miniatures case, or someone gearing up for a multi-day tabletop convention, the D-Pack is built to simplify your life. It’s spacious without being ridiculous, organized without being overcomplicated, and durable enough to survive being lugged around crowded convention halls.

The D-Pack isn’t just another big black backpack; it’s a thought-through solution for anyone tired of awkwardly stacking game boxes in grocery bags or juggling armfuls of gear through hotel lobbies. Click here to learn more and back it on Kickstarter.

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About the Author

Judie Lipsett Stanford
Judie is the co-owner and Editor-in-Chief of Gear Diary, which she founded in September 2006. She started in 1999 writing software reviews at the now-defunct smaller.com; from mid-2000 through 2006, she wrote hardware reviews for and co-edited at The Gadgeteer. A recipient of the Sigma Kappa Colby Award for Technology, Judie is best known for her device-agnostic approach, deep-dive reviews, and enjoyment of exploring the latest tech, gadgets, and gear.

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