Story & Vision
The Origin: Frustration in Motion
Vrypac was born on a late spring afternoon in 2014 from a simple, unresolved problem: Where do the essentials go when you're moving?
Founder Teka Thomas, an attorney and athlete based in Washington, D.C., found himself caught between two extremes. Traditional hydration packs were too cumbersome for a quick run, while "fanny packs" and running belts felt uninspired and unstable. Pockets were out of the question—the "bounce" of a phone against the leg is the enemy of a good stride.
The "stability gap in active-carry," needed solving. After scouring sporting goods and military surplus sites, the seed for Vrypac was planted. A pack that was ultra-thin, technically superior, and aesthetically refined.
The Evolution: From Running to the VryPeek™
The vision expanded from the trail to the mountain. On a ski lift, Teka struggled to check trail maps on his phone—one slip meant a lost device in the snow. Having previously lost a phone while kayaking, he knew the solution had to be a front-facing, secure-access mechanism. This led to the invention of the VryPeek™—a patented three-position system that provides hands-free device interaction. What started as a way to check a map on a ski lift evolved into a dual-use technology now sought after by healthcare professionals, delivery workers, and tactical operators.
Our Vision: Flattering and Flattening
At Vrypac, we believe that high-performance gear shouldn't make you look like you’re constantly "in the middle of a race." We design Movement Carry Systems that align with your spine and disappear into your silhouette.
· Flattering: A sleek, minimal profile that looks as natural at a farmers market or brunch as it does on a technical trail.
· Flattening: Our "Spine-Aligned" geometry hugs the body, neutralizing bounce and preserving your center of gravity.
Where Vrypac is going
Our innovative no-bounce minimalist carry category is going first to the parkour and freerunning community. It's the sport whose demands first validated the product's core principles — while expanding into urban movement, travel, and athleisure markets where the same body-first philosophy resonates.
We make sleek packs that hold only what you need and stay out of your way on your adventure—wherever that leads.