CALPAK

CALPAK

Designs and sells travel luggage

Overview

Calpak makes luggage and travel bags that pair practical features with a playful, stylish vibe for both everyday trips and longer adventures. Its products are designed to be lightweight and durable, with useful details like organized compartments and expandable options so travelers can pack efficiently and move easily. Compared with many bag brands, Calpak emphasizes a distinctive blend of utility and fun in its designs, aiming to be accessible in price while still looking stylish. The goal is to encourage people to go places and enjoy the experience of traveling.

About CALPAK

Simplify's Rating
Why CALPAK is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Design

Consumer Goods

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Compton, California

Founded

1989

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • WWD covered CALPAK’s Spring 2026 launch on February 11, showing sustained brand momentum.
  • The Taco Bell collaboration still drives cultural reach and low-cost customer acquisition.
  • Spring 2026 personalization and canvas expansion deepen average order value across travel and everyday purchases.

What critics are saying

  • Away and Monos dominate tested-luggage lists, squeezing CALPAK’s premium positioning in 2026.
  • Reliance on viral Luka demand exposes CALPAK if social interest cools after 2026.
  • A plastics-packaging crackdown threatens margins and SKU redesigns if California enforcement intensifies in 2026.

What makes CALPAK unique

  • CALPAK’s February 2026 Spring campaign fuses luggage, lifestyle, and emotional branding.
  • Its Luka line remains the signature asset, now expanded into printed versions and daily-use formats.
  • The 2025 Baby Collection and 2026 Colette Canvas broaden CALPAK beyond core luggage.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Wellness Program

Performance Bonus

Employee Discount

Company News

ABC
Aug 20th, 2026
Fashion this week: New picks from Calpak, Strathberry, Macy's and more.

Fashion this week: New picks from Calpak, Strathberry, Macy's and more. August 20, 2026, 1:39 PM Each week, the editors at "GMA" round up the best and newest launches, collections and sales in fashion so you can cut through the noise and get down to business (aka shopping). This week's lineup includes a brand new launch from luggage purveyors Calpak, the latest in fall footwear from comfortable and stylish brand Aerosoles, top picks from an expert-curated collection at Macy's, and more. After that, find a shortlist of weekly deals you won't want to miss from brands like Sojos, Levi's, Columbia and more. Keep reading to add to cart! New and notable fashion launches. * Premium bag makers Strathberry recently unveiled The Sway, a softer take on the brand's usually structured approach to creating handbags. The Sway's relaxed form allows it to sit comfortably against the body, while two strap options offer cross-body or shoulder wearing capability. It comes in five classic shades including fall-ready Oxblood and trendy Chocolate Woven Leather. * Calpak just launched its Vault Collection, the brand's expansion into the premium luggage category featuring elevated hard-sided suitcases in carry-on, medium, and large sizes, as well as a luxe luggage tag for easy identification. The brand says the collection is "designed for frequent travelers and combines refined craftsmanship with thoughtful functionality." * Aerosoles' fall drop is here, and the delectable mix of lush suedes, shiny leathers, and opulent detailing makes every shoe look expensive while offering incredible value and comfort. Our top pick for versatility and style? The Comfortable Women's Dress Mule in Black, a woven dream you can slip on with zero effort and wear comfortably all day. * "GMA" recently had the pleasure of walking through a gorgeously curated fall preview of clothing, accessories, and more at Macy's alongside one of the store's Editorial Affiliates, professional fashionista Julianne Beffa. Check out her beautiful edit here to see some of the pieces that caught our eye. * PacSun just dropped its "Outer Banks"-inspired collab in partnership with the hit Netflix show. Check it out here to see relaxed, beach-ready sweats; tops with retro, souvenir-esque prints; and more. Make sure to check out the brand's other recent offerings, too, like the ANNAXPACSUN Dawn Knit Lounge Shorts and matching sweater that offer a stylish way to relax or run errands in late summer and early fall. * Cole Haan released its first-ever women's golf collection featuring GrandPrø All-Day Golf Shoes, Topspin Polo Shirts, Grand Ambition Skorts, and more to get you set up for a stylish and active day on the green. * If you recognize the famous Rowing Blazers sheep sweaters, you may be delighted to know the brand has an updated take available: the Cropped Sheep Cotton Cardigan. It's the easiest way to get classic British style in an instant. * Bandana print is everywhere, and Garnet Hill just dropped the perfect way to take the trend into fall with its Cashmere Bandana Scarf. It's the perfect finishing touch for any transitional outfit. Strathberry The Sway - Oxblood. * Strathberry

Forbes
May 31st, 2025
The Family Behind Calpak: How Second-Generation Innovators Are Elevating This Aapi-Owned Travel Brand

Lifestyle and travel accessory leader, CALPAK, is expanding its Baby Collection this April with two new styles. CALPAKIn the heart of Los Angeles in 1989, Edward and Judy Kwon launched Calpak that would eventually shape the way travelers packed. Originally called California Pack, it started as a limited collection of handbags and wallets. Over the early years, the brand gradually grew its product line, reaching new markets through major retail partnerships. A key milestone came in 2005, when Calpak launched its first hard-shell luggage collection, designed to meet the growing demand for durable, lightweight suitcases.In the 1990s, Judy and Edward Kwon, immigrants from South Korea, began to expand their 'California Pak' line with soft-side luggage and smart duffel bags. CalpakWhat began as a small family venture would soon evolve into Calpak, a global travel brand focused on creating high-quality, stylish, and accessible travel bags.Calpak’s story is not just one of product innovation—it’s also a narrative of family legacy

Trend Hunter
Aug 13th, 2024
Premium Gym Carrying Bags

CALPAK is proud to introduce its first-ever gym-focused collection, the Fit Collection, which marks the brand's first foray into fitness accessories.

Modern Retail
Feb 29th, 2024
Inside Calpak's road to its brand-new baby gear collection

Since DTC travel bag brand Calpak launched its line of puffy Luka duffel bags in 2019, the team realized that people were using it for more than vacationing.

E!
Feb 29th, 2024
Fan-Fave Travel Brand CALPAK Just Launched Its First-Ever Baby Collection, & We're Obsessed

As it so happens, cult-fave travel brand CALPAK just launched its first-ever baby collection, featuring chic parenting essentials that draw inspiration from the internet-viral Luka Duffel Bag.

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