HELINOX, the brand that created the category of lightweight, packable furniture, has launched TERG, a collection of everyday urban carry bags, packs and pouches. Previously only available in limited-edition runs and at the flagship Helinox Creative Centers in Korea and Japan, TERG is now fully integrated into the growing range of Helinox products and available worldwide.
TERG stands for the Trial and Error Research Group – Helinox designers and engineers who are constantly creating and iterating. This innovation lab approach, and the TERG name, were designed ‘to create a sense of freedom and focus on pushing the limits with design, materials, and style.’
Through trial and error, Helinox TERG distils the best designs into bags and packs using Helinox’s outdoor engineering experience into carry packs for urban environments. Nine out of ten TERG designs never reach production.
At the core, TERG draws inspiration from city life, fashion and travel and integrates heritage materials including Italian and US leathers, Japanese salvage denim and organic cottons as well as advanced technical fabrics.
As with the premium furniture and accessories for which Helinox is known, TERG bags and packs have subtle, minimalist silhouettes that belie the design thought and creativity behind them.
The original TERG Daypack emerged not from a top‑down plan but from Helinox CEO Young Lah’s own travel needs – a pack with thick Cordura fabric, leather accents, quick access, organised pockets and airport‑ready functionality.
“TERG provides a canvas for the Helinox team to blend a variety of styles and our inspirations, from high-fashion bags to streetwear, and meld classic materials with the latest tech fabrics and details,” said Lah.
“TERG has been a passion project for me personally for many years – I started talking about it back in the early 2010’s and led the design of the Daypack, which I wanted for my own travel needs. The Daypack took 15 trials and four major revamp stages. That’s what TERG has been about, and introducing it globally is an absolute honor.”