Pitusa (Almacenes Pitusa) Backpack
One size / Blackout
$65.99
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Carry a piece of Puerto Rico’s retail story with this Pitusa backpack. Founded in 1976, Almacenes Pitusa grew from a single store into a broad network serving communities across the island. Its changing formats included discount stores, supermarkets, department stores, and the landmark Extra Warehouse opened in Carolina in 1984. For collectors and longtime shoppers, Pitusa recalls an era of ambitious local retail and familiar neighborhood destinations. This backpack brings that history along for everyday outings, travel, or a thoughtful gift for someone who remembers the name.
Founded in Puerto Rico in 1976, Almacenes Pitusa began when Israel Kopel opened its first store using a format that differed from the island’s traditional retail approach. The chain expanded through densely populated areas, adding supermarkets and discount stores. In 1984, it opened an Extra Warehouse in Carolina, a 46,000-square-foot store with parking for more than 400 cars; that year it also opened in Bayamón. By 1985, its twentieth branch had opened, and the company was planning further growth. Pitusa opened its first hypermarket in Levittown in 1989 and reported around 40 stores and 2,000 employees that year. In 2003, it announced new department store, supermarket, and National Lumber locations in Río Grande and Yabucoa. In 2011, Pitusa confirmed it was leaving the supermarket business. The following year, it consolidated its hardware operations under Metropolitan Lumber & Hardware, a company it had founded in 2009, and sold its 22-store Muebles y Enseres furniture business to Super Buy Furniture. Pitusa Muebles y Enseres filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2014. A few Pitusa-branded stores remained afterward, but they eventually closed or were rebranded.
Carry a piece of Puerto Rico’s retail story with this Pitusa backpack. Founded in 1976, Almacenes Pitusa grew from a single store into a broad network serving communities across the island. Its changing formats included discount stores, supermarkets, department stores, and the landmark Extra Warehouse opened in Carolina in 1984. For collectors and longtime shoppers, Pitusa recalls an era of ambitious local retail and familiar neighborhood destinations. This backpack brings that history along for everyday outings, travel, or a thoughtful gift for someone who remembers the name.
Founded in Puerto Rico in 1976, Almacenes Pitusa began when Israel Kopel opened its first store using a format that differed from the island’s traditional retail approach. The chain expanded through densely populated areas, adding supermarkets and discount stores. In 1984, it opened an Extra Warehouse in Carolina, a 46,000-square-foot store with parking for more than 400 cars; that year it also opened in Bayamón. By 1985, its twentieth branch had opened, and the company was planning further growth. Pitusa opened its first hypermarket in Levittown in 1989 and reported around 40 stores and 2,000 employees that year. In 2003, it announced new department store, supermarket, and National Lumber locations in Río Grande and Yabucoa. In 2011, Pitusa confirmed it was leaving the supermarket business. The following year, it consolidated its hardware operations under Metropolitan Lumber & Hardware, a company it had founded in 2009, and sold its 22-store Muebles y Enseres furniture business to Super Buy Furniture. Pitusa Muebles y Enseres filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2014. A few Pitusa-branded stores remained afterward, but they eventually closed or were rebranded.
A rugged, everyday 20L backpack designed for days that move fast and demand durability. Built from water-repellent 600D polyester, it shrugsoff drizzle and light rain while protecting what matters inside. The padded laptop sleeve holds up to a 15" device snugly, and a fleece-lined pocket keeps sunglasses or small screens scratch-free. Two mesh side pockets keep a water bottle within easy reach, while roomy compartments organize chargers, notebooks, and daily essentials. Clean lines and practical pockets make this a dependable companion for commutes, classes, and short travel stints.
Product features
- Durable 600D polyester construction with water resistance
- 20L capacity, one-size carry for everyday use
- Padded sleeve fits up to a 15" laptop
- Fleece-lined pocket for eyewear or media devices
- Mesh side pockets for water bottles and quick access items
Care instructions
- Before cleaning the bag, remove all the items from the bag. Suggested to pretreat visible stains with stain remover. Mix warm water with laundry detergent and clean the bag with terry washcloth or soft bristle brush. Let the bag air dry.
| One size | |
| Width, in | 12.50 |
| Height, in | 19.00 |
| Depth, in | 5.50 |
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Product information: Oakley 921056ODM, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Care instructions: Before cleaning the bag, remove all the items from the bag. Suggested to pretreat visible stains with stain remover. Mix warm water with laundry detergent and clean the bag with terry washcloth or soft bristle brush. Let the bag air dry.