abscent design

What abscent design does

Abscent Design, operating as abscent llc, is a San Diego-based manufacturer of smell-proof bags and accessories. Its product line spans backpacks (The Grind, The Scout, El Jefe), duffle bags (The Boss, The Daily Driver), toiletry bags, mini toiletry bags, pouches (The Banker, The Pocket Protector), bin bags (The Carrier, The Porter), bumbags, messenger bags, gym bags, and replacement inserts — totaling 71 SKUs. The company's core technology relies on multi-layer activated carbon lining integrated with H2O-Guard waterproof zippers and water-resistant exterior fabrics, complemented by antimicrobial linings and a patent-pending carbon liner with strategic stitching. All products are handmade in North America using Nylon thread at 7-8 stitches per inch, with US-sourced Nylon and Polyester fabrics. The company also sells The Pouch air-purifying bags using activated Moso Bamboo carbon.

The business operates a dual-channel model. Direct-to-consumer sales flow through a Shopify-hosted storefront at abscent.com, with unit pricing ranging from $7 (air-purifying pouches) to $250 (premium backpacks), free US shipping on orders over $100, and bundle deals. Wholesale distribution reaches 100+ retailers across US West, Midwest, East, and South regions, plus international outlets in Australia (Sydney) and Canada (British Columbia, Toronto), requiring reseller certificates. Primary customer segments are cannabis and herb enthusiasts requiring discreet odor containment and smoke shop/specialty retailers reselling Abscent products; secondary segments include general travelers and dispensaries/wellness centers. Distribution is supported by a K9 testing certification from @BlazeorBust — claimed as the only such certification in the category — Instagram presence at @abscentdesign, content marketing via the company blog, and SEO-focused product pages.

The company is privately held, bootstrapped, and founder-managed with no recorded funding rounds, no parent company, no acquisitions, and no identified institutional investors. Operations are anchored at a single San Diego headquarters (6861 Nancy Ridge Dr. Suite A / 9155 Brown Deer Rd., San Diego, CA 92121).

Name

abscent design

Legal name

abscent llc

Website

https://abscent.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Abscent Design manufactures smell-proof bags and accessories — including backpacks, duffles, toiletry bags, pouches, and bin bags — using multi-layer activated carbon lining and H2O-Guard zippers, selling direct-to-consumer via Shopify and wholesale to 100+ smoke shops and specialty retailers across the US, Canada, and Australia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Smell-proof bags and odor-containment storage products

NAICS

Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (3159)

akta.pro primary industry

Tobacco & Nicotine Accessories (Filters, Tips, Cases, Lighters) Manufacturing & Brands (CRADAJAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sports, Outdoor & Adventure Packs Manufacturing (Backpacks/Duffels) (IMAOAHAE)

Keywords

• Odor proof bags
• Activated carbon lining
• Smell proof backpacks
• Cannabis storage bags
• Odor containment products

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Direct E-commerce Sales: One-time product sales through their Shopify e-commerce platform. Individual bag purchases at various price points from $25 to $250 depending on product type and size.
2. Wholesale/B2B Sales: Wholesale accounts for retailers requiring reseller certificates. Contact-based pricing through [email protected].

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Abscent Design manufactures and sells smell-proof bags, backpacks, duffle bags, toiletry bags, pouches, bin bags, and air purifying pouches featuring multi-layer activated carbon lining technology, H2O-Guard waterproof zippers, and antimicrobial linings. All products are handmade in North America from US-sourced Nylon and Polyester fabrics, with the company positioned as the only manufacturer verified to pass K9 testing by @BlazeorBust. The product line is sold direct-to-consumer through a Shopify storefront (abscent.com) and wholesale to smoke shops, hydroponics stores, dispensaries, and specialty retailers across the US, Canada, Australia, and Europe.

Product overview

Abscent Design is a smell-proof bag manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of odor-blocking storage solutions. The core product line includes Smell Proof Backpacks (The Grind, The Scout, El Jefe), Smell Proof Duffle Bags (The Boss, The Daily Driver), Smell Proof Toiletry/Mini Toiletry Bags, and small-format Pouches (The Banker, The Pocket Protector). They also offer larger-format Smell Proof Bin Bags (The Carrier, The Porter) for bulk storage. All bags feature proprietary activated carbon lining technology with H2O-Guard zippers and antimicrobial protection. The accessory line includes The Pouch Air Purifying Bags made from activated Moso Bamboo carbon for ambient odor absorption. The company differentiates through K9 testing certification and handmade North American manufacturing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Smell Proof Backpacks (The Grind, The Scout, El Jefe) A line of odor-proof backpacks featuring double-lined activated carbon lining, water-resistant exterior fabrics, H2O-Guard zippers, padded laptop storage, and antimicrobial lining. Designed for cannabis/herb enthusiasts and general travelers needing discreet, smell-proof storage for daily use and travel.
• Smell Proof Duffle Bags (The Boss, The Daily Driver) Large capacity smell-proof duffle bags with activated carbon lining, H2O-Guard zippers, vegan leather trimmed handles, and removable padded shoulder straps. Capable of carrying up to 60 lbs. Designed for travelers and cannabis/herb users needing high-volume, odor-proof transport.
• Smell Proof Toiletry Bags Smell-proof travel bags double-lined with activated carbon, featuring antimicrobial lining, H2O-Guard zippers, foam padding, and lockable closures. Designed for travelers needing odor-proof storage for toiletries and personal items.
• Smell Proof Mini Toiletry Bags Compact odor-proof toiletry bags with 3L volume (9" x 5" x 4.25"), featuring double-lined activated carbon, antimicrobial lining, exterior side pocket, and foam padding for delicate items. Designed for short trips and carry-on use.
• The Banker Smell Proof Pouch Compact odor-proof pouch with activated carbon lining, ideal for travel. Available in Black, Black Forest Camo, Midnight, OD Green, Crimson, and Woodland Camo. Designed for discreet storage of small items.
• The Pocket Protector Smell Proof Pouch Small-format odor-proof pouch for pocket-sized storage, featuring activated carbon lining and available in Midnight, OD Green, Crimson, Woodland Camo, Black, and Black Forest Camo. Designed for everyday carry and minimal-size storage.
• Smell Proof Bin Bags (The Carrier, The Porter) Large-format smell-proof storage and carrier bags with activated carbon lining for containing larger items. The Carrier (OD Green) priced at $195 and The Porter (Black) at $160. Designed for bulk storage of odor-emitting items.
• The Pouch Air Purifying Bags Eco-friendly air purifying pouches made with activated Moso Bamboo carbon featuring 32,000+ sq. ft. of surface area per gram. Available in 75g, 200g, 500g, and 600g sizes in Heather Grey, Natural, and Sage colors, plus combo packs.
• Smell Proof Backpack Inserts Replacement and standalone activated carbon inserts for smell proof backpacks. Priced at $90 for the black insert. Designed to retrofit or refresh smell-proof functionality in compatible backpacks.

Quantifiable outcome

• Passed K9 Testing certification by @BlazeorBust - proven effectiveness against trained detection dogs
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Smoke Shops & Vapor Retailers (100+ US Locations)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExtensive network of smoke shops, vapor stores, and specialty retailers across the United States (West, Midwest, East, South regions) and internationally (Canada, Australia). Retailers include dispensaries, hydroponics stores, and tobacco shops. Products sold at retail locations requiring reseller certificates for wholesale accounts.
• Harborside Health CenterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCannabis dispensary and wellness center providing smell proof storage solutions to their customers. Featured in customer testimonials.
• Nug MagazineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCannabis publication that featured Abscent products in editorial coverage and provided testimonial quote.
• Shopify Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationE-commerce platform provider hosting the abscent.com online store. Powers the direct-to-consumer sales channel with product listings, shopping cart, and checkout functionality.
• @BlazeorBustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerK9 testing partner that certified Abscent as the ONLY smell proof bag manufacturer to pass K9 testing. Provides third-party verification of product effectiveness through video demonstrations with trained detection dogs.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• RAW Rolling Papers: RAW is a dominant smoking-cessentials brand that has expanded into rolling trays, smell-proof cases, and travel storage, sitting in adjacent cannabis-adjacent retail with overlapping customer acquisition and comparable wholesaler relationships through smoke shops.
• Cookies: Cookies is a broader cannabis lifestyle and apparel brand that also sells smell-proof bags and accessories through vertically integrated dispensaries, competing in the same end-use category with much larger brand reach and capital.

Direct peers

• Stash Logix: Stash Logix manufactures smell-proof storage containers and carrying cases for cannabis concentrates and flower, occupying the same odor-containment niche with comparable canvas/textile construction and dispensary-channel distribution.
• Dime Bags: Dime Bags is a smell-proof bag and accessory brand selling backpacks, duffels, and stash pouches targeting the same cannabis/herbal consumer use case with overlapping product formats and an identical Shopify-led DTC plus smoke-shop wholesale model.
• Higher Standards: Higher Standards produces smell-proof hard cases and soft storage designed for cannabis consumers and travelers, directly mirroring Abscent's use case and retail channel profile at a similar premium price point.
• RYOT: RYOT (a VERANO brand) makes smell-proof cases, rolling trays, and odor-blocking soft storage using activated carbon technology, directly overlapping Abscent's core technology and cannabis retail positioning.
• Skunk Brands: Skunk Brands is an emerging cannabis accessories manufacturer offering smell-proof bags and odor-containment carrying cases via DTC and dispensary channels, targeting the same primary customer with comparable product economics.
• Skunk Case: Skunk Case produces small-format smell-proof containers and soft cases specifically for cannabis consumers, with the same primary use case and a comparable price range targeting the lower end of the same SKU ladder.

Regional players

• Blackbird (GoGreen Hemp): GoGreen Hemp produces hemp-based smell-proof bags, backpacks, and carrying cases with similar carbon-lining technology, primarily serving a US wholesale market and overlapping product architecture and customer base.

Emerging players

• MÜV (Verano): MÜV (a Verano subsidiary) has expanded from dispensaries into lifestyle accessories including smell-proof storage, partial overlap with Abscent but anchored to a vertically integrated cannabis retail footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/abscentdesign
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/abscent-design

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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