The Arista Vault Smart Backpack is a slim, upright black backpack with a fine grained surface. The grain gives the front a soft, leather-like texture, and the matte finish keeps the black deep and even. A short carry handle is fixed to the top. Just below it, a small metal plate with the brand mark sits at the upper front of the bag. The outline is tall and structured, and the edges are stitched along the seams so the shape holds well.
The front is built in two layers. A zippered pocket runs around the upper section, and below it a large flat panel with a vertical line of stitching covers most of the face. The zipper pulls are dark and blend into the body, so the front looks clean and uncluttered. Two padded shoulder straps are attached at the back, and they can be seen folding away from the side of the bag.
The main smart feature is the fingerprint lock, which is fitted to the zipper on the side of the bag. A small sensor panel sits on the zipper pull with a lit touch area, and a registered finger opens the zipper with a single touch. There is no key or code to remember.
The second feature is a USB charging port on the side of the backpack. It lets you charge your phone from the backpack, so the cable stays out of the way when you are on the move.
