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10 Commuter Bags Perfect for Spring

Have you been outside lately? It’s not quite as cold as it was a month ago! It’s about time to enjoy your commute. That means you need to grab your bike, wake up a little…

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The NOMAD Hammock Converts Into a Backpack

Inspired by the art of origami, the team at NOMAD Hammock spent three years designing and developing a unique hammock that converts into a backpack for everyday use. Using a combination of Cordura, body adaptive…

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Black Ember Citadel Modular Backpacks

The Citadel Collection from Black Ember is composed of some seriously sleek backpacks. The sleek part comes courtesy of the three layer micro-hex build and bonded construction, which absorbs light and delivers a enough protection…

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ICEMULE BOSS Backpack Cooler

When you’re out in the wilderness, nothing satisfies quite like a cold one at the end of a hard day’s trek. The ICEMULE BOSS Backpack Cooler makes getting those beverages, and the rest of your…

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Best Made Company Dyneema Patrol Pack

Best Made Company is a brand that lives up to its name, especially when it comes to their collection of storage gear. The legacy that already includes the likes of totes, duffles and backpacks is…

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Radiohead Made a Backpack with Millican

As part of their Blank Canvas Projects line of backpacks, Millican collaborates with people creating positive change in the world. This time around they worked with Thom Yorke—a self-confessed ‘Climate Optimist’ and supporter of sustainability—and…

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The Best Backpacks to Get You Through the Summer

You have a backpack for the everyday. You might even have a backpack for travel, camping or trekking around the world. If you don’t already have a summer backpack it’s time to think about picking…

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Bloqbag Is a Modular Backpack System

What works for some may not work for all. It’s true for many products and backpacks are no exception. Instead of buying a bag someone things fits your lifestyle, why not design your own? That’s…

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The Hideout Pack Blends Classic Design with Modern Features

By taking the classic rucksack design and upgrading it with modern features and indestructible materials, Everyman has created a bag perfect for just about any situation. It will become your commuter bag, your daily work bag,…

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Topo Designs Bags

Topo Designs has long been a favorite around the Cool Material offices thanks to the way the brand blends modern elements with rugged construction to create gear suited for both the hiking trail and city…

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The 8 Best Travel Backpacks for Summer Adventure

What separates a standard backpack from a travel backpack? That depends on who you ask. For our purposes, we want a few things out of a travel backpack. It has to open more like a…

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The Bobby Anti-Theft Backpack Keeps Your Gear Safe

Throwing on a backpack means giving up the ability to keep an eye on your possessions. The Bobby Anti-Theft Backpack offers stylish peace of mind. It sports a hidden zipper to the main compartment that’s…

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Unsettle’s Commuter Roll-Top Is the Perfect Commuter Bag for Any Weather

The ideal commuter bag must be sharp and clean so it’s appropriate for the office, able to stand up to the elements, and rugged enough to last for years of travel. Unsettle’s new Commuter Roll-Top checks…

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Mochibags Made a Better Drawstring Backpack

The last time we heard from Mochibags they blew us away with a great drawstring backpack. Now, Mochibags made an even better drawstring backpack with the Action DB Pro. Outside of the fact that this bag…

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The 7 Best Backpacks for Grown Men

We’ve come a long way since our backpack options were limited to what came off a rack at the local big box store. With all the technical fabrics, style choices and brands on the market…

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