9 Sustainable Backpacks for All Eco-Adventures
9 Sustainable Backpacks for All Eco-Adventures 2025
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Price Range: $80–$400
From the idyllic mountains of Örnsköldsvik, Sweden, Fjällräven puts the environment first—with some of the best eco-friendly backpacks for all types of adventures. They even look like sustainably-made backpacks, thanks to earthy tones and rustic color palettes for the understated adventurer.
For a classic everyday pack, check out the Raven 28L Backpack. Made from a combination of recycled materials and organic cotton, it features plenty of pockets to keep your belongings organized, including a separate laptop compartment, an internal security pocket, a zippered front pocket with mesh organizers, and handy side pockets.
Fjällräven’s Ethical & Sustainability Practices
Materials:
Fjällräven’s backpack materials include G-1000 HeavyDuty Eco (a densely woven blend of recycled polyester and organic cotton), recycled polyester, and Bergshell® (recycled polyamide). A few packs include wool, which is either recycled or sourced ethically and/or an FSC-certified birchwood frame.
Their Kånken packs are made of synthetic Vinylon F, which swells when damp making the weave tighter and the product weather-resistant without chemical treatment.
The Fjällräven Chemical Guideline was compiled with the help of the Swedish Chemicals Group, and all products are tested rigorously in labs for non-toxicity.
Supply chain & labor practices:
As members of Cascale (formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition) and the Fair Labor Association and committed to the UN Global Compact, Fjällräven has a “non-negotiable” Code of Conduct for which it provides compliance training and support for all members of its supply chain.
Suppliers are also subject to brand visits and regular third-party audits.
Carbon commitments & green practices:
Through repairable designs, rigorous product testing, durable materials, and “emotional longevity” for timeless products that will never go out of style, Fjällräven ensures its gear will last for decades. And when it wears out, intentionally using just one or two materials makes their packs easier to recycle.
Direct operations are climate neutral, thanks to renewable energy and carbon offsets.
Community & charitable giving:
Fjällräven means “arctic fox” in Swedish and in 2019, they founded the Arctic Fox Initiative, a grant program that supports environmental nonprofits.
