Tread gently on the planet with a versatile pack made mostly from recycled materials.
Mafia Deep Blue Bag
Best for:Vacationing sea monsters
The shell of the Deep Blue gets its crinkly feel from recycled spinnaker sails. This strong ripstop nylon is designed to spend all day in the wind, so you can pack the ultralight bag for any oceanic excursion. A waterproof compartment keeps your wet swimsuit and flip-flops separate from your Kindle. A collaboration between Mafia and designer Yves Béhar, nearly every piece of material is reclaimed from climbing ropes, seat belts, and even old wet suits.
$195
Truce Drop Liner Backpack
Best for:Rain forest rangers
The ultradurable, resin-fiber-reinforced sailcloth exterior of Truce’s bag is made from sails that once powered racing yachts. Add a seam-sealed liner fashioned out of leftover fabric from dry suits—like a wet suit for diving, but you don’t get wet—and you have a waterproof shell that can shed even the hardest rain. Compression straps help stabilize the load, and a moisture-wicking lumbar pad helps keep your back dry during steamy hikes to remote waterfalls.
$260 and up
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