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I don’t know about you, but I bring my backpack wherever I go.
Gone are the days where backpacks are meant to carry your stuff. Plus, it’s not only used by students but young professionals as well. Even if your workplace has a stricter dress code, you can find a backpack that fits in seamlessly with a suit.
Backpacks are probably the most practical bags ever. Each time I travel, I bring my backpack along, regardless of the place. Whether I’m visiting a less chic site or checking in on a 5-star hotel in Paris, I’m not sacrificing style for functionality. Or vice-versa.
New backpacks are no longer an extra, they complement or even add some flair to the clothes we wear while remaining functional. This being said, when you’re considering vegan backpacks, you need to take into account the materials used to make the backpack.
What You Should Look For In Vegan Backpacks
Ultimately, the backpack you buy will heavily depend on what you’re planning to use it for and how ethical are your principles. Generally, you can find backpacks made with faux leather, recycled and eco-friendly materials. These materials include:
- Plastic
- Recycled plastic
- Hemp
- Cork
- And Jute.
Then you have to consider what type of activity you’ll be doing. If you’re going to do some hiking (or trekking) in the Middle East, perhaps a sturdier type of backpack might be adequate. Generally, it all depends on the purpose of your trip, and how much you need to carry.
Therefore, other factors we have to consider are:
- Size
- Durability
- Functionality (which includes the features the backpack has)
- Appearance
Typically, the easiest aspect to nail down is the first one.
How big should your backpack be?
Size is important when you’re thinking of a backpack. Depending on the intended use, and how much weight you’re planning to carry, size plays an important role. Do you want a backpack that can fit in a laptop for the occasional trip to Starbucks? Or do you want a backpack that is spacious enough to pack clothes and toiletry for a weekend of leisure?
Durability is also important.
I believe this aspect applies to anything you’re planning to buy. Whether it’s a smartphone, t-shirt, jacket or backpack, you want something that lasts as much as possible. And although not always, the price plays a role in determining how long that product lasts.
Typically, when I’m buying a backpack, I want one that is exceptionally durable, which is why I’m willing to pay a bit more. This also ties into the material used to make the backpacks.
Cork, for instance, is a very sturdy type of material, so typically a backpack made from cork is very robust and considered high-quality. What compromises cork sometimes is the color of the end-product that ends up brown-ish, or with a texture that resembles cork. Needless to say, not many people love or appreciate the design. Though, quality-wise, it’s up there.