Junkbox Apparel (recycled polyester rucksacks)

JunkBox Apparel (Wales) was created to make eco-rucks, by a keen traveller who wanted something fun and comfortable:

The Everyday is a fun mustard roll-top bag, small and compact. It has a zip pocket for glasses and keys, a front zipped organiser for wallet, keys and pen – plus a padded back panel and shoulder straps.

Whether you are hiking in the hills or back-packing around Europe, here are some of the best sustainable rucksacks on sale, a good investment to last years, when time comes to replace. These are better choices than nylon (a synthetic material made from virgin oil) or leather (often made in countries with poor animal welfare laws).

You can usually just wipe-clean rucksacks. Launder synthetic materials in a microfibre filter. Donate unwanted rucksacks to small charity shops (that don’t test on animals). For items that are worn out, ripped or stains, place in local textile banks (materials are shredded to make industrial  goods).

The Adventurer features a padded laptop compartment and a small front zipper pocket for your keys, phone and wallet. Plus a padded back panel and base, with adjustable shoulder straps.