Urban functionality meets Scandi design
If there's a match made in heaven, this might be it. The workday versatility of a messenger bag, paired with the understated urban style of Sandqvist. Hailing from Stockholm, this Swedish brand does a superb line in the kind of sleek, streamlined bags that are smart enough to pair with a suit and practical enough to take on a weekend away. Perfect for international travel or the daily commute, this 16-litre messenger back has dual snap buckle closure, plus two external pockets and a compartment for a 16" laptop. A padded grab handle lets you carry it like a briefcase, or you can use the adjustable shoulder strap when you're cycling across town/hopping on the Metro. They've constructed it in a tightly woven recycled polyester that's durable while also offering a good amount of water-resistance, and leather accents give it that extra little touch of style
- 16-litre briefcase/messenger bag
- Dual snap buckle closure
- Two outer pockets with press button closure
- Zip pocket on backside
- Adjustable shoulder strap
- Top grab handle
- Made in a Fair Wear audited factory in Vietnam
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 40 x 28 x 8 cm
- Capacity: 16 L
- Inner 16” laptop pocket: 39 x 24 x 1.5 cm
- Main material: 100% recycled polyester ripstop
- Lining: 100% recycled polyester
- Leather details
- Recycled Materials: This messenger bag is made from 100% recycled polyester
- Ethically Sourced Materials: Sandqvist is aggressively reducing the environmental impact of their products. This includes a commitment to only using organic cotton and synthetic materials containing recycled fibres. For leather, only hides treated in tanneries rated Gold or Silver by the Leather Working Group for their environmental status can be used. Also, only leather that is a by-product from the meat and dairy industry can be used.
Fusing the style and creative energy of the Stockholm archipelago with the hard-bitten adventure of the Scandinavian mountains, Sandqvist's beautiful packs are as Swedish as cinnamon buns and that funny cod roe in squeezy tubes.
Founded in 2004 by three childhood mates living in Stockholm, the idea was to create bags that weren't tied to a single environment. Razor-sharp minimalist design to look stylish in the city, teamed with technical features and fabrics to perform in the backcountry. We could all do with less stuff in our lives, and Sandqvist's versatile packs will take you from fika in Södermalm to a red-painted summer cabin in the forest – all while looking just about as Grammable as it gets.
These are bags designed to do more with less – and that carries through into the materials and manufacture too. The durable polyester and nylon fabrics are 100% recycled from post-consumer or industrial waste, and supply chains are regularly audited for working conditions and environmental impact. The leather is a by-product of high-welfare Scandinavian meat and dairy herds, processed by independently certified tanneries – and in some cases they also produce vegan versions of their packs.
Speaking as inveterate Scandophiles, we reckon Sandqvist’s packs are everything gear should be. Sustainable, functional, versatile, and seriously good-looking.
