The crossbody bag that elevates your everyday carry
Five years ago, no-one except French people had ever heard the word ‘sacoche’. Now they’re everywhere, but all it really means is a small satchel. This Icon version from Sandqvist is one of the nicest we’ve come across, with an understated Nordic aesthetic that’s deceptively feature-packed despite its clean lines and minimalist silhouette. The roll-top closure with aluminium hook gives it a streamlined look while keeping your essentials secure and weather-protected. At 5.5 litres, it's perfectly sized for modern life – with room for all the bits and bats that would otherwise be kettling up your pockets. The outer zip compartment keeps your most-used items easily accessible, while the side slip pockets are ideal for a water bottle or travel mug. Built from water-resistant recycled polyester, it’ll shrug off whatever the weather throws at it with typical Scandi stoicism.
- Crossbody sacoche with roll-top closure and aluminium hook
- 5.5-litre capacity perfect for daily essentials
- Made from 100% recycled polyester with water-resistant coating
- Outer zip compartment for easy access items
- Side slip pockets for bottles and small items
- Inner zip mesh pocket for organisation
- Adjustable shoulder strap for comfortable carrying
- Made in a Fair Wear audited factory in Vietnam
- Dimensions(H x W x D): 37 x 18 x 10 cm
- Capacity: 5.5 L
- Weight: 300 g
- Main material: Recycled polyester
- Lining: Recycled polyester
- Webbing: Recycled nylon
- Recycled Materials: Made from recycled materials
- 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.
