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Stockholm-based Sandqvist have built their reputation on fantastic-looking bags that combine minimalist Scandi style with outdoorsy performance. Take this GRID Expandable Crossbody, for example. Made from water-resistant recycled nylon ripstop with matte aluminium trim and sturdy YKK zips, it’s a distinctly urban-looking bag that’ll shrug off abrasion and damp weather. What’s more, it’s got a little secret. The slimline 9-litre design is perfect for your work essentials, but what happens if you stop off at the shop for a few bits on the way home? Surprise! You can expand it up to a roomy 13 litres. Carry it crossbody, on the shoulder, or by the top handles.
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.