Sandqvist bags are about two main things. Super-cool minimalist Scandi design, and unbeatable versatility. The whole idea is that you should have one multipurpose bag for weekend hikes, your daily commute and everything in between. The Andre is a perfect example. Built in water-resistant recycled polyester, its 25-litre capacity is perfect for work or play. There's a roomy zipped main compartment with a zipped mesh pocket, plus a 16-inch laptop sleeve and convenient side slip pockets for water-bottles, sunnies or anything else. Balancing weight against comfort, the straps are lightly padded, and there's a detachable sternum strap that'll keep the pack securely in place when you're hiking or biking. The silhouette is smart and stylish for city use, with compression straps to trim it down if you're travelling light
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.
