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We love it when a piece of gear ticks multiple boxes. Cotopaxi's Moda backpack gets most of its DNA from one of their most popular lightweight outdoor travel packs, but they've tinkered with the formula to make it double up as an everyday commuter pack too. So you've got useful day-to-day features like a laptop sleeve and quick access front pocket, coupled with an ergonomic fit and breathable mesh back panel that make the Moda feel just as much at home on the trail or the Tube. It's got an easy-access cinch-top closure, a detachable sternum strap, and daisy chain loops on the front so you can bolt on some extra bits if you need to. In anticipation of the rough and tumble of public transport, they’ve also beefed up the fabric on the base and front panel, so you won’t end up ripping it open and scattering your packed lunch all over the floor of the number 28 bus.
Cotopaxi’s tagline is ‘gear for good’, and before you roll your eyes at yet another outdoor brand making lofty claims about their eco credentials, these guys really do walk the walk. They’re certified climate neutral, with rigorous ethical manufacturing standards and even a grants scheme that supports organisations fighting global poverty.
They also prioritise the use of recycled and reclaimed materials, which includes some imaginative upcycling – like their ‘Del Día’ range made from repurposed fabrics. Other product lines make use of leftover fabrics discarded by other manufacturers. As well as reducing landfill waste, this also means that the vibrant patchwork-style colourways of many Cotopaxi garments and packs are totally unique.
And that’s the thing about Cotopaxi. Their kit doesn’t just tick the good-guy boxes, it also looks great too – with a retro-inspired aesthetic that channels the best bits of the 80s. Whether it’s a daypack, a bum bag, a windbreaker or a zip-up fleece, their range is built to last and stacked with well-thought-out features for conscientious adventure travellers.
