Sandqvist’s new larger capacity bag for longer hiking trips and travel is a bit of a modern marvel. Long gone are the days when the choice was between a bag that was built to last for years, but also felt like you were actually carrying the kitchen sink, and lighter but less robust options. Using a water resistant and recycled ROBIC Nylon it offers very high levels of abrasion and tear resistance without the extra weight of older fabrics. It comes with a height adjustable harness, so you can tweak the fit to make sure it’s comfortable, and the ergonomic aluminium frame will help spread the weight of your gear when on the move. With multiple pockets, including a separate bottom compartment and side stash pockets, all your kit can be kept close to hand leaving you free to focus on enjoying your time on the trail
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.
