Bags & Backpacks

Adventure gear built to fight poverty. That's Cotopaxi's promise. The founder grew up across Latin America, witnessing extreme deprivation firsthand. Children his age living in conditions most Americans couldn't imagine. That experience shaped everything: the company exists primarily to do good, with outdoor gear as the vehicle. One percent of annual revenue goes to the Cotopaxi Foundation, which funds organizations addressing extreme poverty through health, education, and livelihood programs. Over 4.4 million people have been helped through these grants.

The products embody the same philosophy of purposeful creativity. The Del Día collection transforms leftover factory fabrics into one-of-a-kind bags and backpacks. Workers receive complete creative freedom to design each piece, deciding which colors and patterns to combine. What would be waste becomes something beautiful and functional. No two are alike. Over 96% of materials across all Cotopaxi products come from recycled, repurposed, or responsibly sourced suppliers. Sustainability isn't a marketing line. It's the operating standard.

Patagonia takes a different approach, building packs designed to last for decades with recycled materials and lifetime repair guarantees. In 2022, they gave away the entire company to fight climate change, with all profits now funding environmental activism. Your backpack becomes a tool for both adventure and advocacy. Explore sustainable outerwear from the same brands, check out the environmental causes your purchase supports, or browse the full collection knowing your gear matters beyond the trail.