WIRED’s Device Group tested dozens backpack, wallet, wallet, messenger, cable carand even reusable shopping bags. More and more of these bags are using recycled materials from plastic water bottles, old nylon, and even fishing nets taken from the ocean. It’s important to find a way to reuse what’s otherwise our ocean pollution and sit in the dump forever.
In this guide, we’ve rounded up our favorite bags that use recycled materials in some way, shape or form. Not every bag is made from 100% recycled materials, but everything counts. But first, ask yourself: Do you need a new backpack? If the one you have now really doesn’t work and can’t be fixed, then you can rest easy with our picks below.
Be sure to read our guide to Best Recycled and Recycled Products, The best reusable product, Best laptop bagand Best camera bag.
Update August 2022: We have added the Pacsafe X SLNT Anti-Theft Backpack as an option. We’ve also updated pricing and links throughout.
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