Simple, stylish, safe and durable. Neoprene insulates and cushions without worry of lead or other bad-for-you chemicals. Dabbawalla backpacks are soft and sized for comfort, machine-washable (lay flat to dry) and stain-resistant. Well-designed features include cushioned handles, reinforced seams for added strength, wide zipper openings, three inside pockets and one outside pocket for stashing gear. Straps are adjustable from the inside.

Backpacks come in ten styles: Fast Track Racecar, Cold Feet Penguin, Go Fetch Dog, Stop & Go Traffic Light, Flower Power, Mod Pod, Strawberry Fields, Cat Nap, Vintage Flyer, and Color My World. (Click to see a larger image)

dimensions:
13" x 10" x 7"

material:
Neoprene

recommendations:
2 years +

designed and crafted:
Designed in Seattle, WA. Made responsibly in Taiwan.

meets this planet happy criteria:

we love this company because:
Dabbawalla's mission is simple: design fun, functional bags that appeal to both kids and adults while promoting social responsibility. Their bags and lunch bags are crafted by sewers who earn fair wages in safe working conditions, and they do business with companies who support this commitment.

Dabbawalla Bags is proud to help support charitable events around the globe. They donate lunch bags and backpacks to qualified organizations as auction items or gifts of appreciation for their commitment to improving the lives of children. As part of their mission to support children's programs, Dabbawalla Bags also partners with schools and other charitable organizations to raise funds through direct sales of its bags.