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24 alternatives to Taaluma Totes

Carry a country: cool backpacks helping developing economies

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Taaluma Totes launched in 2014; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Minaal carry-on▲103

   A new type of backpack, designed for travelers

   2014 · minaal.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Minaal Carry-on bag▲5

   Very cool backpack for tech-oriented folks who travel a lot

   2015 · minaal.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Fastnomad 2▲172

   Backpacks designed for weekend travelers

   2016 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Build Abroad▲67

   Travel and help build communities in developing nations.

   2014 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Aer Duffel Pack▲118

   The Modern Office and Gym Bag

   2014 · aersf.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Pick Your Trail▲93

   International itineraries crafted for the traveler in you

   2014 · pickyourtrail.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Bags for Thinkers▲191

   Baron Fig's new minimal backpack, messenger, and tote

   2017 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Backpack▲82

   P2P marketplace that connects shoppers and travelers

   2014 · backpackbang.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Wander & Trade▲54

   Marketplace for local products from around the world

   2014 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Colfax Backpack▲72

    World's first true smart pack

    2014 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Travel Jacket▲68

    The Swiss Army knife of jackets

    2015 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Worldpackers▲160

    Exchange your skills for accommodation

    2015 · worldpackers.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    The Parative Project▲68

    Handmade goods bringing freedom to India

    2016 · theparativeproject.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Pack▲120

    pack logos

    2015 · google.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Whttl▲76

    Kayak for the sharing economy

    2014 · whttl.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    GoEuro▲79

    Find the best way to travel

    2014 · goeuro.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Ministry of Supply▲83

    High-performance clothing for men

    2014 · ministryofsupply.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Bring▲69

    Clever shopping - simple and shared

    2014 · getbring.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Loot Bank▲70

    A better way to manage your money

    2015 · brandsly.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Wandering Bandana▲60

    Become a SE Asia backpacking expert, today.

    2016 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    KP Duffle▲87

    The Ultimate Travel Bag

    2016 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Triptease▲67

    Houzz for travel

    2014 · triptease.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Muber▲67

    Things you buy, delivered by travellers.

    2014 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Love Travel Co.▲68

    Travel dry bags for the wanderers

    2016 · lvtrvlco.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →