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24 alternatives to THREAD INTERNATIONAL A Better Backpack

The bag that does it all, made from recycled plastic bottles

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. THREAD INTERNATIONAL A Better Backpack launched in 2018; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1
SunDrift Eco-Friendly Backpacking Gear▲86
Sustainable, so it's light on your back & easy on the planet
2019 · sundriftstore.com · its alternatives →
2
The Ocean Bottle▲123
A water bottle made from recycled bottles found in the sea
2019 · indiegogo.com · its alternatives →
3
Liger01 Backpack▲74
Robust, modular, fun, backpack
2018 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →
4
Hello Tech Pros: Making Bags with Recycled Billboards▲54
Unique designs by Hamilton Perkins
2016 · gadgetsprimer.com · its alternatives →
5
NOMATIC Backpack▲220
The most functional backpack and travel pack ever
2017 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →
6
Fabric for iOS and Android▲215
Your entire digital world in your pocket
2023 · fabric.so · its alternatives →
7
Hebe Rose New York▲66
Stylish handbags made up to 100% of recycled materials
2017 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →
8
Cyberbackpack 2.0 Daypack Work Bag▲75
The only backpack on the market that charges your phone
2022 · cyberbackpack.com · its alternatives →
9
Junk in your Trunks - Clothing from trash for the wonderful piece of garbage you are▲5
Swim trunks from recycled bottles
2018 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →
10
Fastnomad 2▲172
Backpacks designed for weekend travelers
2016 · its alternatives →
11
Canvas▲78
Sustainable plant-based barley drink made from saved grain.
2017 · its alternatives →
12
The Everyday Backpack, Tote, and Sling▲140
Versatile & beautiful bags based on the Everyday Messenger
2016 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →
13
Last Bottle▲116
Discover the hidden truths behind recycling
2024 · lastbottle.app · its alternatives →
14
Comrade Nylon Backpack▲77
The perfect backpack to take on the world
2019 · italic.com · its alternatives →
15
LeanBag™▲6
The World's First Backpack You Can Lean On
2018 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →
16
Made for Motion: Backpack & Packing Kit▲76
A simple and functional carrying solution.
2018 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →
17
Memobottle▲80
Slimline Paper-Sized Reusable Water Bottles
2014 · memobottle.com · its alternatives →
18
Cyberbackpack▲107
The backpack Tesla never made.
2022 · cyberbackpack.com · its alternatives →
19
The Modern Day Briefcase▲74
Is it a backpack or a satchel? It's both!
2016 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →
20
The Travel Line by Peak Design▲85
A travel backpack and packing that adapts to any trip
2018 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →
21
SilverTech 2.0▲76
Odor-killing underwear made from 100% recycled materials
2018 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →
22
The ERA Backpack▲72
The perfect travel & photography backpack.
2020 · indiegogo.com · its alternatives →
23
Cleanyst▲74
The SodaStream for cleaning products
2019 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →
24
The Lunch Bag, re-invented▲14
The Mighty Stash Pack
2017 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

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