Top Eco-Friendly Luggage Brands for Sustainable Sojourns!

Horizn Studios believe in buying luggage once, and buying well. And with their upmarket range of luggage made from sustainable materials, you certainly won’t have trouble finding the perfect carbon-neutral suitcase to suit!

Crafted from recycled and vegan-friendly products, this sustainable luggage brand is a hard one to beat!

Their production process is very nearly waste-free, and your purchase will be sent to you in eco-friendly materials.

Neat freaks will covet the Carry-On and Check-in Closet range of eco-friendly suitcases from sustainable luggage company Solgaard.

With an award-winning shelving system that’s been designed to keep you organized wherever in the world you may be, your packing woes are solved once and for all.

Each suitcase is lined with recycled Shore-Tex material (made from ocean-bound plastic), and for every item sold, the company pledges to remove 229 plastic bottles from the ocean. You may want to check out their sustainable backpacks while you’re at it!

Eco luggage company Paravel set out with the goal to become the first 100% sustainable travel brand.

Not only are they carbon neutral and operate under a code of social responsibility (covering child labor, fair wages and animal welfare among other ethics), their stylish eco suitcases are made out of recycled, robust materials.

The Aviator (shown) was the world’s first carbon-neutral suitcase, and features recycled aluminium, recycled polycarbonate, vegan leather details, and recycled zippers. All while looking suitably stylish!

Suitcases not your style? Everlane’s ReNew Transit range may be the answer. Made from 100% recycled polyester, the Weekender is tough enough to be used as a carry-on, while doubling as a stylish carry-all for your daily commute.

Everlane hardly needs any introduction when it some to sustainable fashion, and now they’ve got your back when traveling too!

While I wouldn’t go as far as saying Samsonite are a completely sustainable luggage brand, their eco suitcase range is a step in the right direction.

Crafted from recycled post-consumer waste, such as yogurt cups and PET bottles, you can still expect the same great quality from this eco-friendly luggage that the brand is famous for. And it comes with a 10 year warranty to back it up!

Family-owned Lo & Sons believe it isn’t enough to be environment-neutral as a business, they want to take things a step further and help reverse environmental damage while creating beautifully designed and functional eco travel bags.

Their practical & fashionable sustainable weekender bag is made from organic cotton or recycled polyester (you choose!), and is packaged in recycled, recyclable materials.

Ocean heroes, United by Blue commit to removing one pound of trash from the ocean for every item purchased from their store. But they don’t just leave it up to the consumer, they also actively participate in and host waterway cleanups around the US (join one here).

Ocean ethics aside, their practical and fun range of eco-friendly carry on luggage is made out of recycled materials, is 100% vegan, and comes with a lifetime guarantee!

Chances are you’re already familiar with 1% for the Planet member Patagonia, but you may not realise they also make a line of heavy-duty eco-friendly duffle bags.

Made from 100% recycled materials, these strong, weather-resistant duffel bags come in a range of sizes, colors, and even with added wheels for hassle-free traveling – whatever your preferred method of transport!

Functional, practical, and durable, this eco-friendly carry on luggage from Ogio will be an essential tool in your travel kit!

It’s crafted from thick Cordura Eco fabric – made from reclaimed waste and recycled into a strong & hardwearing fabric.

With a dedicated laptop pouch (fits up to 15″), compartments for easy organisation, and a limited lifetime warranty, it’s a suitcase that’s made to last!

Practical, versatile, and made to last is what Pakt does best.

Their range of durable, sustainable travel bags are created from eco-friendly materials, by workers who are paid fairly, and work in safe conditions; and are sent out in plastic-free packaging. Oh, and did we mention they’re Climate Neutral Certified too?

Check out their simplified range of bags and choose one for your next adventure!

Eco-friendly luggage company Eagle Creek sets the bar high when it comes to sustainability.

Their range is consciously crafted from primarily recycled fabrics, and they manufacture without toxic polyvinyl chloride plastics to avoid contaminating the environment.

What’s more, they’re committed to keeping suitcases out of landfill by creating a ‘renewed range’ which sees your old gear given a new lease on life, and all new & used gear comes with a “No Matter What Warranty”!

Canada based MEC believe in tackling sustainability issues in every aspect of their business, from implementing a responsible sourcing policy, to opting out of single-use plastics for their packaging, choosing lower impact freight methods, and promoting gear swaps & repairs over throwing away.

Their range of sustainable travel gear is created out of Bluesign recycled materials and includes day packs, duffle bags and rolling bags.

This versatile duffle bag converts into a backpack or can be carried using the handles, or shoulder strap.

There’s no easier way to keep luggage out of landfill, or to reduce the emissions created by creating new bags, than by buying used gear.

Gear Trade makes finding quality used gear easy, and their site often features many of the sustainable luggage brands featured above.

This is also an excellent option for finding environmentally friendly luggage when you’re on a tight budget!