Zem Organic Cotton Mini Backpack, 9 L with Zip Pocket
Description
Small, and carried on both shoulders. About 9 litres — enough for a book, a water bottle, a cardigan and the rest of the day's small things — spread across two straps instead of pulling on one.
Organic cotton canvas. Certified organic through GOTS (Control Union CU1165282) and made in Fair Trade Certified™ factories in India — which means no toxic chemicals used in processing, and labor protections for the people who make it.
One main compartment, two pockets. A 7.5 x 7.5 inch zip pocket on the front, and a 6 x 8 inch hanging pocket inside. Metal zippers and fasteners.
Dimensions. 13 in tall x 10.5 in wide x 4 in deep, roughly 9 L.
Made by hand. Slight variations in size and small visible imperfections are normal. These ship without plastic bags or excess packaging, so they occasionally arrive with a fold or a mark from the journey. Zipper tape and thread are polyester; everything else is organic cotton.
Care. Spot clean with a soft damp cloth, or machine wash separately in cold water. Line dry or tumble on low. No bleach, no dry cleaning.
Why It Matters
The practical requirements overlap more than you'd expect — room for a blanket and a laptop, somewhere for water, pockets you can find things in without unpacking everything. What differs is what it says about you while you're carrying it. Which is nothing.
Small, and carried on both shoulders. About 9 litres — enough for a book, a water bottle, a cardigan and the rest of the day's small things — spread across two straps instead of pulling on one.
Organic cotton canvas. Certified organic through GOTS (Control Union CU1165282) and made in Fair Trade Certified™ factories in India — which means no toxic chemicals used in processing, and labor protections for the people who make it.
One main compartment, two pockets. A 7.5 x 7.5 inch zip pocket on the front, and a 6 x 8 inch hanging pocket inside. Metal zippers and fasteners.
Dimensions. 13 in tall x 10.5 in wide x 4 in deep, roughly 9 L.
Made by hand. Slight variations in size and small visible imperfections are normal. These ship without plastic bags or excess packaging, so they occasionally arrive with a fold or a mark from the journey. Zipper tape and thread are polyester; everything else is organic cotton.
Care. Spot clean with a soft damp cloth, or machine wash separately in cold water. Line dry or tumble on low. No bleach, no dry cleaning.
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