Outdoor Retailer, SLC
words/images Judith Ecochard
Recycle, re-use, re-purpose are marching orders for people in this biz---and one of the original exhibitors-ChicoBag® "...Designed to be Unforgettable..." has been making colorful, handy and value priced carry-alls from recycled materials (rePETe™-from recycled polyethylene terephthalate
AND recycled cord/carabiners)...with the percentage contents of recycled materials right on the tag.
New colors for Spring and a perfect travel companion-a lightweight 9.9oz tough and spacious duffle ($39.99)---that folds into its own tiny portable pouch (
for sale now).
Also new-the Micro---super tough and super light---in five colors.
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| This tough tote squishes down into... |
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| this---attachable by carabiner too! |
Each season-new designs and colors are added...including these whimsical Vita™ Collections' Designed by Humans and Timeless.
ADDED PLUS: In addition to reusable shopping and lifestyle bags, ChicoBag™ has many partnerships with organizations that share the company's social and environmental MO....including the company's repurposing program...a partnership with
The Grateful Thread--an initiative of the Schuylkill Women in Crisis which serves victims of domestic violence and their families...that sells beautiful hand-woven rugs (2' x 3"-$49.95) made from repurposed ChicoBag™(s).
www.chicobag.com
LILYPOND
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| LUNA $50-Magnetic closure-blue SKY -unique sling design |
Colorado based
Lilypond makes one of our favorite EVER on the planet haulers---the fab Sundown multi-tasker (pictured at the end of the review- and gushed about
last Fall.
This outing has the company redesigning every product category just about----with their stylish bags now being made from their new recycled fabric CYCLEPOND™ -made from recycled PET.
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| LUNA with 3 interior slash pockets 2 exterior pockets -adjustable shoulder strap |
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| Intersection $110-with padded laptop sleeve and magnetic buckle closure |
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| Padded shoulder straps-comfortablr |
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| Secure zip-top closure with magnetic smart buckle and large zipped flap under front flap |
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| Lining is 100%recycled CYCLEPOND™ too |
A backpack, shoulder bags, travel and accessories- and totes get handy design features too...BAJA $45 and CROSSTOWN $60 (pictured right below)
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| exterior zipped pockets as well as a main compartment pockets |
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| Purse size- LUPINE $60 -unique molded back with contrast stitching, zippered interior pocket-magnetic front flap closure in Persimmon-pretty. |
Travel wallets---CYPRESS -easy clean too $45.
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| Sunrise Travel Wallet $40 |
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| Lilypond's signature molded back |
We loved this reversible tote SILVER SKY made with CYCLEPOND™ - there's a canvas and recycled fabric version ($110) and one with 100% recycled fabric ($99)
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| Canvas/fabric Silver Sky |
Dual rolled hand/shoulder straps interior zipped pocket, exterior zipped pockets---and now color waves.
For $99 we think this SUNDOWN hauler would sell out everywhere there's a gym.
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| Sky blue- |
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| Brownstone -persimmon trim=nice |
Each season-new designs and colors are added...including these whimsical Vita™ Collections' Designed by Humans and Timeless.
Dual rolled hand/shoulder straps interior zipped pocket, exterior zipped pockets---and now color waves.
