If you’re looking for super robust military/“tacticool” ones, check out Tasmanian Tiger (Germany) and their more civil parent company Tatonka. Helikon-Tex (Poland) also has some tactical backpacks, but not such a huge variety. Should mention though that while all three companies and their designs are made in Europe, the actual manufacturing is done in Vietnam AFAIK.
Savotta they make military stuff for the finnish defence forces and also military style stuff for civilians
also available at varusteleka both finnish companies
Yep, got myself a Jääkäri S after getting fed up with backpacks breaking all the time. This time it actually seems like it can stand up to the test of time and lugging two laptops around everywhere.
Whatever the brand, one thing to keep in mind is the material. Nylon (polyamide) can take much more abuse than e.g. polyester. Good if the bag bottom is as continuous as possible instead of being held up by seams. Savotta also adds reinforcement on the bottom so it doesn’t wear as much from weight.
If you happen to be in Finland it’s Jääkäri S currently on sale in Motonet for 90 € – not sure if they ship elsewhere in Europe though.
Aevor. Outstanding quality and design. 100% rexycled material. https://www.aevor.com/products/travel-pack-black-eclipse
I am a fan of https://www.riut.co.uk/
I should have added, these are UK designed.
Nobody mentioned Decathlon?
I think that for a lot of stuff the quality/price ratio is unbeatable (backpacks qnd much more)
If you look for quality, no matter the price all other companies mentioned in this tread are fantastic, btw
Edit: I checked, not really made in Europe, but still a lot to do with Europe:
https://sustainability.decathlon.com/the-production-and-manufacturing-of-decathlon-products
These come to mind in addition to the ones mentioned:
Ortlieb (e.g. roll top, weatherproof, biking)
Freitag (recycled, fashion, expensive)
Lundhags (hiking brand, like fjällräven)
Also these (no personal experience):
WAYKS
Db
Ortlieb truly is the number one brand when it come to bicycle equipment. I do know people who have had their Ortlieb bags for close to 20 years now and they’re still in top condition.
