Alchemy GoodsBrooklyn Backpack

A solid backpack, thoughtfully designed, well made, and reasonably priced for what it offers. Bike inner tubes work surprisingly well as an outer shell material offering durability, water resistance, and unique aesthetics not to mention the environmental benefit of recycling.Initially, I was a bit worried that used rubber may produce a foul smell but to my relief this is not the case.

I did a lot of research before getting this bag, and I'm a bit obsessed. It is made from recycled bicycle tires and so holds up in the elements. I travel frequently not only for my commute but on airplanes zooming around the country. I do not go easy on my bags and have had mine protecting my laptop on long walks in storms. It has always held up. It also fits a lot without feeling bulky, which is critical for me as a doctoral student with a lot of books who is only about five feet tall. I know I'll have this bag for a long time and sing its praises to everyone I meet.

Comfortable and hip. People ask where I got it. Love it.

I love this bag because it's pretty sleek looking and I'm not going to lie...I feel like a badass when I'm carrying it. It has just the right amount of pockets, fits my 15" mac book pro beautifully and I don't even need a sleeve for it, and holds up against the weather. Also, if I want to shine it up I just use spray some tire cleaner on a cloth and wipe it down and it's shiny and glamorous. I got the one with the gray zippers but I'm kind of coveting the one with the orange zippers...so I might eventually get one of those too. This has ruined all other backpacks for me...I had another brand that I swore by before and it's dead to me now. Also, this bag is slim but holds a bunch of stuff and distributes the weight of what is in the bag way better than my messenger bag. I can't recommend this enough...it's functional and stylish.

Awesome bag! Love it!