11 Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Luggage Brands [2023]

Sustainability: Recycled plastic bottles, recycled aluminum and polycarbonate. Partner with local organizations to remove ocean-bound plastic.

Price: $$$

Luggage styles: Carry-on suitcases and backpacks

Ships to: USA and Canada, plus worldwide

Solgaard make TSA-approved sustainable luggage and carry-on cases for travelers who want a modern and functional case. The carry-ons have a built-in removable closet, the ability to add a powerbank and charge your phone directly from the outside of the case, a three-digit lock, padded handle, and smooth-rolling wheels.

Solgaard’s cases are made from a blend of materials, including 229 ocean-bound plastic bottles per case, as well as recycled aluminum and polycarbonate.

So far, the brand has pulled over 12 million bottles from rivers and oceans around the world.

These eco-friendly suitcases get glowing reviews and we’re sure they’ll be the perfect carry-on bag for your next trip.

Sustainability: Recycled materials, carbon offsetting program, tree planting program with Eden Reforestation Projects

Price: $$ – $$$

Luggage styles: Classic suitcases, totes, weekend and small travel bags, duffels, and small organizers

Ships to: Worldwide

Paravel is a luggage brand creating a range of classically styled but 100% carbon neutral suitcases, weekend bags, and duffels.

We love their approach to carbon offsetting. As you would expect, Paravel offsets emissions created from the sourcing, production, and delivery process. But, they go a step further, even offsetting the emissions that an average flight generates.

Paravel’s eco-friendly luggage is made from sustainable materials, including a recycled polycarbonate shell, recycled zippers and handle, as well as a lining made from upcycled plastic water bottles. The leather finishes are made from a vegan leather alternative.

There’s also a 5-year warranty on the bags, which is a testament to their quality, and the brand has won travel awards for their bags — there’s no compromise on quality in exchange for sustainability.

Sustainability: Eco-friendly materials, eco-friendly packaging, partner with The Renewal Workshop to reduce textile waste

Price: $$$

Luggage styles: Weekender, duffel, and tote bags

Ships to: USA

Lo & Sons makes minimalist weekender, duffel, and tote bags, and are on a mission to reduce the harm that any luggage production does via innovation in production and materials.

Their bags are made with over 50% eco-friendly materials, and by 2023, the brand’s team expects that to be at 75%. Some of these materials include recycled poly (made from plastic bottles), organic cotton, recycled nylon, and gold-rated status leather (certified by the Leather Working Group).

Lo & Sons also publish an annual sustainability progress report so you can keep tabs on their sustainability journey.

Sustainability: Plastic-free packaging, materials from recycled plastics, and eco-friendly shipping solutions

Price: $$$

Luggage styles: Duffel bags, backpacks, and totes 

Ships to: 35+ countries around the world

Best known for their minimalist duffel bags, Pakt is a luggage brand on a mission to create durable and long-lasting luggage you can use for travel, work, and your own personal adventures.

Pakt’s sustainable travel bags are packed with compartments so you don’t need to struggle fitting everything in, water-resistant, and come with a lifetime guarantee.

Sustainability: Certified B Corp, member of 1% For The Planet, support climate change action groups, transparent supply chain, and eco-friendly materials

Price: $$

Luggage styles: Duffels, rolling suitcases, backpacks

Ships to: Worldwide

Patagonia doesn’t need any introduction. But, as well as making great sustainable clothing, the brand also creates a range of durable, high-quality, and best of all, sustainable luggage.

Whether you need a 100L bag for a week away, or a small, lightweight backpack you can take on a flight or as an everyday bag, Patagonia has you covered.

Sustainability: GOTS Certified, BlueSign Certified, OEKO-Tex Certified

Price: $$$

Luggage styles: Clutches, purses, totes, weekend and travel bags

Ships to: US & Internationally (50+ destinations)

Cuyana’s stylish bags are perfect for a weekend away.

The Triple Zipper Weekender (pictured) in particular is a great option. It’s made with GOTS Certified Cotton, and sustainably sourced, Leather Working Group Gold certified leather.

The bags are also BlueSign and OEKO-Tex Certified, so you can be confident that there are no dangerous or harmful chemicals used in any of the production processes. 

Sustainability: Handmade in the USA

Price: $$$$

Luggage styles: Wheeled suitcases

Ships to: Within the U.S

If you’re on the hunt for a unique American-made suitcase, Roam Luggage is for you. The bags are expensive, there’s no two ways around that fact. But, every bag is designed and assembled in the USA at the brand’s workshop.

You can customize your suitcase to your heart’s content, thanks to four sizing options, and a choice of seven colors for every part of the suitcase. If you’d prefer to choose from a selection of pre-designed cases, the brand offers those as well.

Roam offers a lifetime limited warranty, so if something goes wrong, you’re covered.

Sustainability: Sustainable materials, WRAP certified production facilities, Bluesign Certified and free from hazardous chemicals

Price: $$$

Luggage styles: Backpacks, “one bag” packs

Ships to: Worldwide

Tropicfeel is already a favorite of ours for their versatile sneakers designed for travelling, so it’s only natural that they released a new range of backpacks and luggage.

We’ve personally reviewed and tested their Shell Backpack and it’s proven to be robust and versatile for trips where you don’t need a large suitcase but still need space for a laptop, clothes, camera, or a spare pair of shoes. It also has optional extra packing accessories like an internal warbrobe, camera pack, tech pouch, and more.

Over 70% of the materials in their backpacks are sustainable, and they have WRAP and Bluesign certifications to prove that there are no toxic chemicals in their products, and the working conditions in their supply chain are free from any exploitation.

Tropicfeel also let you track the luggage’s entire production journey, showing you the factories, locations, and suppliers involved in the whole process.

Sustainability: OGIO Alpha range, made with durable fabric from recycled polyester yarn. Lifetime Warranty.

Price: $$$

Luggage styles: Duffel bags, Carry-on suitcases and backpacks, Golf bags, Ski bags

Ships to: USA and Canada, plus worldwide

If you’re looking for the ultimate recycled plastic travel luggage, check out OGIO, a luggage brand specializing in backpacks, carry-ons, gold bags, and ski bags.

We’re interested in the brands ALPHA Convoy collection, which uses the robust, durable, and sustainable material CORDURA® Eco, a fabric engineered from recycled polyester yarn and able to meet high performance and durability standards.

In the ALPHA Convoy range, you can find travel-friendly backpacks, carry-ons, duffel bags, and golf cart bags.

Sustainability: Eco-friendly luggage collection featuring recycled materials from recycled plastic bottles

Price: $$$

Luggage styles: Carry-on suitcases, sustainable hold luggage, backpacks, and totes

Ships to: Worldwide

Samsonite is a world-renowned brand for high-quality luggage, but did you know the brand also creates an eco-friendly luggage collection made from post-consumer plastic bottles?

The eco-friendly luggage collection is engineered from a combination of Recyclex®, a durable fabric made from 100% recycled polyester from recycled plastic bottles, and polycarbonate. This high-quality, robust plastic is lightweight and durable, meaning your eco luggage can withstand travel demands.

Using recycled material allows Samsonite to keep plastic out of landfills and create high-quality suitcases that will last for years.

Sustainability: Certified B Corporation that creates ethical and sustainable travel bags made in Ethiopia

Price: $$$$

Luggage styles: Premium leather travel bag, leather totes, and weekender bags

Ships to: Worldwide

If you’re on the hunt for a luxury leather travel bag made ethically and sustainably, look no further than Parker Clay.

The brand creates luxury lifestyle goods ethically from premium leather and hand-woven textiles.

We’re obsessed with the Parker Clay Montecito Weekender travel bag, perfect for traveling on long weekends or overnight stays. Plus, Parker Clay adds the option to make each luxury bag personal by having the opportunity to monogram each bag.

Parker Clay is a sustainable brand that has achieved B Corporation certification for its work empowering women in Ethiopia while creating responsible and sustainable bags.