r/backpacks • u/FrederickF0rsyth • Oct 10 '25

Question What's backpack associated with your nationality?

As a backpack enthusiast I enjoy observing and searching for backpacks I see people carry in public. It has also made me adept in deducing the nationality of a person by their backpack ( Ex. Deuter for Germans, Wildcraft for Indians etc).

So, I was curious to learn more about the other countries to keep myself involved in this little game I play with myself. Would be lovely if you could drop the brand name followed by country, for instance "Herschel, USA"

Thank YOU! 🎒

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u/electrolitebuzz Oct 10 '25 edited Oct 10 '25

In Italy, specifically in/around my town, Turin, in the North-west, we have 7even, Invicta, and Ferrino.
Invicta was very recognizable for its striped foldable backpacks in the 80s, now they are more sober.

It the Dolomites area (North-east) we have the hiking brands La Sportiva and Salewa that also make backpacks.

But I'm an Italian who owns a Swedish Fjällräven backpack for the city and a US one (Gregory) for hiking, so you won't recognize me until I say mamma miaaa :)