Backpacks you'll keep for life

Heavy fabric, made to be repaired, guaranteed for life.

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the range

Four bags, sized by the trip

Pick by how long you're away. Not sure? Watch our bag guide

20L

Daypack

There and back in a day

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27L

Shorthaul

A night or two

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35L

Carry-On

Up to a week away

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45l

Longhaul

Longer trips and multi-climate adventures

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Built to last

Why SALKAN?

Lifetime guarantee.

Lifetime guarantee.

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Lifetime guarantee.

Backed for life

If something fails because of how we made it, we'll repair or replace it, free.

The lifetime guarantee
900D fabric.

900D fabric.

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900D fabric.

Heavier fabric, on purpose

A much tougher yarn than the 300D found on many lighter bags. It adds a little weight and cost, and it's why our bags wear in rather than out.

See the backpacks
Repaired, not replaced.

Repaired, not replaced.

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Repaired, not replaced.

We'd rather fix it

Fix it yourself on the road, or send it to us and we'll arrange the repair with Snowdonia Gear Repair.

How we repair bags
Same factory since 2018.

Same factory since 2018.

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Same factory since 2018.

Why we've stayed

The same owners, merchandisers and developers have made every bag we've sold.

Who makes our bags

From people who carry them

What customers say

4.8/5
★★★★★

"I fully believe they maintain their 'bags for life' ethos."

I have owned the Salkan Backpacker bag for 4 years now... I had damaged the front chest clip on my daypack. They were quick to identify the part I had broken and send out a replacement that I could easily fit myself.

Ada 4 years with Salkan
★★★★★

"The first has proved so robust."

This is the second one I have bought. The first has proved so robust and well designed for eldest son backpacking round the world this one is for his younger brother.

Kathryn L. Longhaul 45L
Remy
RemyLonghaul 45L

"Used this backpack on a motorcycle journey through India and it really exceeded my expectations."

★★★★★

"My forever rucksack."

I recently decided to treat myself to a brand new rucksack for a trip to Peru... I think I've found my forever rucksack!

Caroline D. Longhaul 45L
★★★★★

Far outweighed by all the positives.

After one week in Andalusia, I can say, I'm delighted with my choice. Yes, it is a little bit heavier than other bags but this is far outweighed by all the positives.

Jonathan W. Carry-On 35L
Amanda M.
Amanda M.Carry-On 35L

"Lake Sinakharin in Kanchanaburi Province, Thailand"

Named best travel backpack byCondé Nast TravellerThe Independent