Ruana Lightweight Backpack 100% Natural Hemp Cotton Fabric 38 cm W x 45 cm L)

I cannot overstate how THRILLED I am with this backpack! If you’re gazing at it because you saw it and clicked on it, it means you WANT it. Truly!! It means you are drawn to the natural fabric (hemp!), and you know its durability and softness. It means you like the inner lining which is so special compared with other backpacks you’ve seen. It is soft and beautiful, it is art singing to your soul in the form of a hand-crafted useful item that blends form AND function. The straps are soft and sewn on very well. The zippered compartments are plentiful and work smoothly. The side pockets are generously sized and yes, they do hold the water bottle we all like to grab when hiking. This backpack would work well for simple “around the town” use; I intend to hike with it, too, after having filled it with the few necessary items I use when going on day hikes and finding that all the things fit in well and rested comfortably on my shoulders/back. One thing I will do is add a pull-through buckle to the bottoms of the two straps (see last photo where I tied them together). These are the dangling ends of the shoulder straps – I plan to make it so that they can connect and be pulled across the front. It’s not necessary, as the pack does stay securely in place as its made; however, I feel that some added ability to secure the straps around the front will be nice while out jouncing around over varying terrain. In a world where so much stuff is all plastic-y and chemical-y, this hemp pack is a natural wonder and you can see and feel the care that went into its making. A million times YES!!! I LOVE this backpack.