Modern bags for kids on the go!  Dabbawalla Bags are all about Fun + Function.  Smart design plus remarkable material create a wonderful bag your little one will adore.

These colorful, fresh designs are sized just right for traveling to and from school, an outing at the park, or a tote for overnight adventures. Bright graphics and functional simplicity set these bags apart - the perfect antidote to oversized, bulky backpacks sold at mass retailers.  Flexible and strong, and crafted out of naturally insulating, water-resistant neoprene, Dabbawalla Bags are tough enough to take a lot of rough-n-tumble, yet stylish enough to stand out from the crowd. And because they are completely machine washable, stain-resistant and eco-friendly, they are indisputably practical, too.

The Backpack is constructed entirely out of durable neoprene, the great material that wetsuits are made with. Neoprene insulates and cushions without worry of lead, PVC, or other bad-for-you chemicals. Unlike conventional kids' backpacks which are often stiff and oversized, Dabbawalla backpacks are soft and sized for comfort. They are easy care, machine washable (lay flat to dry) and stain-resistant. Well-designed features include cushioned handles, reinforced seams for added strength, wide zipper openings, and inside pockets for stashing gear.  This uniquely designed backpack features straps that adjust from the inside. 

Features

• Perfect for carrying lunch and gear to school, daily excursions and overnight outings
• Convenient dual function -- grab and go on the run or wear as a comfortable backpack
• Cushioned, flexible straps that adjust from the inside can be pulled tight when not in use - no dangling straps to trip over or drag
• Sturdy grip handle on top
• Outside back pocket
• Three inside mesh pockets
• Dimensions: 13"Lx10"Wx7"D
• Designed in the USA and responsibly sewn in Taiwan by a woman-owned and operated facility that supports fair labor practices. Each bag is crafted individually, and may have subtle differences which add to their unique charm.

Dabbawalla's Story

"da - ba - wa - lla":

1. A person in India who carries lunch boxes to office workers.
2. A stylish, practical bag for little people on the go

Frustrated by the lack of functional, appropriately-sized bags available for children, sisters Susan Givens and Carol Mack teamed up to create Dabbawalla Bags.  Inspired by the functional simplicity of European design, the launch product line is sized specifically for preschool and early elementary school children.  You’ll find no cartoon characters or action figures, no utilitarian oversized styles that mimic adult packs – just simple, colorful designs that kids of all ages can relate to.  

The name Dabbawalla was inspired by Susan’s travels in India where she was fascinated with the complex system of lunch box delivery men known as dabbawallas.

The mission at Dabbawalla Bags is simple: design fun, functional bags that appeal to both kids and adults while promoting social responsibility. The bags are crafted by sewers who earn fair wages in safe working conditions, and Dabbawalla Bags conducts business with companies who support this commitment.