Handmade in Nepal · Since the long way round
Handcrafted Hemp Backpacks Built For Adventure
Sustainably made by Nepalese artisans using natural hemp and organic cotton. One bag, a thousand journeys.
The Collection
Bestselling hemp backpacks
Hand-loomed in small batches. Built for travel days, commutes, festivals and everything between.
Our Story
More than a backpack
We don't make bags so much as carry on a tradition. Each TheProudLondon piece begins as a field of hemp and ends in the hands of an artisan whose family has woven for generations.
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One of earth's most sustainable fibres
Hemp is rain-fed, pesticide-free and regenerates the soil it grows in.
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Handmade, not manufactured
Every bag is hand-loomed and hand-stitched in the Kathmandu Valley.
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Fair work, by name
Safe workshops and above-market wages for the artisan families we partner with.
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Find your carry
Curated edits for every kind of journey — from the daily commute to the long way round.
Made The Right Way
Sustainability woven in, not bolted on
Every decision — from field to finish — is made to tread lighter and last longer.
Natural Hemp Fibres
Rain-fed and pesticide-free, hemp needs a fraction of the water of cotton and regenerates the soil it grows in.
Reduced Impact
Low-water dye houses, off-cuts rewoven into accessories, and plastic-free packaging from bolt to box.
Built To Last
Hemp grows stronger when wet and softer with age. One bag, repaired not replaced, for decades.
Ethical Sourcing
Fair wages, safe workshops and long-term partnerships with the artisan families who make every piece.
Carried & Loved
What our travellers say
4.9 / 5
544 reviews
I'm super happy with this high quality…
“I'm super happy with this high quality and elegant, yet natural backpack and the customer service! Thank you!”
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Germany · Hemp Backpack — Aspen
Cute little bumbag :) perfect for when…
“Cute little bumbag :) perfect for when i go on little walks to carry my essentials. Fits lovely and is adjustable, good strong material. Came in reasonable time and customer service was great. Ild but from here again 🩶🎀”
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United Kingdom · Hemp Laptop Backpack — Silver Birch
Lovvveeee this item it is so beautiful…
“Lovvveeee this item it is so beautiful and customer service was A++++ they went above and beyond for me”
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United States · Hemp Roll Top Backpack — Natural
Lovely bum bag, nice colour
“Lovely bum bag, nice colour. Bigger than the nasty cheap one I bought elsewhere (big mistake) so can get all my bits & pieces in it. Prompt delivery too”
Sarah✓ Verified
United Kingdom · Hemp Bum Bag — Red
The Slow Mail
Stories from the workshop, twice a month.
Hemp deep-dives, artisan portraits and first looks at new pieces. No noise — we promise.
Carried Everywhere
A bag for the life you actually live
From mountain passes to morning commutes, our hemp packs are made to be used — and to look better the more you do.
The Journal
Field notes & slow stories
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Carry Adventure Differently
Choose the bag that's made by hand, made to last, and made to travel as far as you do.
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