One bag. Every journey.
About us
Topo Designs started in a Colorado basement in 2008. Today we design modular bags, packs and apparel for people who move between city and mountains, and from one country to the next, with one bag.
Outside doesn't care how you get there. Neither do we.
By train, by bike, on a short flight or on foot: we just care that you get outside, on your terms. That idea shapes everything we do, from the gear we make to how we make it and the community we build around it.
Topo Designs was founded with the fundamental belief that everyone experiences the outdoors differently. We want to get everyone outside without feeling encumbered by the traditional notions that hold them back.
Since 2008
Our roots
Jedd Rose and Mark Hansen always wished someone made outdoor gear like the kind they grew up with: durable, functional and classic. In 2008, Jedd bought a sewing machine and started sewing packs in his basement in Fort Collins, Colorado. Mark went looking for the materials and the local makers who could bring those designs to life.
Topo Designs grew out of that mix of creativity and community. Our colours and our mountain spirit still come from Colorado.
Built to last, designed to combine
We design fewer, better things. Abrasion-resistant 1000D nylon where packs take the most wear, YKK zippers and simple construction that holds up to daily commutes, trains and trails.
Our gear is modular. Pouches, PackFast™ attachments and luggage pass-throughs let one bag adapt to your commute, a city break or a weekend in the mountains.
Topo Designs in Europe
Topo Designs Europe has brought our gear to European retailers since 2018, and to you directly on topodesigns.eu since 2021.
Orders ship from our warehouse in Hastingues, in south-west France. Behind it is a team of three who pack your orders and answer your questions and warranty claims at info@topodesigns.eu.
How we make it
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95%
of our line features organic or recycled materials.
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100%
of our line is free of PFCs and PFAS. Our bag fabrics are bluesign® approved, meaning the fabric meets bluesign's chemical safety limits.
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80%
of our assortment is made in Fair Trade Certified factories (2025).
Backed for life
All our bags and accessories come with a lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. If something goes wrong, our European team takes care of it.