Hippi Hiker

To be outside is one of the most sensible activities you can do for yourself. Feeling the warmth of the sun on your face, the cold of the river up to your knees, the flow of the breeze through your hair, and the energy of the stars to guide your way is a truly precious gift.

For my love of the outdoors, I made a backpack! I consider myself an avid hiker, so I wanted to take on this project as a mishmash of my passion for hiking and for sewing bags. I also subscribe to the movement of MYOG (Make Your Own Gear) within the hiking community.

I took on the name Hippi Hiker because I felt that it best describes my ethos and goal towards making this backpack and any future pieces of hiking gear that I make. Hippi Hiker is alternative for the alternatives.

While the backpack itself is complete, Hippi Hiker as a whole is still ongoing! I want to make hiking gear with the same approach that I use with Rag Tag Bags, by using thrifted and donated materials.