Banana Backpacks
We stay true to these principles by creating travel goods that have a unique impact on the world. We prefer people over percentages.
From backyard adventures to round the world trips, we help the everyday adventurer and changemaker leave a positive impact on the world and become the explorer they were born to be. Banana Backpacks was founded on three key principles: a desire to Explore the less familiar parts of the world, to promote Education through cultural experience and social altruism, and to Equip our backpackers with go
23/05/2023
Discovering the beauty of Cambodia, one ancient temple at a time. 🌸🏛️ Embrace the journey with our customizable Kiri backpack designed for fearless explorers like you.
16/01/2023
The Kiri 🎒 collection was built for adventure. When you want to travel light just grab a kit and get after it. The Miss Lange kit is the perfect solution for keeping your 📷 and a lens or 2 safe on your next adventure.
10/07/2022
Where have your summer adventures taken you? ☀️
Shout out to the wonderful for the awesome 📸. 🙌
17/05/2022
It’s almost time for the beach 🏝 right? Are you ready? 😎
21/12/2021
Still looking for the perfect gift 🎁 for a special adventurer in your life?
Stop by our site now for free expedited shipping and put a 🍌 under your🎄
Happy holidays! 🎅
26/11/2021
Time to plan that next adventure? Get prepared with a new backpack or kit for 25% off across our site today 🎒💫
📸 credit to and our talented friend , rocking her Pure Grindin’ Laptop Kit on the road 🚘
21/10/2021
Can we stay in the fall adventure season just a little bit longer?! 🍂🙏
08/10/2021
Can’t get enough of those mountain lakes! 😍💦
Thanks to our friend for sharing his Kiri adventure 🙌
19/09/2021
Even though it’s getting a little colder 🥶 don’t forget to stay ☀️ safe! 🧴 😉
15/08/2021
Who's your best adventure buddy? 🐶
Adventure by:
📸 by: .hoffman
18/07/2021
No better way to fight the heat than with plenty of water and a day on the board! 💦
How are you staying cool this summer? 🌞
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Summer ☀️ adventures full steam ahead with Kiri 🎒 and kits ready to go. What’s your summer looking like?!
🙏 Huge shout out to our pal .media for sharing his 🍌 🎒 adventures 🚴 🥾 🏔 !
Hello Kitty is now a UN ambassador for sustainable tourism
Meet the newest UN ambassador for responsible travel! Her promotional video is worth a watch!
lonelyplanet.com She will promote green and respectful travel around the world.
Lighting the Way for Human Rights
Is a landmark in your city coloured in blue today? It's for Human Rights Day! Check out all of the participating landmarks across the world here:
hrw.org Human Rights Watch has arranged for 24 landmarks across the globe to shine bright blue on December 10, 2017, to celebrate Human Rights Day. From New York to Sydney, Taipei to Toronto, the world will glow blue in solidarity with the global human rights movement and the principles and values that Huma...
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Glacier kayaking or plunging above a waterfall, anyone?
The coolest travel destinations of 2017.
16 benefits of solo travel
Whether you're a veteran solo traveller or an adamant group traveller, these reasons for an independent adventure may inspire you to set out on your own!
insightguides.com Need a few reasons to travel alone? Here's our roundup of best perks of solo travel.
You can now experience Denmark from the comfort of your home
Virtual reality meets travel! These five VR tours help you explore even if you can't book your flight to Denmark just yet.
lonelyplanet.com Expedia Denmark has put together five amazing virtual reality tours.
'I get lost a lot': Travelling the world blind
This true adventurer doesn't let anything stop him from exploring the world. He may inspire you to pack up for your first solo trip!
bbc.com Mr Giles’s first solo trip was to New Orleans in 2000 - he has now visited more than 120 countries.
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Maybe they'll create one of these that works with our backpack!
Never lose your suitcase again.
If you want to buy one, use this link. We'll make some money to support our videos: http://insder.co/HeadCase
2017 Gifts that Give Back Guide
December has arrived! And while a Banana Backpack isn't quite ready for your gift giving this holiday season, this amazing list from Thirdeyemom is a great resource for finding meaningful gifts this year!
thirdeyemom.com Check out the new 2017 Gifts that Give Back Guide. Every gift gives back to an amazing charity. Make a difference with your purchases.
The 10 most beautiful places in Vietnam – as voted by you | Photo Gallery
Dreaming of visiting Vietnam? These places are sure to inspire wanderlust!
P.S. We happen to love Number 6 in particular. :)
roughguides.com Here at Rough Guides we’ve always known that Vietnam is magical. The gleaming skyscrapers of the country's booming cities have a singular kind of beauty that...
UNILAD
Time for a new travel companion?!
This guy and his wolfdog are travel goals 🙌🏼🌍
A volcanologist explains Bali eruption photos
With Bali's Mount Agung on the highest level of eruption alert, these pictures provide insight into what's going on beneath the volcanic surface.
bbc.com From glowing orange craters to molten rivers of mud, a volcanologist explains what it really means.
Huaraz and education on the coca leaf
Sure Machu Picchu is a must see, but don't forget about the other gems Peru has to offer! Huaraz is certainly one of them.
trail.bananabackpacks.com Huaraz lies in the midst of the Cordillera Blanca mountain range at an elevation of over 3000m. This week we explore these peaks. Check it out!
Top foodie hotspots in Peru
We're on a bit of a Peru and food roll this week, so we couldn't resist sharing this hybrid of the two with you! If this article doesn't have you craving ceviche, we're not sure what will!
lonelyplanet.com The buzz about this cuisine, rooted in its diverse use of tubers and peaking in acute notes of citrus and ají chillies, has not died down: Latin America’s top two restaurants in the 2017 edition of the awards were Peruvian, too.
Delayed flight turns into Newfoundland kitchen party at Pearson International Airport
An idea for your next delayed flight, perhaps?
cbc.ca Newfoundlanders and Labradorians kept up their reputation for making the best of a bad situation Monday night, when they had an impromptu singalong at Pearson Airport.
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