The Monarc Settra Series Duffel Bag

We all know that recycling is important, but many people don’t realize how little of our waste actually ends up being recycled into a usable product. Even after you wash and clean your recycled bottles and pop them into the recycling bin, there’s a good chance they will end up in a landfill anyway. Every day over 60 million plastic bottles are used, and only about 9% of them are recycled.

That’s why I’m always excited to see projects using recycled plastics, such as water bottles, for consumer goods. You won’t even notice the difference when they’re done right, like this Monarc Settra Series Duffel Bag – made from 50 recycled water bottles. In fact, the material can have a fantastic finish.

Monarc Settra Series Duffel Bag

The all-new Monarc Settra Series bag is a premium all-in-one everyday carry (EDC) bag that’s very versatile. Not only are you helping the environment but also looking stylish with this bag, which looks very durable, which means it should last a long time, saving more junk from ending in landfills.

The Settra Series bag can be used as a duffel bag or a backpack; it comes with multiple straps that convert it easily from a duffel bag to a backpack. The bags are water resistant and come with multiple add-ons for carrying various items like camera gear, tech pocket, two compressions packs, laundry pack, and even a shoe compartment with a ventilation hole. Additionally, there are multiple pockets inside the bag to store all your travel accessories; these guys have thought of everything.

For a pledge of $99 US, you get the basic bag called “The Duffel Backpack.” “The Traveler” is priced at $119; the set adds medium and large compression packs and a laundry bag. “The Photographer” is priced at $129 and includes a Tech Pack, a Camera Pack, and so on.

To pledge, follow this link to their Kickstarter campaign.