# Eco-Friendly Hiking Packs Osprey Releases Heritage Collection Made From Sustainable Materials By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2021-09-17 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/osprey References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/9/osprey-heritage-collection-modernized-sustainable-classic-bag-styles) & [osprey](https://www.osprey.com/ca/en/) Mountain gear manufacturer Osprey has unveiled the 'Osprey Heritage Collection,' a new line of modernized packs inspired by the brand's humble beginnings. The collection presents five new products: the 'Heritage Scarab', 'Simplex', 'Turnstone', 'Musette' and 'Waist [Pack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/30l-travel-pack).' All of the items offered in the 'Osprey Heritage Collection' are reimagined versions of the brand's staple bags, ranging from [heavy-duty backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/performancedriven-hiking-backpack) to compact side bags. With a renewed focus on sustainability, Osprey has ensured the entire line was crafted via [eco-friendly production practices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adventure-gear1). In addition, all of the bags are made using the brand's original burley fabric and recycled nylon. They were also all given a PFC-free DWR treatment for waterproofing. These highly durable, eco-friendly packs are available now on Osprey's website in a variety of colorways including black, red, blue, and green. Image Credit: Osprey ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Heritage Collections:** Manufacturers can create eco-friendly versions of their most popular products for environmentally conscious consumers. - **Sustainable Production Practices:** Companies can adopt sustainable production practices to reduce their carbon footprint and appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. - **Recycled Materials:** Manufacturers can incorporate recycled materials into their products to make them more environmentally friendly and reduce waste. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Outdoor Gear:** The outdoor gear industry can adopt sustainable production practices and incorporate recycled materials into their products to reduce waste and appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. - **Fashion Accessories:** Accessory companies can create eco-friendly heritage collections and use sustainable production practices to appeal to environmentally conscious consumers and reduce their carbon footprint. - **Travel Gear:** Travel gear companies can adopt sustainable production practices and use recycled materials in their products to appeal to environmentally conscious travelers and reduce their carbon footprint. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D-Printed Backpack Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unltd-series.md) - [Ethical Hemp-Derived Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofrico.md) - [Featherweight Packable Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/featherweight-packable-backpack.md) - [Sustainable Safety Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ucon-acrobatics-sustainable-backpacks.md) - [Carbon Neutral Sustainable Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/38l-hybrid-duffle-pack.md) - [Eco-Luxe Professional Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apex-30.md) - [Amalgamated Adventure Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-hiking-adventure-backpack.md) - [Adventurer-Focused Sustainable Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deadbyrd-trademark-ecowear.md) - [Eco-Friendly Functional Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apex-duffle-collection.md)