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Backpacks and bags made from old tents, climbing ropes and other redundant outdoor gear, in Scotland Please do post your pics on our page or tag us!

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Our range of packs have been thoughtfully designed to minimise waste and make the most of the old items that are being repurposed. The cheerful colour combinations reflect the era that the materials came from, keeping the retro vibes and iconic pieces of camping history alive. We create limited collections and made-to-order packs, to avoid overproduction and waste. We also make custom versions of all our packs, where you choose the colour combo! crackpacs community

We hope that crackpacs are taken on lots of adventures and we’d love to see them.

27/09/2026

It was once bundled into a sack and left at the back of the shed, never to be seen again. Until I got my hands on it and gave it a new life as many different shaped and sized bags. This one has tiny padded straps - a special request (which is always welcome) perfect for little people to carry their bunny, tin whistle & sticks that look like things.

08/08/2026

I’ve done a mini version and a midi version of the classic pitch (zip) so here is the midi version of the adventure pitch (clip top) all made from old tents of course!
It’s not available on the website yet as I’ll be making a few more colour combos first. But if you’d like to get your hands on one sooner then get in touch, I might even let you choose the colours…

04/08/2026

A simpler colour pallet for this one.

30/07/2026

We’re getting ready to go to Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival so expect lots of festival spam this weekend.
Did you know most of the bags I have made in recent years are lined with abandoned tents from Belladrum festival?
Here’s hoping for less fly-camping this year! Because I really don’t need any more tents!
Maybe next year crackpacs will have a stall there, and sell people their old tents back to them…

25/06/2026

Patchy. Like my instagram activity. But I’ve been busy making bags…

With handles made from old tent poles

Retired life jacket foam for padding

Retired climbing rope used for gear loops and details

And of course, redundant canvas tent material for the outer.

So many colourful canvas tents

So many colourful canvas bags

All lined with ex-festival tents

11/05/2026

Introducing the Wild pitch backpack. The first crackpacs multi day pack.
This backpack is made using old Scout tents, meaning the canvas is super thick and suitable for heavy use. Inspired by the Scouts and their long-standing advocacy for the great outdoors, making these bags brings back happy memories of hikes, campfires and nights spent under the stars(and rain clouds)
At 32+ litres capacity this pack is perfect for an overnighter in the woods.
The adjustable pack lid detaches completely to also be used as a separate ditty bag to keep your bits and bobs in around the camp.
With loads of other features packed in, this is my most favourite bag I have ever created. So much so I’m keeping this one for myself. But you can order one to be made from my web shop.

06/05/2026

Rainbows for all the family

25/04/2026

Made from retro tent canvas, this classic colour combo is keeping the retro vibes alive. I’ve also crammed as much reclaimed materials in to the design as possible, making this backpack completely unique.

12/04/2026

It’s not just tent canvas that gets remade into my backpacks. Climbing rope. Caravan awning. Life jacket clips and padding. Ground sheets… In fact, almost no virgin-materials are used in their creation. The studio is also now powered by the sun (& cups of tea) ♻️

02/04/2026

New colour combos for the adventure pitch backpack. Made from some newly acquired, old tents. The clips are also upcycled from old life jackets. And, of course, retired climbing rope to match. Available on the website very soon…

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Beauly
IV4 7BA

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http://www.crackpacs.com/

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