We’ve gathered up some of the finest examples of backpacks made from recycled materials.  So dig into the selection for and of your upcoming adventures – and by adventures, we mean anything from hut jumping in the Alps to grabbing the Green Line to Back Bay, and everything in between.

Osprey Packs React Daypack

Made from 76% recycled materials and choc full of helpful everyday features like a padded laptop sleeve, lots of stow-away pockets and a wide-mouthed opening, you won’t go wrong with the Osprey React.  And of the React isn’t quite what you need, Osprey two additional daypacks in their ReSource Series of recycled materials packs – so check them out to find the one that’s just-right for you and your back.

Ultralight Daypack: Patagonia Scramble 35 – $125 Retail

The Scramble 35 is designed for quick ascents and endurance sports enthusiasts, and even though it’s light and nimble, the Scramble still packs the features into its top loading body.  The ripstop exterior is made from 47% recycled polyester and with that notorious Patagonia reliability you won’t need to recycle the Scramble 35 for many years to come.

Hydration Daypack: Mountainsmith Spot – $59 Retail

Plenty of daypacks work with a hydration bladder these days, but this recycled wonder does it in style.  At under 2 lbs and with plenty of features – like a breathable mesh back panel, electronics pockets, hydration sleve with exit port and comfy yoke-style shoulder straps, the Spot will see you through any adventure a single day can throw at it.

Multi-Use Pack: Patagonia’s MLC Dawn Patrol – $140 Retail

At 2150 cubic inches, the MLC Dawn Patrol probably isn’t big enough for a trip up Denali, but it comes close to handling most other challenges.  The Dawn Patrol is made from 100%

recycled polyester and is big enough for overnight camps, but not so big that you’ll look like a commuting freegan if you use it as your everyday hauler.  The MLC in the name stands for ‘Maximum Legal Carry-On’ so it’s flight ready, and with side pockets for water bottles and a padded internal sleeve for your laptop; this MLC Dawn Patrol is RTG.

Women’s Specific Pack: Mountainsmith Trillium – $189 Retail

The Trillium Recycled Backpack for women brings Mountainsmith’s industry leading recycled pack design approach to a women’s specific pack for multi-day hikes and serious excursions.  The Trilliums recycled fabrics, buckles and mesh will make you feel good about your hiking green cred, while the wealth of adjustments and women’s torso sized dimensions will make the rest of you feel good as you hit the trails for a long haul.

Big Alpine Pack: Mountainsmith Phoenix – $289 Retail

This is the big-daddy of the group, and you know you need one if you know you need one.  For serious mountaineers performance, comfort and balance rule the day, so Mountainsmith poured all of their design expertise into making this alpine pack a long-lasting, high-performance beast that also happens to be completely in-balance with the earth.  The entire pack is made from earth-friendly materials including recycled fabrics, mesh and webbing, and bio-plastic buckles and hardware.  The rig won Backpacker Gear Guide’s 2008 Editor’s Choice award for Green Design – and in an industry obsessed with Mama Earth, that’s no small feat.