Our Story

Saving the World One Bag at a Time

We’re creating a world where sustainable choices don’t require compromise.

Paving a better way for travelers, Ecogear was founded on a leap of faith to challenge an industry that often puts profits before people. It’s a genuine commitment to the planet, modern design, and building a community with shared values.

Every Journey Starts With a Choice

The choice to explore, to embrace adventure, and to tread lightly on the planet we call home. At Ecogear, we know travelers want gear as tough as their ambitions and as kind as their values. Whether you’re chasing new experiences, navigating the daily commute, or embarking on a business trip, you need durable, sustainable luggage.

A Travel Industry Ready for Change

As an industry veteran of nearly three decades, Ecogear’s founder, Jimmy Chen, developed travel goods for the world’s leading brands. He saw an industry where direct-to-consumer brands and retailers prioritized profitability over providing real value to consumers. Many added exorbitant markups to cover company overhead and fund fancy overseas trips for teams of designers and product developers. This firsthand experience sparked Ecogear’s mission to build a better way.

Built for the Journey Ahead

Ecogear is a brand built on honest values. We believe premium, thoughtfully designed gear shouldn't be a luxury, and that sustainability is achieved through durability. With over 2.7 million frequent flyer miles racked up with United Airlines alone,  Founder Jimmy Chen designs travel gear to solve real world travel problems, like easily accessing a jacket on the plane or dealing with TSA. We believe in creating better journeys, not just better bags.

Ecogear has officially joined 1% for the Planet! This means 1% of every sale goes directly to environmental initiatives focused on protecting and preserving the natural world for future generations.

Sustainable Manufacturing

At Ecogear, sustainability is more than just a feature - it’s our foundation. We know you care about the planet, and so do we.

Our products are made in factories that meet ISO standards and pass rigorous social audits for ethical production.  

  • ISO 9001:2000 – International Quality Management Certification System
  • Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI) Standards – for social compliance 
  • Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP) Certification – for lawful, humane, and ethical manufacturing

When you choose Ecogear, you’re helping protect the planet without sacrificing style, quality, or functionality.

“Growing up, every dollar meant something, and I carry that philosophy with me. That’s why Ecogear is built on a simple promise: to offer exceptional, sustainable gear that gives you incredible value for your hard-earned money.”

- Jimmy Chen, Founder of Ecogear