Ecotech Mohave Backpack by Ecogear

Finding a really good backpack is a difficult process. Many bags are filled with plastics that contain PVC and other toxic chemicals. Some have certain features that are amazing and then unnecessary features as well.

Ecogear?s Ecotech line is a PVC free line of backpacks designed for common folk but with a green twist to it. I really like the Mohave Tui bag. The inside is large; the bag is sturdy and somewhat compact as well. I do like the small outer bottom pocket, it? very convenient for keys or business cards. The main compartment is spacious; in fact, I?ve stuffed a MacBook, two days of clothing and a SIGG bottle in the external pockets of the bag. The top of the bag has a small compartment featuring pen sleeves and other useful separators. Finally, on the outside there is a large, water resistant zippered area perfect for things you need quickly. One feature that I love, but could use a slight modification is the music player pocket and port.

The full sized iPod (Classic) fits into the pocket, but it is VERY tight and the headphone jack is extremely difficult to insert into the iPod through the fabric-covered port. You physically cannot fit the iPod into the pocket if it?s inside a case, so forget about it. Other than that small (literally) issue, the backpack looks and feels great. The pockets are sized to accommodate many goodies for an overnight trip or a hike up the mountains and the padded shoulders are 100% comfortable. My arms and shoulders did not ache after wearing the bag for 4 hours straight. I have now brought this bag to a few green expos as well as my overnight bag and it will continue to stay with me as my backpack of choice. I really like the color and the design.

As I stated at the top of the review, not many bags are perfect and when you find one, you can?t let it go. Though this bag could use a few improvements it really is great.

Ecogear also has cute backpacks for little kids and other more eco-friendly bags like organic cotton messenger bags.