Day Owl Backpack
Day Owl Backpack is an American brand founded in 2011 by Ian Rosenberger, which creates sustainable backpacks, totes and pouches from recycled materials. Their mission is to reduce waste and create jobs, and have been Certified B Corporation for their social and ecological responsibility.

The story
Day Owl makes backpacks from recycled landfill-bound materials with a focus on circular economy principles. The company repairs and refurbishes bags to keep them in circulation across multiple owners, and ensures used products become input materials for new bags.
Day Owl Backpack is an eco-friendly brand that caters to teens and adults who need functional bags with a classic sense of style. Their backpacks have a minimalist design, making them an ideal choice for office workers who want to travel in comfort and style. Day Owl works to eliminate waste and pollution and contributes to the health of our planet in many ways, such as removing disposable plastics from landfills and creating work and economic stability for people. Their products are designed to last and offer repairs, and when the bag is at the end of its life, they will take it back and ensure its materials are not wasted. This backpack is perfect for people who want to make purchases that put the planet first.
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What customers say
- Uses recycled landfill-bound materials
- Repairs and refurbishes bags for reuse
- Designs products with people and planet considerations
- Operates a circular bag model
Day Owl Backpack shipping policy
Orders allow an additional 5-7 business days to ship due to new warehouse hours.
Day Owl Backpack return policy
30-day return window
Day Owl Backpack offers a 30 day return policy for customers who are unsatisfied with their purchase. Customers can initiate a return or exchange through the Return Portal on the company's website. If an exchange is requested, customers will receive an extra $10. There is a $7 return shipping fee for all returns. Items that were received as gifts can be exchanged. The company does not provide information on how long it takes for a return to be processed. All items are eligible for return, unless otherwise specified.