Not all of us on the AB team have kids, but all of us know somebody who does. For the dad's in the group, toting around a diaper bag with duckies and bunnies is out of the question. Anything that screams of Mr. Mom is the last thing you want. Here's a bag we think you might be able to carry around with your machismo intact. It's made out of recycled tires, inner tubes, and HEMP!
Designed by Angela Greene for Richmond, Virginia based Passchal, the bag was inspired by a female customer who wanted a baby bag for her husband to use. "As I was designing it, I thought that the buckles, grommets, rivets gave it a Harley look," explained Greene to Reuters. The resulting "Dad's baby bag" is made from recycled inner tubes, trimmed with hemp, and features a battery-operated light to help find things inside.
Ken Kobrick, owner of Passchal, explained how the company uses old inner tubes from Virginia and other nearby states and then puts them through a thorough cleaning process, which is necessary when dealing with a product that will carry baby related items. The rubber spends three days soaking in cleansing solution to rid it of contaminants. The bag measures 16 x 11 x 5, is waterproof, has lots of extra pockets, a seatbelt-like strap and retails for $175. Act now and you might get in on the special holiday pricing of just $119.
[Source: Reuters]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Hunter @ Dec 7th 2006 3:56PM
Straight up: this is something we need to see more of. I'm glad to see that this isn't just on "Autoblog Green".
Firstly, "The United States government is hiding the fact that 125 years ago, and even as far back as 4000 BC, 80% of our economy was based on the use of HEMP for paper, fiber and fuel. Ten to 20% of our drug economy was based on HEMP medicines, 125 years ago." I think this is a great example of that. Imagine being able to grow your own clothes, dietary supplements and pain killers...or, well, totebags.
Secondly, the Automotive industry produces more waste than pretty much any other industry on earth. I guess we just need more ways of re-using computer parts, paper, and fast food packaging (get one that!).
Kudos to you buddy, kudos.
Steve S @ Dec 7th 2006 4:11PM
I'll save the $130 or so dollars and just get black canvas one or one that looks like a backpack.
JOHNNY @ Dec 7th 2006 4:40PM
Autoblog Green? Who gives a $hit. This thing rocks!
Gil @ Dec 12th 2006 6:35PM
Ordered one after seeing it here and just recieved it. Must say the quality is top notch. Well worth the cost.
What really got me is the personal touch of including a thank you card that had a hand written note inside.
Thanks for turning me onto a wet baby bag...I will be ordering another one as a xmas gift....
Peteymca @ Dec 13th 2006 3:47PM
If you've ever taken Amtrak through Richmond you know how many freakin' tires there are that need to be recycled... The area surrounding the tracks is littered with them.