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Riding to work for the first time.
05/29/2020

Riding to work is a brilliant way to get fit - some hints for selecting a backpack that's right for you. [...]

Life lock down in India 2020
Life on lockdown in India. What can an ethical backpack company do to help it's most important workers during a pandemic?
05/05/2020

What can a UK based business do when a global pandemic strikes? 4000 miles away, in Kolkata, India we find out what life is like on lockdown. [...]

Just one Bag. Travel with one bag is easy - where you go is the hardest choice you have to make!
Travel with One Bag. Backpacking and Exploring Spain with a Backpack.
03/06/2020

Travelling with just one backpack. Shoestring budget, yes, wanting to travel quickly and without hindrance, also yes. Travel with one bag allows you to take advantage of the situation. [...]

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How sustainable is a backpack from Cora + Spink
09/29/2019

Knowing where your things come from is important, but does that make them sustainable or even good? Here we explore some of the steps, good and bad Cora [...]

Pickle Rolltop Backpack getting rained on in a park in Leamington
Messenger Bag Vs Backpack: Which Should You Choose to Carry Your Laptop?
07/03/2019

Deciding on a new bag can be tricky business. While there is no one perfect bag, there are distinct difference that make one type of bag better for [...]

Cora + Spink backpacks in local coffee or bottle shop Bayleys
A Bottle Shop, wedding photographer, 2 bike mechanics + a cow…
06/28/2019

Finding people nearby who share your passions isn't too difficult. But in a world where we're forever reminded we're more connected than before - how connected are we [...]

Driving on the wrong side of the road to France - Le Pailly Château
Driving on the Wrong Side of the Road
04/27/2019

An adventure to France via the EuroTunnel - How does the train work, and what other things to be prepared for when driving in France for the first [...]

Ethical production in India
Ethics of Working with Leather in 2019
04/03/2019

Cora + Spink's approach to ethics has been clear from day one - everyone is happy on each step of the way. Here we look at the leather [...]

Fully vegan backpack from Cora + Spink
Ten Unbelievable Facts About Backpacks
01/04/2019

10 amazing backpack facts from Cora + Spink. Today we've rounded up a surprising number of weird backpack facts... just in time for the launch of 2019 range. [...]

Vegan Backpack
AntiSocial – No we're just secretive!
12/06/2018

Launching the new range of Vegan Backpacks has taken a long time.... but we've got there. preorders are opening soon! [...]

Laptop Backpack
Best Laptop 2018 – But how big is it?
09/17/2018

2018 has seen a significant jump in the quality and availability of all sorts of laptops. From thin and lightweight but powerful to big, bold and heavy gaming [...]

carry-on backpack
How to Choose the Best Carry-On Backpack for a Weekend Getaway
06/24/2018

Weekends away, last minute cheap flights, or just of the moment adventures... A carry-on backpack from Cora + Spink is going to be your best friend. Read our [...]

Rugged Backpack
Top Backpacks 2018 – Laptop Work Gym Travel
06/14/2018

Top 5 backpacks for work, travel, the gym (sport activities) and carting a laptop around safely. We look at the features of our top backpacks from 2018. [...]

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How to reduce carbon footprint with a backpack?
05/22/2018

Producing anything creates waste and pollution. How this can be managed forms the backbone of Cora + Spink's approach to making the best backpack you will ever own. [...]

Cora + Spink Backpacks Vanity Fair A List
02/18/2018

Vanity Fair features our retailer Assembly, Frome as one it's A-List independent boutiques of 2018. Cora + Spink has worked with Anthony for 2 years producing world class [...]

2 ten ball backpacks in waxed canvas
Backpacks, Denim and Suits… How to Wear
01/29/2018

New jeans, new backpack… what do they have in common with a new kitten*? When your Cora + Spink backpack arrives you’ll be in no doubt as to [...]

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New Backpacks – 2018
01/15/2018

Designing waxed canvas is easy - very easy, getting it made to Cora + Spink specifications is not. Read all about why and how we've finally got ready [...]

Dyeing for our waxed canvas bags?
09/20/2017

Dyeing for our waxed canvas bags?   A few days ago I signed off the colours for summer production, signing off colours is important, yet very very difficult when [...]

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How to Travel After A levels Rather than go to University. The Grand Tour 2018
08/17/2017

Grand Tour 2018. Cora + Spink and Ben Morris start preparing for an epic 6 month adventure around Europe. Backpack in hand, Ben's travelled before but this time [...]

Climbing Clee hill - with Ten Ball Backpack
How to explore and look good: camping, festivals and outdoors…
07/30/2017

We recently took a day out to visit the RADAR station atop the the Clee Hills – Titterstone Clee Hill. Scouting locations for photoshoots has become a bit [...]

Crab sandwiches and ten ball backpack
15 days out in England, Scotland & Wales
04/16/2017

We often forget what an Isle we live on, 15 days out in England, Wales and Scotland. [...]

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Traveling to Los Angeles for backpack inspiration
04/14/2017

What we learned in LA - won't stay in LA! Travel helps us build on ideas, face situations that can be helped, and meet new people with new [...]

Work laptop backpack fun
First impressions – What's on your shoulder
04/12/2017

Bags for the office? Your backpack is a key piece of real-estate on your body for making the right first impression. Read our guide to how best to [...]

Guide to buying backpacks
04/09/2017

What ever you want a bag for, be that travel, work or weekends away you need to know what's right for you... our simple guide shows you what [...]

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Top 10 Going to University Fashion Tips
04/05/2017

Going to university is fantastic, here's our top 10 going to university tip and tricks. Thinking about what bag to buy for university? Well, we cover that too [...]

Tim Newman Cora + Spink
Travel Bags – Exploring Italy
03/29/2017

Traveling with Tim Newman in Milan, Italy - a guitar and Butter Bag backpack. [...]

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Best every day backpack
01/28/2017

A day out with one backpack - visiting the Welsh coastal town of Aberystwyth out of season seems such a great idea. Wind, surf and sand dunes in [...]