Padded Pakr Backpack 1980s

Eastpak's Padded Pakr backpack — introduced in the early 1980s — is the founding garment of the American backpack culture. Made in the USA (Cincinnati, Ohio) until the mid-1990s, original USA-made Eastpak backpacks are available for $30–$80. The brand's adoption by skate culture, hip-hop, and later by Raf Simons (who collaborates with Eastpak annually) gives these pieces cultural depth beyond their utilitarian origins. Upside: $150–$500.