Hemp is a long lasting material that has been used since 8000bc. It was used to build ropes, ship sails and even some of Ford's cars, and that is why we use it to build our backpacks.

Hemp is also very ecological:

- it consumes 5x less water than cotton

- It restores the nutrients in the soil

- it needs not fertilizers to grow

- it captures CO2 from the atmosphere

By using Hemp we are not only making quality products, we are also helping the environment.

Althought our hemp fabric doesn't release any smell, the backpacks are not smell proof, meaning they will not hold any substances from smelling out.

Hemp is a fiber that has been used for milenniums. Ancient Egyptians used it to make rope, textiles, fine linen, and sails.

Hemp is a naturally durable fiber that was widely used in textiles and shoes until it was banned in the 70s. It was also used to build some of Ford's cars.

Unlike cotton, Hemp has long fibers, which brings a big edge in durability when making fabrics. For that reason, hemp is in many ways the strongest natural fiber available, and our backpacks are also very durable.

According to the hemp foundation, hemp can be even stronger than steel.

Our hemp backpacks are made from premium hemp fibers and we recommend washing them dry using warm water, soap and a kitchen scrub. We do not suggest machine washing as it might damage some of the bag's parts and harm its ability to repel water.

Our backpack has two layers of water repellent protection:

1- A coating that repels liquids and dust from coming in.

2- A membrane that keeps water out no mater what.

This means that the backpack is ready to take heavy rain showers, but It is not ready to be submerged underwater.

Each backpack has a period of 60 days be returned or exchanged. It must be in the original packaging. The 8000Kicks reserves the right to ask for pictures to confirm the product is in the same condition as when it was sent.

US and EU

Free shipping and returns above $90.

UK and Europe (non-EU)

Reduced shipping for orders above $90. Working on free exchanges and returns.

Free exchanges and returns available in UK since May 2025

We currently fulfil our orders from Mira Loma, in California, and from Lisbon, Portugal. Standard shipping times vary:

USA: 3 to 7 days

EU: 5- 7 days

Portugal: 3 days

Rest of the world: 2/3 weeks

Note: Please expect delays with international shipping due to COVID.

The top part is expandable and it can go from 48cm to 60cm (18.9'' x 23.6'') if the top is fully unloaded.

The base is 14 x 29cm, 5.5'' x 11.4''.

The bag was measured to fit exactly as a personal item to be placed under the sit of an airplane.

The bag is not 100% hemp. Although the bag is made almost 70% hemp, there are other synthetic materials like the buckles, the straps, zippers, the lining and the logo rubber patch in front.

The packaging is also made of recycled cardboard.

The bag was measured to fit exactly as a personal item to be placed under the sit of an airplane.

That means you can carry it together with a piece of carry-on luggage at no extra cost.

8000Kicks are 100% legal everywhere in the world. Our team has traveled to Italy, France, USA, Canada, Morocco, Portugal and many other countries without any issues. Hemp is the sober cousin of marijuana, which means that it has no psychoactive components.

In some countries it is illegal to cultivate hemp, but it is 100% legal to buy and sell finished hemp products like soap, paper and apparel as long as it is produced abroad.

Do you really want to smoke our hemp backpack? :-D

Hemp is the sober cousin of marijuana, which means that it has no psychoactive components, less than 0.3% THC, so you are definitely not getting high. Now seriously, please note that smoking the backpack is not a good idea and it might get you hospitalized.