
Emporio Armani
Recycled Nylon Backpack
The Emporio Armani Recycled Nylon Backpack is a dark charcoal backpack made with a matte recycled nylon canvas body and polyester lining, featuring a zip-closure main compartment, a front zip pocket, and one internal zip pocket plus two slit pockets for organizing daily essentials and small electronics. It includes adjustable padded shoulder straps, a padded mesh back panel for ventilation, a top grab handle, and a padded compartment for a tablet or small device, supporting everyday carry and commuting use. Dimensions are 43 cm high, 33 cm wide, and 15 cm deep; the backpack has silver-tone metal hardware, a signature logo on the front, and includes a signature dust bag.
- Material
- Recycled nylon canvas with a matte finish; polyester lining
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- modern, minimal, travel-friendly
- Category
- Luggage & Bags > Backpacks
Specifications
Minimalist recycled nylon backpack with a matte finish, padded mesh back panel, and a padded tablet compartment for urban everyday carry.
Lightweight ergonomic silhouette, zip main compartment with interior zip and slit pockets, front zip pocket, padded ventilated mesh back, padded tablet sleeve, adjustable padded straps and grab handle.
- Material
- Recycled nylon canvas with a matte finish; polyester lining
- Secondary
- polyester
- Style
- modern, minimal, travel-friendly
- Occasion
- everyday, travel, casual, running-errands
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 33 x 15 x 43 cm
- Category
- Luggage & Bags > Backpacks
Additional Attributes
- Recycled nylon canvas with a matte finish
- Polyester lining
- Grab handle
- Adjustable padded shoulder straps
- Main compartment with zip closure
- Interior zip pocket and two slit pockets
- Front zip pocket
- Padded mesh back panel for ventilation
- Padded compartment for tablet or small electronic devices
- Signature logo on the front
- Signature dust bag included
- Lightweight and ergonomic design
Product Insights
Recycled Nylon Backpack 495 CAD Structured spec lists 100% polyester main fabric with a 100% polyurethane shell, despite the 'recycled nylon' description. External dimensions 43 × 33 × 15 cm yield roughly 21 L total volume, about 19–20 L usable; described as lightweight. Padded adjustable shoulder straps and a padded mesh back panel promote ventilation and load comfort. No exterior bottle pockets are mentioned; one-size fit and limited capacity constrain heavy or bulky loads.
Verified claims
- material
- Structured spec lists 100% polyester main fabric with a 100% polyurethane shell, despite the 'recycled nylon' description.
- capacity
- External dimensions 43 × 33 × 15 cm yield roughly 21 L total volume, about 19–20 L usable; described as lightweight.
- fit
- One-size design (43 cm height, 33 cm width) marketed as male, with adjustable padded straps; no torso-length sizing.
- comfort
- Padded adjustable shoulder straps and a padded mesh back panel promote ventilation and load comfort.
- load_guidance
- Keep total pack weight under about 30% of your body weight for comfort.
- organization
- Main zip compartment with one zipped and two slit interior pockets, plus an external front zip pocket.
- device_storage
- Padded compartment fits a tablet or small electronic device; no laptop size is specified.
- material_behavior
- Matte finish reduces glare and may hide minor scuffs; PU shell suggests some water resistance, but no waterproof rating is given.
- care
- Spot clean only with a damp cloth; do not wash, bleach, tumble dry, iron, or dry clean.
- durability
- Visible topstitching, metal zippers, metal buckles, and leather-look pull tabs suggest sturdy construction; pull tabs and mesh may wear with heavy use.
- style
- Minimalist matte-black design with small metallic triangular emblem and tonal stitching; Emporio Armani, launched 1981, positions it as a refined urban accessory.
- use_cases
- Best for daily commute, campus, or day trips; ~20 L capacity is not suited for overnight travel.
- tradeoffs
- No exterior bottle pockets are mentioned; one-size fit and limited capacity constrain heavy or bulky loads.
- value
- At 495 CAD, value is tied to Emporio Armani branding and design more than technical features.
- usage_tips
- Lift the pack by its top grab handle, not a shoulder strap, to avoid harness wear; load heavy items near your back.
- device_protection
- Keep sealed liquids away from the tablet compartment; water-resistant fabric won't protect electronics from internal leaks.
- interior
- Interior features repeated EMPORIO ARMANI wordmark lining, an internal zip pocket, and a stitched leather patch.
- included
- Signature dust bag included.
- variants
- Available in Black, one size; only one variant offered.
Product record
- Title
- Recycled Nylon Backpack
- Brand
- Emporio Armani
- Price
- 495 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 3 sourcesUses
Everyday carry for urban, on-the-go use
This minimalist Emporio Armani backpack is designed as an everyday bag for getting around the city, with a zip-closed main compartment, interior and front zip pockets, and a padded compartment for a tablet or small electronics. Adjustable padded straps, a grab handle, and a padded mesh back support comfort while you move, and Simons describes the lightweight, ergonomic design as keeping your essentials protected without restricting movement.[1]
Carrying a tablet or small electronics in a padded compartment
This Emporio Armani recycled nylon backpack includes a padded compartment designed to hold a tablet or small electronic devices, helping cushion them while you carry them alongside the rest of your daily items. The main compartment closes with a zip, and the backpack also offers interior pockets, a front zip pocket, and adjustable padded straps.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Recycled Nylon Backpack: Choose this if you want a minimalist, lightweight black backpack for everyday urban use, with a padded compartment for a tablet or small devices, adjustable padded straps, a ventilated mesh back panel, and a dust bag included. It comes in one size, measures about 17 by 13 by 6 inches, and offers a zip main compartment, front zip pocket, and several interior pockets. Note that the listed composition says the main fabric is 100% polyester even though the product is named recycled nylon, so shoppers prioritizing recycled materials may want to verify before buying.[1] | Metal Eagle Small Shoulder Bag: Choose this if you want a small, monochromatic black crossbody or kit-style bag with a structured matte-finish polyurethane shell, a silver metal eagle emblem, and a two-way zip closure. Its adjustable and removable web strap suits hands-free crossbody wear, while zippered front and inner pockets plus inner slit pockets keep essentials organized. Note the compact 15 x 23 x 6 cm size is a limitation if you need to carry larger items, and it comes in one size only.[2,3] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front-facing dark nylon backpack with rounded top, single top handle, large front zip pocket with horizontal trim, visible double-zip main opening, and a small metallic triangular emblem on the upper front panel.
- Overall shapeRectangular body with a rounded top and flat base; photographed from the front showing the full face of the backpack.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.76 · h 0.88 (high) - Primary material and finishSmooth, slightly lustrous woven nylon fabric on the main panels with a uniform matte to semi-matte finish.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.18 · w 0.68 · h 0.66 (high) - Top handleSingle short carry handle centered at the top with a textured grain finish different from the body fabric; handle attaches directly to the top panel.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.02 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (high) - Main zipperCurved double-zip main opening that follows the rounded top; two zipper pulls visible at the center-top resting near the handle.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.06 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (high) - Front pocketLarge external front pocket occupying lower front panel with a horizontal zip closure concealed under a narrow textured trim band; pocket has slightly rounded bottom corners and appears slightly padded.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.48 · w 0.64 · h 0.36 (high) - Zipper pull tabsLeather-look rectangular pull tabs attached to the zippers; one pull tab visible at left side of the front pocket and one on the main zipper cluster.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.56 · w 0.10 · h 0.22 (medium); x 0.45 · y 0.05 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (medium) - Metal emblemSmall metallic triangular emblem centered on the upper front panel with horizontal ridged pattern; reflective silver appearance.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.21 · w 0.08 · h 0.05 (high) - Panel stitchingVisible single-line topstitching outlining the front pocket and main panel seams; stitching matches the fabric color.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.46 · w 0.68 · h 0.38 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a uniform light gray background with soft frontal lighting and minimal shadow beneath the bag.
- BackgroundEven light gray studio background filling the frame.
- ShadowSoft, narrow shadow visible along the bottom edge of the backpack on the background, indicating frontal overhead lighting.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.90 · w 0.64 · h 0.08 (medium) - Shot compositionCentered, straight-on front view with the entire product visible and evenly framed, minimal cropping.
Colors
dark charcoal· main body panels#2F3131textured dark gray· top handle and trim band#3A3C3Bpolished silver· metal emblem and zipper hardware- Overall shapeRectangular body with a rounded top and flat base; photographed from the front showing the full face of the backpack.
- 02

Product
Rear view of a dark nylon backpack showing padded shoulder straps, a ventilated mesh back panel, top carry handle, and strap hardware near the base.
- Overall silhouetteBack view of a rectangular-profile backpack with rounded top and flat base, shown standing upright with both shoulder straps visible.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.08 · w 0.72 · h 0.84 (high) - Back panel materialLarge rear panel made from a black open-weave mesh material providing a textured, ventilated surface.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.18 · w 0.42 · h 0.66 (high) - Shoulder strapsTwo wide padded shoulder straps with smooth fabric outer faces and stitched edge seams; straps curve outward and extend beyond the base where webbing adjustment straps and metal buckles are visible.
2 regions
x 0.44 · y 0.12 · w 0.30 · h 0.78 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.16 · w 0.22 · h 0.74 (high) - Top carry handleSmall looped top handle with a leather-like textured finish attached to the pack with visible stitching and metal zipper head seen behind it.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.04 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (high) - Side shell materialSmooth nylon or coated fabric on the side and base panels with a matte finish and neat seam lines where it meets the rear mesh.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.22 · w 0.22 · h 0.62 (high) - Strap end hardwareWebbing strap ends finishing in rectangular metal buckles with stitched leather-like tabs where the webbing connects to the padded straps.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.80 · w 0.28 · h 0.16 (high) - Zipper detailVisible zipper track running along the top edge near the handle with silver metal zipper pulls.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.04 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a light neutral background with soft even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Background and stagingLight gray seamless background with the backpack placed on a slightly darker surface; no props or packaging present.
- LightingSoft, diffuse lighting from the front and slightly above producing gentle highlights on the nylon panels and minimal harsh shadows.
- Image crop and compositionBackpack centered slightly left of image center with full height visible and small amount of space above and below; right side strap is cropped near the inner edge of the frame.
Colors
dark charcoal· main shell and straps#242523matte black mesh· rear mesh panel#12120Esilver metal· metal hardware#ACACAC- Overall silhouetteBack view of a rectangular-profile backpack with rounded top and flat base, shown standing upright with both shoulder straps visible.
- 03

Product
Close-up view of the backpack interior showing black branded lining, an internal zip pocket with visible zipper, and a stitched rectangular leather patch sewn onto the lining.
- Interior lining materialSmooth black satin-like lining with a subtle sheen visible across interior surfaces.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.76 (high) - Repeated printed logo“Repeated 'EMPORIO ARMANI' wordmark printed in a darker gloss on the lining in a tiled pattern.”
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.10 · w 0.80 · h 0.65 (high) - Internal zip pocketHorizontal internal pocket with an exposed zipper; zipper tape and metal teeth run left-right and are sewn into the lining.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.28 · w 0.60 · h 0.14 (high) - Stitched leather patchSmall rectangular stitched patch attached to the lining below the zipper, with debossed or embossed text that is partially legible.Partial
1 region
x 0.53 · y 0.36 · w 0.16 · h 0.10 (medium) - Logo on flap“A printed 'EMPORIO ARMANI' wordmark is visible on the interior flap at lower left of the image.”
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.60 · w 0.48 · h 0.22 (high) - Top rim and zipper detailCurved top rim of the backpack with exterior zipper track visible along the arch and contrast stitching at the rim edge.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.03 · w 0.88 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.11 · w 0.88 · h 0.05 (high)
Other
Tight studio close-up of the open backpack interior, even soft lighting, neutral pale background, and minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionTight close-up framing focused on the interior pocket area and lining; edges of the bag and flap crop into the frame.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse lighting with low-contrast shadows and mild specular highlights on the satin lining.
- Image qualitySharp detail in fabric texture and stitching; no visible props or people in the image.
Colors
black· liningdark gray· zipper tape and teethmatte black· stitched rectangular patch- Interior lining materialSmooth black satin-like lining with a subtle sheen visible across interior surfaces.
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