About Us

Bags, the STATE way

We’re the family bag company that’s carrying everyone, everywhere, through the journey of life with open hands.

What do we tell the kidsFor every bag purchased, STATE supports American children and families in need... in the ways they need it most.

Whether donating fully-packed backpacks, funding thoughtful projects with partner charities and schools, and shedding light around social injustices through our groundbreaking #WhatDoWeTellTheKids platform, each effort is led by listening with a deep focus on impact. 


We make beautiful, well-made, inclusively cool product while using the power of business to give back and shift narratives around social injustices.

For every STATE bag purchased, we’ll support American children and families in need... in the ways they need it most.

The bag is just the start. From our travel academy to virtual tutoring initiative, we’re focusing our efforts on making a measurable impact where it counts.