OUR PRODUCTS

State bags that give back with every purchase.

Each bag is built to last, designed for everyone, and sends a fully-packed backpack to a kid who needs it.

MADE WITH PURPOSE

4 products that do more than look good

Every bag, tee, and accessory we make is designed to last. And every single one gives back to kids and families right here in the US.

The State backpack on a school desk

The State backpack

Our signature bag. Roomy, durable, and built for school, travel, or everyday carry.

$75

The Everyday tote hanging by a door

The Everyday tote

A simple, strong canvas tote for groceries, books, or whatever your day holds.

$35

The rally tee on a person

The rally tee

Soft cotton tee that starts conversations. Available in adult and kid sizes.

$28

The bean keychain on books

The bean keychain

A small reminder that every purchase supports a kid's backpack. Simple and sturdy.

$12

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

That backpack zipper sound gets us every time

My son carried his State bag to school every single day last year. When we opened it on the first day, he found a handwritten note from a Common Goods volunteer tucked inside. That little detail made the whole year feel different.

Rebecca Torres

Parent, Boston Public Schools

Rebecca Torres

I bought a bag for myself after seeing the rally online. It's honestly the best backpack I've owned — sturdy zippers, deep pockets, and the canvas has this nice worn-in feel right out of the box. And knowing it funds a backpack for a kid? I tell everyone.

David Chen

Customer since 2022

David Chen

The #WhatDoWeTellTheKids backpack drop at our school was the first time I saw my students really talk about fairness and belonging. The bags themselves are beautiful — nice thick fabric, good weight — but the conversation they started was the real gift.

Maria Santos

Elementary School Teacher

Maria Santos
Bags that give back

What does a backpack do besides carry stuff?

Every State bag is made to last — and every one you buy sends a fully-packed backpack to a kid who needs it here in the US.