275+ happy customers

THE CHAMELEON BACKPACK

The companion designed for lives on the move.

Discover the Chameleon bag

Modular, elegant, sturdy

100% recycled & repairable

Everyday, work & travel

275+ happy customers

THE CHAMELEON BACKPACK

The companion designed for lives on the move.

Discover the Chameleon bag

Modular, elegant, sturdy

100% recycled & repairable

Everyday, work & travel

What makes all the difference.

Perfect for everyday
+ Cabin size

Suitcase opening

16" laptop compartment

Luggage strap

There are bags, and then there's this bag.

Plenty of compartments. Suitcase opening.

Designed for lives on the move.

Plenty of compartments. Suitcase opening.

Designed for lives on the move.

Double your space. Whenever you need it.

17 L → 30 L. In the blink of an eye.

Small for the city, big for your weekends.

Roll-top

It's the top opening that lets you play with the bag's volume. The kind of detail you really appreciate on days when you'd have had to take two bags.
Expandable volume 17L - 30L

The kind of piece that adapts. Compact for your daily commute, roomy when you need it.

Matching accessory

Here, the fanny pack can be attached to the front of the Chameleon, like a pouch.
+2 extra liters gained!
More accessories are on the way.
"Kangaroo" pocket

Under the bag, to unfold when you have more to carry than usual. A rolled-up puffer jacket, sneakers or anything else — it's the very welcome little extra that lets you gain extra liters.

Roll-top

It's the top opening that lets you play with the bag's volume. The kind of detail you really appreciate on days when you'd have had to take two bags.
Expandable volume 17L - 30L

The kind of piece that adapts to everything. Compact for your daily commute, roomy when you need it.

Matching accessory

Here, the fanny pack can be attached to the front of the Chameleon, like a pouch.
2 extra liters gained!
More accessories are on the way.
"Kangaroo" pocket

Under the bag, to unfold when you have more to carry than usual. A rolled-up puffer jacket, sneakers or anything else — it's the very welcome little extra that lets you gain extra liters.

See the Chameleon bag

Everything in its place.

Tested, worn, approved.

Quentin L.

@quentin.lblc

Elea L.

Tracy H.

@latress_hrn

"I love to travel, I'm on the move very often. This bag saves me time at the airport, unlike a suitcase, and everything is with me and within reach.

I really love it!"

Tracy H.

Pierre C.

@pierre_chambion

"For me, it's a keeper, it's the best.
It's really practical and super functional!"

Pierre C.

Amélie B.

@by.ameliebr

"The backpack that replaces all the others!!
A practical bag for travel, for work, for everyday life. My new companion, super practical, keeps me organized!"

Amélie B.

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A bag that fears neither rain, nor time, nor trends.

We're all for wearing pieces that make a statement, quality pieces, pieces we won't want to hide away.

Pieces we'll keep.

Tired of panicking the moment it rains?

We've all made that dash through the rain, bag clutched to our chest, hoping the laptop survives the downpour.

We made ours so that never happens again. Thick, water-repellent fabric and strong, waterproof zippers, to keep your things safe.

Forced to buy a new one every time it breaks?

The promise of an essential that lasts. At Hobe, we'd rather repair than replace.

Our bags are built to last, but if one day a seam gives way, don't panic.

We've got you covered: repair is possible.

Because doing things well also means making them last.

The Chameleon, the one that brings it all together:
comfort, style, versatility.

A squared, confident look, effortlessly.

Timeless but not basic, the style can be worn professionally or dressed down. The kind of piece you keep for a long time.

We know what you hate about bags.

450+ of you played along and listed everything that was wrong: zippers that break (too) fast, impractical, not enough room, everything jumbled together, no style at all or too sporty, too school-like. The feedback was clear.

So we rethought everything, point by point, to create the bag we all wanted.

We spent the last two years developing a bag designed differently.

We called it the Chameleon.
A backpack born from the field, from your feedback, rethought to fit your everyday just as well as your travels.
Style, organization and strength: it's all there.

Crafted with care

This Chameleon backpack is made from premium recycled nylon: water-resistant, tough and pleasant to the touch.

The kind of fabric and stitching that doesn't give up after three trips and two downpours.

In a world chasing novelty, where everything wears out fast, we invite you to go back to good habits: pieces you keep for a long time, that you repair and that you're proud to carry.

What the Chameleon bag brings together

ADAPTABLE

Everyday, Work & Travel

secure

Secure compartment for a 16-inch laptop & passport

practical & Modular

Optimal, compartmentalized organization

17L→ 30L

COMFORTABLE

Ergonomic back panel and straps

sturdy

Recycled, hard-wearing materials

Water-repellent fabric & premium finishes

style

Elegant, urban-minded design made for movement

Chameleon backpack laid flat, compartment organization Hobe

Chameleon backpack

275+ happy customers

Designed to keep up with lives on the move.

From 17L to 30L. One bag, from the office to the weekend.

239,00€

249,00€

4% off

Free delivery in 3 to 4 days (to a pickup point)

Free returns

2-year warranty

FREE - Recycled, reusable backpack storage bag - add it in your cart.

Product details

Materials

Outer material : Recycled nylon, technical fabric, water-resistant and certified Global Recycled Standard (GRS)

Inner material : Recycled PET certified Global Recycled Standard (GRS), made from recycled bottles

Components

They all comply with European REACH regulations

Dimensions

47-62 (H) x 28 (W) x 16.5 (D) cm

17-30 Liters

Weight

1.4 kg

Interior color

Gray

16" laptop compartment (35.5 x 26 x 3 cm)

Yes

Water-resistant

Yes

Luggage strap

Yes

Removable, adjustable chest strap

Yes

Suitcase opening + roll-top

Yes

Features

Compartments:

Padded compartment for a 16" laptop + quick access
Tablet compartment
Pocket for shoes (up to size 46!) / dirty laundry under the bag
Hidden "kangaroo" pocket under the bag for a 2nd pair of shoes + straps for a yoga mat or sleeping bag
Main compartment with "roll-top" opening
Front pocket on the "roll-top" for glasses
Side pockets and straps for camera tripods or water bottles
Front pocket for quick access to essentials, with a built-in key holder for your keys
Secure pocket at the back for your passport

Features and components:

Magnetic "roll-top" opening
Opens like a suitcase
Removable, adjustable chest strap
Ergonomic shoulder straps
Waterproof YKK zippers
Drawcords
Strap with a built-in key holder for your keys
Adjustable side straps
Sturdy, elegant metal main buckle, proudly bearing the Hobe logo
Aluminum buckles

Our commitments

Designed in France, built to last.

The Chameleon bag isn't just good-looking: its technical design demands real know-how. For that, we chose a human-scale workshop in China, recognized for its expertise, its good social and environmental practices, and the origin of its materials. Every stage is audited by independent experts against amfori BSCI standards.

For transport, we choose the lowest possible impact: sea freight rather than air.

And for packaging, we don't reinvent the wheel: our boxes come from dormant stock or are recovered and reconditioned by Cartonvert in Charente. Rather than throwing things away, we give a second life to what already exists.

No pointless marketing on the outside. The real care is where it truly counts: inside the box.

The perfect bag!

"Great gift for my partner, who uses it every day to go to work and carry a laptop, lunch and other things. Very practical, comfortable on the back given that he takes the metro, RER, train and travels abroad a lot."

Nathalie D.

Verified review

About

The idea behind Hobe

Hobe was born in Biarritz, in October 2024, out of a desire to do things differently.

Where fashion moves (too) fast, we champion a return to essentials, to multi-purpose design and to durable pieces that outlast the seasons, in the best possible quality.

What we love is that our creations aim to go beyond function, we try to give them as much versatility as possible, and always with a style that doesn't date.

A promise? To surprise you with our ingenuity. To keep improving everything that can be improved. And to offer you beautiful pieces, suited to your lives, that you will keep for a long time.

See you very soon,

Aurélie Gaztanaga & Kylian Duprat
Founders of Hobe

So practical!

“Very well-designed bag, and very practical for professional use.
Flights, clients, hotels: one bag to simplify short trips.
Thank you Hobe!”

-Eric H.

Verified review

An exceptional bag

“I was looking for a versatile bag that could carry my work things and my sports gear day to day, as well as on business and personal trips.
On top of being a visual success, the bag ticks every box - a great investment I absolutely don't regret, a must-have! ”

-Pierre L.

Verified review

Super practical and great looking

“I use this backpack for work and it's as practical as it is classy. Laptop, notebook, pencil case, charger, spare clothes. Everything you need, and everything has its place.
The bag gets noticed a lot because it's really good-looking.
Thank you both!"

-Lisa G.

Verified review

Excellent bag.

“Very high-quality bag. Perfect for everyday and even weekends.”

-Olivia T.

Verified review

So practical!

“Very well-designed bag, and very practical for professional use.
Flights, clients, hotels: one bag to simplify short trips.
Thank you Hobe!”

-Eric H.

Verified review

An exceptional bag

"I was looking for a versatile bag that could carry my work things and my sports gear day to day, as well as on business and personal trips.
On top of being a visual success, the bag ticks every box - a great investment I absolutely don't regret, a must-have! ”

-Pierre L.

Verified review

Super practical and great looking

“I use this backpack for work and it's as practical as it is classy. Laptop, notebook, pencil case, charger, spare clothes. Everything you need, and everything has its place.
The bag gets noticed a lot because it's really good-looking.
Thank you both!"

-Lisa G.

Verified review

Excellent bag.

“Very high-quality bag. Perfect for everyday and even weekends.”

-Olivia T.

Verified review

If the bag isn't 100% right for you when it arrives, don't worry: we'll refund you.
We read (and reply to) every message.
And yes, we're the ones packing your parcels, from Biarritz.

Your most frequently asked questions

Is my backpack waterproof ?

The Chameleon backpack and the fanny pack are made from water-resistant recycled nylon. They will protect your things when it rains. That said, in heavy storms (like the ones we get in the Basque Country 😊), for maximum protection we recommend using the additional rain cover. It fits the bag's size perfectly, even when it's full.

➔ A little tip from our users: they don't only use it when it rains, but also while traveling to hide the bag's pockets!

My product is dirty, how should I clean it ?

The outer fabric of the Hobe Chameleon backpack and fanny pack is recycled nylon, a material that's very easy to clean. Just use a little water and mild soap on the stained areas. Be careful: never put your Chameleon backpack or fanny pack in the washing machine, and don't use harsh chemicals.

I'm flying — does the Chameleon backpack fit as carry-on ?

The Chameleon backpack is ideal because it is a carry-on sized travel bag. It saves you time at the airport and carries your things safely and reliably. On top of its elegant style, its dimensions meet the requirements of the most popular airlines.

That said, airlines can change their conditions at any time, low-cost carriers in particular. We recommend always checking the airline's website before you travel.

Will my laptop fit in the dedicated compartment ?

The Chameleon backpack is designed to hold a 16-inch laptop, such as a MacBook Pro, in a dedicated compartment to protect it and keep it separate from the rest of your things.

Change or cancel an order

To change or cancel an order, contact us by email at contact@hobe-explore.com with your order number.

Please note that sometimes we can no longer change or cancel an order:

If the parcel is already with the carrier, we can't catch it. You'll need to send the product back to us.

Request a refund

Send us your request at contact@hobe-explore.com with your order number and email address. You will then receive a return label to download and print. Returns are free.

For the return to be processed quickly, the product must be in perfect condition, unused and the tags must still be attached, within 14 days.

Once you have returned your product, it will be checked and the refund will be issued within 7 days.

THE CHAMELEON BACKPACK

THE CHAMELEON BACKPACK

What makes all the difference.

Perfect for everyday
+ Cabin size

Suitcase opening

16" laptop compartment

Luggage strap

There are bags, and then there's this bag.

There are bags, and then there's this bag.

Double your space. Whenever you need it.

Everything in its place.

Tested, worn, approved.

A bag that fears neither rain, nor time, nor trends.

Tired of panicking the moment it rains?

Forced to buy a new one every time it breaks?

The Chameleon, the one that brings it all together:
comfort, style, versatility.

We know what you hate about bags.

We spent the last two years developing a bag designed differently.

Crafted with care

What the Chameleon bag brings together

Chameleon backpack

The idea behind Hobe

Your most frequently asked questions

The bag you don't replace every season.

Sustainable and recycled materials

Versatile and clever

Repairable

French brand

Chameleon backpack

WELCOME TO HOBE

THE CHAMELEON BACKPACK

THE CHAMELEON BACKPACK

What makes all the difference.

Perfect for everyday + Cabin size

Suitcase opening

16" laptop compartment

Luggage strap

There are bags, and then there's this bag.

There are bags, and then there's this bag.

Double your space. Whenever you need it.

Everything in its place.

Tested, worn, approved.

A bag that fears neither rain, nor time, nor trends.

Tired of panicking the moment it rains?

Forced to buy a new one every time it breaks?

The Chameleon, the one that brings it all together:comfort, style, versatility.

We know what you hate about bags.

We spent the last two years developing a bag designed differently.

Crafted with care

What the Chameleon bag brings together

Chameleon backpack

The idea behind Hobe

Your most frequently asked questions

The bag you don't replace every season.

Sustainable and recycled materials

Versatile and clever

Repairable

French brand

Chameleon backpack

Perfect for everyday
+ Cabin size

The Chameleon, the one that brings it all together:
comfort, style, versatility.