The most authentic stories about a product are never told by the brand that made it. They’re lived by the people who carry it. This holiday season, as we reflect on fifteen years of making backpacks, we find ourselves thinking less about features and more about destinations. Less about the “what” and more about the “where.”
We imagine our backpacks in all sorts of places this December: slung over the shoulder of someone rushing through a train station to get home, resting under a tree filled with presents, or perched on a snowy trailhead at dawn. Each one holds a small, unique story.
We Would Be Honored to Hear Your Story
This is an open invitation to our community. If you have a MARK RYDEN US pack, we invite you to share a glimpse of its holiday season with us.
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Where has it been? A photo of it on your holiday travel, during a festive errand, or on a winter adventure.
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What has it carried? A short note on its most important cargo this month—be it gifts, travel essentials, or simply your everyday things.
How to Join Our Holiday Community Story
Sharing your moment is simple. Follow these easy steps to participate and help us give back:
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Capture Your Moment: Snap a photo of your MARK RYDEN US laptop backpack, TSA-friendly backpack, or everyday carry in a holiday setting.
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Share Your Story: Post on Instagram or Facebook using the hashtag #MARKRYDENHolidayCarry and @markryden_global. Tell us what your bag carried—be it gifts, gratitude, or gear for a winter adventure. You can also email your photo and story to help@markrydenglobal.com
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Inspire & Give Back: Your share does more than connect; it triggers our donation pledge to support those in need.
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Our Commitment in Return: Celebrating Stories & Extending Support
This isn’t a contest with one winner. It’s a collective gathering of moments. Throughout the season, we will quietly feature some of these shared stories on our own channels, celebrating the real journeys our packs are part of.
Your participation has a direct, positive impact. For every 50 stories shared, we pledge to donate a new, high-quality MARK RYDEN US backpack to “The Way Home,” a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting individuals transitioning out of homelessness. A reliable backpack can provide dignity and practical support for their journey ahead—a true example of quality that gives back.
By sharing, you’re not just participating; you’re helping extend a thread of practicality and support to someone else in need of a reliable carry.
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Submission Deadline: January 5th.
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Donation Announcement: Total stories collected and backpacks donated will be announced by mid-January 2026.
Thank you for being part of our journey. We wish you a peaceful and joyous holiday season, wherever it may take you.
The MARK RYDEN US Team
