Looking to step up from Herschel Supply Co.? These 5 brands share the aesthetic but bring elevated materials, construction and a higher price tier — ranked by overall similarity.
Norwegian travel gear brand, founded by freeskier Jon Olsson, making padded ski bags, roller luggage and backpacks for sport-minded travelers.
Why it's similar. Freeskier Jon Olsson and engineer Truls Brataas began with a padded ski bag in 2009, and the Norwegian line now spans roller luggage and sport-minded backpacks.
Seattle outfitter since 1897, making waxed Tin Cloth and Rugged Twill canvas bags with leather trim and lifetime guarantees.
Why it's similar. Clinton Filson outfitted Klondike prospectors from Seattle in 1897, and the Rugged Twill and Tin Cloth satchels still carry bridle leather and a lifetime guarantee.
Porter is Yoshida & Co.'s flagship Japanese label, making nylon and canvas bags, backpacks and wallets domestically since 1962.
Why it's similar. Porter has been made in Japan by Tokyo bag house Yoshida since 1962, with small-workshop nylon and canvas construction that outclasses Herschel's China-made line on finishing.
American outdoor brand, VF Corp-owned since 2000, whose bags span Base Camp duffels, Borealis daypacks and technical luggage.
Why it's similar. Founded in San Francisco's North Beach in 1966, its Base Camp duffel and FlexVent-suspension Borealis pack answer Herschel's travel range with more technical construction.
Paris bag label making asymmetric, sculptural backpacks and laptop carriers in technical and recycled nylons.
Why it's similar. Asymmetric folded panels and diagonal zips make the Paris label's Isar and Nile rucksacks the sculptural opposite of Herschel's mountaineering-flap simplicity.
Db, Filson - Bags, Porter lead our ranking. Looking to step up from Herschel Supply Co.? These 5 brands share the aesthetic but bring elevated materials, construction and a higher price tier — ranked by overall similarity.