Mochila Bags: Why This Colombian Brand Became My Everyday Carry
I carried a mochila bag every day for two years. It went with me to meetings in Portland, hikes in the Columbia Gorge, and a two-week trip to Colombia where I bought a second one directly from the artisans who made it. The mochila is not just a bag. It is a traditional craft with deep cultural roots, and the market is now flooded with cheap imitations that exploit the design without supporting the communities that created it. This guide covers what a mochila actually is, why the authentic ones are worth the price, how to spot fakes, and where…