REHOSE Premium Backpacks Handmade in the Czech Republic
A former firefighter who started making bags from retired firehoses — and turned that obsession into one of Europe’s most precise backpack brands.
“Each item is designed and handmade in South Bohemia with a focus on original craftsmanship and attention to detail.” — Martin Kubes, REHOSE
100% handmade in Czech Republic – One maker in České Budějovice, South Bohemia – VISIT REHOSE →
| Price | Sustainability | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| €€€€ | ★★★★ | Online only – rehose.eu – Made to order + ready stock |
(€ = budget | €€ = mid | €€€ = premium | €€€€ = luxe) (★★★★★ = heirloom + zero-waste preorder |
Most premium bag brands chase volume. Martin Kubes from České Budějovice chases the opposite — one pack at a time, every stitch by hand. Reviewers consistently describe REHOSE bags as the most comfortable packs they have ever worn, not because of complex suspension systems, but because of two shapeable aluminium stays and shoulder straps wide enough to actually distribute load. This is what happens when a former firefighter applies the same precision to softgoods that he once applied to emergency situations.
Brand Intro
REHOSE was founded by Martin Kubes, a former firefighter based in České Budějovice, South Bohemia, Czech Republic. Since 2011, Martin has been hand-sewing backpacks, bags, and accessories — first under the rebelt brand for ultralight outdoor gear, and under REHOSE for premium everyday carry and travel packs. Every REHOSE product is made to order or in small batches, using X-Pac fabrics, YKK zippers throughout, and EVA foam padding — with full customisation of colours and materials available directly through the webshop.
Inspiring Story
Martin Kubes was a firefighter before he was a bag maker. The transition from emergency services to precision softgoods craft is not as strange as it sounds: both demand reliability under pressure, attention to detail, and the confidence to trust your own work when it matters. The carryology.com community — one of the world’s most discerning audiences for bags and softgoods — described his work as “some of the cleanest work you’ll ever see.” Customers on Reddit report Martin personally adjusting designs during the order process, improving on their own ideas before production begins.
Who is this for?
You have tried every major travel backpack brand and none of them fits quite right. You travel carry-on only, you want a bag that looks sharp in a city and performs on a trail approach, and you are willing to invest in something built to last a decade. You want to choose your own colours and you want to be able to email the person who made your bag — and get a thoughtful reply. If you count grams obsessively, look at rebelt (Martin’s other brand). REHOSE is for when you want premium craft with a distinctive aesthetic.
| Made in Europe | ✅ 100% Czech Republic — České Budějovice, South Bohemia |
| Ownership | ✅ Sole proprietor — Martin Kubes |
| Company size | Micro (<10) — one-person operation |
| Durability | X-Pac shell – YKK zippers throughout – Shapeable aluminium stays – EVA foam padding |
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