Our Story
Founded in 2006 by Ian Ivarson, IVAR designs and manufactures high-end backpacks made with a patented tiered divider system for superior comfort, balance, and organization. As a family-owned company, we’re dedicated to quality craftsmanship, thoughtful innovation, and making a positive impact. To date, we’ve donated more than $150,000 worth of backpacks to in-need youths throughout Africa and South America.
Once sold in over 330 retail stores across the U.S. and abroad, today, IVAR mainly ships directly to customers. Though the retail world has evolved, our mission and values remain unchanged—to create backpacks that work better and last longer.
With gratitude,
The Ivarson Family
Where innovation meets craft.
From the start, our mission has been clear—design backpacks that deliver comfort, organization, and durability that stands the test of time.
Helping in-need youths reach higher.
Giving back is part of who we are. Since our founding, IVAR has donated over $150,000 worth of backpacks to in-need youths mostly across Africa and South America, and also locally in the Bay Area.
Grateful for the journey that has shaped us.
Family-owned, IVAR builds backpacks with thoughtful design, lasting quality, and a commitment to give back. Because good design should make life better—for everyone.Thank you for being part of our story since 2006.