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Tote vs. Backpack: Guide on Which Bag Works For You

A gray and teal Aquafit backpack bag with Health. Fitness. Wellbeing. printed on the front.

Tote vs. Backpack: Guide on Which Bag Works For You

Our Performance: In Supplying Custom-Printed Backpacks

(Financial Year 2024/25 (1 July 2024 – 30 June 2025)

Performance Highlights
Number of Backpacks Supplied	15,149
Organizations Serviced	58
Urgent Printed Orders Under 7 days filled	26
Branding Virtual Mock-ups	105 Virtual mock-ups done
On-time delivery within Australia: %	100% On time
Industries we have supplied Backpacks for:	Corporate enterprises • Government • Education • Healthcare • Charities • Retail & Hospitality • Construction & Trade • Events & Conferences • Sports & Recreation • Technology • Finance & Insurance • Transport & Logistics • Agriculture • Professional services

Why Consider Bulk Buying?

For millions of workers and students around Australia, they are the go-to essential bag for carrying items throughout the day.

Practical and Everyday Use – Backpacks for work, study, and travel offer ongoing brand exposure.
Large Branding Area—Unlike many other items, backpacks provide a large space for logos and messaging.
Diverse Styles – Choose from professional laptop bags, durable sports backpacks, lightweight travel designs, or cost-effective custom drawstring models.

It is essential to buy backpack bags that are made ethically. That is why we offer:

Ethical Manufacturing – All our suppliers follow strict ethical guidelines, ensuring fair wages and safe working environments.
Sustainable Options – We offer textile recycling for end-of-life backpacks and supply eco-friendly materials where possible.

Common Use

Many of our clients use printed backpacks. We supply backpacks used for:

Corporate Gifting – Impress clients and employees with premium branded laptop bags.
University & School Promotions – Provide students with durable daily bags featuring your institution’s branding.
Trade Show Giveaways – Fill lightweight drawstring bags with promotional materials. Great as show bags
Retail & Merchandising – Create branded backpacks for resale or membership perks. Consider using them as Concert merchandise.

Case Study: NSW Government

NSW Goverment, wanted to take their commute awareness campaign to the streets. See the full NSW Government case study for insight into how everyday-use merchandise supported stronger campaign visibility.

Client Story: NSW Government

Client Story: NSW Government

Who We’ve Supplied To

How We Custom Brand?

We ensure your logo is applied with precision, using industry-leading techniques:

Embroidery adds a premium, textured finish to fabric-based backpacks. It is ideal for corporate and retail designs. Embroidery uses coloured thread to decorate your backpack.
Screen Printing – A cost-effective method for simple logos and large designs using ink pushed through a mesh screen.
Heat Transfer Full Colour Printed Backpacks

What are the pros of sports backpacks compared to casual backpacks?

Specialised storage: Sports backpacks often include compartments for shoes, wet gear, or water bottles, which casual backpacks usually lack.
Durable materials: Many sports styles use water-resistant fabrics and reinforced stitching to handle outdoor conditions.
Comfort in movement: Sports backpacks commonly feature mesh panels, padded straps, and ventilation systems to make them more comfortable during physical activity.

By contrast, casual backpacks are suitable for everyday use but do not provide the same level of functionality for athletic or outdoor settings.

Learn Buying Tips

Branded backpacks carry your logo far. Watch our video to see designs and uses for teams or clients.

FAQs: Everything You Need to Know 🤓

Do you ship backpacks outside Australia?

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We deliver within Australia. International customers must arrange their courier to pick up from our Australian address.

What is your returns policy for branded backpacks?

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Returns are only accepted for defective or incorrectly produced backpacks. You can cancel or modify an order only before production begins. Change‑of‑mind returns aren’t accepted after artwork approval. For full terms and conditions, please view our Returns Policy.

Do you offer urgent or same-day branding services?

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Yes, we offer an express dispatch service for our bags, with dispatch within 24 hours. Please allow additional time for delivery.

For metro areas in NSW, VIC, QLD, and ACT, delivery takes 1 business day after dispatch.
For other Australian cities and regional centres, delivery may take up to 6 business days.

What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for promotional bacpacks?

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Minimum order quantity is 25 units for most styles.

Do you offer product samples of your bags?

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Yes, we offer product samples upon request. To see product samples, you can choose:

Unbranded Samples (free, we only charge the cost of freight)
Branded Samples (cost: $75). This $75 cost will be refunded via a deduction from your total invoice should you proceed with a wholesale purchase order.

You may also check our product samples section for more information.

What artwork file formats do you accept, and can you match Pantone colours?

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Embroidery: We accept files in the following formats for embroidery: AI, EPS, PDF, JPEG, and PNG.
Screen‑printing artwork must be supplied as AI/EPS/PDF with vectorised outlines.
Digital full-colour printing (including transfer printing): We accept high-resolution JPEGs, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop files.

Pantone colours can be matched when you provide the Pantone code.

What is the setup fee for custom printing?

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There is no print set up for full-colour direct digital print. For branding using screen printing or transfer print, the set-up cost starts from $60.

Where to buy cheap promotional backpacks?

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We suggest you buy backpacks from an APPA member. APPA stands for (Australian Promotional Products Association). By purchasing from an APPA member, you will have peace of mind with your purchase. This is because APPA has strict standards for Australian distributors of promo merch. Cubic Promote is a member of APPA; advantages for you include competitive pricing, an ethical supply chain, ethical suppliers, and free access to dispute resolution options offered by APPA.

Will I see what my personalised backpack will look like prior to printing production?

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Absolutely! We will send you a digital proof of your desired print graphic or logo, emblazoned onto the backpack. Once the proof is approved, production starts, and orders cannot be cancelled.

Can you custom print my logo onto backpacks?

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Yes, Cubic Promote is Australia's #1 expert when it comes to printing corporate logos onto backpacks. You can rely on us to precisely and accurately print logos or event details professionally onto bags.

Is your range of backpacks ethically sustainably sourced?

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Yes. To prove this, Cubic Promote is a member of Sedex. All our suppliers are independently audited for: Fair wages, Safe working conditions, Ethical production of products. In addition, we are also part of APPA (Australian Promotional Products Association).

What kind of discounts do you offer for bulk backpack orders?

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Bulk pricing for backpacks applies at 50, 100, 250 units and above. The more you order, the lower the price per unit.

How can I build a complete promotional kit around this category?

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Combine branded backpacks with items like custom drink bottles or promotional notebooks to create a promotional kit, fit for different events.

Green leaf with CO₂ inside a circular arrow, symbolizing carbon neutrality.

Blue and green ISO 9001:2015 Certified badge with a ribbon design.

$45,000+ donated to local Australian charities so far.

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