Media & Awards
Stolt Running is proud to have its commuter backpacks recognized by leading industry awards and featured in top media outlets worldwide. From winning prestigious gear awards to earning rave reviews in magazines and blogs, Stolt’s innovation and quality have garnered broad acclaim. Below you’ll find quick answers highlighting our key accolades and press features, followed by in-depth guides detailing our media coverage and awards.
Quick answers — Media & Awards
The highlights of our press features and accolades — at a glance.
Stolt backpacks have earned multiple accolades – the Stolt Alpha was Runner’s World’s “Gear of the Year 2024” as best run-commute backpack , and the Stolt Athlete was named “Best Running Backpack for Commutes” by Women’s Health UK (2024) . Our designs have also been praised by Wired, Evening Standard, Coach Mag and more.
Stolt’s innovative backpacks have been spotlighted by numerous publications. Tech and lifestyle outlets like Wired applauded the Stolt Alpha as “the best bag for your new commute”, while fitness magazines such as Runner’s World and Coach have lauded Stolt for outperforming the competition. Major press including the Evening Standard (Top Pick) and Daily Mail have also highlighted Stolt’s design and functionality.
Full answers & guides
Deep dives on our press features and accolades, including detailed reviews and the stories behind our awards.


