DINO Family Tree

About DINO

DINO was born from a lifetime of color, nostalgia, energy, and imagination.

Growing up as a triplet — and the youngest of six — life always felt loud, layered, and larger than life. But learning to express individuality with confidence didn’t come easily. For years, color, creativity, and excitement stayed mostly internal. DINO became the outlet for all of it.

The inspiration behind DINO comes from everywhere — Saturday morning cartoons, sci-fi worlds, and colorful characters that felt like lifelong friends. Music playing from the FM radio in the garage while a 1964 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme sat with the hood open. The fearless style, innovation, and energy of ‘80s pop culture. And the lasting impression of a gym duffle bag from the racquetball club.

DINO is where those worlds meet.

Every bag is designed and handcrafted to carry more than your essentials. They carry optimism, individuality, movement, humor, and personality. Inspired by decades of lived experience, DINO bags are made for people who want more than another black or gray bag.

We believe color changes energy.
We believe design should make you feel something.
We believe everyday carry should feel like a trusted sidekick.

Constructed from marine-grade vinyl that is UV-protected, water-repellent, and mildew-resistant, each piece is built for everyday life. Bold exteriors, vibrant interiors, and unexpected color pairings meet timeless silhouettes drawn from across generations — creating bags that feel both nostalgic and forward-looking.

DINO exists to pass positive energy forward — one bag at a time.

Don’t make what you think others want to see. Create your own portrait.

The DINO Family Tree

Spotter

"Eighty Eight"

Some of my earliest memories begin with a car.My father's 1964 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 seemed enormous through the eyes of a little boy. The long hood, the wide seats, the smell of summer, the radio playing Motown as we drove through town—those moments felt ordinary then, but they've become extraordinary with time.I don't remember every destination.I remember feeling safe because my dad was behind the wheel.That car represented freedom before I even understood what freedom meant. It carried our family through countless ordinary days that quietly became some of my most treasured memories.Whenever I think about where DINO begins, I think about that Oldsmobile.Because before I ever dreamed about designing bags inspired by memories...I was making memories in the passenger seat.Specs Style: Spotter Price: $225 Dimensions: 18" L x 9" W x 29.5" Diameter All DINO bags are handcrafted — each size is a close estimate and may vary slightly.

Atlas

"Flightline"

One of my favorite childhood outings didn't cost anything.My family would drive near O'Hare Airport and simply watch airplanes.I could have stayed there for hours.Every airplane represented another adventure.Another family.Another story unfolding somewhere in the world.I'd imagine where each flight was headed and what the people onboard might experience once they landed.Without realizing it, those afternoons planted something inside me that has never gone away.Curiosity.Wonder.The excitement of discovering somewhere new.Flightline isn't about airplanes.It's about imagination.It's about understanding that the world is much bigger than the one you know—and believing that one day, you'll get to explore it.Atlas — 21" × 11½" | 32LAll DINO bags are handcrafted — each size is a close estimate and may vary slightly.

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"Parkside"

Parkside is inspired by the picnics we went on as kids. My mom would pack Creamette salad, fruit salad, along with pretzels and cherries or watermelon and the delicious ham and swiss sandwiches with mustard, baked on top of French bread. We would walk to the neighborhood liquor store for orange or strawberry pop, then carry everything to the park for the afternoon. We would play softball in the lot across the street and sometimes volleyball. It was simple, familiar, and exactly what summer was supposed to feel like.Powerhouse — 12" × 6¼" | 5LAll DINO bags are handcrafted — each size is a close estimate and may vary slightly.

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"Pink Skies"

Pink Skies is inspired by the summer days we spent outside with the kids in our neighborhood. We would ride our bikes, play at their fort, or gather in the front parkway for games of Running Bases.When the sky started turning pink, we would head inside for dinner, then meet back outside while there was still some light left. We would finish the night playing Ghost in the Graveyard until it became too dark to see.Pink Skies captures that brief moment between day and night, when summer still felt like it could go on forever.Powerhouse — 12" × 6¼" | 5LAll DINO bags are handcrafted — each size is a close estimate and may vary slightly.

Mini Haul

"Rose of Sharon"

If there is one person responsible for the person I've become, it's my mom.She raised six children, including triplets, and somehow made our home feel full of love, stability, and kindness.She never needed recognition.She simply showed up every day.Looking back, I realize how many sacrifices she made that I never noticed as a child.She created a home where we always felt welcomed.Safe.Loved.This bag is named Rose of Sharon because my mom has always been the heart of our family.Just like a flower quietly blooms without asking for attention, she spent her life helping everyone around her grow.If DINO celebrates beautiful memories, then none are more deserving than hers.Specs Style: Mini Haul Price: $155 Dimensions: 13.5" H x 13" W x 3.5" Deep All DINO bags are handcrafted — each size is a close estimate and may vary slightly.

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"Sunburst"

Sunburst is inspired by the long summer days we spent in the backyard while my mom hung laundry on the line. We would go outside to keep her company, read, or play with the dogs or our toys. As we got older, we eventually found ourselves hanging our own laundry beside her.I remember how refreshing the sun felt and how easy it was to sit outside for hours with my boombox, listening to freestyle music. Sunburst carries the warmth, color, and easy rhythm of those summer afternoons.Powerhouse — 12" × 6¼" | 5LAll DINO bags are handcrafted — each size is a close estimate and may vary slightly.