Tropicfeel
Tropicfeel is a Barcelona-based direct-to-consumer travel gear brand selling modular, sustainability-focused backpacks, water-friendly footwear, apparel, and packing accessories through its global e-commerce site, a Barcelona retail store, and wholesale channels, serving active international travelers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2017
- HeadquartersBarcelona, Spain
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Tropicfeel does
Tropicfeel is a Barcelona-based direct-to-consumer travel gear company founded in 2017 that designs, markets, and sells modular, sustainability-positioned products for active international travelers. The product portfolio is organized around a proprietary modular ecosystem — the SEE (Shell Expansion Ecosystem) — which spans five expandable backpacks (Nook 14-26L, Nest 16-20L, Hive 22-42L, Shell 20-40L, Shelter 30-54L) that share attachment points with interchangeable accessories including a Toiletry Bag, Front Cube, and Camera Cube XXL. Footwear lines (Jungle, AT HDry, Terra.001, Sunset, Geyser, Zenda) feature proprietary technologies — HDry waterproof membrane, Flowt+ foam cushioning, DrainSole water-channeling outsole, and AirTech/Venture engineered mesh — targeting wet and water-dominant travel scenarios. Apparel (NS40/NS60 jackets, ProTravel zip-off pants) and packing accessories (Tropicfeel Wardrobe compression system) round out a unified travel-stack with claimed sustainability benefits including 100% recycled polyester uppers, B-Corp certification, and GRS-certified materials.
The company operates an asset-light DTC business model with prices ranging from $18 (apparel basics) to $359 (premium backpacks), a 10% newsletter-acquisition discount, and a 15% bulk discount on multi-item orders. Revenue is generated primarily through shop.tropicfeel.com across 38+ countries with multi-currency pricing, supplemented by a flagship physical retail showroom at Illa Diagonal in Barcelona and a B2B wholesale/distributor channel. Marketing emphasizes community (Tropicfeel Nation, Nomad Network), user-generated content, and quantified CO2/H2O savings data powered by dcycle. The most recent disclosed revenue is €22 million for 2022, representing 80% year-over-year growth. The company has raised approximately €20M+ in cumulative funding across multiple rounds, including a €5M Series A in March 2023 led by Fondo Bolsa Social with Ona Capital participation, and a €5.2M participatory loan from the Institut Català de Finances (ICF) through Ifem in 2025.
Tropicfeel firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Tropicfeel
- Legal name
- Tropicfeel
- Website
- https://shop.tropicfeel.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2017
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Tropicfeel is a Barcelona-based direct-to-consumer travel gear brand selling modular, sustainability-focused backpacks, water-friendly footwear, apparel, and packing accessories through its global e-commerce site, a Barcelona retail store, and wholesale channels, serving active international travelers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Tropicfeel industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Travel Gear and Outdoor Equipment
- NAICS
- Sporting Goods Retailers (45911), Luggage and Leather Goods Retailers (45832), Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers (458110)
- SIC
- Retail-Miscellaneous Shopping Goods Stores (5940), Retail-Apparel & Accessory Stores (5600)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Outdoor Travel Gear (Duffels, Packs, Dry Bags) Retail (CRAMAAAI)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Backpacks, Bags & Load-Carriage Retail (CRAMAMAI), Outdoor Clothing & Footwear Retail (Camping/Hiking/Climbing) (CRAMAMAK), Camping, Hiking & Backpacking Gear Retail (CRAMAMAA), Backpacks & Travel Bags (CRAAAJAB)
Keywords
Where Tropicfeel is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Barcelona
- HQ country
- Spain
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Tropicfeel business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Direct Product Sales: One-time purchase model through direct-to-consumer e-commerce and physical retail stores. Products include footwear, backpacks, apparel, and accessories with prices ranging from $18 to $359.
- Wholesale and Distribution: B2B wholesale channel for distributors to carry Tropicfeel products.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Jungle Water-Friendly Sneakers |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | AT HDry Waterproof Sneakers |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Terra.001 Trail-to-Travel Footwear |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Shell Backpack 20-40L |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Hive Backpack 22-32L |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Tropicfeel Wardrobe Packing System |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Bulk Discount Program |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
Tropicfeel product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Tropicfeel designs, manufactures, and sells a unified ecosystem of sustainable travel gear — modular expandable backpacks (Shell, Shelter, Hive, Nest, Nook), water-friendly and waterproof footwear (Jungle, AT HDry, Terra.001, Sunset, Geyser, Zenda), technical travel apparel (NS40/NS60 jackets, ProTravel pants), and packing accessories (Wardrobe compression system, SEE toiletry bag, SEE front cube, Camera Cube XXL). Products are sold primarily direct-to-consumer through shop.tropicfeel.com and a Barcelona retail store, with a secondary wholesale channel for distributors.
Product overview
Tropicfeel is a travel gear company offering a unified ecosystem of modular travel products centered around their SEE (Smart Expandable Ecosystem) system. The portfolio includes five backpack lines (Shell, Shelter, Hive, Nest, Nook) that expand from 14L to 54L with interchangeable accessories, water-friendly and waterproof footwear featuring proprietary technologies (HDry, DrainSole, AirTech, Flowt+ foam), technical apparel (NS40 and NS60 jackets, ProTravel pants), and packing accessories (Wardrobe compression system, SEE Toiletry Bag, SEE Front Cube, Camera Cube XXL). The products emphasize sustainability with recycled materials, B Corp certification, and modular design for versatile travel use.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- AT HDry Waterproof Sneakers Waterproof all-terrain sneakers using HDry membrane technology for travelers who encounter wet conditions; made with recycled materials.
- Terra.001 Trail-to-Travel Sneakers Trail-to-travel versatile sneakers with proprietary Flowt+, VENTure, and DrainSole technologies for multi-surface travel.
- Jungle Water-Friendly Sneakers Water-to-city quick-dry sneakers for warm-weather and water-environment travel.
- Sunset Travel Sneakers Water-friendly travel sneakers designed for warm-weather travel and adventures.
- Geyser Everyday Travel Sneakers Stylish everyday travel sneakers for urban exploration and casual use.
- Zenda Everyday Sneakers Comfortable everyday sneakers designed for versatile daily wear.
- Hive Backpack 22-32L (expandable to 42L) Modular expandable travel backpack with SEE system compatibility, laptop compartment, and weatherproof construction.
- Shell Backpack 20-40L Expandable cabin-sized travel backpack with SEE modular system and weatherproof construction.
- Shelter Backpack 30-54L Large expandable travel backpack for extended trips with SEE modular system compatibility.
- Nest Backpack 16-20L Compact everyday expandable backpack for daily use and short trips.
- Nook Backpack 14-26L Lightweight expandable daypack for minimalist travel and daily commuting.
- Tropicfeel Wardrobe Compression System Compression wardrobe packing system that hangs at destinations and packs more efficiently than traditional methods.
- SEE Toiletry Bag Modular SEE-compatible toiletry bag that unrolls for hanging display at destinations.
- SEE Front Cube Daypack Packable SEE-compatible front cube that deploys as a sling daypack for organizing travel essentials.
- Camera Cube XXL Padded modular camera case with adjustable compartments for photography, videography, and drone equipment.
- NS40 Jacket Lightweight weather-resistant travel jacket for men and women.
- NS60 Jacket Technical weather-protective jacket built for demanding outdoor travel.
- ProTravel Zip-Off Pants Convertible zip-off travel pants for versatile outfit configurations on the road.
Quantifiable outcome
- 20% more packing capacity with Wardrobe system
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Tropicfeel
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Tropicfeel technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature7 records
Tropicfeel partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Tropicfeel competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- AWAY: DTC travel lifestyle brand best known for hard-shell suitcases but expanding into bags, apparel and travel accessories. Directly comparable to Tropicfeel in target customer (modern travelers), omnichannel DTC model, and cross-category travel gear positioning.
- Cotopaxi: B-Corp certified outdoor and travel brand selling backpacks, apparel and gear made with recycled and repurposed materials. Closely comparable to Tropicfeel's sustainability positioning, B-Corp status, and multi-category travel/outdoor product lineup.
- Peak Design: DTC brand selling modular, expandable travel and camera bags with strong ecosystem of accessories. Highly relevant peer given overlapping modular bag philosophy, similar price points, and shared target customer of design-conscious travelers.
- Monos: DTC premium luggage and travel brand with direct-to-consumer e-commerce model and minimalist design aesthetic. Comparable to Tropicfeel's premium pricing, DTC-led growth strategy, and traveler-focused product mix.
- Aer: DTC brand specializing in tech-oriented backpacks, duffels and travel bags sold direct to consumers. Comparable through overlapping backpacks/travel bags category, premium pricing, and DTC-led go-to-market motion.
- Allbirds: Sustainable footwear brand built on DTC model with focus on natural materials and verified carbon footprint. Comparable to Tropicfeel's footwear line in sustainability positioning, B-Corp status, and DTC-first distribution strategy.
Broad incumbents
- Osprey Packs: Established backpack and travel pack brand with deep product line across hiking, travel and commuting. Comparable as a benchmark competitor in the backpack category but operates at much larger scale with broader distribution through outdoor retailers.
- Herschel Supply Co. Well-known travel and backpack brand with global distribution. Comparable through overlapping backpacks and travel accessories category and design-led positioning, though it operates as a broader incumbent with multi-channel distribution.
- Patagonia: Iconic outdoor and travel apparel/footwear brand with deep sustainability credentials and B-Corp status. Comparable as benchmark for sustainability leadership and outdoor/travel product breadth; much larger incumbent competing in overlapping categories.
Emerging players
- Horizn Studios: European-based DTC smart luggage and travel brand. Comparable as a smaller, design-led European travel gear peer competing in the same premium-traveler customer segment, though with stronger focus on wheeled luggage than backpacks.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Tropicfeel compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance6 records
Tropicfeel financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Tropicfeel leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Tropicfeel funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds8 records
Investors4 records
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Tropicfeel M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Tropicfeel
What does Tropicfeel do?
Tropicfeel designs, manufactures, and sells a unified ecosystem of sustainable travel gear — modular expandable backpacks (Shell, Shelter, Hive, Nest, Nook), water-friendly and waterproof footwear (Jungle, AT HDry, Terra.001, Sunset, Geyser, Zenda), technical travel apparel (NS40/NS60 jackets, ProTravel pants), and packing accessories (Wardrobe compression system, SEE toiletry bag, SEE front cube, Camera Cube XXL). Products are sold primarily direct-to-consumer through shop.tropicfeel.com and a Barcelona retail store, with a secondary wholesale channel for distributors.
Is Tropicfeel a public or private company?
Tropicfeel is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was Tropicfeel founded?
Tropicfeel was founded in 2017. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Tropicfeel based?
Tropicfeel is headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, in the Europe region.
How does Tropicfeel make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Direct Product Sales are the primary driver. The others are wholesale and Distribution.
Who are Tropicfeel's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are AWAY, Cotopaxi, Peak Design, Monos, Aer and Allbirds. Broad incumbents are Osprey Packs, Herschel Supply Co. and Patagonia. Horizn Studios is listed as an emerging player.
Does Tropicfeel have an API?
No public API is recorded for Tropicfeel.
What industry is Tropicfeel in?
Tropicfeel's product category is Travel Gear and Outdoor Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAMAAAI, Outdoor Travel Gear (Duffels, Packs, Dry Bags) Retail, with a secondary code of CRAMAMAI, Backpacks, Bags & Load-Carriage Retail. Its NAICS code is 45911 and its SIC code is 5940.