Every donation helps deliver dignity on the street.
Typical profile described on the live impact page
“It means a lot — it’s like someone actually cares.”
For agencies
Partner with Backpack Bed to support dignified sleep for people without shelter.
Easy to carry when people need to move often.
Built for daily outdoor use.
Winter and summer — shelter when it matters.
Fabric and safety considerations for outdoor use.
Full-length coverage for rest.
Wind chill can be lethal — barrier protection helps.
Fewer bites and wounds from insects.
Adjustable hip, shoulder and chest straps.
Four pockets — store over 20kg of belongings.
135 litres for bedding & belongings.
Our Backpack Bed is a lightweight emergency bed that keeps people without shelter alive.
180 Degrees Consulting — consulting for non-profits and social enterprises.
Number of dignified nights' sleep: over 4.45 million nights supplied to people experiencing homelessness.
Over 40,000 Backpack Beds distributed. Calculation references ABS 2014 General Social Survey average of 111.25 nights slept on the street.
