Waterproof rolltop backpack in vintage design made of waxed canvas and hardened leather, for outdoor adventures
- Dimensionally stable, water-repellent and particularly hard-wearing
- Outside: 1 large cargo pocket and 1 open side pocket
- Lots of practical details and mounting options
- Sustainably handmade from cotton and buffalo leather
- Scope of delivery: 1 backpack and 1 dust bag
- REAL HANDWORK
- 100% GENUINE LEATHER
- PURE COTTON
- VEGETABLE TANNED
- Material outside: waxed canvas (22oz) and buffalo leather (vegetable tanned)
- Material inside: cotton, trimmings made of buffalo leather (vegetable tanned)
- Metal parts: brass
The roll-top backpack »Adam« made of water resistant, waxed 22oz canvas and hardened buffalo leather is the perfect companion for outdoor adventures. The special material not only offers protection against moisture, but also gives the backpack a firm shape and a distinctive character. With a variable capacity (20-30 liters), this backpack can be adjusted to your needs so that there is always enough space for your equipment. A reliable companion for hiking, camping trips or other outdoor activities.
The patch cargo pocket on the front offers additional storage space for smaller items that need to be close at hand. There are sturdy leather straps on the sides of the backpack, which are perfect for attaching additional material. A large open pocket on the side offers space for things like thermos flasks or other larger items that you want quick access to.
Each roll-up backpack is made by hand and is therefore truly unique. All wear points are lined with leather on the outside and stress points are additionally reinforced, which ensures a high level of durability and resistance. The attention to detail and careful processing by experienced craftsmen guarantee outstanding quality that will convince you across the board.
We are Daniel and Christoph and live our dream. We founded the DRAKENSBERG label because we want to inspire people to recognize the true value of travel and to strive for it.
To understand the path as a goal and to grow with it. A good trip means learning. About life and about yourself. We know that a good trip can change a whole life. Our travel bags are intended to remind people of the zeitgeist of the 19th and 20th centuries, when travel was still an adventure and travelers were adventurers.
Perhaps you have already noticed that our bags are different.
The bag made of canvas and leather is almost completely handmade in many individual steps. Our master bag makers and saddlers need years of training to be able to produce bags of this quality.
We value natural and high-quality materials and pay attention to sustainability and the environment. GENUINE BUFFALO LEATHER, 100% COTTON, a high material strength and the complete absence of synthetic fibers in our outer fabrics characterize our bags. Handmade premium quality you can feel!
Leather is a natural material and may have small imperfections. Each leather product is also patinated by hand. This complex process makes our products unmistakable. No bag can be exactly like another. Small color deviations are unfortunately unavoidable and not a sign of poor quality.
FAQs: Frequently asked questions about our Backpack »Adam« Forest-Green
CAN I TAKE THE »ADAM«, FOREST-GREEN BACKPACK ON THE PLANE?
This backpack is sized for major airlines and IATA. The backpack is the ideal hand luggage for almost any means of transport.
IS THE »ADAM« BACKPACK, FOREST GREEN, DIMENSIONALLY STABLE OR IS IT RATHER SOFT?
Rather dimensionally stable and stiff. The backpack gets its shape from the wax that has been worked into our canvas with heat and pressure. The shape therefore changes only slightly, depending on the filling quantity.
IS THE »ADAM« ROLL-TOP BACKPACK, FOREST-GREEN, WATERPROOF OR WATER-REPELLENT?
The backpack is water-repellent due to the wax layer in the canvas. The water rolls off and does not penetrate through the material into the interior. The rollable edge at the top also prevents moisture from getting into the backpack through the zipper. However, the backpack is not fully waterproof and therefore cannot be used underwater. The backpack is ideal as a small motorcycle backpack.
DOES THE »ADAM« BACKPACK MADE OF WAXED CANVAS IN FOREST GREEN HAVE A LAPTOP COMPARTMENT?
The backpack has a padded laptop compartment for laptops up to 16 inches.
HOW CAN I CLEAN AND CARE FOR MY BACKPACK »ADAM«, FOREST GREEN?
We believe that a backpack with a vintage design can and should be seen to see how intensively it has been used. That's how it has to be. If you still feel the need to clean your backpack, we recommend three steps:
- Remove dust and dirt particles from the backpack, e.g. with a brush or hand-held vacuum cleaner.
- Gently dab and rub away stains with a clean, wet cloth. Consider trying a mild detergent if the stains are stubborn.
- Slightly grease leather from time to time (e.g. leather care with beeswax or carnauba wax). It is best to be careful not to hit the canvas to avoid stains.
DOES THE »ADAM« CANVAS BACKPACK HAVE TO BE WAXED?
The wax is permanently incorporated into the canvas material and the wax-impregnated cotton should retain its water-repellent effect and material properties for at least 10 years. If you still feel the need to wax the bag, then you should only use designated textile waxes (e.g. Dr. Gee's impregnation wax) for this.
WHICH LEATHER IS USED FOR THE »ADAM« BACKPACK, FOREST GREEN?
We only use vegetable-tanned, full-grain buffalo leather for the backpack. The particularly robust leather comes from India. During production, our leather is also finished by hand with a colored wax and sealed, giving it its special vintage patina. A perfect interplay with our waxed canvas.
WHERE AND HOW IS THE »ADAM«, FOREST-GREEN BACKPACK MADE?
Our goods are made in India. Our manufactory is a small family business whose long-standing employees manufacture our bags with a lot of heart and passion. In the meantime, a real friendship has grown from our long cooperation. The production conditions are socially acceptable and correspond to BSCI standards. We convince ourselves of this on a regular basis. Our leather and cotton fabrics are sourced directly locally from India. When dyeing our cotton fabrics, only dyes that are free of AZO dyes are used. Our leathers are basically vegetable tanned, i.e. plant-based and without the use of aggressive tanning agents. Our standards are socially and ecologically justifiable and above average.
Our leather production is LWG certified
Our leather tannery is certified to the LWG standard and we use only vegetable tanning agents for tanning. The Leather Working Group (LWG) is an initiative to make conditions in tanneries and intermediaries more transparent and to bring about sustainable change. To implement its goals, the Leather Working Group has developed an audit protocol for sustainable and responsible leather production.
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