The Rolltop Rucksack has been created to harness functionality and traditional craftsmanship. Inspiration has been taken from Swiss military bags because of their durability and innovative design features. The body is crafted from a single piece of English oak bark tanned bridle leather thinned to 2mm for flexibility and reduced weight but heavy enough for structure and durability. The design features a large external quick access pocket and vast main compartment secured by being rolled down and fastened with a solid brass buckle. We have added an interior pocket for day to day functionality and a solid brass dee-ring situated in the external pocket to attach your keys to. The straps and fastenings are cut from the same highest grade of English oak bark tanned bridle leather but in a heavier substance to ensure minimal stretch when carrying. Each is secured to the bag using solid copper saddle rivets prices by traditional rivet manufacturers in the midlands. Each piece of leather is hand cut using a saddlers plough gage, hand marked and punched, edges bevelled to remove the sharp edge and burnished and sealed using a homemade beeswax recipe. The strap placket on the rear is backed internally with leather and saddle stitched by hand much like the swiss military rucksacks, to ensure a durable and long lasting product.

The leather we use is full grain meaning scars, stretch marks and blemishes are uncorrected and present giving a characterful and natural finish. Because of this, no two items are ever the same, each unique and completely one of a kind.

• English oak bark pit tanned bridle leather
• Hand set solid copper saddle rivets
• Solid brass hardware sand cast in Walsall
• Interior dee-ring to attach your keys to
• Interior pocket and large external pocket
• Hand numbered shoulder strap
• Completely hand constructed in our London E2 workshop

Measurements Open: 27"X17"X5"

Measurements Closed: 20"X17"X5"

Bags are made to order and require a four to six week production time. Each dispatched in a dust bag with a repair swatch.