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Gouthwaite Backpack - 13-15L

Gouthwaite Backpack - 13-15L

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  • organic cotton
  • made in Britain
  • weather proof

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Simple is beautiful. Handcrafted in Britain with minimalist design principles. This bag will take everything you need for a day in the office, wherever your office may be. 

As seen in WIRED & Stuff

Guaranteed for life.

      the details

      Capacity: 13 - 15 Litres
      Weight: 800g
      Dimensions: 44-55cm H x 27cm W x 11.5cm D

      → GOTS organic dry-waxed canvas
      → GOTS organic cotton lining
      → AustriAlpin Cobra buckle closure
      → Fits up to a 16-inch laptop
      → Internal organisation pouch pocket
      → Internal side organisational pouch (we use it for an umbrella)
      → Recycled wool felt back padding
      → 50mm cotton shoulder straps
      → All hardwearing metal fittings
      → Removable Sternum strap
      → Meets airline carry on requirements
      → Covered by our Lifetime Warranty

      Model:
      Nell - 170cm + 63kg

      sustainability

      Limited production

      We feel responsible for everything we put out into the world. To make sure we keep our impact as low as possible we only make 25 bags a week.

      Materials

      Our hardwearing, weatherproof, GOTS certified organic dry-waxed cotton uses 88% less water and 62% less energy than conventional cotton. It also uses zero toxic chemicals in its production.

      This bag is almost plastic-free (we use a recycled polyester thread)

      Offsetting

      5 trees planted + 15kg CO2e offset

      BearReMade

      Our bags are made to last a lifetime, but we get that not everyone wants to keep something that long.

      To avoid your bag ending up in the back of the closet, or worse, the bin, we will take your bag back in exchange for BearMade credit (10% of the bags original value).

      We will then recycle the parts from that bag and make it into something new.

      get a free sample

      Sometimes you need to feel the quality and see the colours in person. Click here to get a free sample of our organic cotton fabric.

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      • who cares wins

        Whilst we love making great bags, we think there is a lot more we can do with our platform and profits. So we started The Wildish Club. A movement that brings awesome people together to do interesting stuff outdoors.

      • one less thing to worry about

        Accidents happen and even the best materials can fail. To give you peace of mind, all our products are guaranteed to last.

      • free shipping & returns

        We offer free standard shipping & returns on all orders over £100 and all our packaging is reusable, recycled and/or biodegradable.

      made by Amy

      We insist on working with great people who share our values, and our lead bag maker Amy is one of a kind.

      With 20+ years of experience, she makes all our bags, with the help of a small team, from her studio in the Suffolk countryside.

      Learn more

      material highlights

      Our bags are made from GOTS certified organic dry-waxed cotton canvas from British Millerain in Lancashire. They have been dyeing and proofing cotton for over 100 years and this material is one of their latest creations. It has a totally dry finish (dry-waxed doesn't always mean totally), is waterproof, PFC free, and is machine washable! However, we don't recommend you wash it often.

      The AustriAlpin Cobra buckle. Normally used on climbing equipment to save lives, this buckle can take the weight of a small elephant. Yes, it's overkill for a bag, but when you hear the sound it makes you will understand why we chose it.

      notes from the designer

      This bag was designed with slightly smaller frames in mind. We want to make bags for everyone, and this design came out of a consultation with our community. They wanted a smaller everyday carry, and we didn't want to disappoint!

      our impact

      We feel personally responsible for the things we put out into the world and believe business should be a force for good.

      to keep our impact low we:

      → Only make 25 bags a week
      → Will repair your bag for life
      → Will recycle your bag at the end of its life
      → Carbon offset all that we make and do. We plant trees locally (we actually plant
      them) and in places where they will have a big impact with the help of Ecologi.

      the wildish club

      Like Cubs, but for everyone.

      With every bag we sell we commit to helping one person get outdoors. We do this through The Wildish club.

      Learn more

      fair & honest pricing

      After all costs this bag leaves us with a margin of £75. That margin goes into:

      → Carbon offsetting

      → Running The Wildish Club

      → Marketing

      → Good coffee

      → General running costs

      We take our environmental responsibility seriously. For each of these bags sold there will be:

      5 trees planted + 15kg CO2e offset

      faq's

      Do you really only make 25 bags a week?

      We sure do! 25 bags is our maximum capacity and we have no interest in making more than that. It means we can take great care over every detail in all stages of production.

      Think 25 bags sounds like a lot? It's not. Rolls Royce actually make over 60 cars per week.

      Are your bags waterproof?

      Our bags are not totally waterproof, very few are. But they are pretty damn close. We spent an hour throwing them around in a waterfall and water only got in when we forgot to roll the top down....

      Can I customise this bag?

      Sometimes we can, sometimes we can't. It depends on the product. If you want to know more, send us an email and let us know what product you would like to personalise, along with what sort of personalisation you would like.

      What can I fit in this bag?

      This is a hard question to answer as so many things are different shapes and sizes. However, for city use we typically take a 16" or 14" laptop or tablet, a large pair of headphones, a magazine, a book/notebook a jumper, a jacket and a bottle of water.

      For outdoor use we would typically take a jacket, a jumper, a water bottle, a small first aid kit, some snacks, a small stove, kettle and mugs.

      In both these scenarios we would still have space left in the bag.

      don't just take our word for it

      We've been featured in some of the worlds best publications and have awesome customers who leave us reviews like the ones below.

      Customer Reviews

      Based on 35 reviews
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      Xi Z.
      Love new bag smell!

      I really like the feel of the wool based padding, and the new bag smell stood out to me right away! Cobra buckle is always worth it. I'm trying to get used to the lack of a handle/strap.

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      Nick T.
      Gouthwaite backpack is excellent

      I bought this for my wife, who is a smaller woman. She finds the bag comfortable and easy to adjust, and very well made. It has a good capacity without giving the impression that you are setting off on a camping trip. Delivery was prompt even in the run up to Christmas.

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      Alex B.
      Finally Found It!!

      I searched and I searched...and I searched a bit more - then I bougt the perfect bag for me. It arrived two days later and words cannot describe the disappointment I felt upon opening the plastic wrapped parcel. Sent it straight back and got a Bear Made creation instead, which I should have just done in the first place! Genuinely couldn't be happier. Beautifully made - really looks like something I'll enjoy for years. I rarely write reviews but I am actually happy about a bag, the packaging and the personal nature of the whole experience. By the way, the internal bottle holder is a little narrow for some bottles, but is absolutely perfect for an umbrella, which I just put in mine. I'm not usually happy about spending money but will no doubt be back. Thanks

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      Simon W.
      Really enjoying using this

      Bought the backpack for commuting. Its great - comfortable with laptop and weight in it, and big enough for headphones, book etc

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      Chee L.
      Gouthwaite Backpack - 13-15L

      Backpack arrived very quickly, even packaged with artwork and thank you note. The backpack is made with very high quality canvas and the buckle is absolutely an overkill for a backpack but much appreciated with some internal organisations for essentials. Size is great for weekend trip and going around the city. Only drawback is that the pack is slightly heavy but that's due to the durable and thick canvas materials. Above all, a great sturdy backpack.