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Beautifully made, strong yet light weight and should last for years, an absolute delight.
Meet the Maker: Waxed Canvas Backpacks
Not a faceless factory on distant shores but one person. Meet Lesley, the master maker who handmakes every one of our waxed cotton backpacks.
Meet the maker
Not a faceless factory on distant shores.
You've probably heard us rattling on about how durable, organic and weatherproof our backpacks are. But did you know they're all handmade by one skilled master maker?
One person. With a face. A nice one in fact.
Lesley has been working with waxed cotton and leather since she was nineteen. Safe to say, she knows her onions. And by onions we mean backpacks.
She's a wonderfully warm human with incredible attention to detail, and every backpack she makes is signed by hand. We're very lucky to work with her.
Our backpack collection
Every one is made to order by Lesley from waxed organic cotton. Designed for the everyday:
Looking for a leather-free version? We can make one for you.
4.94 from 514 reviews
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I can't get over how well made it is. Such crafts(wo)manship. Keep up the amazing work.
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Thank you for this wonderful backpack. I use it every day. Special thanks to Lesley for her work.
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Beautifully made, amazing quality and super practical! Love my new backpack.
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Love the size and style of this bag! Water rolls off even in heavy rain. Highly recommend.
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Used for short weekend trips. Carried everything easily, waterproof. Quite comfy for hikes as well on the train.
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A contemporary design with top class materials and excellent build quality.
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Love this pack, so good to have when you need both hands for dealing with grandchildren.
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My Winnats Roll Top is excellent quality and beautifully crafted. I like it very much.
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Stunning in its simplicity, which belies the beautiful craftsmanship. So practical and comfortable.
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A seriously well made and quality backpack.
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What a fab purchase it has been all over Paris with myself and hubby. Good size, easy to manage, withstood the airports!
Meet the Maker: Waxed Canvas Backpacks
Every Level Collective backpack is handmade to order in Britain by Lesley, our master maker. She has worked with waxed cotton and leather since she was nineteen, and she cuts, stitches and finishes each Winnats Roll Top, Logan Day Pack, Roll Top Mini and Scout herself, then signs it by hand.
Our backpacks are made from waxed organic cotton milled by Halley Stevensons in Dundee, with chrome-free leather, recycled wool padding and stainless steel hardware. Because each one is made to order, nothing is made to sit on a shelf, and every bag gets the time it deserves.
Prefer a leather-free version of any of our backpacks? Get in touch and Lesley can make one for you.