Woman in a city garden wearing the Navy mini roll top backpack with sand webbing, small waxed canvas backpack
Close up of the Navy mini roll top backpack with steel buckle and sand cotton webbing
Roll Top Mini in Navy, front view, a small waxed cotton roll top bag handmade in Britain
Side profile of the Navy mini roll top canvas backpack with side pocket and sand straps
Back of the Navy mini roll top backpack with sand cotton webbing shoulder straps
Man on a Pembrokeshire clifftop wearing the Navy mini roll top backpack, a small men's outdoor backpack
Woman carrying the Navy mini roll top backpack on one shoulder, an everyday city backpack
  • Made in Britain
  • Waxed cotton
  • Organic

Roll Top Mini

Regular price
Regular price
£275.00
Free UK delivery

Handcrafted in Britain from weatherproof waxed organic cotton, our Roll Top Mini backpacks are small roll top backpacks designed for work and play, for the wild and the city. A backpack for life.

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  • Worldwide delivery
  • 30-day returns

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Why they're so good...

Handmade to order in Britain

Halley Stevensons waxed organic cotton

Sheffield Stainless Steel Buckles

Hardy Japanese YKK zip and storm flap

Hardy British woven cotton webbing

Recycled wool felt padding

  • Handmade to order in Britain and signed by its maker
  • Halley Stevensons waxed organic cotton, weatherproof and fluorocarbon free
  • Chunky cotton webbing, woven and dyed in Britain
  • Stainless steel buckles, laser cut and polished in Sheffield
  • Inner sleeve for an iPad or tablet, made bigger on request
  • Covert stash pocket with a Japanese YKK zip
  • Sustainable padding made from recycled wool-rich felt

For more details and images, see Designer's Notes

Free tracked delivery to the UK and Europe.
Made for you and delivered in 2 to 5 business days.
USA and rest of world: shown at checkout.

Not quite right? Send it back within 30 days for a refund, and return postage is on us. Hardly anyone does. More in Delivery & Returns.

Capacity: 8 litres
Height: 300mm · Width: 200mm · Depth: 130mm
Tablet: inner sleeve fits an iPad and most tablets

Need room for a small laptop? Lesley will make yours to fit. Just let us know when you order.

Natural ingredients, made to age beautifully.

  • Hand wash in cold water with minimal detergent
  • Dry naturally, away from direct heat
  • Reproof every 12 to 18 months with our Reproofing Spray

Full guide: Backpack Care Instructions

Designer's notes

Handmade to order in Britain, Roll Top Mini, Mini Roll Top Backpack in Navy

Handmade to order in Britain

Manufacturing in Britain is expensive, but we believe in supporting local makers and craftspersons. That's why each of our packs is cut and sewn from start to finish in the UK. Every bag is then hand signed by its maker.

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Weatherproof waxed organic cotton, Roll Top Mini, Mini Roll Top Backpack in Navy

Weatherproof waxed organic cotton

Our custom Halley Stevensons waxed organic cotton is highly weatherproof, to keep your gear nice and dry on those rainy days. The fluorocarbon free, dry impregnated waxed finish doesn’t crack or transfer onto other surfaces either, but it ages beautifully.

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Chunky cotton webbing, Roll Top Mini, Mini Roll Top Backpack in Navy

Chunky cotton webbing

The straps, grab handle and buckle loops are all made from durable chunky cotton webbing, woven and dyed in the UK.

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Stash pocket, Roll Top Mini, Mini Roll Top Backpack in Navy

Stash pocket

Covert stash pocket with waxed organic cotton internal sleeves, perfect for keeping your valuables close yet accessible. Finished with a neat storm flap and a hardy Japanese YKK zip.

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Stainless steel hardware, Roll Top Mini, Mini Roll Top Backpack in Navy

Stainless steel hardware

Our 316 marine grade custom stainless steel buckles are laser cut and polished in steel city Sheffield. Hardy, and corrosion resistant.

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Profiled side pockets, Roll Top Mini, Mini Roll Top Backpack in Navy

Profiled side pockets

Perfect for water bottles and other everyday bits. The profiled design means they sit flush with the side of the bag when empty. No saggy pockets here.

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Recycled wool padding, Roll Top Mini, Mini Roll Top Backpack in Navy

Recycled wool padding

Most backpacks use foam padding made from petrochemicals, but our padding is made from recycled wool rich carpet fibres from a premium carpet manufacturer in Yorkshire. Comfy, natural, sustainable.

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Tablet and notebook sleeve, Roll Top Mini, Mini Roll Top Backpack in Navy

Tablet and notebook sleeve

The internal cotton sleeve fits iPads and most other tablets and notebooks. Need room for a small laptop? Lesley will make yours to fit.

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Customer Reviews

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Theresa Schlierkamp
Best Backpack I have ever had

Thank you for this wonderful Backpack. I use it everyday. Special thanks to Lesley for her work.

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R.H.
Mind blown

I can't get over how well made it is. Such crafts(wo)manship. Keep up the amazing work.

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Ben Starbuck
A great backpack for a day's adventure

This is a very well made backpack that can hold enough items needed when on the go. I had a 1:1 with Mark to go through the Winnats and Mini before deciding which one to buy which was very beneficial.

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PETER MCCALISTER
Roll top mini

Much appreciated lovely little pack - many thanks

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Ben

A great backpack, I had a 1:1 zoom meeting with Mark to compare backpacks which was very beneficial. After ordering it arrived next day. The quality of it is really good and it will last me many years.

Customer Reviews

Based on 20 reviews
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Theresa Schlierkamp
Best Backpack I have ever had

Thank you for this wonderful Backpack. I use it everyday. Special thanks to Lesley for her work.

R
R.H.
Mind blown

I can't get over how well made it is. Such crafts(wo)manship. Keep up the amazing work.

B
Ben Starbuck
A great backpack for a day's adventure

This is a very well made backpack that can hold enough items needed when on the go. I had a 1:1 with Mark to go through the Winnats and Mini before deciding which one to buy which was very beneficial.

P
PETER MCCALISTER
Roll top mini

Much appreciated lovely little pack - many thanks

B
Ben

A great backpack, I had a 1:1 zoom meeting with Mark to compare backpacks which was very beneficial. After ordering it arrived next day. The quality of it is really good and it will last me many years.

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