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Our Handy Tote is now in stock and ready to order from our new Handy web shop. We only have 41 bags to sell and we anticipate that they will go fast. Thanks to everyone who’s waited patiently for this new release. We appreciate your ongoing support for our small batch bag enterprise. Stay tuned for a few new bag …
I spend a lot of time on ebay sleuthing pint sized sizes garments from Japan and Europe. Here’s a jacket from Beams Boy that I’m catching and releasing. It’s a style that frequently appears in the Beams mix in a range of fabrics (primarily poplin and cotton duck). I’m a sucker for the doll-sized hunting-esque …
Our Archival Day Pack is now available in our heavier weight 18 oz canvas duck. Inspired by climbing packs from the 1970s, our Day Pack is a compact and convenient bag for everyday use in the city, at the University or on the trail. Designed for lighter loads, it’s smaller and more compact than our …
It may be the wrong time of year to be thinking about jackets, hunting, or hunting jackets, but we can’t help ourselves. Archival reader Burhan sent us some shots of his new-to-him Duxbak, to which he wisely added wool knit cuffs (an Archival favorite) and a few inside pockets. My father found a great …
Snap views of from our recent hike up Mt Pisgah, a favorite local wilderness area. Tom and Archival intern, Val, test drove our canvas duck packs on a walk up to the Pisgah rope swing.
Via Archival pal and Unsung Sewing Patterns blogger, Andrea Cesari, here is an original pattern for sewing your own WW II era coverall. Andrea notes that the fabric recommendations for this garment are Archival favorites: corduroy, denim or duck. See Andrea’s post for more details on the coverall pattern and historical photographs documenting its use.
Our Small Field Bag is a scaled-down version of our original Field Bag for those who don’t need to carry as much in the field or to the office. Intended as a daily workhorse, our field bag is a cross between a traditional English fishing bag and an urban messenger bag. Durable construction and practical features allow the …
Our friend Patrick Long designed his Chester Wallace tote with all the features of a great bag: a six-pack fits in the bottom, you can carry it with the removable shoulder strap or by the tote handles, and there are enough pockets of all sizes to keep everyone happy. Our current, custom Chester Wallace Tote offerings …
We’re pleased to announce the release of our new Archival Zip Tote. The Zip Tote is a favorite companion for work and travel. Our tote comes with a double sided zipper for security and easy access and a wide mouth that fits tablets and small laptops. Made in Oregon in our favorite 18 ounce dry …
The Archival Roll Top is now available for Fall in two new canvas duck colors: olive and terracotta. The Roll Top is a comfortable, roomy, stripped-down backpack for keeping your belongings dry and safe in any conditions. Ideal for bicyclists, motorcyclists, and anyone else who regularly faces the elements. Featuring a roll-top closure secured by …