The Companion Backpack  $119

WHAT: high quality construction perfect for adventure, this traveling backpack will allow you to stuff it's spacious dimensions full of anything you may need to carry around.

For the top flap, brass fixtures provide weight to this area to help keep it in place. This covering also securely obscures the opening at the top of this drawstring canvas backpack. These brass rivets are the real deal – going completely through the cover flap and holding the leather accents firmly in place on the opposite side. Dual leather loops on the front of the bag help to secure the top flap in place with the help of brass snaps. 

The exterior of the Companion traveling backpack comes complete with three different pockets. Each designed to carry a large number of items, their own flaps help to keep their contents safe from sticky fingers and prying eyes. The front-most of these pockets snaps shut with a pressure-release brass buckle. The side pockets are deep and extend out from the bag, making them perfect for carrying a 20 ounce drink in one, and a small umbrella in the other! 

Double stitching along the leather bottom of the bag provides extra support for the objects inside. The leather strip around the bag's base protects this highly used canvas backpack from wearing along the base whether it is deposited beside your feet or in the chair beside you. Whether your preference is in desert tan or ocean blue, this traveling backpack has an exterior that can stand up to daily abuse and regular use. 

This canvas backpack boasts a massive interior pocket, with a light colored fabric to make seeing inside the bag easy. This light material lining gets rid of those dark hiding places that your ringing cell phone and apartment keys always seem to sink into. Dual interior front pockets provide a secure spot to keep important items such as cell phones and pens. 

Along the back wall of this traveling backpack's interior is a single zippered pocket. Complete with a heavy-duty brass zipper pull, this pocket's size allows for the storage of important personal items, keeping them out of sight when the bag is open. 

Closing the Companion canvas backpack is the time honored drawstring system. Thick, sturdy cord is fed through eight brass eyelets, meaning that you can pull on the drawstrings firmly without the risk of damaging the high quality canvas around the string. 

The ends of this drawstring are capped with fray-proof leather triangles, securely stitched in place to prevent them from falling off. The size of these leather end caps is important, as they are decidedly larger than the folded leather synch provided to keep the drawstring closed. You'll never have to worry about your drawstring escaping with this system. 

This traveling backpack comes complete with two padded shoulder straps to make carrying a comfortable act. Adjustable strap lengths are held in place with brass adjusters, while brass D rings keep the straps firmly attached to the backpack itself. A sturdy leather loop at the bag's top permits for quick lifting of the unit, while double stitching holds everything firmly in place. 

Ocean Blue or Desert Tan

The Messenger from Rakuda will carry your most cherished belongings from the classroom or office to the depths of the African jungle or the expanse of the beaches in Bali. Adjust the 42-inch strap so it fits comfortably across your torso and sling it over your neck. The bag zips securely and stays close to your body, so you never have to worry about losing belongings from the roomy interior compartment or the two exterior pockets.

All parts of this messenger-bag are made from 100% cotton canvas, which is strong enough to withstand your most adventurous trip abroad or your most casual bus ride across town. The Messenger is styled in a washed-up, worn green shade that will fit right in whether you are visiting friends in Ohio, shopping in Paris, or hiking through the Sierra Nevada Mountains.

Use this messenger-bag as a day bag for short trips, an overnight bag for a romantic encounter, or your carry-on bag for a long flight. Use it to hold your passport, hairbrush, or a much-needed change of clothing. Toss it over your shoulder and head across campus for class, or leave it in your office for a quick change between an important meeting at work and an important meeting at the local club.

From the everyday routine to the exotic locales you thought you would never see…this machine washable messenger-bag is all about versatility!

If you want to look hip but don’t want to be accused of trying too hard, this is the perfect bag. It has a washed out, well worn style that is casual and easy going, but it is perfectly tuned to modern fashion. This is fashion that doesn’t have to try!

Measurements: 17”x4”x12” (LxWxH).