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Shortwood Backpack Colemans Yellow

Shortwood Backpack Colemans Yellow

Regular price £299.25 GBP
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Shortwood Backpack Colemans Yellow

There are backpacks and then are Portamus backpacks. And the Shortwood Backpack in Colemans Yellow is the pinnacle of classic backpack design. Each and every Shortwood backpack is hand made by one person, Ben. These backpacks are the culmination of over 20 years designing bags and accessories. Every part of the Shortwood backpack is meticulously designed and lovingly put together. With one ambition; to create a beautiful, durable and classic backpack whilst they are made in small batches to preserve the essence of handcrafted. The small Shortwood backpack in Colemans Yellow comes with a zip top. It also comes with two side pockets. A large front pocket. And a zipped internal leather pocket to keep items safe.
Portamus make kit that is made to be used. Each small yellow backpack isn't classed as 'performance wear', which often use chemical coated materials. And quite frankly are over the top for rambling vale and valley. But tried and trusted materials and craftsmanship construction that is fit for purpose and will last.
Ben also believes that British materials are also key to creating Portamus backpacks. The yellow 16 oz waxed cotton comes from British Millerian, who have been honing the craft of waxed cotton since 1880 years in Rochdale. The lining is the finest Irish linen. The drawstrings are woven on antique looms in Lancashire. The leather for the beautiful backpacks is sourced from outside of the UK and traditionally tanned by a small family tannery in Florence.
Bench made in Gloucestershire

Made in Stroud

Shortwood Backpack Colemans Yellow highlights

Colemans Yellow Shortwood backpack made properly in Britain with decades in mind. Perfect for anyone who appreciates bright quality and authentic craft.

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Made to order and dispatched in 5 working days

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  • ★★★★★

    Beautifully hand crafted - with a real sense of being made with love. So much more that a "back pack". Has been used for work and play and much admired. It's a simply gorgeous colour. It was an investment for sure - but feels like a real bag for life.

    Sally Hinde

  • ★★★★★

    My order went through very quickly and I received it before the given date.

    Marge Magullian

  • ★★★★★

    Excellent service and communication.Unusual, good quality goods.

    Stephanie Gill

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Meet the Maker: Portamus

Handcrafted in the Stroud valleys of Gloucestershire, Portamus creates premium outdoor bags and leather goods using traditional methods passed down through generations. Each piece is made in small batches from Tuscan vegetable tanned leather with that distinctive aged aroma, combined with British woven waterproof canvas from traditional mills. The company's distinctive snap-fastener system allows straps to be removed for easy care, while every detail - from the Riri zips (considered royalty in the zip world) to the British woven canvas linings - reflects uncompromising quality. Portamus offers a lifetime guarantee on all products, confident in the durability of their hand-spun, hand-finished creations that develop beautiful patinas over time.