1 – Lightly padded back panel provides overall structure and protection from awkward cargo. Pack rides closely and load does not sag.

2 – Shoulder straps attach into side seam, curving straps around body for comfort.

3 – Twin outer bellows pockets are easy to access and are nicely sized for smaller personal items.

4 – Single Horween Chromexcel leather strap is light, durable, and convenient.

5 – Dimension is taller and narrower. Loads carry best in this configuration.

6 – Drawstring around top opening keeps load secure and further prevents bag flopping.

7 – Two inch wide webbing shoulder straps are perfectly comfortable for loads up to 25 or 30 pounds.

8 – Convenient locker loop.

9 – Double-layered bottom ensures a long life.

10 – Fully finished inside and out. Seams fully bound in our own waxed canvas bias tape. Stress points are bar-tacked or riveted. Snaps and rivets are reinforced with leather washers.

Those folks over at Archival Clothing are KILLING IT. Their method is basically: figure out all the different stuff you can do right, then do all that stuff right. This rucksack is the bee’s knees.