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DRAKENSBERG Canvas Backpack 'Charly' for women and men - in a puristic vintage design, sustainably handmade for every day
DRAKENSBERG Canvas Backpack 'Charly' for women and men - in a puristic vintage design, sustainably handmade for every day
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THE LIGHT DUFFEL BAG
Until the early 20th century, sea travel was the only real option for long-distance travel. The exploration of our planet would also have been unthinkable without seafaring. Ship names like Endeavour, Victoria, and Santa Maria will forever stand for the greatest adventures in human history. Like few other pieces of luggage, the duffel bag symbolizes this spirit of discovery and heroism.
Traveling light is the idea behind this compact duffel bag. Despite its lightweight design, we haven't neglected practical details. The bag features a large, easily accessible exterior pocket and an interior pocket for valuables. This carry-on-compatible travel bag holds enough clothes for three days or more.
Original form of the maritime duffel bag in a genuine vintage design made of canvas and leather
Compact and small duffel bag in a genuine vintage retro design made of canvas and leather for men and women
Duffel bag and backpack in one: The bag can be carried across the shoulder like a backpack thanks to the wide back strap
There is an open compartment inside for valuables such as wallets, smartphones or writing utensils
High-quality workmanship and 100% cotton. We have completely avoided plastic and synthetics in production.
Production: High-quality materials, traditional craftsmanship and great attention to detail.
Design based on historical models
We draw inspiration for our product design from our travels, history books, and historical travelogues. To revive the iconographic design of the 19th and 20th centuries, we combine traditional craftsmanship with the contemporary zeitgeist. Each product undergoes a multi-stage design process.
Real handwork and real craftsmanship
Our bags are almost entirely handmade in many individual steps. We utilize many traditional craft techniques and machines. Our master bag makers and saddlers require years of training to produce bags of this quality. Each bag is an original with its own little story.
High demands on quality and authenticity
After production, each bag is inspected for quality defects. Particular attention is paid to seam inspection. Our manufacturing process results in exclusively unique pieces – no two are alike. Color variations and shades are among the characteristics that make each piece unique. This is our statement against uniformity.
Vegetable tanned leather and natural wax
For the particularly gentle tanning of our high-quality leather hides, we use only vegetable tanning agents. The leather hides are dyed by hand before cutting, which gives our products their special patina and a personal touch. We use a high-quality carnauba wax-based leather dye for this purpose.
Our Story: The Journey of Our Life
A good trip can change a life
We are Daniel and Christoph, and we're living our dream. Although we're both fundamentally different, we share a great passion: travel. We founded the DRAKENSBERG label because we want to inspire people to recognize the true value of travel and strive for it. To see the journey as the destination and grow from it. Because we believe a good trip can change an entire life.
3000 km across South Africa
The journey that changed our lives took us across South Africa almost 20 years ago. We planned to drive from Cape Town to the Drakensberg Mountains, but were never meant to get there. But things turned out differently. We fell in love with South Africa. With its hospitality, its breathtaking landscapes, its incredible wildlife, and, of course, with braai and South African wine. The South African way of life.
The journey is the destination of every good journey
It quickly became clear that we wouldn't reach the Drakensberg. We quickly realized that it wasn't that important anymore. We began to realize the essence of a good trip. It's not about checking off places on a list and quickly snapping a few souvenir photos. A good trip is about learning. About life and about yourself. The DRAKENSBERG brand will always remind us of this. Because the journey was our true destination.
