Back to a simpler time. My favorites are:

http://www.empirecanvasworks.com/truenorthboots.htm


and

http://www.frostriver.com (I have a very old bag of theirs)

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You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows - Robert A. Zimmerman

I can understand your desire to support local businesses but $130.00 for a day pack made from canvas??? Call me cheap if you want but I can buy Mont Blanc leather one from E-Bay for the same money and for sure it will last me life time.

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"If women are so bloody perfect at multitasking how come they can't have a headache and sex at the same time?"
Billy Connolly

Waxed canvas is some of the most durable expedition material out there. People take them on bike and canoe trips all over the world. Canvas is also better for snow tents with wood burning stoves. If you want a leather bag by all means go get one, but don't knock canvas until you've tried it.

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You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows - Robert A. Zimmerman

Each has its place. C'mon guys, can't we all get along?

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Invest in America: Buy a Congressman!

1950 170SD
1951 Citroen 11BN
1953 Citroen 11BNF limo
1953 220a project
1959 180D
1960 190D
1960 Borgward Isabella TS 2dr
1983 240D daily driver
1983 380SL
1990 350SDL daily driver alt
3 x Citroen DS21M, down from 5
3 x Citroen 2CV, down from 6

Yup. I have a Snugpak bergen for "serious" hiking and whatnot, and a great old Swiss military "salt & pepper" canvas and leather pack for less strenuous pursuits.

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1992 300D 2.5T
1980 Euro 300D (sadly, sold)
1998 Jetta TDI, 132K "Rudy"
1974 Triumph TR6
1999 Saab 9-5 wagon (wife's)

Wow; that Empire Canvas Works stuff is nice! Nifty; thanks for posting it!

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1992 300D 2.5T
1980 Euro 300D (sadly, sold)
1998 Jetta TDI, 132K "Rudy"
1974 Triumph TR6
1999 Saab 9-5 wagon (wife's)

I just received my Wool Blanket Shirt from Empire Canvas Works, and am wearing it today. A bit on the warm side for here in the office, but this shirt is fantastic. Even better, it was a closeout that Kevin dug up for me. Can't say enough about the way he does business; thanks again for posting that link & turning me on to their wares!

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1992 300D 2.5T
1980 Euro 300D (sadly, sold)
1998 Jetta TDI, 132K "Rudy"
1974 Triumph TR6
1999 Saab 9-5 wagon (wife's)

Aww man! I feel all warm and fuzzy inside!

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You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows - Robert A. Zimmerman

I wasn't sure what size to order, so Kevin sent this shirt along for me to try on, then trusted me to make payment (or return it if necessary). I sent payment along promptly and thanked him for his trusting nature, and he told me that in his 10 or 15 years of doing business this way, he has only once lost a package to an unscrupulous buyer. That's pretty cool!

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1992 300D 2.5T
1980 Euro 300D (sadly, sold)
1998 Jetta TDI, 132K "Rudy"
1974 Triumph TR6
1999 Saab 9-5 wagon (wife's)

Kuan, time for a bump. I just got an Empire Canvas Works wool Camp Coat last week. LOVE IT... man, their stuff is nice!

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1992 300D 2.5T
1980 Euro 300D (sadly, sold)
1998 Jetta TDI, 132K "Rudy"
1974 Triumph TR6
1999 Saab 9-5 wagon (wife's)