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A reliable travel sidekick crafted from sturdy canvas, this

utilitarian backpack will fit everything you need for a long day's commute, including your 13-inch laptop, e-reader and phone (and, yep, you can even slide a book or two in the handy interior pocket).

  • Made of durable canvas with a perfectly worn-in finish; Italian leather straps.
  • Zip closure.
  • Interior and exterior pockets.
  • 16 1/8"H x 12 3/8"W x 5 3/8"D.
  • Import.
  • Item J1689

The Charleston Backpack

$99.99
Colorvintage canvas
$29.97 - $99.99
VIOLET DUSK
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TRUE BLACK
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BLACK SEA
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ACORN
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DISTANT SURPLUS
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VINTAGE CANVAS
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ANTIQUE CORAL
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PJII
reviewStarsreviewStarsSep 11, 2019

Great quality

Love this bag dual purpose for use as mom bag and purse

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Ram1
reviewStarsreviewStarsSep 11, 2019

Great Work Bag

Got it for work - perfect size for my laptop and essentials

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JennaWennaBoBenna
reviewStarsreviewStarsSep 10, 2019

EXC

This EXCellent product EXCeeded my expectations and EXCludes nothing. I absolutely love it.

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Melly1966
reviewStarsreviewStarsSep 08, 2019

Great casual backpack

I bought this backpack in acorn color & it’s great quality. The size is perfect for daily use. It’s functional & Classic

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backpackfiend
reviewStarsreviewStarsSep 06, 2019

chic & durable

this bag is truly so stylish. it holds my 13-inch MacBook, a large notebook, water bottle, a snack, and a few other items with room to spare. the acorn color goes well with everything, and the material is extremely thick and sturdy, not flimsy at all. i've been searching for a chic yet durable backpack for a while -- this is it! love this bag!

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Goanne
reviewStarsreviewStarsSep 03, 2019

Stylish Backpack

Materials used are of the best quality. Just wished there was a water bottle pocket.

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noiroiseau2
reviewStarsreviewStarsSep 03, 2019

Absolutely Darling!

I was in need of a good backpack for work, and this fit the bill perfectly. It is stylish and I love the touches of leather. It's big enough to fit everything I need inside. One thing to note, the color from the leather straps WILL bleed. I wore on a hot day (arm pit sweat) and the armpits of my dress were brown. Super gross. I was able to get most of it out of my dress but that is something to note with the first few wears. But I highly recommend!! Just be aware that the leather can bleed with the initial wears.

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Miyax
reviewStarsreviewStarsAug 15, 2019

So pretty!

The acorn color is so lovely, the zips were kind of tough at first but smooth after first use. I like it that it’s not chunky and love how the leather looks with the canvas!

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katert0t
reviewStarsreviewStarsAug 15, 2019

LOVE

This bag is so well made and absolutely adorable. It's been a great commuter back pack. I was worried the straps might discolor strangely with sweat in the NYC summer, but the leather is so nice it spreads the color around very evenly, so it doesn't look like stains, it looks like nice use and distressing.

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cwelchphoto
reviewStarsreviewStarsAug 12, 2019

Great Size & Shape!

I love that this backpack looks different from others in its size and shape. It is bigger then the smaller backpacks but not huge. It has a front pocket which I love! It will fit a laptop although I would use it as a purse myself; but you could use it for just about anything!! I bought the black and love that it’s a washed black/grey tone and it’s the canvas material; not stiff but enough to have form!!; love it!!!

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