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Galway Waxed Canvas Laptop Backpack – 20L Zipped Roll-Top Rucksack
The Galway waxed canvas laptop backpack brings the texture of traditional outdoor gear into a format that works just as well on a weekday commute. Its tall 20L body gives you useful carrying space without looking bulky, while the waxed canvas and contrasting leather create a rugged silhouette that feels far removed from a conventional office bag.
There is room inside for your laptop, charger, notebook, lunch and an extra layer. Two front pockets keep the smaller things you reach for throughout the day close at hand—keys, earbuds, sunglasses or the train ticket that somehow always ends up at the bottom of the bag.
Structured enough to hold its shape but soft enough to adapt to what you pack, Galway moves comfortably between work, university, city breaks and relaxed days outdoors. It has character from the start, though the materials become even better once they begin to show a little use.
A Zipped Roll-Top That Opens Wide
Galway combines the clean profile of a roll-top with the security of a full-width zipped opening. Close the zipper, fold the upper section forward and secure the two leather straps using the concealed magnetic fastenings beneath them.
The result looks satisfyingly traditional without making access unnecessarily slow. The magnets release quickly when you need to open the bag, while the long zipper gives you a broad view of the main compartment instead of forcing you to rummage through a narrow opening.
Up front, two separate pockets with leather flaps provide a natural home for smaller belongings. Their placement keeps the main compartment uncluttered and adds to Galway’s distinctive expedition-inspired look.
20 Litres of Space and a 15.6-Inch Laptop Sleeve
With 20 litres of capacity, Galway offers enough room for a full day’s essentials without becoming cumbersome on public transport or crowded streets. It sits in that useful middle ground: more capable than a compact daypack, yet easier to carry than a large travel backpack.
The lightly padded sleeve accommodates most laptops up to 15.6 inches, with a securing tab to help keep the device in place. Two open pockets, a zipped interior pocket and a separate phone pocket organise cables, documents and the smaller pieces that tend to disappear inside a larger compartment.
Pack it with a computer, charger, notebook, headphones, lunch and a light sweater and there is still enough flexibility for the little extras collected during the day. The wide opening also makes packing noticeably easier when the bag is almost full.
Waxed Canvas and Leather That Gain Character
Galway pairs waxed cotton canvas with oil-treated full-grain Crazy Horse leather and an easy-care polyester lining. The canvas has a dry, textured feel, while the leather brings warmth and contrast to the straps, pockets and carry handle.
Neither material is meant to remain perfectly uniform. Creases, tonal shifts and small surface marks gradually appear as the backpack is handled and carried. That evolving finish is part of its appeal. Put simply: Galway looks better once it stops looking brand new.
The wax coating helps protect the contents from light rain and everyday splashes. The backpack is water-resistant rather than fully waterproof, however, so electronics should be given additional protection during prolonged or heavy rain.
At 1.6 kg, Galway has a more substantial feel than a lightweight nylon daypack. Its broad adjustable shoulder straps distribute a normal daily load, while the leather top handle gives you a convenient second way to pick it up or carry it over short distances.
Why Choose the Galway Backpack?
🎒 Versatile 20L Capacity: Space for work, university and daily essentials
💻 15.6-Inch Laptop Storage: Lightly padded sleeve with a securing tab
🧲 Quick Magnetic Fastenings: Traditional leather straps without slow buckle adjustment
🌦️ Water-Resistant Canvas: Waxed surface helps repel light rain and splashes
🧵 Materials That Age Naturally: Waxed canvas and full-grain leather develop a distinctive patina
Product Features & Specifications
Product Type: Waxed canvas laptop backpack
Design: Zipped roll-top everyday rucksack
Main Material: Woven waxed cotton canvas
Leather Details: Oil-treated Crazy Horse full-grain leather
Lining: Polyester
Dimensions: 42 x 32 x 15 cm | 16.5" x 12.6" x 5.9" (H x W x D)
Capacity: 20 L | 5.3 gal
Weight: 1.6 kg | 3.5 lbs
Colourways: Emerald, Dark Grey, Green Army and Khaki
Fit: Unisex
Carry System: Adjustable shoulder straps and leather top handle
Interior Storage: Main compartment, lightly padded laptop sleeve with securing tab, two open pockets, one zipped pocket and one phone pocket
Exterior Storage: Two front pockets with leather flaps
Closure: Full-width zipper with a fold-down top secured by two leather straps and concealed magnetic fastenings
Laptop Compatibility: Fits most laptops up to 15.6 inches, depending on the dimensions of the device and protective case
Weather Protection: Water-resistant waxed canvas; not fully waterproof
Best Uses: Work | University | Commuting | Everyday carry | City travel
Waxed canvas and full-grain leather naturally develop creases, marks and tonal variation. These characteristics are part of the material rather than manufacturing defects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Galway is designed for work, university, commuting, city travel and everyday use. Its 20L capacity gives you room for a laptop and daily essentials while remaining manageable on public transport or on foot.
Yes. Its lightly padded laptop sleeve fits most devices up to 15.6 inches. Laptop and protective-case dimensions vary, so compare the measurements of your device with the backpack before ordering.
The main compartment closes with a full-width zipper. The upper section then folds forward and is held in place by two leather straps with concealed magnetic fastenings.
A typical daily load could include a laptop, charger, notebook, headphones, lunch and a light sweater. The wide zipped opening makes the compartment easier to pack and helps you see what is stored inside.
Galway is water-resistant, not fully waterproof. Its waxed cotton canvas can handle light rain and splashes, but the seams and opening are not sealed. Electronics should be protected separately in prolonged or heavy rain.
Galway weighs 1.6 kg when empty. Its waxed canvas, full-grain leather and metal hardware give it a more substantial feel than a lightweight synthetic daypack.
Galway provides 20L of capacity and uses a full-width zipped roll-top opening. The Uppsala is slightly smaller at 18L and uses a drawstring beneath its protective flap, giving it a more traditional outdoor-inspired layout.
Brush away dry dirt or wipe the surface gently with a damp cloth, then leave the backpack to air-dry naturally. Do not machine wash it. The canvas can be re-waxed when its finish begins to look dry, while the leather can be treated sparingly with a suitable conditioning balm.
Galway Waxed Canvas Laptop Backpack – 20L Zipped Roll-Top Rucksack
The Galway waxed canvas laptop backpack brings the texture of traditional outdoor gear into a format that works just as well on a weekday commute. Its tall 20L body gives you useful carrying space without looking bulky, while the waxed canvas and contrasting leather create a rugged silhouette that feels far removed from a conventional office bag.
There is room inside for your laptop, charger, notebook, lunch and an extra layer. Two front pockets keep the smaller things you reach for throughout the day close at hand—keys, earbuds, sunglasses or the train ticket that somehow always ends up at the bottom of the bag.
Structured enough to hold its shape but soft enough to adapt to what you pack, Galway moves comfortably between work, university, city breaks and relaxed days outdoors. It has character from the start, though the materials become even better once they begin to show a little use.
A Zipped Roll-Top That Opens Wide
Galway combines the clean profile of a roll-top with the security of a full-width zipped opening. Close the zipper, fold the upper section forward and secure the two leather straps using the concealed magnetic fastenings beneath them.
The result looks satisfyingly traditional without making access unnecessarily slow. The magnets release quickly when you need to open the bag, while the long zipper gives you a broad view of the main compartment instead of forcing you to rummage through a narrow opening.
Up front, two separate pockets with leather flaps provide a natural home for smaller belongings. Their placement keeps the main compartment uncluttered and adds to Galway’s distinctive expedition-inspired look.
20 Litres of Space and a 15.6-Inch Laptop Sleeve
With 20 litres of capacity, Galway offers enough room for a full day’s essentials without becoming cumbersome on public transport or crowded streets. It sits in that useful middle ground: more capable than a compact daypack, yet easier to carry than a large travel backpack.
The lightly padded sleeve accommodates most laptops up to 15.6 inches, with a securing tab to help keep the device in place. Two open pockets, a zipped interior pocket and a separate phone pocket organise cables, documents and the smaller pieces that tend to disappear inside a larger compartment.
Pack it with a computer, charger, notebook, headphones, lunch and a light sweater and there is still enough flexibility for the little extras collected during the day. The wide opening also makes packing noticeably easier when the bag is almost full.
Waxed Canvas and Leather That Gain Character
Galway pairs waxed cotton canvas with oil-treated full-grain Crazy Horse leather and an easy-care polyester lining. The canvas has a dry, textured feel, while the leather brings warmth and contrast to the straps, pockets and carry handle.
Neither material is meant to remain perfectly uniform. Creases, tonal shifts and small surface marks gradually appear as the backpack is handled and carried. That evolving finish is part of its appeal. Put simply: Galway looks better once it stops looking brand new.
The wax coating helps protect the contents from light rain and everyday splashes. The backpack is water-resistant rather than fully waterproof, however, so electronics should be given additional protection during prolonged or heavy rain.
At 1.6 kg, Galway has a more substantial feel than a lightweight nylon daypack. Its broad adjustable shoulder straps distribute a normal daily load, while the leather top handle gives you a convenient second way to pick it up or carry it over short distances.
Why Choose the Galway Backpack?
🎒 Versatile 20L Capacity: Space for work, university and daily essentials
💻 15.6-Inch Laptop Storage: Lightly padded sleeve with a securing tab
🧲 Quick Magnetic Fastenings: Traditional leather straps without slow buckle adjustment
🌦️ Water-Resistant Canvas: Waxed surface helps repel light rain and splashes
🧵 Materials That Age Naturally: Waxed canvas and full-grain leather develop a distinctive patina
Product Features & Specifications
Product Type: Waxed canvas laptop backpack
Design: Zipped roll-top everyday rucksack
Main Material: Woven waxed cotton canvas
Leather Details: Oil-treated Crazy Horse full-grain leather
Lining: Polyester
Dimensions: 42 x 32 x 15 cm | 16.5" x 12.6" x 5.9" (H x W x D)
Capacity: 20 L | 5.3 gal
Weight: 1.6 kg | 3.5 lbs
Colourways: Emerald, Dark Grey, Green Army and Khaki
Fit: Unisex
Carry System: Adjustable shoulder straps and leather top handle
Interior Storage: Main compartment, lightly padded laptop sleeve with securing tab, two open pockets, one zipped pocket and one phone pocket
Exterior Storage: Two front pockets with leather flaps
Closure: Full-width zipper with a fold-down top secured by two leather straps and concealed magnetic fastenings
Laptop Compatibility: Fits most laptops up to 15.6 inches, depending on the dimensions of the device and protective case
Weather Protection: Water-resistant waxed canvas; not fully waterproof
Best Uses: Work | University | Commuting | Everyday carry | City travel
Waxed canvas and full-grain leather naturally develop creases, marks and tonal variation. These characteristics are part of the material rather than manufacturing defects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Galway is designed for work, university, commuting, city travel and everyday use. Its 20L capacity gives you room for a laptop and daily essentials while remaining manageable on public transport or on foot.
Yes. Its lightly padded laptop sleeve fits most devices up to 15.6 inches. Laptop and protective-case dimensions vary, so compare the measurements of your device with the backpack before ordering.
The main compartment closes with a full-width zipper. The upper section then folds forward and is held in place by two leather straps with concealed magnetic fastenings.
A typical daily load could include a laptop, charger, notebook, headphones, lunch and a light sweater. The wide zipped opening makes the compartment easier to pack and helps you see what is stored inside.
Galway is water-resistant, not fully waterproof. Its waxed cotton canvas can handle light rain and splashes, but the seams and opening are not sealed. Electronics should be protected separately in prolonged or heavy rain.
Galway weighs 1.6 kg when empty. Its waxed canvas, full-grain leather and metal hardware give it a more substantial feel than a lightweight synthetic daypack.
Galway provides 20L of capacity and uses a full-width zipped roll-top opening. The Uppsala is slightly smaller at 18L and uses a drawstring beneath its protective flap, giving it a more traditional outdoor-inspired layout.
Brush away dry dirt or wipe the surface gently with a damp cloth, then leave the backpack to air-dry naturally. Do not machine wash it. The canvas can be re-waxed when its finish begins to look dry, while the leather can be treated sparingly with a suitable conditioning balm.
Description
Galway Waxed Canvas Laptop Backpack – 20L Zipped Roll-Top Rucksack
The Galway waxed canvas laptop backpack brings the texture of traditional outdoor gear into a format that works just as well on a weekday commute. Its tall 20L body gives you useful carrying space without looking bulky, while the waxed canvas and contrasting leather create a rugged silhouette that feels far removed from a conventional office bag.
There is room inside for your laptop, charger, notebook, lunch and an extra layer. Two front pockets keep the smaller things you reach for throughout the day close at hand—keys, earbuds, sunglasses or the train ticket that somehow always ends up at the bottom of the bag.
Structured enough to hold its shape but soft enough to adapt to what you pack, Galway moves comfortably between work, university, city breaks and relaxed days outdoors. It has character from the start, though the materials become even better once they begin to show a little use.
A Zipped Roll-Top That Opens Wide
Galway combines the clean profile of a roll-top with the security of a full-width zipped opening. Close the zipper, fold the upper section forward and secure the two leather straps using the concealed magnetic fastenings beneath them.
The result looks satisfyingly traditional without making access unnecessarily slow. The magnets release quickly when you need to open the bag, while the long zipper gives you a broad view of the main compartment instead of forcing you to rummage through a narrow opening.
Up front, two separate pockets with leather flaps provide a natural home for smaller belongings. Their placement keeps the main compartment uncluttered and adds to Galway’s distinctive expedition-inspired look.
20 Litres of Space and a 15.6-Inch Laptop Sleeve
With 20 litres of capacity, Galway offers enough room for a full day’s essentials without becoming cumbersome on public transport or crowded streets. It sits in that useful middle ground: more capable than a compact daypack, yet easier to carry than a large travel backpack.
The lightly padded sleeve accommodates most laptops up to 15.6 inches, with a securing tab to help keep the device in place. Two open pockets, a zipped interior pocket and a separate phone pocket organise cables, documents and the smaller pieces that tend to disappear inside a larger compartment.
Pack it with a computer, charger, notebook, headphones, lunch and a light sweater and there is still enough flexibility for the little extras collected during the day. The wide opening also makes packing noticeably easier when the bag is almost full.
Waxed Canvas and Leather That Gain Character
Galway pairs waxed cotton canvas with oil-treated full-grain Crazy Horse leather and an easy-care polyester lining. The canvas has a dry, textured feel, while the leather brings warmth and contrast to the straps, pockets and carry handle.
Neither material is meant to remain perfectly uniform. Creases, tonal shifts and small surface marks gradually appear as the backpack is handled and carried. That evolving finish is part of its appeal. Put simply: Galway looks better once it stops looking brand new.
The wax coating helps protect the contents from light rain and everyday splashes. The backpack is water-resistant rather than fully waterproof, however, so electronics should be given additional protection during prolonged or heavy rain.
At 1.6 kg, Galway has a more substantial feel than a lightweight nylon daypack. Its broad adjustable shoulder straps distribute a normal daily load, while the leather top handle gives you a convenient second way to pick it up or carry it over short distances.
Why Choose the Galway Backpack?
🎒 Versatile 20L Capacity: Space for work, university and daily essentials
💻 15.6-Inch Laptop Storage: Lightly padded sleeve with a securing tab
🧲 Quick Magnetic Fastenings: Traditional leather straps without slow buckle adjustment
🌦️ Water-Resistant Canvas: Waxed surface helps repel light rain and splashes
🧵 Materials That Age Naturally: Waxed canvas and full-grain leather develop a distinctive patina
Product Features & Specifications
Product Type: Waxed canvas laptop backpack
Design: Zipped roll-top everyday rucksack
Main Material: Woven waxed cotton canvas
Leather Details: Oil-treated Crazy Horse full-grain leather
Lining: Polyester
Dimensions: 42 x 32 x 15 cm | 16.5" x 12.6" x 5.9" (H x W x D)
Capacity: 20 L | 5.3 gal
Weight: 1.6 kg | 3.5 lbs
Colourways: Emerald, Dark Grey, Green Army and Khaki
Fit: Unisex
Carry System: Adjustable shoulder straps and leather top handle
Interior Storage: Main compartment, lightly padded laptop sleeve with securing tab, two open pockets, one zipped pocket and one phone pocket
Exterior Storage: Two front pockets with leather flaps
Closure: Full-width zipper with a fold-down top secured by two leather straps and concealed magnetic fastenings
Laptop Compatibility: Fits most laptops up to 15.6 inches, depending on the dimensions of the device and protective case
Weather Protection: Water-resistant waxed canvas; not fully waterproof
Best Uses: Work | University | Commuting | Everyday carry | City travel
Waxed canvas and full-grain leather naturally develop creases, marks and tonal variation. These characteristics are part of the material rather than manufacturing defects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Galway is designed for work, university, commuting, city travel and everyday use. Its 20L capacity gives you room for a laptop and daily essentials while remaining manageable on public transport or on foot.
Yes. Its lightly padded laptop sleeve fits most devices up to 15.6 inches. Laptop and protective-case dimensions vary, so compare the measurements of your device with the backpack before ordering.
The main compartment closes with a full-width zipper. The upper section then folds forward and is held in place by two leather straps with concealed magnetic fastenings.
A typical daily load could include a laptop, charger, notebook, headphones, lunch and a light sweater. The wide zipped opening makes the compartment easier to pack and helps you see what is stored inside.
Galway is water-resistant, not fully waterproof. Its waxed cotton canvas can handle light rain and splashes, but the seams and opening are not sealed. Electronics should be protected separately in prolonged or heavy rain.
Galway weighs 1.6 kg when empty. Its waxed canvas, full-grain leather and metal hardware give it a more substantial feel than a lightweight synthetic daypack.
Galway provides 20L of capacity and uses a full-width zipped roll-top opening. The Uppsala is slightly smaller at 18L and uses a drawstring beneath its protective flap, giving it a more traditional outdoor-inspired layout.
Brush away dry dirt or wipe the surface gently with a damp cloth, then leave the backpack to air-dry naturally. Do not machine wash it. The canvas can be re-waxed when its finish begins to look dry, while the leather can be treated sparingly with a suitable conditioning balm.
