Vintage Rucksack | KARLSTAD

Karlstad — A Vintage Rucksack Made to Be Lived In

Karlstad sits where the Klarälven river meets Lake Vänern, a Swedish town that calls itself the city of the sun. The rucksack that carries its name has the same easy, outdoor character — waxed canvas, leather, and nothing it doesn’t need.

Cut from waxed cotton canvas and crazy horse full-grain leather, it’s one of our vintage canvas backpacks built to age well: water-resistant, re-waxable, and only better-looking the more trails and streets it sees.

Drawstring, Flap and a Single Honest Strap

The main compartment cinches shut with a drawstring and folds under a canvas flap, held down by a leather strap — quick to open, secure once closed, and quietly weatherly. Two front cargo pockets, each under a leather strap and brass roller buckle, keep the things you reach for often within easy reach.

At just 1.1 kg and 24 litres it’s light for its size — generous enough for a full day, sleek enough that it never feels like a load.

Modern Where It Matters

Behind the heritage look sits a padded sleeve for a laptop up to 15.6 inches, plus a smartphone pocket, a zipped pocket and slot pockets to keep the small things in order.

It’s a unisex shape in three muted, washed colours, made for people who’d rather own one good bag for years than swap a cheap one every season — as at home on a lakeside trail as on a city commute. Look after the canvas and leather, and it’ll keep collecting your stories season after season.

Features of your Vintage Rucksack

Item Type: Backpacks
Backpacks Type: Softback
Main Material: Woven Waxed Cotton Canvas & Crazy Horse Leather (Oil Immersed Full Grain Leather)
Vintage Leather Type: Brown Leather
Lining Material: Polyester
Size: 43 cm x 35 cm x 16 cm | 17" x 13,8" x 6,3" (H x L x D)
Volume: 24 L | 6.3 gal
Weight: 1.1 kg | 2.4 lbs
Colors: Emerald Green, Dark Grey, Army Green
Gender: Unisex
Interior: Interior Compartment, Laptop Sleeve, Smartphone Pocket, Zipped Pocket, Slot Pockets
Closure Type: Drawstring Opening with a Canvas Cap and a Leather Strap with Secured Buckle
Style: Vintage
Handle/Strap Type: Soft Cotton Handle
Exterior: Front Flap Pockets with a Magnetic Buckle
Computer Interlayer Size: Fit 15.6" Laptop

Note : Leather may have natural traces or marks, giving the product a unique style

Frequently Asked Questions

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Does the Karlstad fit a 15.6-inch laptop?

Yes. Inside the main compartment, a padded sleeve holds a laptop up to 15.6 inches, cushioned for daily carry.

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Is the Karlstad waterproof?

It is water-resistant rather than fully waterproof. The waxed cotton canvas and the protective flap turn rain and damp well; re-waxing the canvas now and then keeps its resistance at its best.

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What fits in its 24 litres, and is it heavy?

At 24 litres it holds a 15.6-inch laptop plus a layer, a notebook and everyday essentials, with two front cargo pockets for the things you reach for often. At just 1.1 kg it stays light for its size.

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How does the Karlstad close?

The main compartment cinches shut with a drawstring and folds under a canvas flap held by a leather strap. The two front cargo pockets close under leather straps and brass roller buckles.

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How do I care for the canvas and leather?

Spot-clean the canvas with a damp cloth and air-dry it, then re-wax when it looks dry or lightens at the creases. Wipe the crazy horse leather and feed it with a little balm; natural marks and a deepening patina are part of its character.

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What colours does the Karlstad come in, and is it unisex?

The Karlstad has a unisex design and comes in three muted colours: emerald green, dark grey and army green.

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What warranty, returns and payment options are available?

It comes with a 2-year warranty and a 30-day return policy, and payment can be split into 3 or 4 instalments at checkout.