Built to Carry it All with Effortless Ease — Meet the Tourist.
The Tourist is the ultimate backpack - ready for anything, and able to do it all. With plenty of space inside for a weekend out of town and removable padding, the Tourist is focused on comfort for you, and security for what you value most. It features side pockets, front zipper pockets, and our signature padded removable divider that can be adjusted to custom shapes and sizes.The Tourist is built to carry a lot without weighing or slowing you down, with heavily padded straps and a back panel for comfort, and a wipeable material on the backside to keep the bag clean. As an added bonus, the Tourist also includes a removable padded laptop sleeve that fits within the bag to protect both the laptop and all of your gear surrounding it.
This bag is handcrafted with immense care by artisan leather workers, and each piece carries the unique complexities of natural hide markings and marblings, so no two bags are ever alike.The Tourist - where comfort, style, and practicality meet.
**Leather & nylon color may vary from photos & Back of backpack may have some wrinkling due to padding**
Gear Notes
Durable Leather
Full-grain leather is the thickest most durable leather you can find in the market. This leather starts out stiff but will age and patina beautifully over time.
Workhorse
When we began the development of this backpack I knew I wanted a workhorse of a bag...the big papa.
All the Gear
On photo-shoots, I carry the Tourist Backpack with ALL my gear inside. I lay it down on it's back and usually try to work out of only one zipper compartment to keep things as efficient as possible when swapping out gear.
Weekend Warrior
I recently traveled out of state for a weekend (not photography related) and managed to pack everything into this backpack. I removed all of the dividers so I could use the entire backpack for clothes and toiletries. I was amazing at how much I was able to bring! It fit great under the airplane seat and was surprisingly light when only carrying my personal items. No checked bags for me!
Camera Gear
Fits professional DSLR, Several lenses Up to an 11" Lens
Laptop
Fits up to a 13" laptop
*Gear listed above is what will fit in this product, but not all gear may fit at the same time. Please see the dimensions for more specifics.*
Specifications
- Exterior Dims: 16 ¾” H x 12” L x 6” W
- Interior Dims: 16" H x 11.5" L x 6" W
- Padded Laptop Sleeve - will fit up to a 13" Laptop
- 2 padded removable basket systems with a total of 9 removable, adjustable dividers
- Weight: 5.6 lbs
Storage & Pockets:
- Top removable padded basket: 11" L x 5" W x 10"
- Includes 4 padded adjustable dividers to customize your basket
- Bottom removable padded basket: 11" L x 7" W x 6" H
- Includes 5 padded adjustable dividers to customize your basket (2 large dividers and 3 small sub-dividers)
- 2 Side slip pockets (6"W x 6” H)
- Front zipper pocket (7”W x 6"H)
- Internal zipper pocket (7 ¾”L x 4 ⅓”H)
- Internal mesh zipper pocket (7“L x 6”H)
- 2 Internal Clear Slit pockets (4”x 4 ⅓”H)
Smells Like...
Leather!!! But if your bag has a strong smell to you when it first arrives, don't worry! It is just the cream we use to make it look nice. Our leather conditioning cream can have a strong smell at first (it isn't chemicals), yet it's necessary to provide you with the softest and cleanest bag possible! Simply remove the plastic poly-bag from your bag, place in open air for 24 hours making sure to avoid direct sunlight, and the smell will dissipate immediately!
Full Grain Leather
Our Full Grain leather is the most durable of all our materials and built to withstand the elements as well as daily use. Leather Goods can seem overly structured and rough at first, but have patience young grasshopper, it will soften as you use it beautifully.
Care Instructions
If your Bag has a strong smell to you when it first arrives, don't worry! It is either the first time you've smelled real leather or it could be the cream we use to make it look nice. We don't use chemicals, but our leather conditioning cream can have a strong smell at first, yet it's necessary to provide you with the softest and cleanest bag possible! Simply remove the plastic poly-bag from your bag, place in open air with ventilation for 24 hours in the shade, not direct sunlight, and the smell will dissipate immediately.
Leather should be stored in a dust bag away from moisture and extreme temperatures. Dry climates or direct heat can dry out the leather causing it to become brittle, condition accordingly. To condition your leather we like Chamberlains Leather Milk No.1 which comes with a cotton terry applicator. Test any conditioner in a small area on your bag and let air dry. Conditioners or treatments can darken the color of the leather depending on the type and amount used. You should condition your bag every 8 - 12 weeks depending on your climate and the bag's exposure to heat and direct sunlight.
*Please Note: Dark ink and dyes in some clothing can stain or transfer to the material of your bag; so like a new pair of jeans, give your new bag some time to break in before wearing it next to your new pair of white jeans. - or vice versa.
Waxed Canvas
Waxed Canvas is an incredibly durable and unique material. You will likely see movement (what some might consider a "scratch") right away, and that's a normal part of how the material gains character (just like our leather) from interaction with other materials and surfaces. As each of our bags are made by artisans, and no two bags are alike, know that the specific lines and markings on your bag are a reflection of uniqueness of your handcrafted life.
Our wax canvas is also robust to withstand elements like rain & snow because it is water resistant and goes through a wax treatment process. It is NOT waterproof; if submerged in water, it will pass through the material. Material is resistant to heat but avoid extreme temperatures for extended periods of time due to the application of wax.
Care Instructions
Canvas can be spot cleaned with cold water or a teeny amount of mild soap (not detergent) for tough stains. Do not machine wash. Be sure to test your soap in a small area of your bag as it could change the bag's color. When spot cleaning, let bag dry in the shade, not full sun. Do not use bleach.
Learn how to condition your canvas bag.
As your waxed canvas product is used wax can slowly wear off your product.
If you want to keep your product water resistant, we recommend waxing your product once every few years. This will help your product a great deal, but remember it’s not the same treatment as the initial wax application at the beginning.
You don’t want to re-wax your bag too much as it can cause a build-up and can easily stain other things that come in contact with your bag.
Eco Vegan (Man-made material)
Vegan goods are made specifically with our exclusive abrasion resistant man-made material without lead or phthalates. As with most man-made things, nothing lasts forever, over time, you may notice slight peeling or chipping in the most used areas - so keep it away from young children and puppies.
Care Instructions
Easily wipes clean with a damp cloth. To remove stains from the exterior, you can also use a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser, however test first on a small less-visible area of your bag as it may change the bag’s color.
*Please Note: Dark ink and dyes in some clothing can stain or transfer to the material of your bag; so like a new pair of jeans, give your new bag some time to break in before wearing it next to your new pair of white jeans. - or vice versa.
Cotton Canvas Items
Our Cotton canvas is a robust material built to withstand daily use and lightweight for easy all-day carry.
Care Instructions
Canvas should be spot cleaned with cold water or a mild soap (not detergent) for tough stains. Be sure to test your soap or any cleaner in a small area of your bag as it can change the bag's color. When spot cleaning let bag dry in the shade, not full sun. Do not machine wash. Do not use bleach.
*Please Note: Dark ink and dyes in some clothing can stain or transfer to the material of your bag; so like a new pair of jeans, give your new bag some time to break in before wearing it next to your new pair of white jeans. - or vice versa.