Custom Bag: Large Utility Tote For Work and Travel Carry-On. Converts To A Backpack. 9 Pockets.

I received an email from Jeannie from Nunavut, Canada a short while ago for a custom bag. She said she met one of my past customers at an environmental conference and she wants the exact same bag that I made for her. Of all the things they could have been discussing, it was neat to think they were talking about a bag that I made.
I keep a book on all past custom orders, so I looked up which bag piqued her interest. Here’s what Jeannie wanted.

Jeannie was interested in the Large Utility Tote all in black. It’s a short-handled bag with an adjustable and detachable leather crossbody strap.

To it she wanted the backpack straps add-on to make this a convertible bag, that is very versatile. She can use it as a hand-held tote, crossbody or shoulder bag and a backpack.

This is Jeannie’s work travel bag, so she needed the luggage strap option. However, she also wanted the cell phone and passport pocket added to it. This great pocket idea is actually from a past customer who is an avid traveller, so I can’t take credit for this. I think it’s actually really useful, especially during security check to be able to reach for your phone and passport quickly.

The Large Utility Tote comes standard with 7 pockets in total. Two are the outside front pockets and inside has 5 pockets of various sizes. Many customers take a laptop with them, so I always suggest filling the pockets with belongings and then putting the laptop in the middle. This way it has added protection.

From the photo above, you may have counted 6 inside pockets, rather than 5. That’s because this bag has an additional custom zipper pocket added. The bag as a full zipper top, so everything is secure. However, some customers like to have this pocket for extra important items.

Speaking of security, you can put a luggage lock onto this bag (again, this was a very useful idea from another avid travel customer). I know that when I’m travelling alone, even if the bag is stowed under the front seat, I feel better knowing it can’t be opened.

There’s a key ring in one of the front pockets. Keys can be clipped to it for secure and easy access.
Lastly, for that final added touch, Jeannie choose to have her initials personalized onto the bag.

THIS CUSTOM BAG:
Large Utility Tote in Black
- Added luggage strap
- Added cellphone/passport pocket to luggage strap
- Added backpack straps
- Added interior zipper pocket
- Added personalization
SIZE:
18.5 in. W x 14 in. H x 6 in. D (47 cm x 35.5 cm x 15 cm)
Hand-held straps: 4-inch drop (10 cm)
Shoulder strap: Adjusts from 33- to 43-inches (84-109cm)
- fits up to a 16″ laptop
- fits as a carry-on for most airlines
MATERIALS:
– Lightly waxed water-resistant canvas
– Italian vegetable tanned leather
– Solid brass hardware
PLEASE NOTE:
The cellphone/passport pocket and interior zipper pocket cannot be ordered from the online shop. If you would like these options, please contact me. Thanks!
Custom bags usually take 1.5 to 2 weeks to complete before shipping.