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Are waxed canvas bags worth the price? An honest cost breakdown A waxed canvas bag costs noticeably more than its nylon equivalent, and it is reasonable to ask what the extra money buys. The short answer is that it buys years. The longer answer is a cost-per-wear calculation, and it works out in favour of waxed canvas for anyone who carries a...

The best holdall under £150 in the UK: what a good budget buys £150 is the honest sweet spot for a holdall that will last. Below it, most bags cut a corner that shows within a year. Above it, you are paying for a name or a heavier leather than a weekend bag needs. This guide is the checklist of what £150...

The five bags every UK man needs (and the three he doesn't) A man's bag wardrobe is smaller than most people think. Five bags cover every situation a normal year throws at you: the daily carry, the commuter, the quick-errand bag, the weekend bag and the travel bag. Anything beyond that is either a specialism you actually use or a bag that...

Is a holdall OK as carry-on? UK airline rules Short answer: yes, but only if the holdall fits the airline's cabin bag sizer. UK carriers generally allow a cabin bag up to 56 by 36 by 23 cm (the IATA standard) or, in some cases, a smaller 45 by 36 by 20 cm. Most of our holdalls fit the larger size; some...

What to carry in a 13 inch laptop backpack on a UK daily commute A 13 inch laptop backpack for a UK daily commute carries the same eight items every day, with two or three seasonal swaps. The list below is the kit that has survived the train, the platform, the wet pavement and the office, written for the person who is...

Waxed canvas vs dry canvas vs polyester canvas: which one earns a five year commute? Three fabrics share the word "canvas" on a bag product page, and they behave nothing like each other in the rain or five years down the line. This guide is a side-by-side comparison of the three canvases a UK bag buyer is most likely to be sold,...