Joshu+Vela was founded in 2010 by Noah Guy who, after working for years with major design companies, began designing his own bags. With an intention to place functionality at the heart of every product and ensure only the best natural materials are used, Joshu+Vela strive to create products that last a lifetime. The Stone Backpack, a name inspired by Noah’s father’s photographic project titled The Stone Journey, is available in either a Natural or Black finish, both with a black fastening. The combination of the Natural colour, black fastening and minimalist design gives this backpack a unique, stylish design, guaranteed to age beautifully, even if the wearer does not. You can access the main compartment via the military grade buckle, this can be unhooked with one hand, so you don’t even have to remove the bag from your shoulder.
The shape has been carefully considered and aims to be the perfect everyday bag, the wide main entry makes it easy to see and quickly grab your belongings, whilst the 15" MacBook sleeve keeps it safe from damage from the rest your possessions. The main body is constructed from a smooth but strong 18oz twill cotton fabric which arrives a little stiff but softens up over time and becomes more flexible, while its simple unisex design will work with a range of different styles. It is the ideal fit for people between 5'2" and 6'2" tall, it measures up 16" long, 15" tall and 5" wide with straps that adjust from 21" to 27" in length, and weighs just 1.6 lb when empty. There are two small internal pockets and two outer side pockets to help you organise your gear, the base has a double layered construction for better durability when setting the bag down on the floor, the shoulder straps are easy to adjust whilst wearing the bag and all the materials used are vegan friendly. The beauty in the Stone Backpack is its simplicity; you want to go hiking with this or carry it on your back for hours at a time but for day trips, commuting to work or popping to the shops it will provide a practical and attractive place to stow your gear. RRP $168
4 out of 5
Pros
Attractive, minimalist design
Military-grade "G" hook closure
Laptop sleeve fits up to a 15" MacBook Pro
Two small internal pockets and two outer side pockets
Strong 18oz twill cotton
Double-layered bottom
Shoulder straps adjust easily
Vegan
Cons
Can cause discomfort on the shoulders over long periods of time
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