Fashion
Brancaster Waxed Tote
Brancaster Canvas
18 oz waxed cotton, rewaxable, and a base that has not sagged.
8.1/10
Buy
£145
| Body | 18 oz waxed cotton |
|---|---|
| Base | Leather, riveted at four corners |
| Capacity | 21 L, fits a 14in laptop flat |
| Weight | 780 g empty |
| Repair | Rewax kit £12, straps replaceable |
What we found
Two years of daily commuting. The wax has been renewed once and the corners show wear without having worn through.
It is heavy for its size. If you carry it on one shoulder all day, that 780 g is noticeable by evening.
Good
- Rewaxing restores water resistance in about an hour
- Straps are stitched through a leather patch, not to canvas alone
- Holds shape empty, which most totes do not
Less good
- Waxed cotton marks anything pale in warm weather
- No internal structure; a sleeve is essential for a laptop
Written about in
Bought at retail. No sample, no affiliate placement, no changes after publication except corrections.
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