Grand Circle Duffel
The Grand Circle first paid earned its keep on a late spring road trip from St. Louis to Buena Vista, Colorado. We were caught out in a downpour; the rain followed us nearly the whole way.
We were traveling in an old F-100 pickup truck, a 1966 relic with 3-speeds on the steering column. Normally the chattering pickup is the perfect rig for moving slow cross country and stopping at every historical marker. But with no room for gear in the cab, we had everything in the truck bed, which now had its own tides.
Luckily I'd packed our cameras, journals, snacks, trip logs, and some spare duds, in the Grand Circle. The hardwearing waxed canvas shed the water and the waterproof zippers kept everything inside (which was a lot) completely dry.
This is a demo store, these products are not for sale. All photos created by the talented Copal Studio.
Quality
We bring modern materials and fit to traditional techniques. All our bags are handmade with personally and ecologically and ethically sourced materials. It's more difficult and more expensive. But we think it's worth it and we think you will too.
Leather Care
Even the best leather will dry and crack over time. If handled roughly or stored improperly, your bag may stain or prematurely deteriorate. Quality leather conditioners extend the life of leather. Our bags are designed with quality leather that has gone through an extensive tanning and finishing process. The result is very soft, flexible, and able to withstand daily use. Quality leather gets better with proper cleaning and conditioning.
Canvas Care
How to Clean Cotton Canvas:
Using a soft brush, gently brush the canvas.Gently dab with a soft cotton cloth and warm water .Allow the canvas to air dry.If spot is still there, you can use a mild detergent and spot clean again.If the spot is still there after a second cleaning with detergent, please contact us.
Organic Tanned Leather
All our bags are handmade in a environmentally friendly, vegetable tanning process that results in beautiful and durable leather.
Hand-Stitching
The saddle stitch is stronger than traditional stitches created by sewing machines and is the preferred method of leather craftsman.