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Shoulder Bag - Waxed Canvas

$283.00
$283.00
Color: Olive + Field Tan
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WHEN STRONG PROFESSIONALS DEMAND ASYMMETRICAL CARRIES

Rucksacks offer two straps aka a symmetrical carry. But, when professionals want to look professional and mix it up – they can get a strong core and lower back from doing asymmetrical carries or suitcase carries all around town (to get your second #75HARD workout of the day in). The GORUCK Shoulder bag beats out your standard shoulder bag as it’s tough enough for the boardroom to the subway and even to the workout (throw in 60 lbs of rocks and sand in it, or whatever other madness you can come up with).

We know, you’re probably going to use this for your laptop and work gear. That counts as weight too. Use it to commute or work on the go and look good doing it. #GETSOME

Features

  • Martexin Wax finish, process proven on waxed canvas backpacks for over 170 years
  • Removable and adjustable shoulder strap included
  • 3 Rows of external MOLLE on both sides so you can customize the Shoulder Bag how you want
  • Leather handles and removable leather 2x3 velcro patch
  • Double pass stitching at every seam (this requires two passes with a sewing machine) and box stitch reinforcement at the handles
  • Bombproof laptop compartment to securely take your laptop on the go
  • Multiple pockets: 1 long external front pocket, 3 internal mesh pockets, 1 internal waxed canvas pocket
  • Rainproof: Our gear is highly water resistant aka rainproof.
  • YKK zippers with silent, glove friendly zipper pulls constructed from parachute 550 cord.
  • Backed by our Scars Lifetime Guarantee

Specs and Materials
  • Primary Material: 10.10oz Army Duck Waxed Canvas
  • Volume: 15L
  • Weight: 4.1lbs
  • Dimensions: 11.5”H x 18”W x 5.5”D
  • Laptop Protection: Fits up to a 17” laptop
  • External Front Pocket: 17”L x 8” W
  • Internal Long Mesh Pocket: 11” L x 8” W
  • Top Internal Pocket: 6” L x 8” W
  • Bottom Mesh Pocket: 4” L x 8” W
  • 2nd Mesh Internal Pocket: 10” H x 17” W
GORUCK olive green rugged rucking gear bag with tan handles and leather logo patch

Shoulder Bag - Waxed Canvas

$283.00
$283.00
A hand rubs a bar of wax on a black fabric bag to waterproof it.

FABRIC DETAILS: WAXED DUCK CANVAS

The use of 10.10oz Army Duck Canvas can be traced back all the way to the mid-19th century. Army Duck canvas is a medium-weight, versatile fabric. The way that it is constructed is with an incredibly tight weave of the yarn, making it tough and resistant to tearing. The extra layer of wax protects the fabric from different elements you may encounter, and makes the fabric waterproof, yet allows it to sweat vapor and still not stiffen or yellow over time. It only looks better with age and use.

Top view of an open brown messenger bag on a wooden surface, showing a laptop and cables inside.

BOMBPROOF LAPTOP COMPARTMENT

The separate compartment is extra padded to securely take a laptop into combat (or the office).
The Shoulder Bag - Waxed Canvas by GORUCK, crafted from black fabric with leather accents, includes a sturdy handle, shoulder strap, and front pocket. It is embellished with a brown leather patch featuring the GORUCK brand name in the bottom right corner. Placed on a wooden surface against a sleek black background, this bag is an essential accessory for any professional.

STRONGEST POSSIBLE DUCK CANVAS

Naval battles and ‘tea-races’ from China to London in the mid-19th century were the proving grounds that led to the perfect waxed canvas. It’s been trusted by the military for decades, and when coupled with a waxing process proven over the past 170 years, you get an insanely durable, good-looking finish.
Close-up of a dusty brown canvas bag with tan straps and visible stitching on the fabric.

SUPERIOR CONSTRUCTION

We pass through every seam twice with our sewing machine and add bartack stitch reinforcement to make our Shoulder Bag incredibly durable.
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ADJUSTABLE SHOULDER STRAP

The adjustable shoulder strap makes traveling and commuting easy and hands-free.

Overall rating: 4.877193 / 5 from 57 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Shoulder Bag - Waxed Canvas is highly regarded for its durability and professional look, offering a bombproof laptop compartment and multiple pockets for organization. While some customers found the straps uncomfortable, the bag's quality and aesthetic appeal are frequently praised.

Summary topics

  • Durability: 19%
  • Pocket Organization: 11%
  • Aesthetic Appeal: 28%

Review topics: ["size","bag","straps","price","color","quality","feel","pockets","protection","padding","work","look","canvas","compartment","laptop","zippers"].

Review highlights

  • "The zippers are smooth and the quality looks great and the canvas is thick and going to last." — Max H.
  • "Very nice bag, very professional looking and protects my laptop very well." — Doug
  • "I love the access, the pockets are perfectly laid out for what I do." — Evan G.

Reviews

GORUCK nails it again

"I started a new job that needed a more professional look when going onsite. GORUCK quality and lifetime guarantee was the only option. Also, Rule#1: always look cool. My go-to bag had been a 26L GR2 (500D, so buttery soft). That was more than what I needed now. I had been watching this bag for some time as I assessed my next investment. Cue Xmas in July. That was it. Right price, right color, right look. The olive green is striking but I opted for Dark Oak. Plenty of space for my laptop, a wire dopp, and water bottle fit easily inside. GORUCK has obviously put thought into organization with this bag. Similar to a GR2, it has plenty of internal pockets of different depths. I’m cuious what could be added to the molle on the ends. That’ll require some research. The straps have a good amount of slack and the waxed canvas for the shoulder is a nice touch. Overall, i’m very satisfied with this bag."

— Chris B. (5/5)

Rugged Work/Travel Bag

"As a construction manager, needed something that can be tossed around but more professional than a backpack. Went through lots of bags before spending the money to get this, and wish I would’ve sooner. Perfect for my laptop, extra gear and then food/drinks for a day trip or even done clothes for a quick overnight. I drop the strap on truck-to-office days and use it when traveling. Only looking better with time, best work bag I’ve had!"

— Drew P. (5/5)

Indestructible modern briefcase/shoulder bag

"Goruck shoulder bag is a modern take on a briefcase design and when made from waxed canvas its spectacular. I chose it black waxed canvas, (and it is black no blue hue) and it's just as home in a formal setting as it is in a rugged outdoor setting. The internal section is divided into 2 compartments the narrower one is Goruck's famous bomb proof compartment perfect laptops and other expensive & sensitive items. The other larger compartment Includes several different sized zip pocket and an open cavity to accommodate odd shaped and bulkier items. The padded divider between the 2 compartments is slightly raised from the bottom which allow the divider to slightly float either way which can make either compartment slightly bigger or smaller. This is a so great when you that item that just won't quite fit because with float it now does."

— Chris B. (5/5)

Excellent laptop bag

"Laptop is well protected and the bag itself had deceptively a lot of capacity, looks great too and had a lot of compliments in the office"

— Ho-lap T. (5/5)

Makes a great flight bag

"I got this to use as a flight bag for my headset, iPad, and everything I take with me when I fly. It’s the perfect size and looks cool. I love the interior pockets for keeping things organized. I’ve had goruck bags since 2013 and know this is going to last forever too. So glad goruck made this!"

— Lisa Z. (5/5)

Great Bag

"Great smaller bag. I’ve had a GR2 for about 10 years and it’s gone everywhere with me. I’ve been looking for something smaller to just hold the essentials and when I saw this I bought it immediately. Build quality is good. The waxed canvas is really nice. It looks very professional while still being tough. Holds my laptop, chargers, headphones and an iPad and everything is easy to locate and access. Great bag."

— Ryan S. (5/5)

"Good, sturdy, professional"

— Kai (5/5)

Tacticool bag.

"Got my bag a day before a work conference and it worked great. Got plenty of nice comments about the look of the bag. Very happy with my purchase!"

— Gregory E. (5/5)

Best Bag Hands Down!!

"Great Product!! I’m a healthcare professional and used a similar leatger fossil bag that broke after two years of use. This bag has more room, more durable, and looks amazing!!! Recommend to anyone looking for a professional bag. Like al GoRuck products it’s well built and durable."

— Jarvis R. (5/5)

Great Bag!!

"Amazing quality, look and great for work!! Highly, Highly recommend!!!"

— Brandon C. (5/5)

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