Dugong Backpack- Royal Blue & Charcoal Black | Clan Earth

Royal blue against charcoal black makes this the loudest of the three Dugong colourways, and the easiest to pick out on a luggage rack or a shared desk. Underneath the colour it is the same waxed canvas commuter backpack: a padded laptop section, a front pocket for small essentials, a rear pocket against your back and a bottle pocket on either side. Good for students and commuters who would rather not carry another black bag.

Key Features

• Royal blue body with charcoal black panels, easy to spot among identical dark bags
• Padded laptop section built into the main compartment
• Large main compartment for books, a jacket or a couple of days of clothes
• Front pocket for the small things you grab without opening the bag
• Deep rear pocket resting against your back
• Two side bottle pockets

Materials

• Waxed cotton canvas, a water-resistant natural fabric long used for military bags
• Cotton interlinings and cotton webbing straps
• Antique brass hardware and YKK zips
• Cork and printed cork detailing
• Plant-based and cruelty-free throughout, made without plastic

How to Pack It

Put the laptop in the padded section against the back panel, then stack heavier items low and close to your spine so the bag does not pull backwards. The front pocket is the right home for a charger and cables; the side pockets handle a bottle and an umbrella.

Product Details

• Type: waxed canvas backpack with padded laptop section
• Colourway: Royal Blue with Charcoal Black panels
• Storage: main compartment, laptop section, front pocket, rear pocket, two side bottle pockets
• Hardware: antique brass fittings, YKK zips

Care Instructions

• Wipe clean with a damp cloth; skip detergents, which lift the wax out of the canvas
• Do not machine wash, soak, tumble dry or iron
• Dry in the shade, since strong sunlight fades saturated blues fastest
• Keep it loosely packed in storage rather than folded flat

Good to Know

• Water-resistant rather than waterproof; it copes with rain on a commute, not with a soaking
• Blue is the colourway most likely to show sun fading, so avoid parking it on a car dashboard or a sunny windowsill
• Slight colour differences between the blue panels are normal in dyed natural canvas

FAQs

Is the blue bright or muted?

It is a strong, saturated royal blue set against black panels, so the contrast is deliberate rather than subtle. If you want the same bag in something quieter, the olive green and walnut brown versions are more neutral.

Will it hold a 15 inch laptop plus college books?

Yes for a typical day's load. The padded section takes a 14 to 15 inch machine and the main compartment carries books alongside it, though exact internal dimensions are not published by the vendor.

Do the brass fittings tarnish?

Antique brass darkens gradually with handling, which is expected. A dry cloth keeps it even; harsh metal polish is not needed and can stain the canvas around the fitting.

Country of Origin: India Sold by: Clan Earth Fulfilled by: EarthBased