In 1854, Louis Vuitton opened his luggage business, and introduced the steamer bag in 1901 as a little piece of luggage meant to be carried inside larger trunks. Later, the US-American Railroad used it as a mailbag from the 1920s-1930s. Wells Fargo Express agents also used it to transport cash and other financial instruments.
In 2015, we reinvented it in as a comfortable, versatile, vintage inspired backpack for the next century and beyond. In 2020, we re-imagined it once more to carry forward is striking head-turning looks while morphing it into a highly-functional rucksack / backpack statement piece for today's adventurer. Lightweight (less than 4 lbs) with an easy-opening clasp is hidden underneath the authentically styled top flap.
Our signature 100% full-grain, vegetable-tanned leather contrasts at the base and top reminiscent of the original material used for the historic leather mail bag.
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Description
Heritage Waxed Canvas Steamer Backpack No. 2"Let me tell you, it is a functional work of art. This bag is exceptionally well crafted. The leather is high quality. Even one of my patient told me he eyed it since the day I walked on the unit with it. He was all gaga and is coming to your site to get one. Get this work of art. It is really, really nice" Dr. Cheryl J., Heritage Waxed Canvas Steamer Backpack No. 2 customer In 1854, Louis Vuitton opened his luggage business, and introduced the
"Let me tell you, it is a functional work of art. This bag is exceptionally well crafted. The leather is high quality. Even one of my patient told me he eyed it since the day I walked on the unit with it. He was all gaga and is coming to your site to get one. Get this work of art. It is really, really nice..."
- Dr. Cheryl J., Heritage Waxed Canvas Steamer Backpack No. 2 customer
Details
- Durable 18 oz waxed canvas
- 100% full-grain, marbled US steerhide vegetable tanned leather
- Padded shoulder straps ergonomically designed for comfort
- Navy blue pinstripe lining
- Top flap with underneath zippered pocket
- Front zippered pocket smartly hidden out of sight underneath flap
- Padded vertical laptop pocket is 11.75"W x 14.25"H. If both dimensions of your laptop are under these measurements, it will fit in the laptop pocket. Please check the width and height (not diagonal dimension).
- Top opening is 12.25" wide (snapped) and 17.75" wide (unsnapped)
- Solid antique brass hardware
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- Dimensions: 17" H x 14" W x 6.25" D
- Weight: 3.9 lbs
- Volume: 24.4 L
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★★★★★ 4
Great gift
Style: Social Worker
It's decent quality and the recent graduate loved it!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2025
★★★★★ 2
Feels cheap
Style: Social Worker
The material feels a little too flimsy for my liking. When I picked it up, I noticed right away that it’s more on the budget side not the durable canvas or sturdy fabric you hope for in a daily-use tote. I wouldn’t trust it with anything heavier than maybe a few magazines or a change of clothes. Grocery runs? Forget it. The handles and the body don’t inspire confidence and I found myself double-checking the seams every time I loaded it up.
The look is actually pretty cute, so points for style. I can see it working as a light errand bag or something you toss in your car for emergencies. If you just need something casual for occasional use, like carrying snacks to a picnic or using it for light shopping, you’ll probably be fine.
But for anything that requires a bit more muscle, like regular grocery hauls or heavier books, this tote just isn’t up to the job
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Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2025
★★★★★ 3
Delivered in mailbox folded up.
Style: Difference Maker Definition
The tote is beautiful! The only complaint I have is that it was delivered folded up in my mailbox. I’m going to try & use an iron on low heat to straighten it out. It is made out of a cheaper fabric.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Super cute… but not what the listing is
Size: One Size, Color: Dark Cappuccino, Size: One Size, Color: Dark Cappuccino
First of all, this listing is entirely inaccurate, as other reviews say, the picture is of a larger bag when in reality you are sent something much smaller and without the small wallet.
I wanted the smaller bag, so I ordered it intentionally, but if you are looking for the larger size, do not order this.
I included a side by side comparison of the two bags. The lighter bag is the size this listing is supposed to be (that I owned previously) and the smaller one is the one I was sent.
That being said the smaller bag is super cute and so similar to the Brooklyn bag! Just be aware that it does not match the listing :)
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Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2025
★★★★★ 3
Material
Size: One Size, Color: Dark Cappuccino, Size: One Size, Color: Dark Cappuccino
This purse has a good size for an every day purse. It’s a pretty style purse, and reminds me of the Coach brooklyn shoulder bag. I’m not too crazy about this bag since the material is thin and flimsy, but I should be okay.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2025