Purnell Spotlights Re-Waxable Waxed Canvas Backpacks for Fall Carry

Two backpacks pair heavyweight waxed canvas with practical laptop storage for campus, commuting and everyday travel.

SANTA BARBARA, CA, UNITED STATES, September 8, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Purnell, a family-run Santa Barbara clothing and carry-goods company, is spotlighting its waxed canvas backpacks for fall campus, commuting and everyday travel. The waxed canvas collection centers on two functional designs made from heavyweight 20 oz. waxed canvas with genuine leather trim and antique-brass hardware.

The Large Waxed Canvas Travel Backpack is a 9-liter pack with a padded laptop compartment, luggage strap and organized interior storage. The Small Waxed Canvas Backpack is a 4-liter everyday-carry option sized for a 13-inch laptop or tablet. Both use a water-resistant waxed finish that can be re-waxed as the bags develop character with use.

“A good bag should keep doing its job without asking for much attention,” said Brita Womack, founder of Purnell. “That’s what we like about waxed canvas. It actually gets better with use — the marks and creases become part of the bag. And when the finish wears down, you can re-wax it rather than replace it.”

Why Waxed Canvas Earns its Place

Maintainable finish: The water-resistant waxed surface helps repel light rain and everyday spills and can be renewed through re-waxing over time.

Character through use: Scuffs and creases become part of the material’s patina rather than something that needs to be hidden.

Practical organization: Laptop storage, interior compartments and exterior pockets give the traditional material a useful role in current campus, commuter and travel routines.

Two right-sized options: The 9-liter Large Travel Backpack carries more gear for commuting and overnight travel, while the 4-liter Small Backpack stays compact for a laptop and daily essentials.

The two backpacks are joined by a coordinating waxed canvas cable organizer for chargers, cords and other small tech essentials.

The Fall Carry Lineup

Large Waxed Canvas Travel Backpack — $105
17″H × 12″W × 4″D; 9-liter capacity; padded laptop compartment; rear luggage strap; padded back panel; water-resistant, re-waxable 20 oz. waxed canvas.

Small Waxed Canvas Backpack — $75
11″H × 13″W × 4.5″D; 4-liter capacity; fits a 13-inch laptop or tablet; exterior phone pocket; compact everyday-carry profile.

Waxed Canvas Travel Cable Organizer — $35
8″W × 5″H closed; mesh pockets, sleeves and elastic straps for chargers, cords, power banks and other small technology accessories.

The backpacks and coordinating cable organizer are available through Purnell’s waxed canvas collection. Editors may request product specifications, high-resolution photography and review units for qualifying coverage, subject to inventory.

About Purnell

Purnell is a family-run Santa Barbara company designing clothing and carry goods to earn their place in everyday life. Its waxed canvas collection combines heavyweight, water-resistant canvas with practical organization, genuine leather trim and antique-brass hardware. The material develops character with use and can be re-waxed over time. Learn more at purnellgear.com.

Brita Womack
Purnell
+1 805-570-8083
bwomack@purnellgear.com

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