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Rothco Canvas European School Bag – Expandable Vintage Satchel

by Rothco
SKU 8118
Original price $45.99 - Original price $45.99
Original price
$45.99
$45.99 - $45.99
Current price $45.99
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Color: Black

Some days the laptop is only the start, and the Rothco Canvas European Shoulder Bag is built to grow with them. Its main compartment expands from 4.5 to 8.5 inches deep with a 3/4 zipper, so a laptop, tablet and the extras of a long day all fit. Two snap front pouches hold quick-grab items, a zippered pocket on the flap keeps documents or keys handy, while a top carry handle and a 42 inch shoulder strap give you two ways to carry it.

Why it works:

  • Extra room when the day needs it: Pack slim most days and expand for the bigger ones, since the main compartment opens from 4.5 to 8.5 inches deep with a 3/4 zipper.
  • Quick-grab pouches up front: Small essentials stay easy to reach in 2 front pouches with snap closures, each 5 x 7 x 1 inches.
  • Documents and keys close at hand: A large zippered pocket on the front flap and an open-top back pocket keep documents or keys within easy reach.
  • Hand carry or shoulder carry: Grab it by the top carry handle or sling it on the extendable shoulder strap, which reaches up to 42 inches.
  • Canvas for commuting and errands: Rugged, naturally water-resistant heavyweight cotton canvas is made for commuting, traveling and running errands.

Who it's built for:

A fit for commuters who carry a laptop daily and want extra space on the days that ask for more.

At a glance:

  • Size: 15" x 11" x 4.5" collapsed, 8.5" deep expanded
  • Material: Heavyweight canvas
  • Main compartment: Expands with a three-quarter zipper; room for a laptop, tablet or everyday essentials
  • Front pouches: 2, snap closures, 5" x 7" x 1" each
  • More pockets: Large zippered pocket on the flap, open-top back pocket
  • Closure: Flap with 2 hook and loop closures to D-rings
  • Carry: Top carry handle, shoulder strap up to 42"
  • Ships: Empty and ready for you to customize

Buying for an agency or department? Luminary Global is an SDVOSB and WOSB. We accept purchase orders and GPC, and offer volume quotes.

In the box

  • 1 x Rothco Canvas European Shoulder Bag
  • 1 x Extendable shoulder strap (up to 42")
  • Campus & Textbooks Students expand the gusset from 4.5 to 8.5 inches to swallow a full course load of textbooks. The six compartments sort notebooks, chargers, and a phone.
  • Office & Files Commuters carry files flat in the back pocket and a phone in the flap zip pocket to the office. The satchel structure keeps documents from creasing.
  • Overnight Trips Travelers unzip the expandable main compartment to nearly double the depth for an overnight's clothes. The bag collapses back down for a light day-out carry.
  • Organized Daily Carry Anyone who likes a place for everything sorts gear across six compartments under a hook-and-loop flap. The top handle and 42-inch strap give two ways to carry.
  • Brand: Rothco
  • Material: Heavyweight cotton canvas
  • Dimensions: 15" x 11" x 4.5" collapsed; 15" x 11" x 8.5" expanded
  • Main compartment: Expandable via three-quarter zipper
  • Front pouches: 2 with snap closures, 5" x 7" x 1" each
  • Other pockets: Large zippered pocket on front flap, open-top back pocket
  • Closure: Flap with 2 hook and loop closures attaching to D-rings
  • Carry: Top carry handle; extendable shoulder strap up to 42"
  • Colors: Black, Olive Drab
  • Black: Item 8118, UPC 613902811805
  • Olive Drab: Item 8119-OD, UPC 613902811904
  • Prop 65: DEHP. See www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the bag expand?▸

Open the 3/4 zipper and the main compartment goes from 4.5 inches deep to 8.5 inches deep. The bag measures 15 x 11 inches either way.

How secure is the front flap?▸

The flap fastens with 2 hook and loop closures that attach to D-rings, which keeps your belongings secured while you are on the go.

Can I carry it by hand?▸

Yes. A top carry handle lets you carry it by hand, and the shoulder strap extends up to 42 inches when you want it on your shoulder.

Can agencies and departments order the Rothco Canvas European Shoulder Bag with a purchase order?▸

Yes. Luminary Global is an SDVOSB and WOSB. We accept purchase orders and GPC for agency and department orders, and offer volume quotes.

Veteran Owned & Operated

Retired Army First Sergeant

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Ken Deater (Jamaica Plain, US)
Surprisingly great bag

Received this bag in OD Green as a graduation gift many years ago. Surprisingly well made! My only criticism is that the (adjustable) shoulder strap (even at full extension) is a little short for cross chest carry. However I am a full-sized human at 6’ & 235#. I have thrown mine in the washer (faded a bit but still looks great) & recently sewed on my grandfather’s WWII patch. Great bag. Highly recommended!

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Frank Beaman (Mineral Point, US)

Everything was satisfactory, but it was bigger than I thought it would be. That’s really MY problem, not yours, but listing the measurements and dimensions would be a good addition to your sales materials.