Help find a discontinued bag, or something like it

March 4, 2013 5:42 AM

I finally found the bag to replace my old worn out one, but before I could pull the trigger Duluth stopped selling it. I wanted the postmasters tote (link to old page) picture one, two, three. Does anyone know a third party still carrying it or anywhere that has a similar bag. I really liked the space, and look with the fire-hose and leather materials. I have found one old e-bay sale and no hits on the Chicago area Craigslist. I know the Green does great with bags, please help.
posted by dstopps to shopping (6 answers total)

Millican (a UK company) do a largish bag in canvas and leather based on old courier bags - so a bit like your postmaster tote. It's called Stewart the Courier Bag.

Alternatively, Brady Bags (also UK) do a variety of nice canvas and leather bags - none are a direct match and they're a bit smaller but worth looking at. Like this one.
posted by MuffinMan at 6:43 AM on March 4

J Peterman or Filson? Also, it wouldn't hurt to set up an eBay alert...
posted by lily_bart at 6:44 AM on March 4

Do a "google" search for a range bag. Bags like this are used by shooters to carry gear. Orvis sells a nice one.
posted by JohnE at 7:41 AM on March 4

Not an exact match, but Timbuk2 are currently offering brown faux leather and waxed olive canvas as "specialty fabrics" for their customizable messenger and tote bags. So if the look of the materials is more important than the exact shape of the bag, that may be an option.

(I have a messenger bag from them and find it very spacious, well-designed, and well-made.)
posted by snowmentality at 8:02 AM on March 4

Here are some similar options:

Australian messenger
waxed canvas duffel
Vintage Orvis green hunting bag
Colveta multi pocket (my personal fav)
The Sak weekender
Floto Casiana
Etsy messenger
Waxed 3 compartment tote
Canvas bag with leather pockets

I'd also recommend searching"Duluth" on Etsy regularly since there a few vintage bags but not currently the postmaster for sale.
posted by rmless at 1:12 PM on March 4

It's back!

http://m.duluthtrading.com/store/mens/mens-accessories/mens-bags-briefcases/59504.aspx
posted by tilde at 8:38 PM on March 14