10 best canvas holdalls

Canvas holdalls just make sense, don’t they? Practical, unpretentious and effortlessly good-looking. Unlike leather, canvas gets better with age – every scuff and fade adds character rather than wear and tear. The best part? You’re spoiled for choice these days: classic waxed canvas in olive or sand, bold brights if you fancy a bag that stands out, or timeless cream or navy that never go out of style. Then there’s recycled sailcloth canvas – originally woven for boats, built to survive salt spray and wind, yet these days it’s one of the most versatile materials around, and sustainable too. Pick your colour, pick your vibe, there’s a holdall waiting for you.

Bleu de Chauffe Cabine travel bag, main image, £300 Handmade in a workshop in Saint-Georges-de-Luzençon, near Montpellier, the Cabine bag is the product of French craftsmanship and a political conscience. Bleu de Chauffe was started in 2009 on a mission to promote sustainable consumerism – its bags and accessories are designed to be looked after and passed down through the generations. The Cabine is made with premium British Millerain canvas – known for its weather resistance – with vegetable tanned leather straps. 40 litres, 50 x 30 x 25cm

Burghley Bags Grantham II holdall, £145 A classic British holdall that has its roots in the country but would look right at home in the city. With vegetable-tanned leather details and metal studs on its base, it’s available in red or blue. And for those who can’t decide between the two, there’s a version that’s half red, half blue. Approximately 42 litres, 50 x 38 x 22cm

Sails & Canvas Flight bag, £75 Has recycled sailcloth ever scrubbed up so well? Made in Topsham on the Devon coast, you can almost smell the sea looking at this holdall, which has superstrong webbing handles. The design comes in five variants, and there’s a bigger kitbag that is completely personalisable. Wash bags also available. Approximately 33 litres, 53 x 25 x 25cm

Not Another Bill x Kipper weekend bag, £140 each Not Another Bill is the former gift delivery service that is now a design house that specialises in customisation; Kipper is the colourful womenswear label started by creative director Sarah Corbett-Winder. Who happends to be married to Ned, founder of Not Another Bill. The couple have created the ultimate his 'n’ hers weekend bags – the trellis design is for women and the men’s is checked, but if you ask me they’re pretty unisex. But if you want to get territorial, your initials can be added to the leather tab on the top. A matching garment bag and travel pouch are available. Approximately 30 litres, 42 x 30 x 20cm

Sunspel weekend bag, £475 Cotton canvas and leather is a timeless combination. Add a Sunspel sensibility – if anyone knows how to do easy weekend style, it’s Sunspel – and you have a travel bag that will fit in anywhere from Somerset to Santorini. Approximately 33 litres, 49 x 29 x 23cm

Jospeh Turner waxed canvas holdall, £119 Heavyweight canvas and leather trim combine to rugged effect – this bag is sturdy and built to last. Seen here in camel, it’s also available in khaki and navy. 43.5 litres, 58 x 33 x 21cm

Barbour Field waxed holdall, £179 Available for pre-order (stock is expected in August), Barbour puts a spin on the classic weekend bag by adding a strip of signature tartan and a large external pocket. It’s a nod to country style without going the full huntin’-shootin’-fishin’ hog. 42 litres, 55 x 32.5 x 23cm

Pickett Carry On classic canvas holdall, £575 Just looking at this colour makes me happy. Handmade in England, everything about this bag shouts quality: waterproof cotton canvas, leather details (including the shoulder strap), a removable base board, allowing for a more structured or relaxed look, and antique brassware. Also available in green, navy, sand or tan. But I know where my vote’s going. Approximately 42 litres, 55x 30 x 25cm

Tusting Como Explorer (large), £745 Made in a linen/cotton-mix canvas that is water and (thankfully) stain resistant, the Como takes its name from the Italian lake, which is where the canvas was made. It’s a lighter, less structured option that is made for summer breaks, but would make a stylish entrance at any time of year. Approximately 57 litres, 58 x 33 x 30cm

Stumper & Fielding Avondale bag, £89 A waxed cotton weekend bag with leather straps and a brown satin lining that has a bicycle motif. Based on Portobello Road in London, Stumper & Fielding are all about re-imagining British heritage. Their bags are designed and made in the capital using UK sourced materials, and they have a motto: 'Travel light, carry well.’ Indeed. Approximately 42 litres, 50 x 42 x 20cm

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