The Olive Waxy Vanguard is the most distinctive pack in the lineup, offering a rugged, military-inspired aesthetic that feels at home in both urban and outdoor environments. The deep mossy tones of the Italian body contrast beautifully with the "naked" American harness leather straps, creating a piece that looks like a piece of vintage field gear from day one.
Body: 5oz Olive Waxy (Badalassi Carlo): This heavyweight Italian vegetable-tan is saturated with a unique blend of oils that give it a deep, matte olive green hue. The 5oz thickness provides a substantial, self-supporting structure that holds its roll-top shape with authority.
The Olive Pull-Up: As the leather flexes, the internal oils migrate to reveal lighter, dusty-green highlights. This creates a weathered, high-contrast look that evolves with every pack and unpack.
Straps: 8-9oz Natural Horween Dublin: Sourced from Chicago, these ultra-thick straps provide a rigid structural backbone. The light, creamy tan of the Natural Dublin serves as a striking visual anchor against the dark olive body.
Hardware: Outfitted with Antique Brass buckles and reinforced with hand-set Copper Rivets. Every load-bearing point is backed with leather washers for a lifetime of structural integrity.
Architecture: Full-grain, 5oz roll-top body with a reinforced double-layered base for maximum impact resistance.
Dimensions: 18.0" H (rolled) / 24.0" H (unrolled) x 12.0" W x 5.0" D.
Shoulder Straps: 8-9oz Horween Dublin, precision-cut for comfort. These straps will "tan" and darken with use, eventually settling into a rich, waxy acorn tone.
Capacity: 20-28 Liters (Adjustable volume).
Storage: Large main cabin plus a deep front "reach-in" pocket for quick-access essentials.
The Olive Vanguard is designed to look better with age and exposure.
The Break-In: Initially, the 5oz body and 9oz straps will feel incredibly robust. Within the first month, the Dublin straps will soften and mold to your frame, while the Olive body will develop a supple, waxy hand-feel.
The Patina: The Olive leather will deepen in color, becoming a rich, glossy forest green. Meanwhile, the Natural Dublin straps will darken toward a deep amber, creating an earth-tone palette that is entirely unique to your carry habits.
The Olive Waxy Vanguard is the most distinctive pack in the lineup, offering a rugged, military-inspired aesthetic that feels at home in both urban and outdoor environments. The deep mossy tones of the Italian body contrast beautifully with the "naked" American harness leather straps, creating a piece that looks like a piece of vintage field gear from day one.
Body: 5oz Olive Waxy (Badalassi Carlo): This heavyweight Italian vegetable-tan is saturated with a unique blend of oils that give it a deep, matte olive green hue. The 5oz thickness provides a substantial, self-supporting structure that holds its roll-top shape with authority.
The Olive Pull-Up: As the leather flexes, the internal oils migrate to reveal lighter, dusty-green highlights. This creates a weathered, high-contrast look that evolves with every pack and unpack.
Straps: 8-9oz Natural Horween Dublin: Sourced from Chicago, these ultra-thick straps provide a rigid structural backbone. The light, creamy tan of the Natural Dublin serves as a striking visual anchor against the dark olive body.
Hardware: Outfitted with Antique Brass buckles and reinforced with hand-set Copper Rivets. Every load-bearing point is backed with leather washers for a lifetime of structural integrity.
Architecture: Full-grain, 5oz roll-top body with a reinforced double-layered base for maximum impact resistance.
Dimensions: 18.0" H (rolled) / 24.0" H (unrolled) x 12.0" W x 5.0" D.
Shoulder Straps: 8-9oz Horween Dublin, precision-cut for comfort. These straps will "tan" and darken with use, eventually settling into a rich, waxy acorn tone.
Capacity: 20-28 Liters (Adjustable volume).
Storage: Large main cabin plus a deep front "reach-in" pocket for quick-access essentials.
The Olive Vanguard is designed to look better with age and exposure.
The Break-In: Initially, the 5oz body and 9oz straps will feel incredibly robust. Within the first month, the Dublin straps will soften and mold to your frame, while the Olive body will develop a supple, waxy hand-feel.
The Patina: The Olive leather will deepen in color, becoming a rich, glossy forest green. Meanwhile, the Natural Dublin straps will darken toward a deep amber, creating an earth-tone palette that is entirely unique to your carry habits.
