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DIMENSIONS
43 cm x 23 cm x 26 cm
17" x 9" x 10,2" (H x L x D) -
VOLUME
26 L
6.9 gal -
WEIGHT
1.3 kg
2.9 lbs -
LAPTOP POCKET
15.6"
Amsterdam Vintage Canvas Rucksack - A Roomy 26L Pack with Real Character
The Amsterdam Vintage Canvas Rucksack is made for days when a small city backpack simply feels too tight. With its 26L capacity, waxed cotton canvas body and broad leather front panel, it gives you proper packing room while keeping that old-school rucksack shape EIKEN canvas bags are known for.
It is built from waxed cotton canvas and Crazy Horse leather, with a polyester lining and a padded sleeve for most laptops up to 15.6 inches. Laptop, charger, notebook, headphones, documents, a light jacket, maybe a spare shirt for the evening — Amsterdam handles the slightly heavier everyday carry without looking like a full travel backpack.
The look is rugged but still clean. The large leather face panel gives it a strong heritage feel, while the zipped opening and internal organiser pockets keep it practical for work, campus, commuting, day trips and short overnight stays. It carries a full day’s worth of things without making you look like you are leaving for base camp.


More Room Than a Standard Daily Backpack
Amsterdam is a good fit if your day tends to overflow a little. Its 26L volume gives you space for your laptop, charger, notebook, books, camera pouch, lunch, water bottle or a rolled-up layer. It is noticeably roomier than a compact 13L or 15L pack, but still easy enough to use every day.
The main compartment opens with a zipper, so you can load it without fighting the bag. Inside, a laptop sleeve, smartphone pocket, zipped pocket and slot pockets help keep smaller items from disappearing into the bottom — yes, that tiny zipped pocket will probably get more use than expected.
Waxed Canvas, Leather Details and Useful Pockets
The front leather panel is the first thing you notice, but the pocket layout is what makes Amsterdam easy to live with. The front zipped pocket keeps small essentials close, the side slot pockets work well for a bottle or umbrella, and the back clipped pocket gives you a safer place for items you want closer to your body.
The waxed canvas is water-repellent, so it can handle light rain, damp pavements and everyday weather. The leather will mark, soften and darken in places as you use it. That is part of the charm with this kind of bag: it looks better when it stops looking brand new.


For Work, Campus, Commuting and Short Trips
Amsterdam makes sense if you need one backpack for more than just laptop carry. It has the space for a normal workday, a university schedule, a train commute, camera accessories or light overnight items, while still keeping a vintage canvas rucksack style rather than a technical hiking-pack look.
If you prefer something smaller and sharper for commuting, Hanover will feel more compact. If you want a balanced everyday backpack with a simpler layout, Milan is worth considering. If you like more visible utility pockets and a stronger outdoor silhouette, Uppsala has that rugged edge. Amsterdam sits in the middle: spacious, structured and quietly tough.







How Amsterdam Compares to Other EIKEN Canvas Backpacks
| Model | Best for | Choose it if... |
|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam | Roomier daily carry, work, campus, short trips | You need 26L of space, laptop storage and a strong leather-and-canvas look. |
| Hanover | Compact commuting, work, study | You want a smaller rolltop backpack that stays neat and sharp day to day. |
| Milan | Everyday organisation, laptop carry, school | You prefer a balanced city backpack with practical exterior pockets. |
| Uppsala | Outdoor-inspired use, day hikes, rugged daily carry | You like visible utility pockets and a more adventurous hiking-style shape. |
| Nuuk | Light carry, school, compact workdays | You want something smaller and lighter than a full-size rucksack. |
Product Features & Specifications
Product Type: Vintage canvas rucksack
Construction: Softback backpack
Main Material: Woven waxed cotton canvas & Crazy Horse leather
Leather Type: Dark brown oil-immersed leather details
Lining Material: Polyester
Dimensions: 43 x 23 x 26 cm | 17" x 9" x 10.2" (H x W x D)
Capacity: 26 L | 6.9 gal
Weight: 1.3 kg | 2.9 lbs
Available Colors: Khaki, Green Army, Grey, Black
Fit: Unisex design with adjustable shoulder straps
Interior: Main compartment, laptop sleeve, smartphone pocket, zipped pocket, slot pockets
Exterior: Front zipped pocket, side slot pockets, back clipped pocket
Closure System: Zipper
Laptop Fit: Fits most laptops up to 15.6"
Weather Protection: Water-repellent waxed canvas fabric
Style: Heritage | Work | Campus | Daily travel | Short trips
Note: waxed canvas and leather are natural materials. Small marks, shade variations and signs of use are normal, and they help the bag build its own patina over time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Amsterdam works well for work, school, university and commuting, especially if you need more space than a compact backpack. Its 26L capacity, laptop sleeve and internal pockets make it practical for carrying a laptop, documents, books and everyday essentials.
Yes. Amsterdam includes a laptop sleeve designed to fit most laptops up to 15.6 inches. For a precise fit, compare your laptop’s dimensions with the bag’s overall size: 43 × 23 × 26 cm.
Amsterdam is made from water-repellent waxed canvas, which can handle light rain and normal wet-weather exposure. It is not a fully waterproof dry bag. In heavy rain, we recommend keeping electronics inside an extra protective sleeve or pouch.
Yes. Amsterdam offers 26L of capacity, while Hanover is 13L and Milan is 15L. Choose Amsterdam for more packing room, clothes, documents or short trips. Hanover and Milan are better if you prefer a smaller everyday backpack.
Amsterdam is best for people who want a larger canvas backpack for laptop carry, work, campus, daily travel and short trips. It suits you if you like waxed canvas, leather details and a roomy rucksack shape without going into full hiking backpack territory.
This backpack comes with a 2-year durability warranty and a 30-day return policy. Payment can also be split into 3 or 4 instalments, depending on the payment options available at checkout.