FRIDAY MAY 27

Two new simple tote bags in the shop this afternoon.

Shop updates will be a little slow the next few weeks as I get ready for Renegade Brooklyn.
Also the lead time for made to order bags is currently 3-4 weeks.

A SAD DAY,,

My all time favorite old white tshirt has finally reached it's last legs ... I got this one 2 years ago at the Brimfield Textile Fair from Heller's Cafe/Larry McKaughan (worth a trip to the textile fair just to see that dude's vintage collection .. seriously brings tears to my eyes!) .. and it quickly became my favorite thing to wear. I was well aware that a 70+ yr old tshirt would eventually turn into what you see above .. but now the day has finally come and it's a sad one!

,,SALE,,

We're offering 20% off everything in the Etsy shop from now until noon tomorrow.

Just use the code SPRINGTIME at checkout.

WEDNESDAY MAY 18

New in the shop today -- WWII military canvas outer, 1950's era work apron outside pockets, leather bottom reinforcement. Available HERE.

CLEVER NETTLE//HOUSE OF LEAVES

My pal Anja of Clever Nettle shot some photos with Nicole of House of Leaves for Anja's shop a few weeks ago and I'm real into the outcome. And look there's a Forestbound bag in the last photo!

MONDAY MAY 16

New in the shop today -- 1930's era mattress ticking outer, leather straps & bottom reinforcement.
Available HERE.

FORESTBOUND LAPTOP SLEEVE

(Photography by Jeff Allen)

Also introducing ... Forestbound canvas & leather laptop sleeve. Padded with recycled wool military blankets. Zip-top closure.

These are currently being made to order for either a 13in or 15in laptop.
Available in the shop.

MEN'S COLLECTION 2011

(All photographs by Jeff Allen ,, shot at Trimount Ironworks)

Forestbound introduces a small collection of men's bags for summer 2011. We worked hard to create a few designs with men specifically in mind. All real durable and made by hand with much care.

These bags are currently available in our shop .. all made to order in the canvas color of your choice.

A few additional photos from the collection can be seen on the Forestbound website.

WEDNESDAY MAY 11

New in the shop today - 1930's era mattress ticking outer, leather bottom reinforcement, recycled braided leather straps, WWII era cotton webbing & buckle hardware closure.
Available HERE.

SNEAK PEAK ,,

A little preview of something new that will be available later on in the week ....

MONDAY MAY 9

New in the shop today -- WWII era US military canvas outer, leather bottom reinforcement, recycled braided leather straps, WWII era cotton webbing & metal hardware closure.
Available HERE.

FOAM MAGAZINE

Forestbound is featured in the June/July issue of Foam Magazine.

WEEKEND ACQUISITIONS

Some nice things I picked up this weekend .. chicken eggs, duck eggs, lovage & rhubarb from my favorite little roadside stand in NH and 2 great pennants from the flea market.

AARONS STUDIO

That 42 star American flag Aaron dug up is the perfect addition to his studio.

PAPER MAGAZINE

Forestbound is featured in this month's issue of Paper Magazine.

MOST WONDROUS HORSES

Mascot the talking horse, one unnamed with 18 feet and 9 inches of tail hair, and Linus the long haired Oregon horse. Late 1800's/early 1900's.
Pretty wondrous.

Via Dull Tool Dim Bulb

WHAT TO DO ...

Keep this nice WWII era Navy hammock intact and save it for future cabin use or take it apart to use for bags? The constant debate ....

TUESDAY MAY 3

New in the shop today - 40's era work apron outside pocket, WWII era US military canvas outer, leather reinforced recycled military issue cotton webbing shoulder straps.
Available HERE.