Meet the Field Bag: A Collaboration with Journeyman & Co.

November 24, 2015

“Where need exists, there will always be someone with the bravery and
the vision to bring resolution.” — excerpt, Journeyman & Co. mission statement

Shortly after we moved to Denver, Nathan Downey and Cory Doney — the duo behind Journeyman & Co. — came to us with a concept for a bag and proposed a collaboration. The two advertising creatives were in the process of developing their first ’cause-crafted collection,’ fusing their appreciation for beautiful craftsmanship with their desire to better the world we live in. What began as an idealistic goal evolved into a brand whose objective is to unite craftspeople while creating collections of unique products allied around a common cause. With their first military-inspired collection of goods, 10% of all proceeds are donated to IAVA (Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America), a nonprofit committed to improving the lives of new veterans.

Over the next two years we worked with Nathan and Cory to design the Field Bag: a roll-top, messenger-style bag with army-inspired materials and detailing. (One of the design references was a mid-century military map bag). Handcrafted in our Denver workshop, the Field Bag is made from durable, heavyweight, 20oz Olive waxed canvas, reinforced at the bottom with a layer of Dublin leather from Chicago’s Horween Leather Company.

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