Jorvik Backpack - 25-30L

I've owned far too many bags and packs over the years and very rarely write reviews, but the Jorvik backpack absolutely deserves one. I’ve had mine for a couple of months and used it for commuting, weekend trips and a bit of light hiking. It’s a quality item: well designed, made with great pride, and built from exceptional materials. The canvas is wonderfully rugged, is definitely waterproof, and looks fantastic in the black I bought. The straps are very comfortable even with a heavy load and the pack is a great size, with enough room for a winter long weekend if you travel light. Despite its size the pack keeps a low profile, which I really like as it looks great. The buckle lives up to the hype, working brilliantly even wearing gloves, and the internal and external pockets are cleverly located and well sized. The back padding is very comfortable, forms nicely to your back, and breathes better than synthetic alternatives.
I spent literally months deciding whether to buy this backpack and I‘m so pleased I finally did. It’s now a faithful companion and its quality means it will undoubtedly remain a so for many years to come. Worth every penny.

Very durable old school backpack. I use mine daily and its an extremely high quality product. A wonderful company and received my backpack with a lovely handwritten thank you note. I recommend this company highly.

If you are looking for a bag that is homegrown, of extremely high quality and construction that will take you back to backpacks of yester year then you would do well to choose the Jorvik bag by Bearmade.
Size wise the Jorvik is perfect for a days trip or hike and for a weekend away with a capacity of 25 to 30 litres. It dosnt have a number of unnecessary pockets but what it does have are well thought out and executed and perfectly sufficient. I have not been caught out in the rain just yet with the bag, but I have every faith in the waxed cotton from which the Jorvik is constructed to keep your contents safe from the elements.
They have made use of the highly regarded Cobra brand buckles on the bag which aside from being pretty bomb proof adds to the retro appeal of the Jorvik.
I did a fair bit of research on bags before settling on this one. I am a sucker for retro stuff.....I carry my Photography gear in Billingham bags...another English company who makes highly appealing old fashioned looking camera bags.....so I knew the overall look I was after and the Bearmade Jorvik fitted the bill perfectly.
It's the sort of bag that harks bag to something used by Enid Blytons Famous Five when they are out on an adventure or a picnic with Boiled Eggs and Lashings of Ginger Beer.
It's not a particularly technical bag...but then that is not what I wanted either. The webbing shoulder straps, although lacking any form of padding are extremely comfortable to wear and the bag feels nicely balanced on my back.
All in all I am very, very happy with my choice. I chose the Rust colour which is very pleasant and adds further still to the retro look and feel of the bag.
Bearmade are only a small British based company and have limited capacity to make large numbers of bags. But that means that every bag they do make is made with love and care and an attention to detail which has to be seen to be believed...and that is a really good thing.
By the appearance and feel of it, my Jorvik bag will probably out live me....and I look forward to many an enjoyable trip together over the coming months and years.
If you are a person who appreciates high quality and a product that is made in Britain ...with a huge dollop of nostalgia, then Bearmade bags.... and in this instance the Jorvik......have to be at the very top of your list if you are in the market for a new Bag.
Not inexpensive by any means...but if you can afford one then don't hesitate!

Finding someone whose values align so well is always a challenge, especially in this time of greenwashing. The bag looks great but the shared values were more important. So I ordered because I felt I need to put my money where my heart is. When my Jorvik arrived it was love at first sight. The bag is beautifully crafted and the small details point to the amount of thought and care put into in. I love the Colour, I still giggle every time a hear the buckles satisfying clasping sound and the inside is well planned so I don’t lose my stuff. I feel we will go on many beautiful adventures.

My jorvik was made by Raymond and not Amy, makes no difference the quality is still superb as is the pack. I have a Gouthwaite 18-23l which i love but i really appreciate the larger size, bigger bottle pockets and extra pockets you get with the Jorvik, and i love supporting Bearmade.
It is a bit spendy but if you look around you can find Far Eastern made packs that are not far off in price and i know who i would rather spend my money with.
Merry Christmas.