Balian is our Slingbag. A technical design using traditional methods and materials: waxed canvas and Italian veg tan leather.
In this iteration we have tweaked a few things, zipper and the storm flap for easier access. Bellows pleating is deeper this increases the volume slightly and a more satisfying compression. The webbing is increased in weight. Leather keepers have been added alongside the elastic keepers.
Balian sling bag is both comfortable and rugged. Designed in collaboration with Carryology, we have created a hybrid of form and functionality. The main body is constructed from 12 Ounce waxed canvas from Halley Stevensons in Dundee, Scotland. With a bellows compression to keep your belongings in place during activity, the compression is tensioned by two Cobra frame tension locks on a chevron medium weight webbing.
The main compartment is accessed by a YKK 6mm nylon coil Aquaguard zipper. Internally there are three sleeves (phone / sunglasses size) and a pen slot. The bag is lined with our signature crank design hand printed on a natural cotton drill. There are two leather backed wings with embossed lash patch and a 38mm chevron webbing strap, with a double sided tensioning cobra buckle with strap keepers. Strap keepers are provided in both elastic and leather.
Veg Tan leather refers to 'Vegetable Tanned Leather' which avoids the use of Chromium and other nasties by using the traditional tanning method using tree bark and acorns in combination with natural oil, this leather is also often referred to as 'Bridle' leather and is extremely hard wearing and develops a beautiful patina through your use. All our leather is top grain / full grain leather and sourced from Italy. This video gives a good overview of the tanning process.
