Buy Vintage Not Cocaine-Newspaper Delivery Tote Bag-21″

Buy Vintage Not Cocaine-Newspaper Delivery Tote Bag-21″

Because addiction to vintage is cheaper-and legal. This bag is for the thrift-flipping, market-hopping, side-eye-giving purist in all of us. Hand-pulled screenprint on a vintage-style newspaper bag that’s tougher than your grandpa’s opinions. Made with 17.5oz canvas, triple stitching, and a padded strap to handle everything from records to regrettable impulse buys. Carries weight-literally and figuratively.

A Classic, Reinvented: This 17.5 oz heavy canvas tote bag is a faithful reproduction of the mid-20th-century newspaper carrier bags once slung over the shoulders of paperboys across American cities.

Inspired by the rugged newspaper carrier bags of decades past, this heavyweight tote is a modern tribute to timeless utility and craftsmanship.

The 8″ pleated pocket on the front of the tote is a direct nod to the functional design of mid-20th-century postal bags. Originally used to store delivery logs, route books, pens, and other daily tools, this compartment was essential for quick access on the go.

Key Features:

• 17.5 oz Heavy – Duty Canvas: Crafted from 17.5 oz heavyweight cotton canvas, this material is densely woven, rugged, and naturally structured-offering exceptional durability and a substantial hand-feel. Its thick weave resists abrasion, and develops character with age.
• Triple & Chain – Stitched Seams: Reinforced with triple-stitched and chain-stitched seams, every stress point on this bag is built to last. Triple-stitching adds layered strength for high-wear areas, while the chain-stitch technique – traditionally used in workwear and denim – offers a flexible, durable bind that won’t easily unravel. Together, they create a rugged construction that echoes classic work wear made to endure.
• 3″ Riveted Padded Strap: The wide, padded shoulder strap is both stitch-reinforced and anchored with double-cap rivets – built to withstand years of heavy use while offering comfort and durability where it counts.
• Protective Rain Flap: Extends over the main compartment to help keep contents dry and shielded from dirt, debris, and light weather – ideal for daily use in unpredictable conditions.
• 8″ Pleated Utility Pocket: this expandable pocket offers extra storage for daily essentials while keeping a low profile when empty – built for form and function in equal measure.
• Rooted in postal history. Recreated for everyday utility. Built to last.

Measurements:

• 21″ Wide
• 12.5″ Height
• 10″ Depth
• 38″ Padded, Double Riveted & Box Stitched Strap