POPLAR Purse Backpack
POPLAR Purse Backpack
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The Poplar transforms from purse to backpack in seconds—narrow web backpack straps tuck into a rear pocket when you want shoulder bag mode, then deploy for hands-free backpack carry. With front pocket featuring four flat card slots, two open side pockets, and internal mesh pocket, this purse-sized convertible is hand-sewn in Schenectady, NY from sturdy lightweight water-resistant diamond ripstop for years of versatile carry.
Specifications
| Dimensions | Capacity |
|---|---|
| 11"H x 7"W x 4"D | 5 liters |
Features:
- Material: Sturdy, lightweight, water-resistant 400D Diamond Ripstop
- 2-in-1 design: Transforms from purse to backpack in seconds
- Tuckable web backpack straps: Tuck into rear pocket for purse mode
- Removable shoulder strap: For purse mode carry
- Main pocket with internal mesh pocket: Organization inside
- Front pocket with 4 card slots: Credit cards or ID accessible
- Additional small front pocket: Quick access storage
- Open flat back pocket: Against your body for valuables
- 2 open side pockets: For glasses or bottles
- Made in USA: Handcrafted in Schenectady, New York
Perfect For:
- Versatile carry - Purse or backpack mode
- Daily essentials - 5-liter capacity
- Travel - Transforms in seconds
- Commuting - Hands-free backpack mode
- Shopping - Shoulder bag mode
- Anyone who values versatility - 2-in-1 design
What Makes the POPLAR Special
Crafted by Hand in Upstate New York
- Hand-sewn by skilled craftspeople - Each POPLAR is made by experienced sewers in our Schenectady factory
- 50+ years of expertise - We've been perfecting convertible bag design since 1970
- Precision construction - Every seam, every stitch placed with care and attention
- Made in America - Supporting American manufacturing and American jobs
- Quality you can feel - From the diamond ripstop fabric to the tuckable straps, craftsmanship shows in every detail
Transforms in Seconds, Organized for Life
- 5-liter capacity - 11" x 7" x 4" for daily essentials
- 2-in-1 design - Purse or backpack mode in seconds
- Tuckable web backpack straps - Tuck into rear pocket for purse mode
- Front pocket with 4 card slots - Credit cards or ID accessible
- Multiple pockets - Main with mesh, front, back, and 2 side pockets
- Lightweight water-resistant - 400D Diamond Ripstop construction
The Tough Traveler Difference
Since 1970, we've been making bags the right way in Schenectady, New York. The Poplar represents our commitment to versatile carry that transforms from purse to backpack in seconds. When you choose American-made, you're choosing bags built by people who take pride in their craft, bags designed with tuckable web backpack straps and organized pockets for years of versatile carry.
Hand-Crafted in the USA since 1970
As recommended in BUSINESS TRAVELER MAGAZINE, Aug 2024: "The Best American-Made Luggage Pieces"
The Tough Traveler Story
In 1970, Mark Goldstein—an avid outdoorsman and military veteran—couldn't find a backpack that matched the durability of his military-issued gear or the comfort he needed for long treks. So he designed his own.
Working from his Schenectady apartment, Mark hand-sewed backpacks with tough materials and innovative designs. When fellow outdoorsmen saw his work, they wanted their own. Tough Traveler was born.
More than 50 years later, we're still family-operated and still manufacturing every bag in that same Schenectady community. In 2019, we represented New York at the White House Made in America Product Showcase—proof that Mark's commitment to uncompromising quality and American craftsmanship still defines everything we make.
Every bag we sew today carries that original mission: build it tough enough to last decades, comfortable enough to carry every day.
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Premium American-Made POPLAR Purse Backpack
Professional-grade luggage crafted in Schenectady, NY with heavy-duty 1000 denier Cordura fabric and YKK zippers. Built to withstand extreme conditions with reinforced stitching and premium materials that professionals trust.
Made in USA Excellence: Over 50 years of American manufacturing expertise ensures superior quality control, environmental standards, and craftsmanship that imported alternatives cannot match. Each piece represents lasting value and durability.
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