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The Heritage Washbag is made with the same approach as my larger bags - functional, hard-wearing, and built to last. Produced in limited numbers, each one is cut from Waxy Commander leather by Charles F. Stead in Leeds - a heavy waxed suede normally used for boots. It’s waterproof, rugged, and quick to take on character.
The handle and base are Sedgwick bridle leather, finished with solid brass hardware and fully bound seams. The base takes inspiration from our falconry lures - a quiet nod to my roots in leatherwork.
Inside, there are no unnecessary dividers. One roomy compartment and accessory tabs with eyelets keep things secure and practical.
Hand crafted in my Lincolnshire workshop, it’s a piece of kit designed to work - whether you’re carrying toiletries, tools, or cartridges in the field.
Created from Britain’s best materials
I source leather from tanneries I know and trust. The Heritage Washbag is made from Waxy Commander by Charles F. Stead in Leeds - one of the best suede makers in the world. The heavy waxed finish is rugged, waterproof, and made to take on marks and scuffs, building character with every journey.
The handle and base are bridle leather from J. & E. Sedgwick, long trusted in the equestrian trade for its strength and durability. Hardware is solid brass from Abbey England, the country’s last remaining traditional brass foundry.
Every material is chosen for toughness and longevity - so the bag only improves with age and use.
Designed to last
Every piece I make is designed to last and to get better with age. I choose leathers that don't need holding up with synthetic materials and build character the more they’re used. The hide I picked for this washbag does exactly that.
Growing up in the Lincolnshire countryside, flying hawks with my dad, shaped the way I think about outdoor gear. I prefer natural leathers that can take scuffs and scratches in stride, and solid brass fittings that won’t rust.
This washbag is built to work hard and to hold its story in the marks it earns along the way.
Made in England
I make these in limited runs, one at a time, in my Grantham workshop. From cutting the first panel to fitting the last piece of brass, every stage is done in-house. It’s a straightforward approach that produces kit you can count on.
Everything here is made start to finish in Grantham - if we didn’t make it, it isn’t here.
Making things properly, in England, is what we stand for.
