Concrete jungle where dreams are made of? Whatever song you choose, the mysticism and lure of New York […]
Category Archive: Heritage & Craft
Uncover the art of waxed canvas craftsmanship. Explore Builford’s heritage, material history, and the dedication behind our rugged, built-to-last gear.
If you haven’t yet seen a waxed canvas bag, you might be wondering what the fuss is all […]
Did you know that the modern backpack is only about sixty years old? As strange as it sounds, […]
Winter in the postcards is mountains and snow, blinding sun or cozy fog, books and fires. But winter […]
Let’s take a poll: what do you think makes a good school backpack? There are a few things […]
I remember winters in New York City. Lots of rain and bone-deep wind chills off the Hudson. Snow […]
Too much stuff, too little space. Sound familiar? Whether it be suitcases, apartments, or backpacks, I’m constantly trying […]
A new semester, a new year. Too bad this semester starts in the middle of January, which is, […]
For the last hundred years or so, consumerism has been the name of the game — buy it, […]
The new year has just begun and it’s time to make those resolutions, or if you’ve already done […]
Let’s just face the facts: January is (for the northern hemisphere at least) a cold month. Sure, we […]
Every hero needs a trusty sidekick. You know him — the sturdy, calm, loyal companion that keeps the […]
Whether it be the glory years or years rather forgotten, the high school years are some of the […]
We know it: going back to school after the winter holidays is hard, especially for high school students. […]
There’s a famous saying that the devil is in the details, meaning that something might look good, but […]
Christmas is past, but it’s still cold outside. In many places, January and February are the coldest, dreariest, […]
What do you call a cross between a briefcase and a newspaper delivery pack? How about a messenger […]
Jump into the new year with all cylinders pumping! We are now officially in 2016 in all places […]
There are not many backpacks that can withstand the test of winter. Winter is wet and slushy, and […]
The last few days of 2015 are here. Whether or not you are glad to see the end […]
What’s the worst Christmas present you’ve ever received? Shopping is never easy and especially if you, like me, […]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – and not just because of family and holiday spirit. […]
There’s a certain style that one might associate with school backpacks for girls — cutesy, or colorful, or […]
Whether it’s holiday shopping or just replacing the bag that got worn down over the semester, finding good […]
‘Tis the season! Well, that’s the idea at least…the halls may not be fully decked yet (or in […]
The word of the day is climate change (all right, that was two), and I think we can […]
This week we had our first real snow in Seoul! Winter has arrived and with it, biting winds, […]
With tomorrow the first day of December, I’m thinking two things : finals, and holidays. I said the first […]
I’m not sure about everyone else, but for me, as the weather gets colder, the less I want […]
When you hear ‘waxed canvas bags,’ what do you think of ? Maybe you’ve never heard of it before. […]
Falling leaves, sharp air. Oranges, reds, yellows, the trees on fire, blue skies and campfires. Autumn is truly […]
What’s the first thing you look for when you’re shopping for backpacks for university? Maybe it’s size, because […]
The last time I googled “backpacks for high school girls,” all I saw were very cutesy backpacks with […]
October means lots of great things, like days that are cold enough to justify lighting the fireplaces, pumpkin […]
What in the world is waxed canvas? That’s what I thought the first time I heard about it. […]
To shop online or not to shop online, that is the question. Or is it? Not to go […]
When you’ve seen one school bag, you’ve seen them all, right? What’s one backpack to another, really? With […]
In the cool but not yet cold fall days, it’s sometimes hard to find the right clothing. Light […]
Summer and fall are biking seasons. Here in Seoul, young people flock to the Han River with their […]
Here in Seoul, autumn is a brief, brilliant time of year. Over the course of two or three […]
There is nothing more beautiful than an intelligent woman. Yes, you did just hear me right. It’s true […]
The worst of summer’s heat is over, thank goodness. You can no longer fry eggs on the sidewalk […]
It’s common knowledge these days that the Earth is precious and we must do everything we can to […]
Something you may have guessed about me already is that I’m insatiably curious. Unanswered questions make me crazy, […]
Builford wax canvas uses Maine Martexin Original Wax canvas—the product which has a 100-year history and counting —as its […]
It may be true that the singularly most useful bag ever invented is the backpack – curiosity just […]
Let’s face it – the first thing on your mind when you’re looking for a new backpack probably […]
It’s the end of July, and the last thing anyone wants to think about is the return to […]
As a long-time camper, I often spend my weekends up in the mountains just outside of Seoul. These […]
Pictured below is a Builford wax canvas backpack that was purchased a long time ago. Builford products are […]
Don’t we all love delicious egg tarts?! They say you won’t know how to identify a good egg […]
The Builford Classic Backpack is the typical style of an outdoor backpack, but gives a classic and luxurious […]