THE ARCHIVE

We've created this archive to highlight many of the one of a kind bags that have been made and sold by Forestbound in the past decade. Each and every bag is unique and tells its own individual story. Enjoy browsing through this collection of our thoughtfully crafted pieces and we hope that one of them might spark something nostalgic inside of you.

All of the textiles used for Forestbound Originals are found by Alice at flea markets, estate sales, antique shows, and many other corners of New England. Alice spends a significant amount of time processing, cleaning, and appreciating the materials before they are turned into bags. At Forestbound, each step of the creation process is just as important as the final product; no detail goes unchecked and no duffle bag gets cut before we say thank you to the GIs who carried them decades ago.

Forestbound Originals are inspired by textiles that have a story to tell. We are honored to work with military canvas that journeyed alongside our GIs in various wars of decade0s past. Both of Alice's grandfathers served in WWII (Arpiar G. Saunders is pictured here on the right) and her passion for both history and family are at the heart of Forestbound.

1950's era Seed Bag Carryall
1950's era Seed Bag Carryall
1950's era Seed Bag Carryall
1950's era Seed Bag Carryall
1950's era Seed Bag Carryall
1950's era Seed Bag Carryall
1950's era Seed Bag Carryall
1940's era Apron & Painter's Drop Cloth Carryall
1940's era Apron & Painter's Drop Cloth Carryall
1940's era Apron & Painter's Drop Cloth Carryall
1940's era Apron & Painter's Drop Cloth Carryall
1940's era Apron & Painter's Drop Cloth Carryall
1940's era Apron & Painter's Drop Cloth Carryall
1940's era Apron & Painter's Drop Cloth Carryall
1953 Korean War Mitchell Cloud Camo Carryall
1953 Korean War Mitchell Cloud Camo Carryall
1953 Korean War Mitchell Cloud Camo Carryall
1953 Korean War Mitchell Cloud Camo Carryall
1953 Korean War Mitchell Cloud Camo Carryall
1953 Korean War Mitchell Cloud Camo Carryall
1940's era Work Apron Weekender
1940's era Work Apron Weekender
1940's era Work Apron Weekender
1940's era Work Apron Weekender
1940's era Work Apron Weekender
1940's era Work Apron Weekender
1940's era Work Apron Weekender
1930's era Lineman's Jacket Carryall
1930's era Lineman's Jacket Carryall
1930's era Lineman's Jacket Carryall
1930's era Lineman's Jacket Carryall
1930's era Lineman's Jacket Carryall
1930's era Lineman's Jacket Carryall
1930's era Lineman's Jacket Carryall
1930's era Lineman's Jacket Carryall
1930's era Lineman's Jacket Carryall
1930's era Lineman's Jacket Carryall
1930's era Lineman's Jacket Carryall
1930's era Lineman's Jacket Carryall
1930's era Lineman's Jacket Carryall
1930's era Lineman's Jacket Carryall
WWII era US Military Canvas Tote Bag w/ Vietnam era Patch
WWII era US Military Canvas Tote Bag w/ Vietnam era Patch
WWII era US Military Canvas Tote Bag w/ Vietnam era Patch
WWII era US Military Canvas Tote Bag w/ Vietnam era Patch
WWII era US Military Canvas Tote Bag w/ Vietnam era Patch
Rain Pattern Camo Carryall
Rain Pattern Camo Carryall
Rain Pattern Camo Carryall
Rain Pattern Camo Carryall
Rain Pattern Camo Carryall
Rain Pattern Camo Carryall
Rain Pattern Camo Carryall
Rain Pattern Camo Carryall
1940's era Waxed Canvas Promo Apron Weekend Bag
1940's era Waxed Canvas Promo Apron Weekend Bag
1940's era Waxed Canvas Promo Apron Weekend Bag
1940's era Waxed Canvas Promo Apron Weekend Bag
1940's era Waxed Canvas Promo Apron Weekend Bag
1940's era Waxed Canvas Promo Apron Weekend Bag
1940's era Waxed Canvas Promo Apron Weekend Bag
1940's era Waxed Canvas Promo Apron Weekend Bag
1940's era Waxed Canvas Promo Apron Weekend Bag
1950's era Bandana Weekend Bag
1950's era Bandana Weekend Bag
1950's era Bandana Weekend Bag
1950's era Bandana Weekend Bag
1950's era Bandana Weekend Bag
1950's era Bandana Weekend Bag
1950's era Bandana Weekend Bag
1950's era Bandana Weekend Bag
1950's era Bandana Weekend Bag
World War 1 era Canvas Carryall
World War 1 era Canvas Carryall
World War 1 era Canvas Carryall
World War 1 era Canvas Carryall
World War 1 era Canvas Carryall
1953 Korean War Mitchell Cloud Camo Carryall
1953 Korean War Mitchell Cloud Camo Carryall
1953 Korean War Mitchell Cloud Camo Carryall
1953 Korean War Mitchell Cloud Camo Carryall
1953 Korean War Mitchell Cloud Camo Carryall
1940's era Feedsack Tote Bag
1940's era Feedsack Tote Bag
1940's era Feedsack Tote Bag
1940's era Feedsack Tote Bag
1940's era Feedsack Tote Bag
1940's era Feedsack Tote Bag
1940's era Feedsack Tote Bag
WWII era US Military Canvas Tote Bag w/ Vietnam era Patch
WWII era US Military Canvas Tote Bag w/ Vietnam era Patch
WWII era US Military Canvas Tote Bag w/ Vietnam era Patch
WWII era US Military Canvas Tote Bag w/ Vietnam era Patch
WWII era US Military Canvas Tote Bag w/ Vietnam era Patch
WWII era US Military Canvas Tote Bag w/ Vietnam era Patch
1950's era Feed Sack Tote Bag
1950's era Feed Sack Tote Bag
1950's era Feed Sack Tote Bag
1950's era Feed Sack Tote Bag
1950's era Feed Sack Tote Bag
1940's era Seed Bag and Leather Weekend Bag
1940's era Seed Bag and Leather Weekend Bag
1940's era Seed Bag and Leather Weekend Bag
1940's era Seed Bag and Leather Weekend Bag
1940's era Seed Bag and Leather Weekend Bag
1940's era Seed Bag and Leather Weekend Bag
1940's era Seed Bag and Leather Weekend Bag
1940's era Seed Bag and Leather Weekend Bag
1930's era Feed Sack Tote Bag
1930's era Feed Sack Tote Bag
1930's era Feed Sack Tote Bag
1930's era Feed Sack Tote Bag
1930's era Feed Sack Tote Bag
1940's era US Mail Canvas Tote Bag
1940's era US Mail Canvas Tote Bag
1940's era US Mail Canvas Tote Bag
1940's era US Mail Canvas Tote Bag
1940's era US Mail Canvas Tote Bag
1930's era Denim Work Apron and Military Canvas Carryall
1930's era Denim Work Apron and Military Canvas Carryall
1930's era Denim Work Apron and Military Canvas Carryall
1930's era Denim Work Apron and Military Canvas Carryall
1930's era Denim Work Apron and Military Canvas Carryall
1930's era Denim Work Apron and Military Canvas Carryall
1930's era Denim Work Apron and Military Canvas Carryall
1930's era Denim Work Apron and Military Canvas Carryall
1930's era Denim Work Apron and Military Canvas Carryall
1930's era Denim Work Apron and Military Canvas Carryall
1930's era Denim Work Apron and Military Canvas Carryall
Painter's Drop Cloth Carryall (Limited Edition)
Painter's Drop Cloth Carryall (Limited Edition)
Painter's Drop Cloth Carryall (Limited Edition)
Painter's Drop Cloth Carryall (Limited Edition)
Painter's Drop Cloth Carryall (Limited Edition)
Painter's Drop Cloth Carryall (Limited Edition)
Painter's Drop Cloth Carryall (Limited Edition)
Painter's Drop Cloth Carryall (Limited Edition)
Painter's Drop Cloth Carryall (Limited Edition)