Sandqvist: rolltop backpacks and Swedish shoulder bags
The Sandqvist page brings together bags from the Stockholm brand: Icon Rolltop backpacks in various sizes, Stream and Grid roll-top closure bags, Stream Messenger shoulder bags, Curve Round, Everyday, Ground and Olof, totes and mini bag Grid, Stream bum bags. Functional bags with a sleek design.
Sandqvist, between the city and the forest
The brand Sandqvist was created in Stockholm by three childhood friends, who shared their time between the city and the nature and couldn’t find a bag suitable for both. The first bag, sewn in a basement, quickly gained popularity.
Since then, the brand combines functionality, minimalist lines, and materials chosen to last.
Rolltop backpacks
On a rolltop, you roll the opening several times before buckling it: the bag can grow or shrink depending on the load, and it’s harder for water to get in.
Icon Rolltop
Sizes M and L, versions for 14 and 16-inch laptops: the Icon Rolltop is the flagship model of the brand.
Stream and Grid
The Stream and the Grid offer the rolled closure in different styles, either sportier or more urban.
Shoulder bags
The Stream Messenger, larger, fits a tablet and a notebook. The Curve Round, with a rounded shape, the Everyday, the Olof, and the more robust Ground keep the essentials within reach.
The tote bag, the mini bag, and the bum bag
The Grid range also includes tote bags and mini shoulder bags. The Stream bum bag can be worn at the waist or cross-body.
Which bag to choose?
- Work with a laptop: an Icon Rolltop 14 or 16 inches.
- Cycling: a rolltop, which protects from the rain.
- City: a Curve Round or an Everyday.
- Documents: the Stream Messenger.
- The bare essentials: the Stream bum bag.
The rolltop for cycling
On a bike, a well-closed rolltop backpack protects its contents from showers better than a zipper. Its adjustable straps keep it stable on your back.
The Sandqvist style
Muted shades, sharp stitching, discreet logo: a Sandqvist goes well with both a coat and a rain jacket. They fit into an urban wardrobe without standing out.
Maintaining your bag
A bag emptied and shaken out each week will age better. Stains come off with a damp cloth and a bit of Marseille soap; then let air do the rest.
See also
For other formats, check the sections backpacks and shoulder bags, and the page Stanley. Other brands can be found in men's accessories by brand.
Frequently asked questions
Where does Sandqvist come from?
From Stockholm, Sweden.
Why choose a rolltop?
For its adjustable volume and better resistance to showers.
Which Icon Rolltop for my laptop?
The 14 or 16-inch version, depending on the size of the device.
How to clean a Sandqvist bag?
Damp cloth, Marseille soap, air dry.
