Remote Projects Australia · Stocked at The Rake

Remote Projects.
Built for
the long haul.

Founded 2014 · Bangalow, NSW

The Rake stocks Remote Projects canvas bags, totes and accessories in-store in Newcastle and online. Waxed canvas goods made to last a lifetime — backed by a 10-year warranty.

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Founded

2014 · Bangalow, NSW

Warranty

10 years · 10oz Army Duck canvas

Stocked at

The Rake · Newcastle NSW

The brand

Remote Projects was founded in 2014 by Ross Bird in Bangalow, NSW — inspired by a solo trip through India's Andaman Islands with a 1981 military-issue canvas backpack.

Every piece is made from 10oz Army Duck waxed canvas with a waterproof lining and industrial-grade hardware. The range covers tote bags, utility bags, weekenders and blankets — built to go everywhere and last for decades. Remote Projects also donates a portion of every sale to Bush Heritage Australia.

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Tote Bags

Waxed canvas totes built for daily use. Structured, durable, the everyday carry done properly.

Utility Bags

Waterproof lining and industrial hardware. Backed by a 10-year warranty.

Weekender Bags

Enough room for two nights away. Rugged construction, clean lines.

Blankets & Accessories

Waxed canvas blankets, pouches and accessories. Built for the outdoors.

Built to outlast you

The 10-year warranty isn't a marketing line.

It's a reflection of what 10oz Army Duck waxed canvas, waterproof lining and upholstery-grade thread can actually do over time. The wax coating makes the canvas water-resistant and reproofable — when it starts to wear, you can re-wax it and extend the life of the bag indefinitely.

Remote Projects is also one of the few Australian brands with a genuine long-term commitment to environmental responsibility — their ongoing partnership with Bush Heritage Australia pledges to donate $1,000,000 over time.

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What makes it different

10oz

Army Duck waxed canvas

10yr

Warranty on every product

NSW

Designed in Bangalow, Northern Rivers

Why we stock it

A bag you won't replace in two years.

We get a lot of questions from customers looking for something that works on the way to work and on a camping trip on the weekend. Remote Projects answers that question better than almost anything else we've found at the price point.

The canvas develops character over time — it ages well in a way that nylon and synthetic materials simply don't. Customers who buy one Remote Projects bag tend to come back for another.

We stock Remote Projects because it fits the same philosophy as everything else we carry: considered design, quality materials, and a clear reason to exist.

Australian made

Genuinely committed to making things that last.

Remote Projects sits in a rare position for an Australian brand — building things to last rather than things that sell. The wax canvas outer can be reproofed to extend the life of the bag indefinitely. It's the opposite of how most bags are made, and that's exactly the point.

It happens to be Australian-made, which we're pleased about too.

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Where can I buy Remote Projects in Australia?

The Rake stocks Remote Projects in-store at 159 Hunter Street, Newcastle NSW, and online at therake.com.au with Australia-wide shipping.

What is Remote Projects made from?

All bags are made from 10oz Army Duck waxed canvas with an 8oz waterproof canvas lining and upholstery-grade sewing thread. Hardware is industrial-grade throughout.

Does Remote Projects have a warranty?

Yes — every Remote Projects product comes with a 10-year warranty. It's one of the longest warranties in the category and a genuine indicator of how the bags are made.

Where is Remote Projects based?

Remote Projects is a family business based in Bangalow, NSW — in the Northern Rivers region near Byron Bay, founded by Ross Bird.

How do I care for a Remote Projects bag?

Spot clean with a damp cloth. The wax canvas outer can be reproofed with a canvas wax product when it starts to show wear — this extends the water resistance and life of the bag significantly.

Do you ship Remote Projects Australia-wide?

Yes — free standard shipping on all orders over A$200. Express at A$15. Dispatched within 1 business day from our Newcastle store.