Remote Projects
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.
Inspired by a 1981 military-issue backpack
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 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 also donates a portion of every sale to Bush Heritage Australia.
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. The canvas develops character over time — it ages well in a way that nylon and synthetic materials simply don't. 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.
What we stock
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.
Questions
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 product comes with a 10-year warranty, one of the longest in the category and a genuine indicator of how the bags are made.
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.
Where is Remote Projects based?
A family business based in Bangalow, NSW — in the Northern Rivers region near Byron Bay, founded by Ross Bird.
Still have a question?
shop@therake.com.au
