I made the Annapolis for people tired of replacing bags
I made the Annapolis for people tired of replacing bags
You’ve stopped expecting an ordinary laptop bag to last. I made the Annapolis to fit how you actually live.
So this farewell sale puts the last ready-made Annapolises at £103.95, down from £344.95. After 29 years, I am moving the shop to custom-only work, so these will not be made again.
I made it for the day as it really arrives. A bottle, a phone, a few small things and a laptop all need a place, and none of them should be sent hunting through one deep space.
The choices that follow were the ones I kept. I wanted a bag that fitted an ordinary routine, rather than one that only looked right standing still.
1997
Today
A laptop sleeve with foam
I lined the laptop sleeve with padded shockproof foam. On a wet Monday commute, the laptop has its own place while the bottle can use a side pocket.
"I was looking for a timeless, handcrafted bag and Jack Reid exceeded my expectations. Its durability, design and craftsmanship make it my go-to bag for both work and travel."
Canvas and leather together
I chose woven cotton canvas for the body and Crazy Horse leather for the trim. On a school run, that is the material pairing I wanted for a bag meant to travel rather than sit still.
"The quality of my Jack Reid bag is unparalleled. The leather is incredibly soft and the attention to detail is impressive."
A main organiser with room to sort
I put the main organiser inside and gave it two inner slip pockets. At an airport queue, your small essentials have separate places instead of joining the full main compartment.
"Ordered on a Monday and it was on my doorstep in Ennis by Thursday, beautifully wrapped with a handwritten note from Jack. You can tell this was made with care."
A side pocket for the bottle
I left both sides open for a water bottle or umbrella. On a weekend away, that wet bottle stays apart from your laptop instead of rolling through everything else.
"Jack Reid bags perfectly combine style and functionality. The design is sleek and the compartments are well thought out; my laptop and notebooks fit with room to spare."
A flap that closes properly
I kept the zips under a leather flap and used a magnetic buckle as the outer fastening. On a wet Monday commute, you can close the main opening and get on with the journey.
"What sets my Jack Reid bag apart is its versatility. Whether it's a business meeting in London or a weekend away, it adapts to any occasion effortlessly."
The phone no longer goes to the bottom
I put a zipped back pocket there for a phone. Now you can stop digging through the whole bag when it rings, then walk on without turning your day into a search.
"I bought this for my husband's birthday and it arrived in Cork beautifully wrapped, with a handwritten note from Jack. The leather is gorgeous and the stitching is perfect."
The Annapolis, against the laptop backpacks you have been buying
Phone buried at the bottom
Bottle sharing the main compartment
Laptop pressed against loose items
Loose essentials mixed together
Phone in a zipped back pocket
Bottle or umbrella in an open side pocket
Laptop held in a padded sleeve with shockproof foam
Essentials sorted in the organiser and slip pockets
The leather ages beautifully, making it an investment I'll cherish for years.
Why the price is what it is
£103.95, reduced from the usual £344.95. I am clearing the remaining stock because, after 29 years, my future bags will be made to order rather than ready-made.
These final pieces will not be made again. If you have been meaning to replace an ordinary laptop bag, the choice I cared about was making this one useful before this run of making ends.
Jack Reid bags perfectly combine style and functionality. The design is sleek and the compartments are well thought out; my laptop and notebooks fit with room to spare. A luxury item, but also practical for everyday use.
The Annapolis, chosen for the things an ordinary day brings.
Have a look and see whether an Annapolis is still available. If you would rather send it back, you have 30 days.
Most of all, I hope it becomes the bag you stop thinking about.
Have a look at what is left
- £103.95, down from £344.95.
- 30-day returns.
- 4.9 stars across 1247 reviews.
- Woven cotton canvas and Crazy Horse leather.
After the high-street bag that lasts two winters, this is £103.95 against a usual £344.95.
Check availabilityAbout the writer. Jack founded his shop, Jack Reid, in the United Kingdom in 1997. He has spent 29 years handcrafting bags.