Backpacks with Laptop Compartment
Your next adventure starts here
Bags, apparel and camping gear in waxed canvas, full-grain leather and brass. Cut and stitched by hand in our workshop in Lebanon.
33.9150° N 35.5950° E
Just off the bench
Fresh from the workshop
Duffel Bags
The Yogi
Apparel
The Slides
Duffel Bags
The Active
Backpacks with Laptop Compartment
The Adventurer
Backpacks with Laptop Compartment
The Rover
Toiletry Bags
The Sanitary
Leather Goods
The Backgammon
bucket bag
The Coastal
Leather Goods
The Checkered
Shop the look
Ready for the road
Head to toe, everything in this photo was made in our workshop. Tap a number to see each piece.
From roll to road
Made slowly, on purpose
Every piece passes through the same few pairs of hands in our workshop. No shortcuts.
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Step 01
Pattern
Every design is drafted in-house and refined trip after trip until it moves the way you do.
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Step 02
Cut
Waxed canvas and full-grain leather are cut by hand, panel by panel.
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Step 03
Stitch
Heavy thread, reinforced stress points and solid hardware, sewn in our Lebanon workshop.
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Step 04
Field test
Carried on our own hikes, camps and long drives before it ever reaches you.
Here's a little about us
Who's behind your bag?
Our journey began with the pursuit of the perfect bag for outdoor adventures. What started as a personal quest for our founder, Levon Ourishian, a former geologist, transformed into a passion for designing and crafting durable gear.
Levon soon gathered a team of like-minded artisans in his workshop in Lebanon, who shared his commitment to creating gear that lasts a lifetime. Together, they focus on quality, durability, and sustainability, while producing products that are both functional and stylish. From weekend getaways to rugged expeditions, their products are crafted to meet the challenges of nature and provide users with peace of mind.
— Levon Ourishian, founder
Read our storyOut in the field
Where our gear goes
Snowy passes, pine trails, a tent at the edge of the woods. Built for all of it.
Field reports
Carried by people who go places
5.0
★★★★★
7 testimonials
- ★★★★★
“The leather material used is heavy duty, it got its share from rain, sweat and mud and traveled with me all over the world with The Survivor and still standing as new.”
- ★★★★★
“Backpacking around the world has and always will be my dream, and the Cargo, a beautiful and practical made with love bag, is helpful and essential for my journeys.”
- ★★★★★
“The Traveler goes wherever I go, it fits my gear, equipment and lifestyle. We never stop the hunt for new adrenaline fueled adventures.”
- ★★★★★
“I have personally acquired and gifted numerous pieces from The Stray Compass. From their camping gear to their leather goods, all items are tastefully designed, timeless and of high quality craftsmanship.”
- ★★★★★
“I spend most of my weekends away from home. The Traveler bag is always part of my journey. It even has a customized pocket for my vintage SX-70 camera.”
- ★★★★★
“This small operation in Lebanon crafts exceptional backpacks with rare craftsmanship and attention to detail. A purchase you won't regret.”
- ★★★★★
“I've been using The Traveler for almost two years. The zipper never jams, the leather doesn't crack, and the canvas stays intact. One of the best options out there!”
Come see it in person
Now in two shops
Feel the canvas, try the jackets on and have a coffee with us. Our newest shop just opened at The Local.
Antelias · The original shop
The Stray Compass
Where the journey began. The full range, the workshop's latest pieces, and coffee.
- Address
Antelias-Bikfaya Main Road
Antelias, 1201
Lebanon- Hours
- Monday – Friday10:00 – 19:00
- Saturday10:00 – 17:00
- SundayClosed
New shopPasteur, Beirut · New
The Stray Compass at The Local
Our second shop, inside The Local. Pick up a coffee, browse a curated selection of our gear, and join a workshop.
- Address
The Local, Youssef Hani Street
Pasteur, Beirut
Lebanon- Hours
- Monday – Thursday08:00 – 22:30
- Friday – Saturday08:00 – 00:30
- Sunday10:30 – 22:30
Learn the craft
Workshops at The Local
Small groups, real tools, and something you made yourself to take home.
12
Nov 2026
Wine Tasting with Carlos Khachan
French, Lebanese and Italian wines, a cheese and cold cuts board and small bites paired with each glass, guided by sommelier Carlos Khachan. $35, all included.
14
Nov 2026
Roland on the Decks
Roland Ragi takes over the decks at The Local on Saturday, 14 November, from 7:30 PM. Expect levantine psych, latin grooves and global funk. Side B...
15
Nov 2026
Sew Your Own Pack Slip
Cut, sew and wax your own Pack Slip with us on a late Sunday afternoon at The Local. No experience needed, all materials and a drink...
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- Handmade in LebanonIn our own workshop
- Built to lastCanvas, leather, brass
- We repairUsually just shipping
- Two shopsAntelias & Pasteur, Beirut