---
product_id: 6011714
title: "Rothco Canvas Map Case Shoulder Bag with Organizer Pocket"
brand: "rothco"
price: "R869"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Rothco"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/6011714-rothco-canvas-map-case-shoulder-bag-with-organizer-pocket
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# 7.5L capacity Dual snap-button secure closure Reinforced hard back panel Rothco Canvas Map Case Shoulder Bag with Organizer Pocket

**Brand:** rothco
**Price:** R869
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎒 Carry Confidence, Command Attention.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Rothco Canvas Map Case Shoulder Bag with Organizer Pocket by rothco
- **How much does it cost?** R869 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/6011714-rothco-canvas-map-case-shoulder-bag-with-organizer-pocket)

## Best For

- rothco enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted rothco brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Secure & Accessible:** Dual snap-button flap closure offers quick access while locking down your valuables with confidence.
- • **Customizable Comfort:** Adjustable 42-inch crossbody strap adapts seamlessly to your style and commute preferences.
- • **Durability Meets Style:** Heavyweight canvas with a structured hard board back panel ensures your bag stays sharp and sturdy, rain or shine.
- • **Effortless Organization:** Built-in divider and organizer pocket keep your tech and essentials perfectly sorted for work, travel, or daily hustle.
- • **Unisex, Timeless Appeal:** Earth brown canvas with a classic messenger silhouette that fits every professional’s lifestyle and aesthetic.

## Overview

The Rothco Canvas Map Case Shoulder Bag is a rugged yet refined 7.5-liter messenger crafted from heavyweight canvas, featuring a reinforced hard back panel for structure and protection. It offers a spacious main compartment with a built-in divider and a front organizer pocket for streamlined storage of tablets, notebooks, and everyday essentials. The dual snap-button flap closure secures your gear while allowing quick access, complemented by an adjustable 42-inch crossbody strap for versatile, comfortable wear. Perfectly blending durability, functionality, and timeless style, this bag is designed for professionals who demand reliability and effortless organization on the go.

## Description

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Review: The BEST bag I have EVER purchased! - Update: I thought I'd post a more recent update of this bag - it's September 2016 and this bag is STILL going strong!! I ended up having my husband sew some patterned cloth across the front flap in a wide horizontal bar (to cover where the ripped-out USMC patches used to be; lost my moto, lol); I punched decorative rivets along the bottom edge of the flap; and I have a collection of pins and buttons on the flap - all for personalization and decoration. An inconsequential inner seam or two has popped, but it has not obstructed the functionality of the bag or the water resistance (the decorations haven't damaged the water resistance, either). All the hardware is still in excellent condition and all straps and loops are still as sturdy as the day it arrived. I still absolutely love this amazing little bag. It has been through SO much with me and it is really comforting knowing that I can get through an unexpected rainstorm without everything in my bag getting rained on (I'm not an umbrella kind of girl; I'm a dance-in-the-rain kind of girl). I would buy from this manufacturer again in a heartbeat and I would buy this bag again, ten times over!! Also, an unexpected bonus was that my husband is not bothered by occasionally having to wear my "purse" because it really looks gender-neutral, and he likes the pin of Bender (from Futurama) that I put on it. Original 2011 review: I absolutely LOVE this bag! I love the colour and the canvas feel. I also love the durability and the fact that it is waterproof. (well, probably more water-resistant because I wouldn't recommend submerging it) It is constantly surprising me with how much I can put in it - on a normal day, I pack my nook, a 16 oz water bottle, my planner, keys, tissues, gum, a snack bar, and my wallet and still have plenty of room to spare! (It has been known to carry binders and my lunch with ease, sometimes groceries, and on Sundays my Bible fits perfectly in the back pocket.) I am constantly getting compliments on it (from military personnel and civilians alike) and many, many people have asked me where I got it. One of my husband's recruiters loved it (and honestly might have "tactically aquired" it if it wasn't my purse) and has actually been the only person to this date to know that it was a military map bag, even though I plaster Marine Corps pins and patches all over it. I haven't had any issues with the rings or tabs connecting the shoulder strap, and the strap itself adjusts with ease. The snaps have stayed in place even when I have overloaded the bag. I have decorative pins in the canvas of the cover flap and they can be inserted and removed without any damage to the canvas fibers or waterproof qualities of the canvas. I left the side flaps intact as I like how it adds extra water protection; you just have to fold them in a little before closing the front flap otherwise they can look a little strange. The only drawback of the bag is that pens do not fit comfortably into the little elastic slots on the front inside of the bag, so I don't use them and consider them decoration.
Review: Better than expected. - Durable. I really like the hard back panel. Lays nicely at your side while suporting contents. I might have to buy another one in a different color. I really like it alot. I checked out some of the other items this brand had for sale on desertcart and bought another bag from them. I really like the simple yet versitle style. It isn't flashy but functional, sturdy and comfortable to wear!

## Features

- Spacious Main Compartment: Large interior compartment features a built-in divider to help organize tablets, notebooks, phones, chargers, maps, and everyday carry essentials for work, travel, commuting, and outdoor use
- Built-In Organizer Pocket: Front storage pocket includes dedicated slots and elastic loops for pens, tools, cables, and small accessories, keeping frequently used items accessible and neatly arranged
- Secure Snap Flap Closure: Dual snap-button flap helps protect contents while providing quick access to gear. Designed to keep everyday essentials secure during travel, commuting, campus life, and daily activities
- Reinforced Structured Design: Features a hard board stiffener sewn into the back panel to enhance bag structure, support contents, and help maintain shape whether carried full or partially loaded
- Adjustable Crossbody Carry: Includes a detachable shoulder strap adjustable up to 42 inches, allowing comfortable shoulder or crossbody wear while adapting to different carrying preferences and activities

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B007S71JPS |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Apparel Fabric Stretch | No Stretch |
| Apparel Fabric Weight Class | Heavyweight |
| Best Sellers Rank | #227,804 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry ( See Top 100 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry ) #253 in Men's Shoulder Bags #2,998 in Women's Shoulder Handbags |
| Brand | Rothco |
| Capacity | 7.5 liters |
| Closure Type | Snap |
| Closure type | Snap |
| Color | Earth Brown |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,212 Reviews |
| Fabric Type | Canvas |
| Fabric type | Canvas |
| Fit to Size Sentiment | Neutral |
| Garment Size Country | United States |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00613902057975 |
| Handbag Silhouette | Messenger |
| Handle Type | shoulder strap |
| Import Designation | Imported |
| Included Components | Handbag |
| Inner Material | Cotton |
| Item Dimensions | 12 x 8.5 x 4.5 inches |
| Item Shape | irregular shape |
| Item Weight | 0.27 g |
| Lining | Cotton |
| Lining Description | Cotton |
| Manufacturer | Rothco |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 613902057975 |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | no warranty |
| Material Fabric | Canvas |
| Model Name | Rothco Canvas Map Case Shoulder Bag With Organizer Pocket |
| Number Of Pockets | 2 |
| Number of Compartments | 2 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Sections | 2 |
| Origin | Imported |
| Outer Material | Cotton |
| Pattern | Solid |
| Pocket Description | Jetted Pocket |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
| Seasons | All |
| Shoulder to Bottom Hem Length | 42 inches |
| Strap Color | Earth Brown |
| Strap Length | 42 inches |
| Strap Type | Adjustable |
| Style Name | Classic |
| Style Number | 5797 |
| Subject Character | Sports |
| Target Audience | Unisex-Adults |
| UPC | 613902057975 |
| Warranty Type | No Warranty |
| size | One Size |

## Images

![Rothco Canvas Map Case Shoulder Bag with Organizer Pocket - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81UqC6J9zlL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Are the handles between the bag and the strap made of metal or plastic?**
A: They are small metal D-rings. They are pretty sturdy.

**Q: Is this good enough for school?**
A: This would be fine for school, dimensions are 12" x 8 1/2" x 4 1/2".

**Q: Does the bag have sown in pencil/pens holders under the flap like the original issue map bags?**
A: Yes it has pencil/pen holders.  Very well made bag it seems.  I use it for holding all my muzzle-loader supplies and really like it.

**Q: What are the measurements of the bag?**
A: Shoulder Bag Measures 12" X 8 1/2 "X 4 1/2"

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The BEST bag I have EVER purchased!
*by M***P on March 17, 2011*

Update: I thought I'd post a more recent update of this bag - it's September 2016 and this bag is STILL going strong!! I ended up having my husband sew some patterned cloth across the front flap in a wide horizontal bar (to cover where the ripped-out USMC patches used to be; lost my moto, lol); I punched decorative rivets along the bottom edge of the flap; and I have a collection of pins and buttons on the flap - all for personalization and decoration. An inconsequential inner seam or two has popped, but it has not obstructed the functionality of the bag or the water resistance (the decorations haven't damaged the water resistance, either). All the hardware is still in excellent condition and all straps and loops are still as sturdy as the day it arrived. I still absolutely love this amazing little bag. It has been through SO much with me and it is really comforting knowing that I can get through an unexpected rainstorm without everything in my bag getting rained on (I'm not an umbrella kind of girl; I'm a dance-in-the-rain kind of girl). I would buy from this manufacturer again in a heartbeat and I would buy this bag again, ten times over!! Also, an unexpected bonus was that my husband is not bothered by occasionally having to wear my "purse" because it really looks gender-neutral, and he likes the pin of Bender (from Futurama) that I put on it. Original 2011 review: I absolutely LOVE this bag! I love the colour and the canvas feel. I also love the durability and the fact that it is waterproof. (well, probably more water-resistant because I wouldn't recommend submerging it) It is constantly surprising me with how much I can put in it - on a normal day, I pack my nook, a 16 oz water bottle, my planner, keys, tissues, gum, a snack bar, and my wallet and still have plenty of room to spare! (It has been known to carry binders and my lunch with ease, sometimes groceries, and on Sundays my Bible fits perfectly in the back pocket.) I am constantly getting compliments on it (from military personnel and civilians alike) and many, many people have asked me where I got it. One of my husband's recruiters loved it (and honestly might have "tactically aquired" it if it wasn't my purse) and has actually been the only person to this date to know that it was a military map bag, even though I plaster Marine Corps pins and patches all over it. I haven't had any issues with the rings or tabs connecting the shoulder strap, and the strap itself adjusts with ease. The snaps have stayed in place even when I have overloaded the bag. I have decorative pins in the canvas of the cover flap and they can be inserted and removed without any damage to the canvas fibers or waterproof qualities of the canvas. I left the side flaps intact as I like how it adds extra water protection; you just have to fold them in a little before closing the front flap otherwise they can look a little strange. The only drawback of the bag is that pens do not fit comfortably into the little elastic slots on the front inside of the bag, so I don't use them and consider them decoration.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Better than expected.
*by S***I on March 9, 2026*

Durable. I really like the hard back panel. Lays nicely at your side while suporting contents. I might have to buy another one in a different color. I really like it alot. I checked out some of the other items this brand had for sale on Amazon and bought another bag from them. I really like the simple yet versitle style. It isn't flashy but functional, sturdy and comfortable to wear!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ General commentary
*by J***G on May 24, 2021*

I needed a bag to hold a few file folders and assorted stuff for a car trip, and came across this bag. To visualize the size of this bag, it will hold regular file folders, notepads and magazines exactly. There is sufficient space for several folders, a notepad, a few magazines, a boonie hat, sunglass case and other assorted small stuffs. The bag is constructed of medium weight canvas, with no internal waterproofing. It will offer little protection in any kind of rain. Construction is generally ok quality, but nothing special. The strap is generic webbing, but adequate. There is no padding on the strap, but I'd not attempt to weight down this bag. The flap secures by two snaps. I think i would have preferred Velcro, frankly. I think it's a decent bag for how I intend to use it...in the car to hold loose papers and such. I'm thinking that if I intended to carry it around, I'd prefer something more water resistant with a better strap, but for the price, it's a good option.

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*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-08-14*