The Polaris 2-in-1 leather tote standing upright, showing its dual top handles, front zip pocket and solid brass fittings.

The Polaris carried outdoors on the shoulder, with the straps set at tote length.

Woman carrying the Frounder Polaris 2-in-1 leather tote worn as a backpack, showing the embossed Frounder mark low on the front panel

The Polaris from the side, showing the adjustable strap, the front zip pocket and the structured base that keeps it upright.

Frounder Polaris leather tote shown open, with a beige lining and an interior leather pocket embossed with the Frounder mark

The Polaris seen from the front, its structured full-grain sides holding their shape with nothing packed inside.

The Polaris 2-in-1 leather tote standing upright, showing its dual top handles, front zip pocket and solid brass fittings.

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Polaris 2 in 1 Backpack Tote bag

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The Polaris carries two ways. Lift the straps and it is a backpack; drop them and it is a structured tote that stands upright on the floor rather than folding over. It takes a laptop up to 16 inches either way.

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01Capacity

What it holds

Everything for the day, each with its place.

Laptop up to 16 inmain compartment, structured sides
Charger, notebook, bottlealongside the laptop
Wallet, phone, keysthe day's essentials, within reach
Both carriesstraps reposition for backpack or tote, nothing left at home

Drawn to scale · 16 in laptop · side view shows the depth.

02The numbers

Specifications

Measured on the finished bag.

12 × 16 × 4 in (30 × 41 × 10 cm)Dimensions

3.3 lb (1500 g)Weight, empty

Up to 16 in, main compartmentLaptop

Dimensions: 12 × 16 × 4 in (30 × 41 × 10 cm)
Weight, empty: 3.3 lb (1500 g)
Laptop: Up to 16 in, main compartment
Carry: Backpack, shoulder or hand
Closure: Zip
Base: Structured, stands upright

Leather: Full-grain, holds its shape
Lining: Cotton
Hardware: Solid brass, unplated
Monogram: Engraved, up to 3 initials, included
Returns and warranty: 30 days on unengraved pieces · engraved pieces are final sale unless faulty · 1-year warranty

03Good to know

Questions

Straight answers to the questions we hear most.

How does it convert from tote to backpack?

The straps adjust and reposition to sit over both shoulders, then go back to tote length. Nothing unclips or gets left behind, so the choice is made in the moment rather than before you leave.

Will my laptop fit?

Yes, up to 16 in. It sits in the main compartment, where the structured sides give it a generous amount of room.

Does it stand up on its own?

Yes. A structured base keeps it upright when you set it down, and the sides hold their shape so the opening stays wide.

Is there a version without the zip?

No. The Polaris is made one way, with a zip closure on the main compartment. If you would rather have the choice of an open top, the Nova Tote offers it, at 11 × 15 × 4 in.

How is it different from the Altair or the Nova?

Size and carry. The Polaris is the larger shell at 12 × 16 × 4 in and is the only one of the three that wears as a backpack. The Altair is the Nova's shell with a detachable laptop sleeve; the Nova is the plain version with a choice of zip or open top.

What is it made from?

Full-grain leather, substantial enough to hold its own shape, lined in cotton, with solid brass on the handles, rings and clasps, left unplated so that wear reads as patina.

Is the monogram included?

Yes. Up to three initials, engraved into the leather before the bag leaves the workshop, included in the price.

When will it arrive?

Ships in 1–2 business days (monogrammed pieces take a little longer, as each is engraved to order). Delivery is 5–10 business days to the US, Canada, UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand, and 7–14 elsewhere. US import duties are covered.

04Delivery

Shipping & returns

Delivery and return terms for your order.

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TermsSee shipping & returns policy

Standard shipping: free to most destinations
Southern Africa & Brazil: $30 flat
Dispatch timing: Check the product details; contact us if timing matters.

Delivery: Typically 5–10 business days to the US, Canada, UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand; 7–14 business days elsewhere
US duties: covered by us
Returns / warranty: Unengraved: 30 days in original condition. Engraved: only if faulty. Change-of-mind return postage to India is paid by you. 1-year manufacturing-defect warranty.

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