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The LAMU is a fanny pack that carries like it has already been somewhere. The body is soft and crescent-shaped — it curves with you at the waist or across the chest. No rigid frame. No structured base. Just leather, strap, and movement.
Pull-up full grain leather in coffee and brown. Press the surface and it lightens. Release it and the colour returns. This is the leather responding to touch — it is not a defect, it is the character of the hide. The distressed tone deepens with carry. The creases that form are yours alone.
Three zip pockets on the front — a full-width main compartment, a secondary full-width zip below it, and a smaller front zip for the items you reach for most. The back carries a full-width zip pocket for flat items. Everything has a place.
Wide adjustable nylon strap with quick-release buckle — light, fast, and easy to adjust on the move. Gunmetal hardware throughout.
Named for Lamu — the oldest continuously inhabited town in East Africa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the Kenyan coast. A place where the architecture, the craft, and the pace of life have remained unchanged for centuries. The LAMU carries that same unhurried character.
| Dimensions | L 19 × W 3 × H 11 cm · L 7.5 × W 1.2 × H 4.3 in |
| Weight | 0.5 kg 1.10 lbs |
| Capacity | Daily essentials · Passport · Phone · Keys · Cards · Ideal for travel and everyday carry |
| Compartments | 1 main full-width front zip · 1 secondary full-width front zip · 1 smaller front zip pocket · 1 rear full-width zip pocket |
| Lining | 60% polyester · 40% cotton |
| Leather | 100% Ethiopian full grain pull-up leather · Coffee · Brown · Distressed finish · Handmade |
| Carry Options | Waist · Cross-body |
Conditioning
Apply a natural leather conditioner — beeswax-based or lanolin-based — every 3 to 6 months. Use a soft cloth, work in small circular motions, allow to absorb for 30 minutes, then buff lightly. The leather will darken slightly and return to its natural colour as it dries.
Cleaning
For surface dirt — a slightly damp cloth, no soap. For deeper marks — a small amount of saddle soap on a damp cloth, worked gently into the leather, wiped clean, then dried with a soft cloth.
Water
East African full grain leather is naturally water resistant. If the bag gets wet — wipe dry immediately and allow to air dry away from direct heat. Do not use a hair dryer or place near a radiator.
The Patina
The darkening, softening, and character development that appears over months of carry is not wear. It is the leather responding to your use. Condition it regularly and it will continue to develop for years. No two bags age identically. That is the point.
Storage
Store in the dust bag when not in use. Keep away from direct sunlight for extended periods. Do not compress under heavy objects.
Standard Shipping
Free standard shipping across North America on all orders. Orders processed within 1 to 2 business days. Standard delivery: 3 to 7 business days.
Express Delivery
Available at checkout at additional cost. Express delivery: 1 to 2 business days. Shipping charges calculated at checkout.
In-Store Pickup
Available at 277 Richmond Road, Westboro, Ottawa. Select in-store pickup at checkout. Ready within 24 hours of order.
Returns
Free returns within 30 days of delivery. Product must be unused and in original condition. Contact us to initiate a return.
Guarantee
1-year craftsmanship guarantee on all Barcon Getta products. Manufacturing defects covered in full. East African full grain leather sourced directly by Barcon Getta — designed in Ottawa — manufactured to exacting standards.