Meet the Do-Gooder - don’t let it’s simplicity distract you from it’s complete awesomeness!
Here at the Cactus HQ we get our choice of all the packs and bags we sell, and the one the you’ll see us with more than anything else is the Do-Gooder. It started out as reusable shopping bag that would really go the distance, but once we made a few we quickly realised it had far more potential than that.
You’ll see us bring our lunch and office essentials to work in a Do-Gooder, stuffing the roadtrip “get at them while you’re driving” bit and pieces in one, carrying muddy cycling shoes and helmets around, and loading them with beers and sausages when it’s BBQ time. At the farmers market the Do-Gooder makes the other pseudo-eco plastic bag alternatives look disposable.
We wanted Cactus tough, so 12oz C-Canvas was the obvious choice - it’s so tough we carried Jan in it round the office. Your guess as to how much she weighs, but more than Rob (who back when he was a climber referred to his forearms as “Da Boyz”) could carry in one hand! Cactus durability means it’ll last a really long time, and of course it comes with a lifetime warranty even though we doubt you’ll need it. It’s also easily repairable. Yes, long lasting and repairable - that’s all good stuff for the environment we reckon.
- Super durable and washable proofed European 12oz C-Canvas
- Deep enough for good carrying capacity
- Pre-bent straps that stay on your shoulder
- Internal pocket to make sure your phone/wallet/keys aren't always at the bottom
- Construction backed by a lifetime warranty on materials and workmanship
- Weight: 275 grams
- Fabric: 12oz Ultra C-Canvas
- Measurements: 41cm deep (or high whichever way you see it) x 15cm wide x 34cm long (along the zip)
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Country / Region of manufacture: New Zealand
- Our C-Canvas has a water resistant coating applied to it. To make this last as long as possible we recommend that you don’t wash it in a machine
- Brush dirt or crusty stuff from the bag once it is dry
- Hand wash in cold or warm water using mild detergent or pure soap - preferably one that's nice to the earth
- Drip dry without creases
- If your veggies do manage to make an escape bid through the bottom of your bag, drop it in to use and we’ll repair it for a small fee
Based on our popular Do-Gooder tote bag, the Do-Betterer is a larger, wider and … betterer version.
The tub-style design features a flat base so it sits open, ready to be loaded with everything you need for your daily missions.
Do-Betterers were designed with grocery or market shopping in mind, but they're ideal for a range of other uses too:
- Great for picnics
- Carry a family-size pile of sandy towels and soggy togs
- Big enough to fit a good range of tools
- Rob can fit at least a week's supply of frozen pies and tommy sauce into one of these
The Do-Betterer is a super-handy, go-anywhere, do-anything carry bag. It's strong enough to carry super heavy loads, and will last you for years and years. Keep it by the back door and use it every day.
- Made by happy people in the Cactus workshop in Christchurch, NZ
- Ultra C-Canvas is super tough and durable
- Two dome closures keep your stuff from spilling out
- Backed by a lifetime warranty on materials and workpersonship
- Our C-Canvas has a water resistant coating applied to it. To make this last as long as possible we recommend that you don’t wash it in a machine
- Brush dirt or crusty stuff from the bag once it is dry
- Hand wash in cold or warm water using mild detergent or pure soap - preferably one that's nice to the earth
- Drip dry without creases
- If your veggies do manage to make an escape bid through the bottom of your bag, drop it in to use and we’ll repair it for a small fee
- If you are still not sure, give us a call or flick us an email
Move over stylish New York laptop cover labels, NZ made is coming to town. Carry your laptop in your backpack, satchel or tote? Protect your laptop with our hard wearing, tough as nails canvas laptop covers.
Available in two sizes, these laptop sleeves are well padded, have two pockets and feature hard wearing Cactus super velcro.
The ultimate laptop case to protect your most useful colleague or study buddy.
Dimensions
Small: 25cm x 37cm (inside the cover)
Large: 27cm x 42cm (inside the cover)
Fabric: Ultra C-Canvas
Fastened by sturdy velcro
Measurements:
Small (inside the cover) - 250mm x 370mm.
Large (inside the cover) - 270mm x 420mm.
- Our C-Canvas has a water resistant coating applied to it .
- To make this last as long as possible we recommend that you don’t wash it in a machine.
- Brush dirt or crusty stuff from the bag once it is dry
- Hand wash in cold or warm water using mild detergent or pure soap - preferably one that's nice to the earth.
- Drip dry without creases.