Meet the Boatkin bag — the easygoing canvas boat tote that started as one shopper's favorite and became a Planters Exchange staple. Roomy, relaxed, and finished with warm gold hardware, it's the bag you grab on the way to the office, the gym, or the pickup line. Browse the full lineup below: two silhouettes, fourteen color combinations, and a price that finally makes sense — each one shipped the same day from our shop on St. Simons Island.
Two silhouettes, fourteen colorways
The Boatkin comes in two shapes so you can match it to how you carry. The Original opens from the top with a gold turn-lock and comes with contrast or tonal straps — quick to reach into and easy to overpack in the best way. The Zip-Top adds a full-length zipper and slightly longer handles, so everything stays tucked in for travel and busy days. Between the two styles there are fourteen color combinations, from soft naturals to bright pops.
Made to be lived in
Every Boatkin bag is cut from sturdy cotton canvas with a soft, unstructured shape that only gets better with use. The gold-tone lock and hardware give a casual, grab-and-go tote a polished finish. And it's roomier than it looks — a laptop, a change of clothes, a water bottle, and everything else disappear inside.
How to choose
Reach for the Original if you like open-top access and a lighter, breezier carry for errands and everyday. Choose the Zip-Top if you'd rather have your things fully closed in for travel and busy days. Not sure on color? Naturals with navy or green straps are the most classic; the brights are the ones people stop you to ask about.
Shipped same day from St. Simons Island
Planters Exchange has been on St. Simons Island, Georgia since 1990, and we pack and ship Boatkin bags from our shop at 26 Market Street. Order before 4 PM ET, Monday through Saturday, and your bag goes out the same day. If it isn't right, you have 30 days to return it — we cover return shipping, with no restocking fees.
Make it your own
Finish your Boatkin with a leather or beaded bag charm, ask us about monogramming, and watch for our custom Boatkin organizer & liner, coming soon, which adds interior pockets and helps the bag hold its shape.
Boatkin FAQ
What is a Boatkin bag?
A relaxed, canvas boat-style tote with gold turn-lock hardware, offered in an original open-top style and a zip-top style.
Who makes the original Boatkin bag?
Planters Exchange carries the Boatkin collection and ships it from our shop on St. Simons Island, Georgia.
What sizes do Boatkin bags come in?
The Original measures approximately 14.75"W × 7.5"D × 11"H. The Zip-Top is a bit larger at 17"W × 6"D × 12"H.
How much does the Boatkin bag cost?
Boatkins are priced in the $90–$100 range, depending on style.
Can I get one monogrammed or order in bulk?
Yes — we offer monogramming and volume pricing for corporate gifts, welcome bags, and events.
How fast does it ship?
Same day when you order before 4 PM ET, Monday–Saturday, from our St. Simons Island shop.
What's your return policy?
30 days, free return shipping, no restocking fees.
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