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Israeli Paratrooper Duffle and Backpack

These Israeli Paratrooper duffle bags and backpacks–matching companions to the Israeli Paratrooper Briefcase–were never listed in the catalog and, based on the use of the “Safari and Travel” tag, were likely in stores after the end of the Safari era. We know that the Israeli Paratrooper Briefcase ran into at least 1989 after the Safari era was over, so there may have been whole line at some point.

The IPB shown in the post-Safari 1989 catalogue. Duffle Bag and Backpacks are not listed, but would have been made at roughly the same time.

Israeli Paratrooper Duffle Bag

Photos of the Duffle Bag from an October 2020 auction.

Safari and Travel Tag indicates 1989 and later.

Israeli Paratrooper Backpack

From my collection. It has padded straps which would have been nice on the Briefcase.

Latch flap closed.
Drawstring closure under latch flap.
Zippered pouch.
Padded straps.
Safari and Travel Tag.

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Robyn Adams
Robyn's fascination with Banana Republic began in 1984 when her Alaskan adventurer father began buying the clothing and giving her the catalogs. She loved the clothes and as an artist she was drawn to the illustrations. She went on to study illustration at art college in BR's hometown of San Francisco and worked for years as a background artist for animation. She is now based in Oakland, CA as a graphic designer and illustrator with Secret Fan Base . She's been collecting and archiving at Abandoned Republic since 2011.

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