I have a vintage Swiss canvas and leather backpack, two actually.They...

By JohnTurner Ranked #249 - Men's Accessories January 24, 2012

I have a vintage Swiss canvas and leather backpack, two actually.They both are typical Swiss-made, bombproof and built to last forever. I want to clean and restore both the canvas and the leather. Leather is pretty much a no-brainer and there are lots of products but I've read about "never washing canvas" or using only a 50-50 mix of vinegar and water and a medium bristle brush to clean it. Obviously I cannot machine wash something with all that leather.
Any suggestions? Tech Wash by hand? Woolite? Maybe then spray on the Nikwax Tent and Solar Proof? These are great packs and I want them to end up water-resistant and clean.

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