Cape Woolamai Mercantile Co. was founded in 2005 as a hobby business by then 12-year old David Phillips. It all began when the founders of Didgeridoonas (Australia) said Yes to allowing a young entrepreneur to take a shot at selling their amazing Ice-Free Coolers & Koozies here in America. In the years since, we have assembled a collection of unique, boutique quality products crafted by some great family-owned Australian companies
We live with and love our products. We have the pleasure of speaking with thousands of customers every year at the events we work around the country. We love hearing your stories about how you also live with and love your great Aussie gear. We also love hearing all the if only you had comments that only come from living with something as a part of your daily life.
The Cape Woolamai Collection has been created by listening to our customers, to create products which respond to those most frequently requested if only you had. Today, we have. Working in partnership with our great Australian partners we have created the Cape Woolamai Collection of products. Inspired and designed by Americans, crafted to our specification by our Australian partners, for our family business to bring to families across America. We are proud to introduce you to the Cape Woolamai Mercantile collection.
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$25.00
Meet King Coolamon ... Keep it simple, keep it cold, with a Bondi Cooler from the Cape Woolamai Beach Collection.
Crafted from rugged, water-repellant Australian oilskin canvas and insulated with pure Australian wool, your Bondi Cooler will adopt the temperature of whatever you put in it and hold temperature for hours. Your Bondi is crafted to keep your drinks fresh and refreshing from the first sip to the last.
The Bondi is a streamlined Coolamon which easily slips into your pocket, purse, golf bag, lunch box, sports bag, or your Cape Woolamai Ice-Free Cooler Bags. Inspired by life at Bondi Beach, your Bondi will keep your drinks cold & wet, and your hands warm & dry, for years to come. Your Bondi even features a bottom drain to release any unwanted condensation.
Available in a range of colors, including traditional oilskin Brown, Sage Green, Sand, and Royal Navy. Your Bondi Cooler is great for everything from:
◆ 12 oz. to 16.9 oz. Bottles
◆ 12 oz. to 16 oz. Cans
◆ Many popular refillable bottles
So go ahead, and really enjoy a cold one ... guaranteed. -
$30.00
Meet King Coolamon ... Cairns [Kae nz] is the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. It is said that Cairns is best enjoyed outdoors. The Cairns Cooler -- from the Cape Woolamai Beach Collection -- is also best enjoyed outdoors.
Crafted from rugged, water-repellent oilskin canvas, and insulated with pure Australian wool, the Cairns Cooler adopts the temperature of whatever you put in it, and holds temperature for hours. Whether it's your morning cup of coffee, or your favorite cold one -- with your Cairns Cooler -- your last sip will taste as fresh and refreshing as your first.
In the heat of the summer sun, your drink stays cold & wet, while your hand stays warm & dry. And isn't that the whole reason for having a coolamon in the first place? The leather strap & clip makes for a great handle, and makes it easy to clip your Cairns Cooler to your belt, backpack, purse, beach bag, golf bag, life line, saddle, you name it. Your Cairns Cooler even features a bottom drain to release any unwanted condensation.
Available in a range of colors, including traditional oilskin Brown, Sage Green, Sand, and Royal Navy. Your Cairns Cooler is great for everything from:
◆12 oz. to 16 oz. Cans
◆12 oz. to 16.9 oz. Bottles
◆ They have even been known to hold a cocktail glasses & stemless wine glasses
So go ahead, and really enjoy a cold one ... guaranteed. -
$35.00
Meet King Coolamon ... Adm. Arthur Phillip, leader of the First Fleet, named Manly Cove (Sydney, AUS) in tribute to the “confidence and manly behavior” of the native Aboriginal people. The Manly Cooler -- of the Cape Woolamai Beach Collection -- is the greatest coolamon for enjoying a day of sun, sand & surf ... or any other day for that matter.
Crafted from rugged, water-repellant oilskin canvas, and insulated with pure Australian wool, the Manly Cooler adopts the temperature of whatever you put in it, and will hold temperature for hours. Keep your morning coffee or cocoa hot. Keep your cold beverages cold. Enjoy the experience of your last sip tasting as fresh and refreshing as your first.
In the heat of the summer sun, your drink stays cold & wet, while your hand stays warm & dry. And isn't that the whole reason for having a coolamon in the first place? The leather strap & clip makes for a great handle, and makes it easy to clip your Manly Cooler to your belt, backpack, purse, beach bag, golf bag, life line, saddle, you name it. If you are still using those outdated ice buckets, the bottom drain in your Manly Cooler allows any excess water on the outside of the bottle to drain away.
Available in a range of colors, including traditional oilskin Brown, Sage Green, Sand, and Royal Navy. Your Manly Cooler is great for everything from:
◆12 oz. to 16.9 oz. Bottles
◆12 oz. to 16 oz. Cans
◆Many 375ml Bottles
So go ahead, and really enjoy a cold, tall one ... guaranteed. -
$49.00
Meet the Woolamai One ... The 1st of the NEW Cape Woolamai collection of Premium+ ice-free coolers and koozies.
Crafted from rugged oilskin canvas, and insulated with pure Australian wool, your Woolamai One will adopt the temperature of whatever you put in it and hold that temperature for hours. Keep a bottle of White wine perfectly chilled, or your Red wine at cellar temp, from the first sip to the last. Whether you are relaxing on the patio or by the pool, cruising on the water or picnicking in the park, or simply enjoying a meal with family or friends, the last glass poured from each bottle will taste as great as the first.
The introduction of the original Wooly Wine Cooler showed Americans how much more enjoyable life can be when you go ice-free. As we listen to the thousands of loyal customers who love their Didgeridoonas products as much as we do ours, we hear all the great "if only it had" ideas for how the excellent might be perfected.
How could we improve on something as beloved as the Wooly Wine Cooler? To make adding wine to your life's adventures and celebrations that much easier, we added a hidden side pocket to your Woolamai One, perfectly sized for the sommelier grade waiter's corkscrew you will find inside.
Your Woolamai One can comfortably carry anything up to a 1 Liter bottle, and YES it accommodates Champagne bottles. So, lift your glass and toast to the Woolamai One, the ultimate ice-free wine bottle cooler.
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$69.00
In the wake of the resounding response to the introduction of the Woolamai One Premium+ Wine Bottle Cooler, we did the only logical thing ... Meet the Woolamai Too!
Crafted from rugged oilskin canvas, insulated with pure Australian wool, and featuring an insulated divider which creates two distinct temperature cells; the Woolamai Too is the ideal party partner to share with the wine lovers in your life. Simply slip a couple of your favorite bottles into the bag, and it doesn't matter the pace at which people are drinking; the last glass from each bottle will taste as fresh and refreshing as the first.
Your Woolamai Too will keep 2 bottles perfectly chilled, 2 at cellar temp, or 1 of each. Whether you are relaxing on the patio or by the pool, cruising on the water or picnicking in the park, or simply enjoying a meal with family or friends, the last glass poured from each bottle will taste as great as the first.
As we did with the Woolamai One, we took a customer favorite -- the Two Cool -- and added the "if only it had" items needed to perfect the near perfect. How did we do it? We added a hidden pocket on the back of your Woolamai Too, perfectly sized for the sommelier grade waiter's corkscrew you will find inside.
Add a couple of fun Aussie wines, and the Woolamai Too becomes a cherished -- and tasteful -- gift for the wine enthusiasts on your list.
Your Woolamai Too comfortably carries up to 2 - 1 Liter bottles, and YES it accommodates Champagne bottles.
So, pick out a couple of your favorite vintages, slide theme down into your Woolamai Too, slip out that fine corkscrew, and uncork the good times with family, friends and a perfectly chilled glass. -
The COOLAMON Convertible Cooler
$89.00Everybody Loves a Convertible … The Convertible Cooler is the perfect personal cooler. Not only does this convertible sport a weather-resistant waxed canvas top, but when the top comes down, this cooler converts into whatever you want it to be.
Going to a BBQ? 18-Holes at the course? An afternoon at the pool? Want to make the office refrigerator a lunchtime memory? Or, make a day in the car more enjoyable? The Convertible Cooler is the perfect personal cooler for these, and many more occasions.
Crafted from rugged, water repellant oilskin canvas, and insulated with pure Australian Wool, your Convertible Cooler will adopt the temperature of whatever you place in it, and hold that temperature for up to 6 hours without any artificial help. Your Convertible Cooler can serve as a Hot bag as well. Use it to carry hot items out, or to bring carry-out home. Add a reusable freezer block to keep the contents of your Convertible refrigerator cold for up to 24 hours.
Going ice-free means there is no wasted space, wasted money, added weight, or water to become a leaky mess. Designed as the perfect cooler for a 6-pack of bottles; our customers have discovered a wide range of applications for their Convertibles. Will you be the next person to discover a new, unique application for your Convertible Cooler? -
$149.00
Meet The Monty! ... The #1 selling cooler bag in America and the first in the Cape Woolamai Collection of Premium+ ice-free coolers! After carrying our original Walkabout Cooler Bags for more than 10 years each, traveling in excess of half-a-million miles combined, and listening to the stories from the thousands of happy Walkabout owners who visit with us each year; the founding partners asked the question: "What can we possibly do to improve upon this great cooler bag?" The Monty is the answer. The heart of The Monty is the same great day pack that has made the Walkabout Cooler Bag an American favorite for more than a decade. Crafted from rugged, water repellant, Australian oilskin canvas, and insulated with pure Australian wool, your Monty will keep hot items hot for up to 4-5 hours, or cold items cold for 6-8 hours, without any artificial help. Add a reusable freezer block to transform your Monty into a portable refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Going Ice Free means there is no wasted space, wasted money, added weight, or water to become a leaky mess. Your Monty becomes the perfect day pack for one or two ... which also happens to be a cooler. Comfortably carry food, drinks, wallets, keys, sunglasses, travel supplies, or whatever else you wish to take on your daily walkabout. Where "Monty" goes the extra mile is found in what we have aded to the outside of this great pack.
- ◆First, we added twin, adjustable straps which allow you to strap, jackets, blankets, or other gear to the side of your Monty.
- ◆Second, we added twin D-rings at the top of the bag to which you can clip your koozies, keys, or other gear to which you want secure but ready access.
- ◆Then we reinforced the outside layer of canvas to provide an added layer of support to carry whatever you choose to carry on the outside of the bag. The Monty also features two quick-grab pockets on the front, adjustable backpack shoulder straps, and a leather handle for one hand carry convenience. The tough black Dripel canvas base and back panel with map pockets helps to ensure no wax transfer to your clothes on those hot days out hiking the trails or theme parks. A perfect gift for active kids from 15 to 55. Give the gift of a Monty to family, friends, or yourself, and #TakeaWalkabout.
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$265.00
The Kimberley Region of Australia is one of unparalleled beauty, and hidden treasures. The Kimberley is known for its Diamonds, Pearls and Beauty. It is only fitting that we name this classic gem of our Ladies apparel collection ... the Kimberley.
In designing the Kimberley, we started with the classic Australian Ladies Barn Jacket, then we customized it for the modern American woman.
On the Outside:- ◆ Crafted from rugged, water repellent 9oz Australian Oilskin (waxed cotton) Canvas for 3-season comfort
- ◆ Keeps the wind, rain, snow & ice out, while venting excess heat & moisture
- ◆ Gently tailored to fit and flatter the female form
- ◆ Stylish twin sizing tabs on the sides allow you to shape your jacket based on the dress of the day
- ◆ A soft and stylish water-proofed Nubuck leather collar
- ◆ Corduroy lined hand warming pockets
- ◆ Extended sleeves with corduroy lined, adjustable cuffs for fashion, fit and protection from the elements
- ◆ Twin, double-studded rear hip vents for added comfort and mobility
- ◆ A rugged & reliable YKK zip finished with a weather shielding press stud flap
On the Inside:- ◆ The Kimberley is lined with an attractive 100% cotton Tartan lining
- ◆ Deep, leather-trimmed interior breast pocket, sized for today's largest smartphones
- ◆ Matching zip-topped interior breast pocket to secure your valuables
- ◆ An anti-wicking nylon lining meets the Tartan lining just above the vent to prevent moisture from finding its way into your jacket on those damp days
- ◆ Left & Right zip-top pockets hidden behind the anti-wicking lining for conveniently securing your smartphone, wallet, keys, cosmetics or other sundries
The Kimberley combines the classic lines and fabrics which have made the Australian Barn Jacket a standard for style spanning the decades, with the fabrics and fittings that make this jacket ultra-functional for today's lifestyles. Making the Kimberley a true Modern Classic. -
$365.00
The Canberra is the first premium quality oilskin jacket featuring our fully owner customizable concealed carry capability. When designing The Canberra, we focused first on creating a great 3-season oilskin jacket that will be your go-to jacket any day. We then set our sights on adding a fully owner-customizable concealed carry capability.
On the Outside:- ◆ Crafted from rugged, water-repellent 9oz Australian Oilskin (waxed cotton) Canvas
- ◆ Keeps the wind, rain, snow & ice out, while venting excess heat & moisture
- ◆ Full body cut with shoulder gussets and extended sleeves for maximum mobility and comfort
- ◆ Double-studded rear vent for added mobility around the hips
- ◆ Waterproofed Nubuck Leather collar
- ◆ Corduroy lined cuffs
- ◆ Twin, hidden-snap breast pockets
- ◆ Lined hand-warming pockets
- ◆ Rugged & reliable YKK zip with weather shielding flap
- ◆ Twin, large "Duster"-style patch pockets with snaps
- ◆ Mirrored conceal carry capable pockets with specialized loop backing
On the Inside:- ◆ Soft cotton Tartan lining for maximum comfort
- ◆ Anti-wicking nylon lining around the lower hip
- ◆ Adjustable drawstring around the waist
- ◆ Large, Left & Right breast pockets
- ◆ Large, Left & Right zip-top pockets behind the anti-wicking lining
A great, go anywhere jacket, for temperatures from the 40's to the 60's. Add a wool sweater or base layer underneath and The Canberra can take you comfortably down into the 30's (or below).
And Yes, as a company led by Southpaws, we understand that not everyone in the world is right-handed, and not everyone has the same requirements for what they wish to carry. We built this conceal carry capable jacket to be equally comfortable and functional whether you approach life from the Left or the Right. The Canberra is designed to give you the ability to carry what you want, the way you want, on the days you want. It is your jacket, you should be able to customize it to fit your needs?
We believe you will agree, this is a capitol idea ... This is The Canberra.