Leather Backpacks for Work and Travel

A backpack puts the weight across both shoulders instead of dragging on one, which is the whole argument for carrying one to work.

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Ours are full-grain leather, milled at Leather Working Group gold-certified tanneries and made by hand in our own workshop. Interiors are lined in organic cotton, with a laptop sleeve inside so the thing you are actually protecting is not sitting against your spine next to a charger. Fittings are solid metal and the zips are YKK.

There are canvas and nylon backpacks here too, for anyone who wants something lighter that will not mind rain, and convertible bags that carry on the back or by the handles. Laptop sizes are listed on each product page.

Leather this grade starts stiff and gets better. A year in, the straps have given, the front has darkened where your hand goes, and it looks like yours rather than like new. Can be monogrammed with your initials.

Questions

Which laptop sizes do the backpacks take?

It varies by model and by size. Each product page lists the exact laptops it fits and the dimensions of the laptop sleeve inside.

Is a leather backpack heavy?

Leather weighs more than nylon or canvas. Each product page lists the weight, and the canvas and nylon backpacks in this collection are the lighter choice if weight matters most.

How does the leather change with use?

It starts firm. Over the first months the straps soften and the surface darkens where it is handled, which is the patina full-grain leather is known for. With normal care it does not crack or peel.

Can I use it in the rain?

It is not waterproof. Full-grain leather copes with light rain. If it gets wet, wipe it dry and let it dry slowly at room temperature, away from a heater or a hair dryer.

Can I return it?

Yes, within 30 days of placing the order, unused and in its original packaging. Return shipping is paid by the customer. Engraved and custom pieces cannot be returned.