I've been covering leather bags and backpacks for so long that I've started my own leather bag and backpack company on the side (they're made from feral hogs,
My Favorite Canvas Duffle Bags I’ve Actually Traveled With (Filson Alternatives)
Don't worry, I've actually used all the canvas duffle bags on this list while I've traveled around the world. If you happen to follow my YouTube channel, you
Review: Bleu de Chauffe’s Cabine Travel Bag Is Just Simple Enough
Bleu de Chauffe is a bag brand that produces just-a-little-bit-vintage-style bags in a picturesque workshop in the French countryside. If you're the kind of
Saddleback Front Pocket Backpack Review: An Extraordinary Tank-Like Bag
I review all manner of leather bags on my YouTube channel, but there may be no brand in this space with a heavier rep than Saddleback Leather. I guess I mean
Cravar: The Indonesian Brand Perfecting The Non-Girly Leather Bag
I have this weird blog (welcome!) where I live in New York City and review leather products from all over the world, including boots, bags, and jackets. So
The 5 Best Leather Messenger Bags I’ve Tested (Updated for 2026)
Nailing the balance of cool-but-not-girly is a rare and impressive feat for leather messenger bags, so I gathered the best examples for this list. I spent
Frost River Bags Review: Waxed Canvas Correspondent Brief Tested
I'm going to share my experience with the Frost River Correspondent Brief, a handy, medium-sized waxed canvas and leather briefcase made in the USA. Waxed
Bleu de Chauffe: How They Make the French Leather Bags American Men Love
AVEYRON, SOUTHERN FRANCE: Today, I've parachuted into Saint Georges de Luzençon (population: 1,584) to explore Bleu de Chauffe, the French men's leather bag
Bleu de Chauffe Postman Bag: A 2-Year Review
The right messenger bag can be the perfect complement to a suit or a more casual outfit, but striking the balance of versatility and — I'll just say it —
A 2-Year Goruck GR1 Review (and Why the Huckberry Collab Is Better)
This may look like a backpack, and it is in fact a backpack, but it’s also a sneaky fitness tool that just might change the way you work out. For us
Review: Why Frank Clegg’s Briefcase Costs So Much
If you’re on the hunt for the best American-made leather briefcase, one company appears in your search again and again: Frank Clegg Leatherworks. I can
Thursday Commuter Bag Review: A Solid Casual to Business Casual Briefcase
Thursday Boot Company positions itself as the value boot brand and is something of a New York City cultural export, meeting the footwear demands of the
How to Buy a Leather Briefcase: The Ultimate Guide
Learning how to buy a leather briefcase is tough. You need to consider the type of leather, components, lining, style, budget, and much more. There are so
11 Best Leather Briefcases for Men in 2026: High-End, Budget, Vintage, and More
Looking for the perfect leather briefcase? Excellent. A great-looking briefcase signifies that you take your job seriously, whether you're entry-level or
Satchel & Page Counselor Review (2 years) | The Best Briefcase Leather You’ll Find
Satchel & Page is a direct-to-consumer online company specializing in crafting high-quality leather goods for men, focusing on bags. (Though their jackets
The Rugged Romance of the Saddleback Flight Bag (Review)
Let’s get something out of the way right up top – I’ve been a big fan of Saddleback leather for a decade and change. My first quality leather briefcase was the
Workshop Visit: How Frank Clegg Makes America’s Most Premium Briefcase
At a price point of $1,450, you might wonder what makes a leather briefcase from Frank Clegg Leatherworks truly worth the investment. It is not just the fact
Filson 48 Hour Tin Cloth Duffle Bag Review | Still Worth It?
I’m a huge fan of Filson’s bags. So much so that their Journeyman Backpack is my all-time favorite waxed canvas backpack, and that same waxy material is what
The 5 Best Leather Backpacks for Men | Casual, Work, Value, Toughest, and More
If you think you’re too old for a backpack, I urge you to consider the leather backpack: the most grown-up way to carry your stuff comfortably. I'm a leather
Filson Dryden Backpack Review | Why Is It Cheaper?
Some of their clothes are overpriced, but I really like Filson bags. I’m utterly obsessed with their Journeyman backpack, I use their giant duffle as my primary
My Father-In-Law’s Bag, Reincarnated | Linden Leather Company’s Leather Messenger Bag Review
My father-in-law was a no nonsense bloke born in London just after WWII. He worked his entire career for one of the last British tanneries, traveling the world
7 Best Waxed Canvas Backpacks in 2026 | Best Value, Coolest, Most Technical, Coolest, and More!
When I discovered waxed canvas backpacks, I knew there was no turning back. Finally, I found a durable, timeless, and classically stylish bag. Did I mention
Filson’s Rugged Twill Rucksack Review: It’s Just Okay
I love Filson bags. I own a lot of them. The Journeyman backpack I’ve used for years. Their enormous duffle I take every time I travel. Their thousand dollar
5 Best Leather Bags for Men | Messenger, Briefcase, Backpack, Travel Bag
I've been writing about and reviewing leather bags for so long that I ultimately (inescapably) wound up starting my own leather bag brand. So you can believe
