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,
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
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
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
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
Better Than Filson? Bradley Mountain’s 20-OZ Canvas Backpack Review
I’m a little embarrassed at how badly I wanted this bag. I was salivating over it for months (maybe a year) before finally pulling the trigger because... it
Filson’s Dryden Backpack vs Journeyman: What’s the Better Bag?
Do you think Filson backpacks are too expensive, too old-worldly, too old-fashioned, or don't have enough compartments or functionality? Well, maybe you should
Pack Animal’s Rally Pack Review: Old School Materials Meet Modern Design
With easily the coolest name for a backpack company I’ve ever heard, Pack Animal's mission is to combine the best of pricy-but-not-always-functional heritage
What To Look For When Purchasing a Leather Backpack
Expert Verified By: Michael Batson, Vice President | North Star Leather The idea of purchasing a new leather backpack should be exciting and joyful, but no
What Exactly Is Heritage Fashion?
Ubi Sunt qui ante nos fuerunt - Where are those who were before us? The romance of the word ‘heritage’ is as powerful as it is precarious. A brand’s history
Canvas vs Twill – Is One More Durable?
While writing my piece about the best waxed canvas backpacks, I was reminded that there are a ton of ways to weave cotton and that the average guy's
Tanner Goods’ Koru Is My Favorite Backpack for Long Trips
I literally just returned from two weeks at the beach (in exotic Delaware) and I brought one bag with me: Tanner Goods' Koru Rucksack. Every time I've fled New
Jack Ryan’s Backpack: Why I Love the Filson Journeyman (Review)
If you’ve watched any of my videos, then you already know that I am a very basic white dude. As such, I watched the Amazon Prime series Jack Ryan and pretty
My Favorite Filson Journeyman Alternatives
The Filson Journeyman is still my favorite everyday carry backpack. As a guy who will casually write 2,000 words about a pair of jeans, I didn’t make this
