- Thoughtfully designed for everyday adventures—equal parts practical and polished
- Adjustable straps and sturdy top handle make it easy to carry your way
- Dual magnetic flap and interior snap closures keep everything secure while you're on the move
- Discreet back zipper pocket keeps your phone or essentials close and out of sight
Our durable leather goods are unlined, featuring the natural suede side of the hide. Since fabric-lined bags inevitably discolor and tear with use, we chose to showcase the soft sueded underside of our hides, ensuring that your bag lasts a lifetime.
Because leather is a natural material, slight color and batch variations are normal. Factors like hide age, season, and dye absorption can all affect the final shade—making each piece uniquely yours.
Our leather is incredibly easy to care for. With time and use, the natural oils in the leather will rise to the surface, developing a beautiful patina and smoothing any scuffs or scratches that may have accumulated. Learn more about caring for your new leather product.
Full Grain: Meticulously sourced from the finest hides, this premium material boasts unique textures and character, showcasing nature's artistry at its best. As time passes, watch as its surface develops a unique patina, telling your personal journey through the years. Unlike processed leathers, full grain leather stands the test of time, due to its unmatched strength and resilience. Its dense fibers offer exceptional resistance to wear, cuts, and moisture, our full grain leather ensures lasting beauty that only gets better with age.
Pebbled: Unlike most brands that use artificial stamping methods to create patterns, our pebbled leather is achieved through a natural tumbling process. The distinctive raised, pebble-shaped texture adds sophistication and makes a bold statement wherever you go. But it's not just about looks—pebbled leather is built to last. Worried about daily wear and tear? Don’t be! The unique pebbled surface ages gracefully, developing a natural patina that will evolve for years to come!
Suede: Our suede leather begins with an intricate process: the hide is split to separate the soft underside from the top layer. This top layer is then tanned, buffed, sanded, and dyed to create the signature velvety texture that defines high-quality suede. Naturally slouchy and pliable, suede leather ages gracefully, developing a rich patina that tells its own story over time. Most natural imperfections are gently smoothed away during production, while subtle traces—like healed veining and the soft, napped surface—are preserved to celebrate the leather’s unique character and charm.
Our durable leather goods are unlined, featuring the natural suede side of the hide. Since fabric-lined bags inevitably discolor and tear with use, we chose to showcase the soft sueded underside of our hides, ensuring that your bag lasts a lifetime.
Because leather is a natural material, slight color and batch variations are normal. Factors like hide age, season, and dye absorption can all affect the final shade—making each piece uniquely yours.
Measurements
Top Opening Maximum Width: 14"
Bottom Seam Width: 10.5"
Height: 11.5"
Depth: 5"
Weight: 1 lb 10 oz
Pocket Measurements
Exterior Pocket: 8.5" High x 7" Wide
Adjustable Straps
Length: 28" to 36"
Width: 1.25"
All measurements are approximations due to inherent variations in handmade leather items.
Your shipping method can be selected at checkout. Costs will be calculated prior to payment and will vary by order depending on a number of factors, including but not limited to: item count, package weight, delivery ZIP code, and selected shipping method.
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- Thoughtfully designed for everyday adventures—equal parts practical and polished
- Adjustable straps and sturdy top handle make it easy to carry your way
- Dual magnetic flap and interior snap closures keep everything secure while you're on the move
- Discreet back zipper pocket keeps your phone or essentials close and out of sight
Our durable leather goods are unlined, featuring the natural suede side of the hide. Since fabric-lined bags inevitably discolor and tear with use, we chose to showcase the soft sueded underside of our hides, ensuring that your bag lasts a lifetime.
Because leather is a natural material, slight color and batch variations are normal. Factors like hide age, season, and dye absorption can all affect the final shade—making each piece uniquely yours.
- Thoughtfully designed for everyday adventures—equal parts practical and polished
- Adjustable straps and sturdy top handle make it easy to carry your way
- Dual magnetic flap and interior snap closures keep everything secure while you're on the move
- Discreet back zipper pocket keeps your phone or essentials close and out of sight
Our durable leather goods are unlined, featuring the natural suede side of the hide. Since fabric-lined bags inevitably discolor and tear with use, we chose to showcase the soft sueded underside of our hides, ensuring that your bag lasts a lifetime.
Because leather is a natural material, slight color and batch variations are normal. Factors like hide age, season, and dye absorption can all affect the final shade—making each piece uniquely yours.
Our leather is incredibly easy to care for. With time and use, the natural oils in the leather will rise to the surface, developing a beautiful patina and smoothing any scuffs or scratches that may have accumulated. Learn more about caring for your new leather product.
Full Grain: Meticulously sourced from the finest hides, this premium material boasts unique textures and character, showcasing nature's artistry at its best. As time passes, watch as its surface develops a unique patina, telling your personal journey through the years. Unlike processed leathers, full grain leather stands the test of time, due to its unmatched strength and resilience. Its dense fibers offer exceptional resistance to wear, cuts, and moisture, our full grain leather ensures lasting beauty that only gets better with age.
Pebbled: Unlike most brands that use artificial stamping methods to create patterns, our pebbled leather is achieved through a natural tumbling process. The distinctive raised, pebble-shaped texture adds sophistication and makes a bold statement wherever you go. But it's not just about looks—pebbled leather is built to last. Worried about daily wear and tear? Don’t be! The unique pebbled surface ages gracefully, developing a natural patina that will evolve for years to come!
Suede: Our suede leather begins with an intricate process: the hide is split to separate the soft underside from the top layer. This top layer is then tanned, buffed, sanded, and dyed to create the signature velvety texture that defines high-quality suede. Naturally slouchy and pliable, suede leather ages gracefully, developing a rich patina that tells its own story over time. Most natural imperfections are gently smoothed away during production, while subtle traces—like healed veining and the soft, napped surface—are preserved to celebrate the leather’s unique character and charm.
Our durable leather goods are unlined, featuring the natural suede side of the hide. Since fabric-lined bags inevitably discolor and tear with use, we chose to showcase the soft sueded underside of our hides, ensuring that your bag lasts a lifetime.
Because leather is a natural material, slight color and batch variations are normal. Factors like hide age, season, and dye absorption can all affect the final shade—making each piece uniquely yours.
Measurements
Top Opening Maximum Width: 14"
Bottom Seam Width: 10.5"
Height: 11.5"
Depth: 5"
Weight: 1 lb 10 oz
Pocket Measurements
Exterior Pocket: 8.5" High x 7" Wide
Adjustable Straps
Length: 28" to 36"
Width: 1.25"
All measurements are approximations due to inherent variations in handmade leather items.
Your shipping method can be selected at checkout. Costs will be calculated prior to payment and will vary by order depending on a number of factors, including but not limited to: item count, package weight, delivery ZIP code, and selected shipping method.
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Backpack perfection!
by: Perri E.
If you love a drawstring backpack (like I do) but really find constantly opening the bag for your most used items (phone, keys, sunglasses) then this is the backpack for you! The back zippered pocket is a game changer! It easily holds my iphone 16 plus in a case with readers but it can also hold a smaller wallet, keys, inhaler…whatever you need to grab and go or to keep secure. The adjustable wide straps fit my shoulders comfortably, and the bag balances perfectly on one shoulder. I love everything about it!
Traveling Boston Backpack better in person
by: Jo
I fell in love when I tried on the Boston backpack at the Seattle PLG location. Seeing it online doesn’t do justice as trying it on in person. I had to make sure the zipper pocket can hold my passport securely. As she will be my next travel bag in the spring when we go on another cruise adventure.
More than I ever expected!
by: Debi R.
The Boston Backpack was just what I needed! The size is perfect…not too small or too large and cumbersome. It holds everything I have with room to spare, and I adore the color! This is my favorite PLG so far!
Hello, Meet My New Travel Buddy
by: Nancy R.
First, the Calla Lilly color and pebbling are amazing. Second, this pack is comfortable- straps. Third, it is quite roomy, and the zip pocket is perfectly secure. I am so taking this bag on my next trip.
Great size and fits all!
by: Carol W.
I had a PLG backpack tote and wanted something at least that big to hold all my purse items. The Boston delivers!! I can actually carry more since the top is wider. I move my canvas organizer from one to the other with ease and perfect fit. The backpack zipper is good size for my keys and daisy wallet, but phone is a bit too bulky and you can feel it on your back. Rhubarb is nice feel, "soft" pebble look, medium firmness to hold shape. First suggestion for future - outer loops or snaps to attach flair (tassel, pouches). I used inner strap band and looped dragonfly to it to hang out the top side (see pic). Second suggestion - put back zipper on the opposite side. If you are right handed like me, you sling backpack to the left shoulder to fish out things from purse in checkout line. With back zipper on the left side, it's hard to get into it for my wallet or keys.
Backpack perfection!
by: Perri E.
If you love a drawstring backpack (like I do) but really find constantly opening the bag for your most used items (phone, keys, sunglasses) then this is the backpack for you! The back zippered pocket is a game changer! It easily holds my iphone 16 plus in a case with readers but it can also hold a smaller wallet, keys, inhaler…whatever you need to grab and go or to keep secure. The adjustable wide straps fit my shoulders comfortably, and the bag balances perfectly on one shoulder. I love everything about it!
Traveling Boston Backpack better in person
by: Jo
I fell in love when I tried on the Boston backpack at the Seattle PLG location. Seeing it online doesn’t do justice as trying it on in person. I had to make sure the zipper pocket can hold my passport securely. As she will be my next travel bag in the spring when we go on another cruise adventure.
More than I ever expected!
by: Debi R.
The Boston Backpack was just what I needed! The size is perfect…not too small or too large and cumbersome. It holds everything I have with room to spare, and I adore the color! This is my favorite PLG so far!
Hello, Meet My New Travel Buddy
by: Nancy R.
First, the Calla Lilly color and pebbling are amazing. Second, this pack is comfortable- straps. Third, it is quite roomy, and the zip pocket is perfectly secure. I am so taking this bag on my next trip.
Great size and fits all!
by: Carol W.
I had a PLG backpack tote and wanted something at least that big to hold all my purse items. The Boston delivers!! I can actually carry more since the top is wider. I move my canvas organizer from one to the other with ease and perfect fit. The backpack zipper is good size for my keys and daisy wallet, but phone is a bit too bulky and you can feel it on your back. Rhubarb is nice feel, "soft" pebble look, medium firmness to hold shape. First suggestion for future - outer loops or snaps to attach flair (tassel, pouches). I used inner strap band and looped dragonfly to it to hang out the top side (see pic). Second suggestion - put back zipper on the opposite side. If you are right handed like me, you sling backpack to the left shoulder to fish out things from purse in checkout line. With back zipper on the left side, it's hard to get into it for my wallet or keys.
Customer Reviews
I was a little nervous about ordering this in the rhubarb color, but am so happy I did. The color is stunning! I wanted something stylish and functional, and this certainly does. Just wish it came in hunter green as well.
This bag will make travel a dream!
Best leather store I've ever been in...
Great products and great service.
I recently bought this backpack as a gift and the quality is amazing.
Love it!!! Such a nice roomy bag! Color is stunning!
I happen to live close to a local PLG store so I went in to treat myself to a new spring purse. I did come out with that also, but just before I was about to pay I remembered that I was just thinking the other day how handy it would be to have a backpack. I'm a grown woman who hasn't used a backpack since college days but like the idea of distributing weight over my back instead of carrying a heavy tote bag. The bonus points was I love the color of this! It has plenty of room to hold everything I had planned to put in it. Because I really use this a couple of times a week, I was also interested in an easy way to throw in my wallet. This has a very handy zipped pocket on the side that's closes to me (it doesn't face out). And it has ample room in it to hold that, making it quick and easy to access when I need it. The straps on this are easily adjustable too. I'm 5'3" and adjusted it to the shortest length and that works out great for me. It also has a tab at the top so I can grab it by that to carry if I want. One of my favorite things about it is that the front flap has a magnet to close it. It also has a strap inside to help keep items from falling out. This was the backpack I didn't even know I needed but now I use it all the time!
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