The Best Men's Leather Backpack of 2023

Why do you want to buy a backpack? Or why do you buy a leather backpack?

Backpacks are usually an essential accessory for both men and women, when you go out for adventurous travel, work, school, or a short journey, you need a sturdy day bag to carry your gear wherever you’re headed. So backpacks are great, whether you’re looking for something a little more old-school to sport for daily wear or a pack you’d be happy to bring into the office, backpacks will more than suit your needs.

Most adventurous travelers are like to choose professional travel backpacks, in fact, they are incredibly functional and practical, they don’t always look great; if you want to go somewhere a little fancier than usual like a bar, these backpacks may not feel a bit out of place. That’s why to choose leather backpacks, the leather backpack not only features a good look but also is durable, and you will get many compliments while carrying it, so I think a leather backpack is a good choice.

(image's backpack: Men's Crazy Horse Leather Backpack)

Leather backpacks are durable and can last up to 5 years because of the quality of materials, leather backpacks feature highly flexible and aside from being durable retain their quality, cases of backpack wearing or tearing because of carrying heavy items with them does not occur with leather bags. If properly maintained, the material hardly wears off. This is why leather bags are costlier.

(image's backpack: Crazy Horse Leather Camera and Lens Backpack)

If you are interested in a classic or vintage style leather backpack, here, we’ve handpicked a range of leather backpacks for work, travel, school, and casual day-to-day life, these leather backpacks are made of high-quality top layer leather, full-grain leather, or crazy horse leather, 100% real leather, and the price is very cheap.

1. Italian Vegetable Tanned Leather Backpack

This is a new and hot sale leather backpack, the exterior of the backpack is handmade of soft and durable natural Italian vegetable tanned leather that’ll patina beautifully over time; and canvas lining makes this leather backpack high quality, rugged, and lightweight.

The fast-access zip pocket comes in handy for smartphones, tablets, and passports. Built-in 1 laptop compartment fits 15.6" laptop; 2 leather trimmed open pockets, perfect for wallets or charge cords; 1 zipper pocket for wallet, passport, or other important essentials.

Italian Vegetable Tanned Leather Backpack

Dimensions	12.6"(width) × 5.5"(thickness) × 16.5"(height)
Material	Soft and durable natural Italian vegetable tanned leather
Quality	Excellent
Price	$169.59 & free shipping

Pros

• Perfect load distribution with adjustable straps.
• Casual retro practical stylish design.
• High-quality soft Italian vegetable tanned leather.
• Lightweight.

Cons:

• The capacity is a bit small for long-distance travel.

2. Men's Anti Theft Leather Backpack

This is a very cool and unique look leather backpack for men on this list. It's made of high-quality top grain cowhide leather which ages gracefully and adds to the backpack’s personality over time.

Anti Theft Leather Backpack

The primary function of this men's leather backpack is to be as compact as possible, ultra-slim, and lightweight(weight is less than 2.2 lb). The construction of this men's leather backpack is pretty straightforward, there is a main compartment for holding your larger items like iPad or books, 2 zipper interior pockets for keys or wallet, 3 small interior pockets for things like chargers, notepads, and other items.

What truly makes this stand out is the back zipper pocket design, which fits snugly under your back, maximum protection of your belongings, this is why called it "Anti Theft Backpack". If you don’t need to carry more things and free your hands, then this men's leather backpack is perfect for you.

Note: This men's leather backpack is more suitable for people with thin bodies.

Dimensions	10.23" x 2.55" x 14.96"
Material	Top layer cowhide leather and polyester lining
Quality	Excellent
Price	$118.34 & free shipping

Pros:

• A very cool men's leather backpack features a lightweight,
• Vintage rugged design meets tech,
• Back zipper opening makes this men's leather backpack pickpocket-safe,
• Fits snugly under your back.
• Cheap price to buy a real cowhide leather backpack.

Cons:

• Small capacity backpack, this men's leather backpack may not be big enough if you’re a heavy packer and you’re going anywhere for longer than a weekend, can't carry a laptop, camera or other heavy things, only suitable for small goods such as iPad, T-shirt and so on.

3. Multi-pocket Crazy Horse Leather Backpack for Men

This is an organized leather backpack for men, it’s highly functional, it has plenty of pockets and compartments to keep your accessories separate and organized, great for anyone who likes to keep their gear neat and tidy, you can also call it a pockets men's leather backpack.

Created with extra-thick, stylish leather, and comfortable straps, you’ll know this backpack is built to last. The weight of the men's leather pack is distributed nicely along with the thick straps, feels great even with a heavy load, and its zippers and buckles on the pockets are high quality and feel very sturdy.

Exterior: 2 small zipper pockets, 3 flip small strap buckle pockets, and 2 side button pockets in front of the men's leather backpack, ​and an anti-theft zipper pocket on the back of the backpack.

Interior: there’s a big compartment inside that can hold a 15 inches laptop, 1 zipper pocket, 2 small object pockets, and 2 pen slots.

Multi-pocket Crazy Horse Leather Backpack

Dimensions	11" x 3.7" x 16.1"
Material	Crazy horse cowhide leather and polyester lining
Quality	Excellent
Price	$198.89 & free shipping

Pros

• Plenty of pockets and compartments is specially crafted to keep your gear just where you need it.
• Large capacity can be big enough to carry more goods for you’re going anywhere longer than a weekend.
• Everything about this leather is durable, and the full-grain crazy horse leather is the kind they use to make horse riding bridles
• This men's crazy horse leather backpack is a very unique, retro vibe, and I think you will love it.
• Tough-as-nails stitching, brass buckles and smooth metal zipper combine.

Cons:

• At 2KG, it’s pretty heavy and can weigh you down over the course of a day
• The price is a little expensive.

4. Crazy Horse Leather Camera Backpack for Men

If you are a photography enthusiast, you can consider this men's leather camera backpack, it's specifically designed to house and protect your camera, lenses, 15.6" laptop, and all your other accessories such as batteries, filters, speedlights, tripod, water, food, a jacket, or an extra change of clothes wherever you are in the world.

This men's leather backpack is made of high-quality full-grain crazy horse cowhide leather with plenty of pockets and compartments. The main pocket is zipper closure, and there is 1 front zipper closure pocket with a removable protective internal divider for DSLR or mirrorless with 1 – 3 extra lenses, so it can also use it for work, travel, school, and casual day-to-day life.

The divider allows you to custom fit the inside of your bag around your gear by creating the exact size compartment you need. And you can carry the tripod underneath the backpack, this is great for a short distance.

Crazy Horse Leather Camera and Lens Backpack

Dimensions	16.92" H × 12.59" W × 5.51" D
Material	Crazy horse cowhide leather and polyester lining
Quality	Excellent
Price	$236.15 & free shipping

Pros

• Convertible Camera backpack/daily leather backpack for men
• The divider allows you to custom
• Allows hold a tripod
• 15.6" laptop compartment
• Thick but soft straps and back cushion are breathable and decompression
• The zippers and buckles on the pockets are high quality and feel very sturdy.

Cons:

• The 3.85 lbs (1.75 kg) weight, as a camera backpack, it's a little heavy
  The price is a little expensive.

5. Men's Crazy Horse Leather Backpack

This men's leather backpack has brown and dark brown two colors with a distinctive look is hand-made by full-grain crazy horse leather, 100% real leather backpack, precision hand stitching, and reliable zippers provide a dependable bag. This buttery-soft leather is deceptively strong – this sturdy bag boasts superior strength with a trendy vintage flair.

The suede interior has a roomy main compartment, object pockets, and a secure compartment that can safely store laptops up to 15.6". The outer front pocket zips securely shut with a reliable zipper, and the two easy-access side elastic pockets are perfect for water bottles and other quick-access items. Designed with a gap in the middle of the back pad, you could fix the backpack to rolling luggage to reduce the burden on your back when you travel abroad. This is a versatile men's leather backpack that is perfect for school, work, and of course – the great outdoors!

Men's Crazy Horse Leather Backpack

Dimensions	15.7"(H) × 4.7"(T) × 12.4"(W)
Material	Full grain crazy horse cowhide leather and polyester lining
Quality	Excellent
Price	$226.59 & free shipping

Pros

• Perfect load distribution with adjustable straps
• Designed with a gap in the middle of the back pad, you could fix the backpack to rolling luggage
• Casual retro practical stylish design
• High-quality real cowhide leather
• Lightweight and easy

Cons:

• Capacity is a bit small for long-distance travel.

6. Vintage Crazy Horse Leather Backpack for Men

This men's leather backpack is meticulously crafted out of high-quality crazy horse leather, giving it an archetypal, antique look. The men's leather backpack is stitched by professional craftsmen experienced over 20 years. There is no compromise with the strength and durability of this model. You can now get a strong model under budget that can bear the load easily.

This men's leather backpack features a large front exterior zipper pocket and 2 side zipper pockets; the interior is a large central compartment with 2 pockets plus a padded laptop/tablet sleeve, 1 zipper wallet pocket. They are perfect for keeping your things organized. You can now carry things like your files, keys, mobiles separately.

This vintage leather backpack for men has an exquisite ancient brown color which brings out its contemporary vibes. With time, this bag will only look better instead of worn out, and will still retain its toughness. If you need a daypack, this men's leather backpack is a great choice; and because of its vintage look, durability, it can also be a very good gift for your friend, brother, husband or dad.

Men's Vintage Crazy Horse Leather Backpack

 

Dimensions	11.2" x 4.8" x 15.4"
Material	Crazy horse cowhide leather and polyester lining
Quality	Excellent
Price	$166.17 & free shipping

Pros

• Enough pockets and large compartments perfect for keeping your things organized,
• Made of high-quality crazy horse leather, sturdy durable, for this price is worth to buy,
• Classic look, beautiful,
• Reliable quality, the leather backpack is stitched by professional craftsmen experienced over 20 years,
• Plenty of smooth metal zipper pockets to keep your belongings safer.

Cons:

• Capacity is a bit small for long-distance travel.
• The crazy horse leather needs to maintain.

7. Best Large Crazy Horse Leather Backpack for Men

If you think the men's leather backpacks listed above are too small to satisfy your needs, then try this large men's leather backpack. This backpack has a splash of extra space compared to many leather backpacks that making it a great leather weekender backpack.

This large men's leather backpack is made of high-quality crazy horse full-grain cowhide leather and has plenty of pockets and compartments, including several exterior pockets and interior pockets to keep your accessories separate and organized.

This large men's leather backpack has two zipper closure main pockets, the first main large pocket has large and deep space to hold your clothes, books, and other items; the second main pocket has a big compartment that can hold a 17 inches laptop.

There is a gap in the middle of the back pad, you could fix the backpack to rolling luggage to reduce the burden on your back when you travel abroad.

Large Crazy Horse Leather Backpack

 

Dimensions	18.1"(H) × 9.8"(T) × 13.7"(W
Material	Full grain crazy horse cowhide leather.
Quality	Excellent
Price	$268.15 & free shipping

Pros:

• Plenty of pockets and compartments to keep your accessories separate and organized.
• Large capacity can hold more items.
• Crazy horse leather features a durable and vintage look.
• The backpack can be fixed to rolling luggage, easy to travel.

Cons:

• The backpack's weight is heavy.
• Price is not cheap.

8. Men's Napa Leather Backpack

This backpack is a stylish leather backpack crafted out of high-quality Napa cowhide leather, designed ingeniously to fit everything you’ll need for your daily commute to work, school, or your day-to-day needs.

There is an inner compartment that can fit a laptop up to 14”, and the main pocket's capacity is enough to accommodate books, clothes, and anything else you might need when you head out the door for the day.

There are 1 zippered pocket and 1 snap flap pocket on the front face to stash accessories, chargers, iPad, notebooks, or anything you need in a flash, as well as two side pockets for water bottles. And there is a hidden anti-theft zipper pocket on the back of the backpack. Designed with a gap in the middle of the back pad, you could fix the backpack to rolling luggage to reduce the burden on your back when you travel abroad.

Men's Napa Leather Backpack

Dimensions	14.9" H × 11.0" W × 4.7" D
Material	Napa cowhide leather and polyester lining
Quality	Excellent
Price	$173.21 & free shipping

Pros

• Casual practical stylish design.
• High-quality real cowhide leather.
• Lightweight and easy.
• Enough capacity for everyday use.

Cons:

• Capacity is a bit small for long-distance travel.

9. Men's Vintage Crazy Horse Leather Backpack - Drawstring Closure 

This men's leather backpack is one of the most uniquely made vintage leather backpacks out there, it is made out of crazy horse leather. Its main large pocket is a drawstring closure with a flip that can hold a 15.6" laptop, and there is a very classy-looking snap flip front pocket for cell phone, wallet, keys, etc. 2 side zipper pockets for quick-access items.

This men's leather backpack boasts a very edgy look to it, is very capacious, and is designed to meet all your carry needs. It has a majority of its uses for outdoor activities. If you need an ultimate carry companion for sports, mountaineering, climbing, and other such adventurous endeavors then this backpack is the best option for you.

Men's Crazy Horse Leather Drawstring Backpack

Dimensions	16.14"H × 11.81"L × 7.08"D
Material	Full grain crazy horse cowhide leather and polyester lining
Quality	Excellent
Price	$153.07 & free shipping

Pros

• Perfect load distribution with adjustable straps
• Casual retro practical stylish design
• High-quality real cowhide leather
• Lightweight and easy

Cons:

• Capacity is a bit small for long-distance travel.

10. Vintage Crazy Horse Leather Backpack for Men

Classic with a modern twist, the Luke Case Backpack offers comfort and ample organization, ideal for the modern professional, perfect for a professional on-the-go.

Made out of crazy horse leather, not only is this backpack gorgeous, elegant, and classy but also the winner in terms of toughness and outstanding versatility. The mid-capacity design makes this vintage backpack can satisfy the demand for daily life and work. More pockets design allows you to easily carry your wallet, cell phone, sunglasses and other products, whether you are an office worker or a college student, this package can meet your various needs of daily and hiking.

Its cushy design doesn’t let you feel the weight in it as it distributes the weight evenly across the body of the bag, making it super convenient! Its neat, shiny brown style allows it to be either women’s leather backpack or a men’s leather backpack.

Vintage Crazy Horse Leather Backpack

Dimensions	10.6(L) × 4.3(W) × 14.5(H) inch/27(L)
Material	Full grain crazy horse cowhide leather and polyester lining
Quality	Excellent
Price	$153.89 & free shipping

Pros

• Perfect load distribution with adjustable straps
• Casual retro practical stylish design
• High-quality real cowhide leather
• Lightweight and easy

Cons:

• Capacity is a bit small for long-distance travel.

You need to know these leather types before buying a men's leather backpack.

There are three main types of leather backpacks in the market: full-grain leather backpack, top-grain leather backpack, and genuine leather backpack, different types of leather backpacks' prices are different. If you don't know these, you can read this guide now that can help you buy the right leather backpack or other leather products. We will start at the top of the chain when it comes to grading a hide.

Full-grain leather backpacks: the full-grain leather is the best leather, it is the first layer of grain leather(outer layer of the cowhide) that keeps all the marks and scars the animal had, it is 100% the natural skin. 

It features the toughest, strongest, most resilient, super thick, it won’t crack, tear, puncture, or peel; and the grain pattern is firm and moisture-resistant; it will get more beautiful, with time and usage. So the price of the full-grain leather backpack is the most expensive. You often see the crazy horse leather is full-grain leather, and it is the best full-grain leather.

Take a look at our full-grain leather backpacks.

Top-grain leather backpacks: the top grain leather is the second-highest quality of the high-end category of leather backpacks, it is made of the second layer of grain and the first layer of corium.

The top grain leather is similar to full-grain leather, except that the top couple millimeters have been sanded and buffed to take away imperfections, the leather will have a more uniform finish, it won't be as durable and it will break down faster than full-grain leather, but compared to other leather backpacks, it is still very durable.

And it can be dyed to give a striking color, better stain resistance, and is cheaper than full-grain leather, so many people like them.

Take a look at our top-grain leather backpacks.

Genuine leather backpacks: genuine leather is made from leftover leather after the full grain and top grain are made, genuine leather backpacks are the lowest in quality. Basically, you should read it as: "At least it's real leather."

Genuine leather backpacks don't last as long before they wear out, most people can afford this type of leather backpack.

Why choose a Leather Backpack?

Leather backpacks are unique due to their individual manufacturing process and the fact that they are made entirely of natural material, therefore, each bag that is made has a slightly different color creating a unique heirloom. A leather backpack looks a little cooler and more durable than all of the other backpacks. A high-quality real leather backpack has a luxuriously soft feel and a rich, multi-hued tone that is exclusive to top-quality leather.

The benefits of leather backpack:

• Strong and durable
• Easy maintenance and care.
• It will withstand many years of use.
• Beautiful and appearance over the years, unique look and feel which combines luxury and antique touch.
• Wax applied to the leather protects the leather with water resistance and makes it more durable.

Why Should You Invest in a High-Quality Leather Backpack?

First, a leather backpack isn't good for a proper hike or adventure. However, for a weekender bag or carry-on backpack, a leather backpack is absolutely ideal. Leather has a surprising amount of giving and it ages well over time. Scuff marks actually look good. They’re especially useful for a photographer or digital nomad because they’re robust. They are able to hold a lot of gear.

Most leather backpacks are more than $300, it is a little expensive, but now you can get a full-grain leather backpack under $200 or cheaper at Luke Case, you don’t have to worry about buying low-quality or fake leather backpacks because Luke Case provides product quality guarantee.

The main things you want to look for in a good leather backpack are:

1. It’s not faux leather.
2. Know some knowledge about the grade of leather.(read this guide: What is The Difference Between Full-Grain Leather, Top Grain Leather and Genuine Leather?)
3. Know how to care leather backpack?
4. Know how to Identify a leather backpack?
5. That it can fit a laptop in a purpose-made section.
6. That it will work as carry-on luggage.

And when you are looking for a leather backpack you may find some of the bags are made out of crazy horse leather, and their price usually not cheap, so there is a question, what's crazy horse leather? Here we will provide a detailed introduction to what's crazy horse leather.

If you don't like this list of leather backpacks, you can visit Luke Case's online store to found more leather backpacks.