Backpacks
Traveller Roll-Top Backpack – Volcano
Hand saddle-stitched Full-grain leather Made in USA
The Traveller in Volcano is the boldest looking pack I make. The red pull-up leather has dark, smoky marbling that lightens where it flexes, so no two hides look alike and the pack keeps changing as you carry it.
It's hand saddle-stitched with tan thread and held together with copper rivets and burrs, which will slowly darken to match the leather. The bottom gets an extra layer of black leather with diamond-pattern stitching, so the spot that takes the most abuse is the strongest part of the bag.
The main seams are double stitched: two parallel rows of hand saddle stitching for extra strength, on top of a stitch that is already stronger than any machine stitch.
Details
- Roll-top closure with a buckle strap
- Adjustable shoulder straps
- Two lash tabs for clipping on gear
- Reinforced bottom panel with diamond stitching
- Copper rivets and burrs
- Volcano pull-up full-grain chrome-tan leather, 5–6 oz
- Hand saddle-stitched with tan thread
- Double-stitched main seams
- Size: 18" x 15" x 7"
One of a kind. This exact backpack is the one in the photos.
Perfect imperfections
It's better than perfect. It's REAL. You can tell the difference between something stamped out by a machine and something made by human hands, and this piece was made by hand from the first cut to the last stitch.
- The stitching: every stitch is pulled tight by hand, so you'll see a slight rhythm and variation that a sewing machine can't fake.
- The surface: natural grain, small scars and shifts in color are part of the hide and stay that way. No two panels look the same.
- The edges and finish: trimmed, sealed and finished by hand, with the small variations that come with it.
These details are the fingerprint of the bench this piece was made on. Nobody else will ever own one exactly like yours, and the scuffs, creases and patina you add over the years will only make it more yours.
Custom orders
Want one made for you? I take custom orders on every piece, in a different leather, color, thread or size. Custom work costs about the same as the ready-to-ship version; it just takes longer, usually 2–4 weeks. Premium and exotic leathers cost more, and I quote those individually. Email hello@vanzantleathercraft.com to start yours. Custom orders are final sale.
Materials & construction
Full-grain leather: veg-tan, chrome-tan or oil-tan pull-up, from US cowhide. Bags are cut from 4-6 oz leather, wallets from 2-4 oz. Every seam is hand saddle-stitched with Ritza Tiger thread, so if one stitch ever breaks the thread can't unravel the way a machine lockstitch does. Hardware is solid brass, stainless, copper rivets or nickel, with YKK zippers. Edges are burnished or painted, and veg-tan is hand-dyed and finished with a snow-proof mink oil paste.
Care
Chrome-tan needs very little conditioning thanks to its natural oils; use a water-based leather cream about once a year. Veg-tan should be conditioned at least twice a year with a trusted product. Clean sparingly with saddle soap.
Shipping
Ships within 1–3 business days from Post Falls, Idaho. Custom orders ship in 2–4 weeks. US shipping only; rates calculated at checkout. Ready-to-ship items can be returned unused within 7 days of delivery (buyer pays return shipping). Custom and personalized items are final sale.