Backpacks
Traveller Roll-Top Backpack – Walnut
Hand saddle-stitched Full-grain leather Made in USA
The Traveller in Walnut is the everyday version: a slightly lighter 4–5 oz leather that breaks in faster and stays comfortable on long days. The walnut pull-up has rich brown tones with lighter streaks that come through as it wears.
Every seam is hand saddle-stitched with white thread for contrast, and the hardware is nickel rivets and burrs.
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
- D-ring straps mounted on both sides
- Nickel rivets and burrs
- Walnut pull-up full-grain chrome-tan leather, 4–5 oz
- Hand saddle-stitched with white 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.