[Request] Full Grain Leather Laptop Bag

Submitted by Fiveby21 t3_10frrrx in BuyItForLife

Budget: Up to $800, preferably less than $600 though.

I'm looking for a high-quality, full grain leather laptop bag / slim briefcase that will fit a 15" laptop. I bought a bag from Shinola a few months ago (above my budget) but the coloration was all wrong (it was mahogany/cherry colored, whereas I wanted medium brown).

Any recommendations? I had been looking at Satchel and Page but I raid on /r/BIFLfails that they are crappy and overpriced. Also looked into Saddleback but I dislike their designs.

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cheerylifelover123 t1_j4ynx0m wrote

Try asking on r/leathercraft. There are people who take commissions. A well made bag will last you for life.

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ohyeaoksure t1_j5439qg wrote

LOL, literally came here to suggest that. I thought, hell for that kind of money you could make it yourself.

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MonkeyMom2 t1_j4yo68z wrote

Vintage Coach? I have slim briefcase, leather from 30 years ago. Still gorgeous.

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andyring t1_j4yq02z wrote

Try something from Saddleback. I have one of their wallets and absolutely love it.

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Fiveby21 OP t1_j4yqyhd wrote

I looked at their stuff but I don't really love the style.

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Short_Advise t1_j4yrli9 wrote

You have a huge budget but I’ve been rocking a KomalC bag for years now and it doesn’t show the slightest sign of wear. Pick up a komalC bag and buy yourself a 1/4th ounce of gold and a nice dinner with the savings.

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slowfashconnoisseur t1_j4zuf6b wrote

bleu de chauffe makes some hard wearing beautiful leather bags!

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worth_the_drive t1_j4z13lc wrote

If you can find anything you like, I can't recommend Saddleback enough for BIFL. Might be worth another look.

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lynxss1 t1_j56qcld wrote

I'm in the market myself and I'm seriously considering the Beckett Siminon Gaston bag, unfortunately I missed their 30% off Christmas sale so going to wait for a sale to come around again. I cant speak for their long term durability as I haven't owned one yet but I do have some of their shoes and the leather and fit and finish of their shoes is amazing. Also primarily a shoe company not a bag company so options are limited.

They are a made to order company though to keep inventory costs down and pass savings to the customer so you may have to wait for whatever you buy from them.

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brp t1_j58grx0 wrote

Recommend to crosspost this to /r/manybaggers as well

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Ender2309 t1_j58vdzt wrote

I’m partial to L&M. I have a couple of bags from them, both around six years old and no significant signs of wear.

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EmceeMrE t1_j5fz37c wrote

Duluth Trading Co. and Filson make some great bags.

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