A leather backpack is a bag carried on two shoulder straps, so the weight sits evenly across the back and both hands stay free. American Leather Co. backpacks are cut from pebble and glove-tanned leather with a top handle for grab-and-go moments, zip closures that keep everything in, and organized fronts with a zip pocket for the things you reach for most.
They are sized for real days, from the midsize that carries a wallet, water bottle, and a light layer, to the full-size that takes a tablet and a lunch. Straps adjust for different heights, and the leather softens with wear without losing its shape.
This is the 3rd handbag I've bought from American Leather. The leather is of superior quality, one of the bags is so soft like butter and I love the smell of real leather.Linda P. Verified customer
It is the perfect size and has so much room! But the best thing about it is the leather. So soft and plush!Susan S. Verified customer
Love it! Soft, luxurious bag. Lots of space for essentials plus. Very roomy and so fun to carry using the shoulder strap or just using the handles.Martha M. Verified customer
The classic look is breathtaking. The size is perfect and the quality of the leather is exceptional.Wanda V. Verified customer
Start with what has to fit, then pick the finish. Interior dimensions are listed on every product page.
Wallet, phone, keys, sunglasses, and a water bottle, with a front zip pocket for the small things. The Cleveland Midsize Backpack is the pick for errands and travel days.
Room for a tablet or small laptop, plus everything else. Look at the Cleveland Backpack and the Walton Laptop Backpack.
The same silhouettes in embossed and seasonal leathers, like the Cleveland in Burnished Maple, for a backpack that reads as a handbag.
A leather backpack purse is a handbag-sized backpack with two shoulder straps and a top handle. It carries like a backpack, with the weight spread across both shoulders, but it is cut and finished like a handbag, with leather straps, metal hardware, and organized pockets rather than technical nylon and clips.
Most styles use pebble leather, which has a fine texture that hides scuffs and keeps its shape, or glove-tanned leather for a softer hand. Seasonal versions add embossed finishes. All leather comes from tanneries certified by the Leather Working Group.
Full-size styles fit a tablet or a small laptop up to about 13 inches. Check the interior dimensions on the product page against your device, and allow for a sleeve or case.
Yes. Both shoulder straps adjust by buckle, and every style has a top handle so the bag can be carried in hand or hung on a hook.
Wipe with a soft, dry cloth, keep the bag out of prolonged direct sun, and store it stuffed and upright when not in use. Avoid household cleaners and saddle soap. Our leather care guide covers conditioning, stains, and suede in more detail.
Yes, all U.S. orders ship free. Current return details are on our shipping and returns page.
Our leather comes from tanneries audited by the Leather Working Group for environmental standards.
Every order ships free within the United States.
American Leather Co. supports the Tunnels to Towers Foundation through our partnership.
