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DIMENSIONS
37 cm x 28 cm x 14 cm
14.6" x 11" x 5.5" (H x W x D) -
VOLUME
14.5 L
3.7 gal -
WEIGHT
1.6 kg
3.5 lbs -
LAPTOP POCKET
15.6"
RUTFORD: A Soft Leather Backpack That Carries Like a Broken-In Jacket
Last train home. The bag lands between your feet and does what stiff bags never do: it settles. The leather folds at the shoulders, the lid slumps over whatever you packed, and the silhouette takes the shape of your day. That slouch is the point of the RUTFORD. Most leather backpacks are built like small suitcases, all panels and stiffeners. This one is cut from thick crazy horse leather and left unstructured, so it moves when you move.
Crazy horse leather is full grain cowhide immersed in oils and waxes until the fibers are saturated. Scratch it and the mark sits on the surface; rub it with your thumb and it fades. Press it against doorframes and train seats for a year and the coffee brown surface burnishes lighter at every contact point, until the bag has mapped where it has been. No two age the same way, which is exactly what we like about this leather.
Inside the soft shell, the layout stays disciplined: 14.5 liters, with a padded sleeve that takes a 15.6-inch laptop, plus a tablet slot and enough pockets that your keys stop migrating to the bottom.


Why it stands out
- ✔️ Crazy horse leather: full grain cowhide, oil-immersed. Surface scratches rub out with a thumb, and the finish builds a patina instead of wearing out.
- ✔️ Soft, unstructured build: no frame, no board. The bag molds to the load and squeezes under an airline seat instead of fighting it.
- ✔️ 15.6-inch laptop sleeve: padded, with a flat slot beside it for a tablet or a notebook.
- ✔️ Anti-theft back pocket: a zipped compartment against your spine for phone, passport or wallet.
- ✔️ Five exterior pockets: two front zips, two flap side pockets and the hidden back pocket, so the small stuff never has to enter the main compartment.
- ✔️ Carry comfort: padded mesh back panel and rivet-reinforced shoulder straps take the 1.6 kg of thick leather without digging in.
Who it is for
The RUTFORD earns its keep on the commute: laptop in the padded sleeve, everything else swallowed by the main compartment under the zip-around lid. Students run it as a bookbag that will outlast the degree. And at 37 x 28 x 14 cm it slides under an airline seat as a personal item, so it doubles as a one-bag weekend kit alongside the rest of our leather backpacks.
Be honest with yourself about the slouch. If you want a bag that stands at attention when empty and keeps a crisp box shape in a meeting room, this is not it: look at the CAREA tan leather backpack instead, 15 liters with a more structured build. The RUTFORD is also thick leather all the way through, so it weighs 1.6 kg before you pack a thing. Gram counters should stay with nylon.
For everyone else, the trade reads simple: a bit of weight for a bag that looks better every year you carry it.

Features of your Soft Leather Backpack:
Main Material: Crazy Horse Leather (Immerged Full Grain Leather)
Lining Material: Cotton
Leather Type: Coffee Cowhide Leather
Gender: Unisex
Backpacks Type: Softback
Size: 37 cm x 28 cm x 14 cm | 14.6" x 11" x 5.5" (H x W x D)
Volume: 14.5 L | 3.7 gal
Weight: 1.6 kg | 3.5 lbs
Interior: Interior Compartment, Padded Laptop Sleeve, Ipad Tablet Sleeve, Zipper Pocket, Slot Pockets and Elastic Strap Pockets
Handle/Strap Type: Soft Leather Handle
Item Type: Leather Backpack | Leather Rucksack
Closure Type: Zipper
Exterior: Front Zipper Pockets, Side Flap Pockets, Anti Theft Zipped Back Pocket
Style: Vintage | Bohemian
Note: full grain leather is a natural material, which may have small traces, veins or marks inherent to the material. Scratches can be easily removed by lightly rubbing them with a cloth impregnated with vegetable oil. The color of the leather might slightly varies depending on the batches.
Oil immersed leather products can be prone by nature to colour transference on light fabrics. To avoid that, please make sure to dry your leather if it gets wet and try avoid contact with light coloured fabrics. If you however notice some stains, don't worry, it come out in the wash.
Frequently asked questions
Does the RUTFORD fit a 15.6-inch laptop?
Yes. The padded sleeve inside the main compartment takes laptops up to 15.6 inches, and a flat slot next to it holds a tablet or a notebook. The padding keeps the machine away from whatever else you throw in the 14.5-liter compartment.
What is crazy horse leather?
Full grain cowhide immersed in oils and waxes until the fibers are saturated. The finish shifts tone wherever it is bent or rubbed, which gives the vintage look, and most surface scratches fade when you rub them with a thumb or a soft cloth. Over months of use the coffee brown darkens in some places and burnishes lighter in others: that patina is unique to each bag.
Does the backpack stand up on its own?
Only when it is packed. The RUTFORD is a softback with no internal frame, so it slumps and folds when empty. That is the character of the bag, not a defect. If you prefer a leather backpack that holds a firm shape empty, choose the CAREA, the more structured 15-liter model in our range.
Can I take it on a plane as cabin luggage?
Yes. At 37 x 28 x 14 cm it fits the personal-item allowance of most airlines and slides under the seat in front of you. Because the build is soft, it compresses into tight spaces where a rigid bag would jam.
Is it waterproof?
It shrugs off light rain: the oil-immersed leather makes water bead on the surface. It is not built for downpours, so dry it with a cloth if it gets soaked. Note that wet oil-immersed leather can transfer some color onto light fabrics, so keep a damp bag away from white shirts.
Where is the anti-theft pocket?
In the back panel, closed by a zipper that sits against your spine when the bag is worn. Nobody reaches it while you carry the bag, which makes it the spot for a phone, a passport or cash in a crowd.
Why does it weigh 1.6 kg?
Because it is cut from thick full grain hide rather than split or bonded leather. That thickness is what lets the surface take scratches, rub them out and build a patina for years. Every model in our leather backpack collection makes the same trade: more weight than nylon, far more life.













