Brown Leather Backpack 18 L, Full Grain Rucksack

front view of the brown full grain leather rucksack, buckled flap over twin front pockets

woman wearing the brown leather rucksack on both shoulders, seen from behind on a stone quay

back of the brown leather rucksack, plain leather panel, riveted top handle and padded straps

flap raised on the brown leather rucksack, outer zipped pocket and two front pockets on magnetic snaps

the leather rucksack lying flat, flap, front pockets and side zips seen from above

overhead view of the closed flap and the twin zips of the main compartment

dimensions of the brown leather backpack: 45 cm tall, 31 cm wide, 13 cm deep

inside the main compartment, brown lining and the padded laptop sleeve with its elastic keeper

interior of the leather backpack with inner zipped pocket and leather slip pocket

elastic keeper of the padded laptop sleeve, stitched into the lining

laptop held flat in the padded sleeve by the elastic band

18 litres packed: laptop, tablet, wallet, magazines and a water bottle inside the backpack

brown full grain leather backpack standing against a grey wall, flap buckled

three quarter view of the vintage leather rucksack, oiled full grain hide and brass buckles

side of the brown leather backpack showing its 13 cm depth and side slot pocket

back panel and padded shoulder straps of the leather rucksack, orange canvas webbing

flap lifted on the brown backpack, outer zipped pocket and magnetic front pockets

the backpack face down, underside of the flap and the main zips visible

the brown rucksack resting on a table edge, bottom corners and double stitching

overhead view with the flap open over the two front pockets and the central zip

a phone sliding into the outer zipped pocket, a small box in the front magnetic pocket

water bottle in the side slot pocket, roller buckle strap in the foreground

twin antiqued brass zip pulls on leather tabs, d-rings at the strap anchors

close up of the zip pulls of the double main compartment, orange stitching

three brass rivets anchoring the shoulder strap, honeycomb mesh backing behind

finger pressing the honeycomb mesh on the underside of the padded strap

double stitching where the buckle strap is riveted to the flap

zipped side pocket of the leather rucksack with leather zip pull

a wallet halfway out of the zipped side pocket, canvas strap behind

hidden magnetic snap under the strap tip, brass ring on the pocket face

paired zip pulls of both main compartments, antiqued brass on leather tabs

details of the leather backpack: magnetic snap, mesh strap backing, twin zips, brass slider

man holding the brown leather rucksack by its riveted top handle on a seafront

the 45 cm leather backpack carried in one hand along a stone quay

the brown leather rucksack standing on coastal rocks

woman carrying the brown leather backpack by its top handle along a cobblestone street

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side view of a woman walking with the 45 cm leather backpack on her back

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✔️ Oiled Full Grain Leather - marks rub out, the patina stays
✔️ 15.6" Padded Laptop Sleeve - flat against the back panel
✔️ Five Outside Pockets - a ticket or a charger without opening the flap
✔️ Mesh Backed Padded Straps - the part that sits on you breathes
✔️ Unisex, 45 cm Tall - leaves the workshop for women as often as for men

Color: Brown

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Brown Leather Rucksack | ÅRE Brown189.90€

DIMENSIONS

45 cm x 31 cm x 13 cm
17.7" x 12.2" x 5.1" (H x W x D)
VOLUME

18 L
4.8 gal
WEIGHT

1.4 kg
3.1 lbs
LAPTOP POCKET

15.6"

A Brown Leather Backpack You Never Have to Dig Through

Two straps, two roller buckles, and the flap is shut. Thread them in the rain and you feel the roller turn under leather that has not softened yet, then the prong sets and stays where you put it. Water beads on the grain a while before you wipe it off on a sleeve. Give it a year: the strap holds a crease exactly where the buckle sits, and the corners have gone pale.

The hide is full grain cow leather immersed in oil, and that is where the marbling comes from: no two panels read the same in the light. The buckles, rivets and zip pulls are antiqued brass, left to darken alongside the hide. Outside there are five pockets. Two sit under buckled flaps, one zips between them, one on each flank.

brown full grain leather backpack with contrast orange stitching and antiqued brass roller buckles

dark brown classic leather carry on backpack with zipped side pockets to carry sunglasses, wallets or other belongings

1.4 kg Empty: Where the Weight Goes

Leather is heavy and no amount of writing makes it lighter. The weight is in the panels: a front that stands up on its own when the bag is half empty, and a flap thick enough to keep its fold instead of flopping over the buckles.

✔️ Oil immersed full grain leather: the marbling runs through the hide, and light scratches rub back out.
✔️ Five pockets outside: two under buckled flaps, one zipped between them, one zipped on each flank.
✔️ Buckles you set once: the strap tips hold on hidden magnets, so the flap opens with a pull and the top zip does the daily locking.
✔️ 15.6 inch laptop sleeve: an inner compartment holds the machine flat against the back panel.
✔️ Padded straps, mesh backed: the underside of each shoulder strap is lined with honeycomb mesh, so the part that sits on you breathes even though the back panel is solid leather.
✔️ Riveted top handle: leather over a canvas core, riveted through the top panel, so the loaded bag lifts off the floor in one hand.

Inside stays deliberately plain: one main compartment, a zipped pocket, a flat slip pocket and the sleeve. Eighteen litres in a 45 x 31 x 13 cm body is a working day. A laptop, a lunch and a jumper for the evening go in, and the keys and the charger live out front where you reach them one handed.

A Town Bag With Old Luggage Manners

Buckled flap, orange stitching, brass left to dull down. Drag a nail across the hide and it leaves a pale line. A cloth and a drop of oil close it again. Coated split leather cannot do that: it photographs beautifully, then creases across the flap after one winter. Full grain is the other end of that trade, and it is most of what you are paying for in a brown leather backpack.

If you carry more than a day, the URSUS is the same bag one size up, and UMEA is the shape cut for women. Both sit in the same leather backpacks collection. The ÅRE is unisex and full sized at 45 cm, with a back panel of plain leather and no mesh: a rucksack for the walk to the station. Buckle the flap, put it on, and let the first scratch land where it lands.

man carrying the brown leather rucksack by its top handle on a seafront walk, buckled flap and antiqued brass buckles, padded straps hanging

Specifications and Care

Brand: Eiken, leather backpacks
Main material: Oil immersed full grain cow leather
Lining: Polyester
Hardware: Antiqued brass buckles, rivets and zip pulls
Dimensions: 45 x 31 x 13 cm | 17.7" x 12.2" x 5.1" (H x W x D)
Capacity: 18 L | 4.8 gal
Weight: 1.4 kg | 3.1 lbs
Closure: Leather flap, two roller buckle straps on hidden magnetic snaps, plus a top access zip
Exterior: Two flap pockets with buckles, one central zipped pocket, one zipped pocket on each side
Interior: Main compartment, zipped pocket, slip pocket, padded laptop sleeve
Carry system: Padded leather shoulder straps with webbing adjusters and brass sliders, riveted leather top handle
Back panel: Full leather, not padded, no mesh
Water resistance: Water resistant leather, no membrane
Gender: Unisex
Style: Vintage
Colour: Vintage brown
Warranty: 2 years
Returns: 30 days

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 and a drop of vegetable oil. The colour of the leather might slightly vary depending on the batches.

Oil immersed leather can transfer a little colour onto light fabrics, especially while it is new or damp. Dry the leather naturally if it gets wet, and keep it off pale clothing until it has. If a mark does end up on a shirt, it washes out.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much fits in 18 litres?

A working day. The 18 L main compartment takes a laptop in its padded sleeve, a lunch, a jumper and a book, with a zipped pocket and a flat slip pocket for the flatter things. Outside, the two front flap pockets and the central zipped pocket hold the keys and the charger, so the small items never end up loose at the bottom.

Will my 15.6 inch laptop fit?

Yes. The main compartment holds a padded laptop sleeve that keeps the machine flat against the back panel. The body measures 45 cm x 31 cm x 13 cm, so a 15.6 inch machine rides flat against your back with room left for a notebook alongside it.

Does it work for women, or is it too big?

It is a unisex design and it leaves the workshop for women as often as for men. Bear in mind that it is a full sized backpack, 45 cm tall, not a mini. If you would rather have a shape drawn for women, the Women's Leather Rucksack UMEA is its closest sister in the collection.

Is the ÅRE water resistant, and what happens in the rain?

The leather is water resistant, not a membrane, and we will not pretend otherwise. A shower on the way to work beads up and wipes off. A soaking is different: dry the bag naturally before you store it, keep it away from light coloured fabrics while it is damp, and it will be fine. Oil immersed leather can transfer a little colour when wet.

Is it comfortable to carry every day?

That depends on your load. The shoulder straps are padded leather, with webbing adjusters and brass sliders, and they sit well on the shoulder. What the ÅRE does not have is a ventilated back: the back panel is one plain piece of leather, no mesh and no air channels. For the walk to the station or across town with a laptop and a notebook, nobody notices. Remember the bag weighs 1.4 kg before you fill it.

Who should skip this one?

Gram counters, and anyone who needs a ventilated back. Full grain leather weighs 1.4 kg empty, and that is the price of a bag that takes on a patina instead of wearing out. If that trade is not yours, the closest alternative among our brands is the Sandqvist Leather Lid Backpack.

How do I care for the full grain leather?

Very little is needed. Light scratches come out by rubbing them with a cloth and a drop of vegetable oil, and the small marks and veins that appear over time belong to the hide. If the bag gets wet, let it dry naturally away from a radiator. Any colour left on fabric comes out in the wash.

Will the colour change over time?

Yes, and that is the point of buying it. Oil immersed leather lightens where it rubs: the corners, the edge of the flap, the strap where your thumb rests. The tone also varies a little from one batch of hide to the next. One caution for the first weeks: a fresh oiled leather can leave a trace of colour on very pale fabric, so give it time before you wear it against a cream coat.