Drawstring Bucket Leather Backpack

Have two - Use them all the time- chestnut (winter) and tobacco (summer). Love how the drawstring, when pulled tight, gives the bag a pouchy, smaller, more feminine look. Stretched out, can fit in a good number of files, books, etc. Leather is superb, holds its heft, yet softens with time and use. Really like the backpack option, too. Bravo!

I was hesitant to order this bag for a long time because I love the look of a bucket bag and the function but don’t like how wide they are when you wear them crossbody. Loving the look so much and taking advantage of the sales promotion I went ahead and got it. Oh my gosh this bag is perfection for me because though it is a bucket bag, it’s got a slim profile. I love that! Whether I wear it like a backpack OR crossbody it doesn’t stick out in that awkward way. It looks beautiful on. I also appreciate that it is fully lined so no babying this one. It has a key keeper and one pocket inside yet it’s structured so you can easily see all your contents. It’s still got that fabulous bucket style but built in a more functional way. I got the tobacco and I love the rustic look of the tobacco next to the suela. Really stunning. I’ve been wearing it as a shoulder bag and it’s super convenient to get in and out of it but you can also wear as a backpack or crossbody with a couple quick adjustments. I think this one is amazing because of its style AND functionality. Five stars! Whoop!

I bought this bag in February 2021. I absolutely love it. The feature I appreciate the most are the straps. They convert easily from tote to crossbody to backpack. I’ve carried it a lot and it still looks new.

Purchased this beauty in Chestnut and I’m In Love! For the last 8 months I have been carrying the Mini Backpack but found it challenging to carry my new Love41 Journal cover with my existing items. So, I decided to take the plunge with this beauty despite my being nervous about it not having a flap. Moving sale price helped to convince me to. It is so versatile! I only attached 2 straps: short carry strap and one back pack strap attached like a sling (top right D ring to bottom left D ring). Voila! Inside I carry my stuffed Love 41 red clutch with miscellaneous items, red wristlet wallet, Saddleback Front Wallet and Pencil / Pen bear-claw pouch, Love 41 journal cover that covers my watercolour journal as well as my Schmincke watercolour palette, brushes with pouch, cellphone, hand sanitizer, 2 chunky sets of keys on the fob, Swell thermos and water container to clean my brushes. I still have at least 50 % of unused space! Oh, Love 41 lip balm holder is clipped to the D ring on the side. At first, I wouldn’t give this bag the time of day because there’s no cover nor a zipper to protect the items inside. However, when out shopping, I place my wallet in the outside pocket against my back. Basically, everything inside is in a pouch so for me this works. As to weight, my back is real sensitive to weight and with this back pack as a sling, so far so good! Versatile ways to carry. It’s a cinch… the bag and my decision to call this my new EDC. I’m happy!

I have the simple backpack from Saddleback and I love it. It's fairly large and I use it when I have a lot of items to pack. This bag is much smaller and a perfect edc. The dark coffee is gorgeous (as usual). I love the contrast with the suela.
It also has amazing pull-up and natural wrinkles. I was lucky enough to snag from Suzette's steals and cannot find a flaw. It's a work of art. I hope I can refrain from purchasing in another color.