Leather Duffle Bag a.k.a. The WaterBag

12.00

$849.00

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Design of This Leather Duffle Bag

This leather duffle bag is our most popular overnight travel bag and the most versatile one. It is just one solid giant piece of leather with no breakable parts like zippers, snaps, buttons, etc. Any place that might get stress has been reinforced with rivets or hidden polyester strapping between the leather. The reason it's built with just one solid piece of leather is to reduce the amount of seams (watch the video above with bull to understand this better). Since we sew at only five stitches per inch, there is more leather between the needle holes. You see, a sewing machine is really just a perforation machine and so the fewer the holes to start a tear or let water in, the better. So when it comes to seams, less is more.

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Full Grain Leather

The cow leather I chose for this leather duffle bag is the strongest there is (full-grain boot leather, but thicker). Leather is like a roof. The shingles are the toughest and most protective layer. Leather has what is called "Grain" and it makes up the top layer of the hide. Some companies shave off the top layer to get rid of scars and blemishes because they don't want to throw any leather away. That's money. But in doing so, they shave off the shingles from your roof. It's really dumb, but they do it. We don't. We use high quality leather with the full amount of grain still there to make all of our leather travel and overnight bags.

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A Durable Liner

The bottom of the leather duffle bag has a liner covered in tough pigskin, which is stronger than the cow skin. It gives it form, but is removable and the removable liner is covered in pigskin, which is stronger than the full-grain leather. Other bag makers might line the interior with some stylish cotton fabric or nylon material with a pretty map, but we wanted durability, and we think you do too. So pack in your clothes, gear, toiletries, and collection of cool rocks, these rugged bags can handle it.

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Thread to Keep The Bag Together

Our thread is super strong industrial marine grade UV resistant polyester thread. It's the most expensive for a reason. It's so strong and doesn't turn into dust like the half priced nylon thread does. Watch out for low quality companies that use nylon just to save a buck or two. When you want a leather bag to stay strong and durable, you want this thread.

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Hardware

Using 316 Stainless Steel for hardware is like killing a fly with a shotgun, but we've never once had a problem because of this hardware. A lone tear just dropped from the eye of a metallurgist somewhere. Our clips were tried and found they can hold up to a 750 lb bag of cats over a cliff without breaking. It's the kind of hardware people use when their life depends on it. Ocean and parachuting stuff. And the metal of fancy watches and iPhones. There's no other overnight leather duffle bag or any leather bags that we know of that uses hardware this complete.

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Functionality of These Leather Duffle Bags

We haven't heard of any other full grain leather duffle bags as versatile as this Waterbag. Let's go over some of the functionality, from the ability to go from a tote to a backpack, down to it's carry on approval.

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Leather Duffle Bags That Convert Into A Backpack

The shoulder strap makes it quickly to a backpack. So when you are going to be carrying your leather bag for a while, why not use it as a backpack? Unlike other leather bags you might find in some random department store, we thought this functionality would be important, and everyone loves it. When you have it on, you will barely feel it on your shoulders, and it will still look classy.

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Carry-on Approved Travel Bags

As carry on luggage, it is within all international limits. This leather duffle bag fits into all overhead compartments and under the seats. It's our go-to travel bag for sure. Just be aware, with as much class and style this quality bag brings to the room, you will probably have to stand around answering questions about it and yourself.

Details

100 year warranty
Backpack Mode
Ideal for 5 Days of Travel
Carry On Approved

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Unfolded: 20" X 18" X 9"
Folded: 20" X 14" X 9"
Shoulder strap: 34" - 59"
Weight: 7.0 lbs

MATERIALS

Full Grain Leather
Pigskin Insert
Custom Stainless Steel Hardware
Industrial Marine-Grade Polyester Thread

4
So very close...

I love everything about the large waterbag except the size. It's just a bit too big to be really practical as an every day bag the way I was hoping. I probably should have ordered the smaller size, but I'm 6' 6" and I generally spend my days wishing everything was just a little bigger (cars, chairs, airplanes, chairs on airplanes). A few small adjustments to make it closer to the overnight bags would make a big difference. The rigid insert in the waterbag is too small; using it doesn't make much difference. The overnight bag can go from being a fairly rigid bag to a totally flexible one. It is also easier to fold or roll closed. The attach points for the closed handle on the water bag are too close to the open handles so there's not quite enough material left to really roll or fold thoroughly when it's raining. I think making this bag slightly less long and narrow would probably fix all the issues I have with it.

Posted by Alvin K. | Nov 19, 2018
5
Best duffle bag on the market.

Any company that will take the time to send you a personal message for ordering one of their products and let you know that a large portion if the proceeds go to charity is truly unique. The Waterbag is outstanding and the craftsmanship is second to none. The pictures on the site do not do it justice. I couldn't be more pleased luggage that has this much flexibility is rare and extremely hard to find. It has a deceiving look about it and will hold a lot more than one would expect; it easily holds a weeks worth of clothes with room to spare. Awesome product and highly recommended.

Posted by Amanda C. | Nov 19, 2018
2
Not a fan of the new tobacco color

I am sick. Just received the large water bag and front pocket messenger. Returned both of these beauties tonight. After receiving the bags, the tobacco has changed in both color and texture. There is just no depth and character in the new tobacco. Does not look like the pictures. Pictures still shows the tobacco of just 3-4 months ago. Its as if I can find this tobacco pretty much anywhere over the internet. The bags look to cookie cutter, The edges are unfinished and raw. The old bags looked as if they were made off a 100 yr old machine. Just had so much depth and character in the old tobacco color. Now its to flat, so common. Well not sure the right words, but really killed me to send back.

Posted by Alvin K. | Nov 19, 2018
5
Best Bag EVER!

I have been looking all over for a bag of this quality and the compliments are numerous. Although, I do believe it may be tinted with a tad bit of jealousy. I’m actually buying another for my girlfriend who travels extensively and often makes the comment “mine may come up missing for one of her trips”. I appreciate the craftsmanship that goes into your products and will definitely be a lifelong customer. If I could give piece of advice, just buy iit....you won’t be sorry! Keep up the great work and tradition...I know someone definitely will be fighting over this when I’m gone, but for now I’m getting some use out of it!

Posted by Mike | Oct 29, 2018
1
unpleasant

this was NOT what i was expecting, i do not recommend this

Posted by Walnut B. | Oct 11, 2018

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