Men's leather backpack

Men's leather backpacks, from £44.90 to £189.90

The selection brings together two families that are best not confused: the genuine leather, from £129.90 to £169.90, and the PU leather (faux leather or synthetic leather according to the listing), from £49.90 to £99.90. Some models pair Oxford or nylon with a leather-look finish. Each listing states its exact material: that is what counts, not the photo.

The genuine leather backpack

Five backpacks on the page are genuine leather according to their listings:

• the minimalist genuine leather backpack, at £129.90 with one front pocket or £149.90 with two;
• the compact genuine leather backpack, in black, at £129.90;
• the compact-size genuine leather backpack, at £139.90, which takes a tablet or a 13-inch laptop;
• the genuine leather business model, in black, at £149.90, with a clean design;
• the vintage full-grain leather backpack, at £169.90, in coffee or black.

Full-grain leather keeps the natural surface of the hide: it is the one that develops a patina over the years. Three of the other four are compact sizes, made for the office day or a short trip rather than carrying large volumes.

The PU leather, faux leather or synthetic backpack

For a tighter budget, the leather look comes in synthetic material, often waterproof according to the listing:

• in faux leather: the retro backpack with USB port (£49.90, black, brown or coffee), the two large-capacity bags (£70.90 in black or brown, £54.90 in black), the waterproof multifunction (£79.90) and the crocodile-effect business bag (£84.90);
• PU leather: the waterproof roll-top at £69.90, expandable, in blue, yellow or grey;
• synthetic leather: the bag with USB port (£79.90, side pockets or mesh) and the waterproof business bag (£84.90).

Oxford, nylon and mixed finishes

Some bags in the range are not leather. The Oxford nylon urban bag (£44.90) and the nylon roll-top (£59.90) are in waterproof fabric. The Oxford and PU business and urban models (£99.90) and the Oxford and leather business bag (£97.90) combine the two materials; for the latter, the listing says leather without specifying which.

Which men's leather backpack should you choose?

• For the office: a model with a laptop pocket, in compact genuine leather or business synthetic leather; all our work backpacks are on a single page.
• To last: genuine or full-grain leather, from £129.90 to £169.90.
• For rain: a bag whose listing states it is waterproof, in faux leather, PU or Oxford.
• To recharge your phone on the go: the two models with a USB port, at £49.90 and £79.90.
• Small budget: faux leather from £49.90.

Black dominates the selection; brown, coffee, grey, green and blue are available on several models.

Frequently asked questions about men's leather backpacks

What is the best backpack for men?

The one that matches how you use it. For a backpack that lasts, genuine leather; for everyday use in the rain, a waterproof model; to carry a laptop, check the size shown on the listing. The complete choice, all materials together, is in our men’s backpacks.

How can you tell genuine leather?

Read the composition: “genuine leather” or “full-grain leather” mean animal hide; “faux leather”, “PU leather” and “synthetic leather” mean a coated material. The look can be similar, but genuine leather develops a patina whereas synthetic keeps its original surface.

How do you look after a leather backpack?

A soft, slightly damp cloth removes dust. On genuine leather, a nourishing cream applied now and then keeps the leather supple; let the bag dry at room temperature, away from a heat source.

To go further

For the city, see the Men's city backpack. For a travel bag from the same family, see our leather travel bags. For women, the selection women’s leather backpack and all of the women's backpacks, including the women's chic sports backpack. For walking, the Men's hiking backpack, and for your pet, the cat carrier backpack.