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The Backpack — Daypack with Front Pocket
Handcrafted in Guatemala from full-grain leather, The Backpack keeps carry simple and useful. A spacious main compartment handles the daily kit—A4 notebook, tablet, water bottle, light layer—while a front pocket under the flap keeps quick grabs close. Dual strap-and-hook hardware secures the flap without bulk, and adjustable leather shoulder straps dial in the fit from commute to weekend. Clean lines, sturdy stitching, and a comfortable silhouette make it an easy pick day after day. The leather softens and develops a rich patina with use—character that only gets better. Do less, but do it well.
Highlights
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Roomy main compartment + front quick-access pocket
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Secure flap with strap-and-hook hardware
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Adjustable leather shoulder straps; top carry handle
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Full-grain leather that patinas beautifully
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Handmade in Guatemala
Specifications
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Materials: Full-grain leather; metal hardware; unlined interior
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Dimensions: 10” × 16” × 4”
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Layout: 1 large main compartment; front pocket under flap
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Carry: Fits A4 notebooks, tablet, small water bottle, daily essentials
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Straps: Adjustable leather shoulder straps; top handle
Care
Wipe with a soft cloth. Condition with SIMPLE Care balm as needed. Keep dry; if wet, air-dry away from heat and recondition.
Good to know
- How it is made: cut by hand, saddle-stitched with waxed thread and edge-burnished by skilled local artisans in Guatemala, to designs created in-house by SIMPLE in Guatemala City, then conditioned with SIMPLE Care before it ships.
- Best for: a daily leather backpack for work, class or the city, sized for A4 notebooks, a tablet and a small water bottle.
- Why full-grain: straps and corners take the most wear on a backpack; full-grain leather softens there instead of peeling. Read Full-grain vs genuine leather.
- Care: empty it now and then, stuff it with paper if it gets wet and let it dry away from heat. See our leather care guide.
See also: Leather bags · Leather travel goods