All guides
Everything we've published so far, starting with the essentials.
- The essential guideThe Ultimate Guide to Leather Duffle BagsEverything worth knowing before you buy a leather duffle, from size and leather grade to stitching, hardware, weight, and what a fair price looks like.14 min read
- SizingWhat Size Leather Duffle Bag Do You Need?How to pick the right duffle size for your trips, with capacity in liters, a simple way to convert inches, and the mistakes that leave people with a bag that is too big.8 min read
- Air travelCarry-On Rules: Will a Leather Duffle Fit?How leather duffles measure up against airline carry-on limits, why depth and weight trip people up, and how to pack so a soft bag passes the sizer.7 min read
- LeatherFull Grain vs Top Grain Leather for Travel BagsWhat full grain and top grain leather actually are, how each one holds up on a bag that travels, and which to choose for a duffle you want to keep.7 min read
- PackingHow to Pack a Leather Duffle for a Weekend TripA step-by-step way to pack a weekend duffle so clothes arrive unwrinkled, the bag carries evenly, and you can find things without unpacking everything.8 min read
- ComparisonLeather Duffle vs Canvas Duffle: Which Lasts Longer?How full grain leather and waxed canvas compare on a duffle that travels, from abrasion and water to weight, repairs, and how each one ages.7 min read
- CraftsmanshipWhat Makes a Travel Bag Truly Well Made?The specific details that separate a travel bag built for decades from one built for a season, and how to check each one before you buy.8 min read
- HeritageThe History of the Weekender BagHow the soft travel bag went from Victorian doctor's bags and railway holdalls to the leather weekender we carry today.6 min read
- LongevityHow Long Should a Leather Duffle Bag Last?Realistic lifespans for leather duffles at different quality levels, what wears out first, and how to make a good one last for decades.6 min read
- CareHow to Care for a Leather Travel BagA simple routine for cleaning, conditioning, drying, and storing a leather duffle so it stays supple and ages well for years.7 min read
Tools and charts
- CalculatorWhat size duffle do you need?Pick your trip and get a size in liters, a packed weight, and a carry-on check.Open →
- ChartCarry-on limits by airlineSizes and weights for 17 airlines, and the duffle that fits each one.Open →
- Photo guideLeather grades, explainedFull grain to bonded, side by side, and how to tell them apart.Open →
- PrintableLeather care cardThe whole care routine on one page. Print it or save the PDF.Open →