Men's Leather Backpacks and Rucksacks

Compare the men’s leather backpacks and rucksacks in this selection by material, size and storage, for work, town or travel. Of the 19 styles here, 3 are genuine leather and 16 are faux leather (PU or PVC), so check the stated material of the bag you like. Every style is made to carry a laptop, and 12 product pages give a compatible laptop size, from 14 to 16 inches.

Leather or faux leather: which material for your rucksack?

Read the main material and the lining separately. A style name such as “vintage” says nothing on its own about the bag’s composition, how it is made or how long it will last. If a detail is missing, ask us before you choose.

Looking for a luxury leather backpack for men?

For a luxury or high-end leather backpack, the main material comes first, so read it on the product page, then compare the lining, stitching, fastening and hardware described. A smart look or a “vintage” label is not enough to tell what the bag is made of.

Which men’s leather backpack for work and travel?

If you are choosing among men’s leather bags for work, start from what you carry, such as a laptop, documents, a charger or personal items. Then compare the stated dimensions and the pockets described. For your laptop, look for a stated compartment and a compatible size rather than judging from the outer dimensions alone.

Travel is named as a use on 12 of the 19 product pages, business trips on 4 of them, and 2 styles have a strap that slides over a suitcase handle.

What to compare on each product page

• The main material and the lining stated.
• The dimensions and, where given, the weight and capacity.
• The inner and outer pockets actually described.
• The type of fastening, the handle and the strap adjustment.

Use the close-up photos to see how the style opens and how it is organised. A pocket or compartment described on one product page should not be assumed on every bag in the collection.

Black and brown leather backpacks

The collection includes black leather backpacks and brown ones, as well as grey and two-tone styles.

Care and rain: what to check

Follow the guidance given for the bag and its material. If none is available, ask us before using a cleaner or a treatment, and read our guide on how to clean a leather bag and care for it. Check the rain protection stated for the style too, as neither the look nor the material is enough to promise that your things will stay dry. Of the 19 product pages, 9 describe the bag as waterproof, 2 as water-repellent and 2 use both terms. One more style comes with a rain cover, and 5 say nothing about water.

To compare other materials and formats, see all our backpacks for men.

Every style here comes with free delivery to the United Kingdom and 30-day returns.