Le Cagole Backpack

[Gizm0m0]

I know it’s technically in the men’s section but I am slightly obsessed. 🥹 Anyone has this? How’s the strap/overall quality and how does it hold up? I find my calf skin Bal holds up much better than my lamb skin one (though I do adore the distress look that the lamb skin has after its well-loved). And since this backpack is on the larger side, was curious how it holds up.

Any pointers appreciated. Thank you so much! 😊

 

[averagejoe]

I have a few Cagole bags and the Arena lambskin seems to have a finish on it that minimizes wear on the leather, compared to the Arena leather in the past. I took my men's Cagole camera bag on vacation last week where it endured a lot of abuse (including going through security and travelling on a plane) and it looks brand new still. Had it been an older Arena leather, then the corners would have shown wear and rubbing, but this new one seems to be more heavily refinished to protect it. It doesn't feel as supple as the older Arena leather due to the refinishing, but it is certainly more durable.

 

[Gizm0m0]

I have a few Cagole bags and the Arena lambskin seems to have a finish on it that minimizes wear on the leather, compared to the Arena leather in the past. I took my men's Cagole camera bag on vacation last week where it endured a lot of abuse (including going through security and travelling on a plane) and it looks brand new still. Had it been an older Arena leather, then the corners would have shown wear and rubbing, but this new one seems to be more heavily refinished to protect it. It doesn't feel as supple as the older Arena leather due to the refinishing, but it is certainly more durable.

Thank you so much! I am also eying this smaller Cagole too. I know it’s so different from the backpack. Haha.

 

[averagejoe]

Thank you so much! I am also eying this smaller Cagole too. I know it’s so different from the backpack. Haha.

This smaller Cagole is the camera bag that I was talking about. It's on the small side and couldn't fit my sunglasses case, but was good for entering concert and show venues where they have a bag size restriction.

 

[Gizm0m0]

This smaller Cagole is the camera bag that I was talking about. It's on the small side and couldn't fit my sunglasses case, but was good for entering concert and show venues where they have a bag size restriction.

This helps tremendously. Thank you so much!