Roomy, minimalist (affordable?) leather backpack?

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#17
sark said:
I also like this one, though strangely more in this color than in the black (which it comes in as well). I'm sure it's not practical, and may be a bit too small, but I do think it's quite beautiful.
http://totokaelo.com/clyde/room-back-pack/sky-blue/L18989
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I like it better than the Baggu, but I am biased towards the Dasso Leathers etsy one,, I am having her make me one in Camoflauge (sp?) patterned goat leather. Should be pretty cool!
 
#18
chessmont said:
I like it better than the Baggu, but I am biased towards the Dasso Leathers etsy one,, I am having her make me one in Camoflauge (sp?) patterned goat leather. Should be pretty cool!
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Tpf strikes again [emoji6] I think I'm on my way to a slightly customized order with dasso leathers - thanks ladies![emoji309][emoji173]️
 
#20
sark said:
Any thoughts on whether I should go with the webbing straps like on the one here (bough black with black):
https://www.etsy.com/listing/243297041/bright-white-leather-large-backpack
Or have leather straps, like the ostrich one here (though in regular leather):
https://www.etsy.com/listing/241301158/black-genuine-ostrich-hide-large
Laurel seems to prefer the webbing, but I'm feeling indecisive...
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Did she give a reason for the webbing preference? I think either would look good. Mine will have leather straps but it is a print so I didn't want a different colored strap.

Tough decision. Usually I would say trust Laurel's judgment but hmm, I think leather would be nice, too. I'm no help.
 
#21
Now that I have looked at both examples, I think in a plain bag I would go with the webbing, it looks 'slimmer, sleeker' somehow. But the leather would look nice too, don't get me wrong.

I hope whatever you go with you are happy. i'd hate for you to be disappointed.
 
#22
sark said:
Any thoughts on whether I should go with the webbing straps like on the one here (bough black with black):
https://www.etsy.com/listing/243297041/bright-white-leather-large-backpack
Or have leather straps, like the ostrich one here (though in regular leather):
https://www.etsy.com/listing/241301158/black-genuine-ostrich-hide-large
Laurel seems to prefer the webbing, but I'm feeling indecisive...
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Will you b e carrying heavy things in the bag? I find webbing straps feel quite diggy on me especially with a heavy load. Leather straps will be more comfortable. Though if you are not planning to carry a load, the webbing straps look more suitable for the casual look of the bag.
 
#23
I'm sure I will be carrying a lot in it - that's actually why I wanted a backpack in the first place. So laurel actually seemed to think that the webbing might be more comfy? And aesthetically she likes the look of the webbing a lot. I'm just sort of wondering if keeping the bag all one material will make it feel sleeker to me? And if all leather will look chicer? Hmmm [emoji37]
 
#24
Ok. Spoke to laurel this morning and leather it is! So so excited to get this. Thanks so much ladies for the advice [emoji4] I knew I could count on you to help find the right thing [emoji6]
 
#29
chessmont said:
Yes. Might look a bit different than yours, it is based on the ostrich models, but in a different leather.
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Cool. The design should be roughly the same though? Especially since I'm going for leather straps like the ostrich and no skulls? What differences just out of curiosity? I love the black ostrich btw[emoji7]
 
#30
sark said:
Cool. The design should be roughly the same though? Especially since I'm going for leather straps like the ostrich and no skulls? I love the black ostrich btw[emoji7]
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Yes basically the same, but with skulls cuz I love skulls :smile1:

There looks to be stitching on the front pocket of the ostrich, it's kind of trimmed with a rim of leather from what I can see.
 
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