Bogota

A long weekend. Clothes for a few days, a pair of shoes, a wash kit, and the laptop compartment still takes your laptop. The 37 L main space is backed by slit and zippered pockets inside, plus velcro, zip and side pockets outside, so packing stays deliberate rather than archaeological.

Yes: the Bogota was built for exactly that double life, a sport session on Tuesday and a departure gate on Friday. The full-grain leather takes daily handling well, and the 5 rivets under the base let you set it down on any floor without worrying about the leather.

By hand, on a double leather handle reinforced with rivets, or on the shoulder with the removable, adjustable strap. The strap adjusts in seconds to your build, which matters once the bag is full: 54 cm of packed leather is something you want sitting right.

Better than it looks on day one. The full-grain leather is oil-immersed and marks with use: the grain softens, the colour deepens where your hands work, and the bag slowly builds an exceptional patina. Light scratches polish out with a cloth and a drop of vegetable oil.

The material is water-resistant, not waterproof. It can withstand light rain and splashes, but avoid heavy or prolonged rain and immersion. Protect electronics separately, wipe off moisture and let the bag dry naturally away from direct heat.

The weight: 2.5 kg before you pack a single sock. That is the price of full-grain leather and riveted hardware, worth knowing if you fly with strict weight allowances. If every gram counts more than the patina, a fabric weekender like the Essential Weekender by Db Journey is the lighter route; another leather take on the format is our Leather Weekender Bag RIO.