Vinson

Yes. The padded sleeve takes laptops up to 15.6 inches and keeps them separated from the rest of the load, protected from scratches and impacts. An interior zipper pocket holds the charger and the small items that would otherwise rattle around.

It was built for exactly that. The adjustable, padded shoulder straps and ergonomic back panel spread the weight, the top grab handle gets you through train doors, and the side extendable slip pockets keep a water bottle within reach. At 16.5 L it carries a full work day without ballooning into a travel pack.

It is full grain cowhide immersed in oils after tanning. The surface starts matte and slightly distressed, scuffs show quickly, and most of them fade again when you rub them with your thumb. Over the years the leather darkens where you handle it most: no two bags end up alike.

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 main compartment closes with a roll top secured by leather straps and a zipper, which keeps the vintage silhouette and lets the bag flex with its load. For the things you grab constantly, the front zipper and flap pockets open without touching the roll.

Anyone counting grams. The Vinson weighs 2 kg empty: that is the price of full-grain leather, and no nylon pack will age the way this leather does. If you want the leather look with less weight on your back, the Sandqvist Leather Lid backpack is a fine middle path; among our own bags, the HORE leather laptop backpack is the one to compare it with.