Our best luxury backpacks for travel and work

For the keen traveller or the professional on the go, a luxury backpack isn’t just an accessory - it’s a statement piece that reflects both style and function. With mobility and versatility being key, a leather backpack can meet the demands of the day, whatever they may be and wherever they may take you.

Why choose a leather backpack?

Leather is a natural material known for its durability, timelessness, and unique ability to age gracefully. When selecting a backpack, leather offers unparalleled longevity compared to synthetic materials. Luxury leather backpacks are designed to last for decades with proper care, making your initial investment highly cost-effective in the long run.

Their durability means they can withstand the rigours of both daily use and travel, while their sleek appearance ensures you always look polished. Moreover, leather backpacks are highly usable, ensuring they can transition effortlessly between professional meetings, casual outings, and weekend getaways.

Another reason to opt for leather is its capacity to improve with age. As leather softens and gains a patina, it becomes more unique, telling a story of where it has been and the adventures it has seen.

Billy Tannery leather backpacks

Our sustainable leather bags are handmade in the UK from ethically sourced, fully traceable deer and goat leather. Our leather tannery uses environmentally conscious processes, which is why our leather is 100% vegetable-tanned and the minimal amount of waste we do produce can be composted or safely irrigated back into the earth.



We work closely with a small network of British artisans to ensure that making our leather products results in the smallest carbon footprint possible without compromising on excellence. We produce our backpacks in small batches of 10 to guarantee quality. Every stitch and detail has been meticulously crafted to create a bag that is robust yet elegant.

The rolltop backpack

For those who crave versatility without sacrificing style, our signature rolltop backpack is the perfect choice. The rolltop design allows for an expandable volume - up to 26 litres - making it adaptable for both work and travel. Whether you're commuting to the office with your laptop or packing for a weekend trip, this bag accommodates your changing needs with ease. The rolltop feature offers an extra 6 litres of space when needed, making it the perfect companion for those who like to be prepared.

It is available in two different types of leather: as a goat leather backpack and a parkland deer leather rolltop backpack. Both leathers are much lighter than traditional cow leather but are still two of the most durable leathers available, offering the best of both worlds: a durable, stylish bag that doesn’t weigh you down.



Attention to detail is evident throughout the rolltop backpack’s design. Wide bridle leather shoulder straps and a padded back panel ensure maximum comfort, even when carrying heavy loads. Inside, you’ll find a padded laptop compartment and two interior pockets, all lined with durable, UK-sourced cotton for added protection. And with all the metal fittings, such as the satchel-style buckle, made from hard-wearing brass, the backpack’s hardware will age beautifully alongside the leather, developing its own distinctive character.

The ziptop backpack

For those who prefer a more compact option, the leather ziptop backpack is a refined alternative. Designed in response to customer requests for a smaller, lighter version of the rolltop, the ziptop backpack offers all the benefits of high-quality leather and quality design but in a more streamlined form.

Although lightweight, this bag is incredibly sturdy, making it perfect for everyday use. Its signature feature is a premium brass zip, made in Switzerland by Riri, which ensures smooth, quick access to the main compartment while keeping your belongings secure.



The ziptop’s thoughtful design includes two carrying options: wide shoulder straps for when you’re on the go, and double bridle handles for those times you’d prefer a stylish carry bag. Inside, the backpack offers a spacious main compartment, a padded laptop sleeve, and two interior pockets, all lined with cotton sourced from Manchester’s oldest textile company.

Not only is the ziptop available in a variety of colours, including brown, black, and forest green, but you can now choose from different leathers too. Our parkland ziptop backpack comes in either full-grain deer leather or soft suede leather, both in a rich dark brown hue.

Ultimately, a leather backpack is the ideal accessory for modern life, whether that be weekday commutes, Saturdays in the city or a slow-paced getaway to take in stunning scenery across Europe.



If you need any more convincing, you can read up on the advantages of a leather rolltop backpack, luxury leather travel bags and the best leather work bags for men. Of course, you can browse our full collection of leather bags too if you’re ready to choose your new favourite accessory.