This Postal no. 1 in Italian Natural is on our sale page because its almost perfect. It was never worn but used to be our sample for trade shows.

It does have two small imperfections; the front closure strap has 2 marks on it and the side panel aged quicker than the rest of the bag - and is bit darker because of it. (See pics 3 &4). It is exactly the same quality as our regular version.

The Postal Backpack No. 1 is modelled after the 19th-century US postal bags that hung on cranes next to railroads waiting to be grabbed by moving trains.

For this backpack we use 2.2mm water-resistant vegetable-tanned Italian leather. It took years to find the perfect hides in terms of density, strength, and softness. Now we import the leather ourselves and enjoy the assurance that the backpacks will last and mature for generations to come. Snow, rain, and sun will deepen the color of the bag. Frequent use will soften the hide over time.

The closure is solid brass and comes from a small foundry in England where the hardware is hand-tooled and manufactured in small quantities.

The bag is equipped with an interior divider (fits a 15" Macbook Pro), a large zippered pocket (10" x 12"), and a convenient brass key-hook. The bag is adjustable in size with the brass slide on the front. This way a pair of sneakers, a book and more will fit easily into the main compartment. A small zippered pocket on the back panel allows security and easy access to your wallet or phone (fits an iPhone).

Dimensions: 17" x 12" x 4” with the top folded and latched

It will ship the next business day.