In recent years, backpacks have become more than ever our faithful companions for everyday adventures. They can be seen in all shapes, colors, and sizes on buses and trains, on the backs of cyclists and passersby in the pedestrian zone, on the way to university, to the office, or for an after-work date. The backpack has returned to the mainstream. It's no surprise, then, that leather backpacks are also enjoying ever-increasing popularity. Whether made of smooth or suede leather, the leather backpack itself, thanks to its texture and high-quality, durable material, perfectly embodies the classic, elegant business look, the casual, urban lifestyle of the big city, or nature-loving boho vintage chic.
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Backpacks from Gusti Leder: versatile, durable and resilient
Prepared for every situation: looking for the perfect leather backpack
Which leather suits you best and how do you care for it properly?
Choose between “Gusti Leder nature” and “Gusti Leder studio” and find the perfect leather backpack for your needs!
Leather backpacks from Gusti Leder – always the right choice!
Backpacks from Gusti Leder: versatile, durable and resilient
At Gusti Leder, we stand for the durability of our products and, for this reason, we also manufacture our backpacks from 100% genuine leather. Our diverse leather backpacks not only impress with their individual design , but also with their everyday practicality and their visual and functional versatility . From sporty and casual to classic and elegant to romantic and playful and straightforward and modern, from leather backpacks with a vintage feel to models that are right on trend – with us, you'll find the ideal leather companion for every situation.
Because leather is the material used , each Gusti Leder backpack is unique . They are timelessly beautiful , yet high-quality and durable . They offer a wide selection of shapes, sizes, and colors , always tailored to different needs and requirements.
Prepared for every situation: looking for the perfect leather backpack for you
The sheer variety of different leather backpacks on the market, in terms of shape, size, color, occasion, etc., can be overwhelming at first glance. For this reason, it's our goal to ensure that every Gusti customer finds the perfect leather backpack for them, to shoulder the small and large challenges of everyday life – evenly distributed across your back and shoulders.
All our Gusti leather backpacks share a well-thought-out interior. In addition to a large main compartment, optional laptop compartments and additional interior and exterior pockets allow you to safely and sensibly store your belongings. Hook-and-loop, magnetic, zipper, and buckle closures ensure security, keeping documents, folders, organizers, laptops, and more securely in place. The Gusti range extends across a wide variety of backpack models. This means you'll find the ideal leather backpack for every situation—one you won't want to part with anytime soon.
Since it's easy to lose track of all the choices, here's a compact overview of the most popular categories of leather backpacks for women that you can find in our Gusti Leather online shop.
The eye-catcher for strolling and strolling: the compact
These rather small leather backpacks, with a capacity of up to 10 liters, are primarily characterized by their manageable size . Backpacks in this category are your ideal companion if you want to have both hands free on your next shopping trip with your girls, without having to leave your essentials like your wallet, smartphone, water bottle, chewing gum, and your favorite novel at home. And as the icing on the cake, there's even room for a snack container for snacking between meals.
Stylish and stylish in the office and at university: the all-rounder
This is an absolute classic among backpacks . Leather backpacks of this type have a capacity of up to approximately 18 liters , so they offer space not just for the essentials, but for everything you need every day at university or the office. The integrated laptop compartment in most Gusti backpacks of this size allows you to safely store your notebook with cushioning, while the spacious main compartment has room for your documents, your water bottle, your beauty bag, your pencil case, and your lunch.
Ideal for day trips and leisure fun: the spacious
On day trips, you simply have to be prepared for all eventualities . Therefore, leather backpacks with a capacity of at least 20 liters are recommended. These spacious models usually have several exterior and interior compartments, so everything you need for a picnic, such as a blanket or a rain jacket, can easily fit. At the same time, they offer comfortable wear – all day long.
Which leather suits you best and how do you care for it properly?
In our range, you can choose between backpacks made from three different types of leather. You can choose from backpacks made from:
- goatskin,
- Cowhide and
- Buffalo leather.
Gusti leather backpacks made from goatskin are all made from smooth leather. These backpacks are typically a bit stiff at first, but with regular wear and proper care, they quickly become incredibly supple and soft. To ensure you enjoy your new goatskin favorite for a long time, we recommend using beeswax-based care products , as the beeswax they contain forms a protective film over the entire surface of the leather. This optimally protects the goatskin's surface structure from penetrating dirt and moisture, while simultaneously nourishing it with the wax's moisturizing properties.
Gusti leather backpacks made of cowhide or buffalo leather, on the other hand, are more robust and therefore somewhat more durable than goatskin models due to their inherently thicker material thickness. However, after a while, both leathers also feel beautifully soft. When it comes to care, you should definitely pay attention to the condition of your new favorite piece, as backpacks made of suede require fundamentally different care than those made of smooth leather .
For backpacks made of smooth leather, products that simultaneously replenish the leather's oils and create a protective film on the surface, or continually renew this film, are particularly suitable. Therefore, so-called semi-aniline leather (smooth leather with a treated surface) is best cared for using colorless leather creams and lotions , preferably in combination with a waterproofing spray if the previous care product doesn't already have surface-sealing properties. For backpacks made of aniline leather (smooth leather with a natural surface structure without additional sealing), we recommend using special aniline leather or wax sprays . Liquid or cream-based care products should be avoided (risk of staining!) .
Suede leather backpacks, on the other hand, should be roughened from time to time with a special brush or plastic sponge to prevent greasy patches from forming and to allow any dirt to be brushed out. Avoid using liquid or creamy care products , as these will stain the suede. To protect the surface, however, you can use wax sprays or waterproofing sprays for suede and smooth leather .
If you are looking for further information on the different types of leather and the appropriate leather care, or if you would like to learn more about leather as a material in general, please take a look at our leather lexicon.
Choose between “Gusti Leder nature” and “Gusti Leder studio” and find the perfect leather backpack for your needs!
Our product range is as diverse as our product lines, to which these products belong. For example, leather backpacks from the "Gusti Leder nature" line are entirely dedicated to sustainability. These include only those Gusti Leder products that are traditionally handcrafted from vegetable-tanned goatskin in small family businesses in India. Individuality and uniqueness are therefore not empty phrases here; each individual product is truly unique .
Meanwhile, leather backpacks from the "Gusti Leder studio" line impress with their functionality and comfort, paired with a rustic yet modern-urban aesthetic that's right on trend. The cowhide and buffalo leather used in this line are chemically tanned with chrome in certified factories in India, making them particularly durable and dimensionally stable .
Decide for yourself which Gusti leather backpack should be your backpack .
Leather backpacks from Gusti Leder – always the right choice!
Leather backpacks in all their colors, shapes, and sizes are indispensable companions in our everyday lives and are also individual style statements. City backpacks, daypacks for university and work, leisure backpacks – the selection is enormous . This makes it all the more important to keep an overview so you can decide what your new leather backpack should do for you. For this reason, we at Gusti Leder have summarized the most important points here:
- In the Gusti leather range you will find leather backpacks made of goatskin, cowhide and buffalo leather.
- You can choose between two Gusti Leder product lines : "Gusti Leder nature" and "Gusti Leder studio".
- Gusti Leder's leather backpacks are divided into smooth leather and suede models. Suede backpacks have a velvety surface, while smooth leather models have a smooth texture.
- Leather daypacks are the all-rounders among backpacks and offer you enough space for all the things you need on a daily basis.
- Compact city backpacks are ideal for strolling around town, but also for short trips and shopping tours, as they offer enough space for all your essentials without restricting you.
- For maximum storage space, spacious leisure backpacks are ideal, thanks to which you are prepared for all eventualities on your trips into nature.
