Leather Travel Bags

As you keep traveling quiet often, you realize the fact that the regular bag you carry does not make the cut any longer. No denying it has been very reliable but now you need something that is chic and makes a statement. Leather has it all because Leather travel bags have always been in fashion.

When you use leather bags you are sending a message. They can act as an ice breaker in a professional event. 

But you have to keep a few things in mind while buying a leather bag or a leather travel bag if you do not wish to see the leather starting to crack in six months, stitching is undone, hardware gets rusted.

Check for the type of leather used. You want a bag made from full grain leather. It is high quality and keeps looking good even after many years.

The best leather develops a patina – a shiny weathered look which a material gets through aging. The patina is best with high quality leather. It is not seen in treated leather and that of less quality.

Do not buy bags that are made of bonded leather. These bags are made from scrap pieces of leather that are reworked in chemicals and plastics and are a type of second grade leather.

It will not age well or have leather smell. Low price leather is not always the best leather.

There are two types of tanning processes: chrome tanning and vegetable tanning (it affects the price).

For chrome tanned leather involves usage of chromium and harsh chemicals. It gets completed in a couple of days and hence they are cheap. Chrome tanned leather is 90% of the leather in the market.

Vegetable tanned leather is eco-friendly and uses natural materials like tree bark.

Vegetable tanned leather is eco-friendly and uses natural materials like tree bark.

The best leather bags are from durable leathers. Keep in mind the selection of leather and precise stitching.

Full-grain leather makes durable bags. But top-grain leather is affordable and it works. The stitching should be straight, not noticeable and no loose threads. The handles should be attached through reinforced stitching or metal fixtures.

Always pay attention to the hardware used like Buckles, Handles, Locks, Metallic rings, Shoulder strap fittings, Zippers (metal zippers are better quality than plastic zippers).

Common Colors are black, dark brown, tan and light brown. Avoid bags with two different colors or have stitching with contrast color.

 A leather bag will last a long time, it is versatile and the quality is a onetime investment for some time. You can take for a weekend, short business trip, long break or an overnight urgent meeting. A leather bag will never be out of fashion or out of place. 

There are many choices available but you should know what exactly you want. Check out for a bottom compartment- you do not want to carry your washed and ironed clothes with it, so a small compartment is the best place for your shoes.

Overnight bag makes traveling so much more easily when everything goes in it and you do not have to check in the bag at the airport.

Weekend bag will last almost forever. Go in for a minimalist look with compartments and inside that is roomy and has a lining.

Duffel bag with a zipper is very practical. The shape holds on even when stuffed or empty.

A coach explorer bag is pastoral but is the best cozy bag for a weekend getaway in the countryside.

Large Duffel Bag will easily hold enough clothes for a long weekend and also the gifts that you buy on your way back.