| When it comes to shopping around for leather | | | | features. A lot of leather bags tend to feature large |
| messenger bags and satchels, the most important | | | | flaps and/or pockets and sections that zip shut. As |
| thing to look for is the actual leather used in the | | | | always, use personal judgment to determine which is |
| construction of the bag. Look for thick, high quality | | | | best. |
| leather. Avoid bags manufactured from split leather at | | | | Look for expandable gussets within the leather bags. |
| all cost. Look for bags manufactured from full grain | | | | For those who carry around cell phones, mp3 players, |
| leather, or at the very least top grain. Needless to say, | | | | or any other type of electronic device, look for a bag |
| stay away from bags constructed from vinyl | | | | that houses storage sleeves or pockets for these |
| altogether. | | | | gadgets. |
| Always make sure to examine the points of | | | | When shopping around for a leather bag, check for an |
| construction before making a purchase. The highest | | | | interior lining within the bag. A liner's purpose is to |
| quality leather bags should have double stitching around | | | | prevent the leather from bleeding color onto the bag's |
| all the major stress points of the bag. If the strap is | | | | contents. The liner in the bag should be made of |
| sewn on, it too should be double stitched and riveted. If | | | | exceptional quality material. |
| not, the strap should at least have heavy duty clips. | | | | As with all leather products, be prepared to routinely |
| These features are extremely important if the | | | | care for the leather bag with proper cleaning and |
| individual using the bag tends to carry around a lot of | | | | conditioning materials. Always follow manufacturer |
| stuff. Also be sure the zipper is of exceptional quality, | | | | cleaning directions before proceeding with the cleaning |
| and name brand, such as Y&K. | | | | procedure. |
| Be on the lookout for bags with water resistant | | | | |