• Castagno leather backpack
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Full grain leather

The Castagno – Handcrafted Leather Backpack | Verrone

The Castagno – Handcrafted Leather Backpack | Verrone

$289.00
$289.00
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  • Handcrafted from high grade full grain leather
  • Three exterior pockets plus a zipped interior pocket
  • Holds its structure even when half empty

Description

The Castagno is the everyday pack. One large compartment for the bulk of what you carry, three exterior pockets for the things you need without stopping, and a zipped interior pocket for what you would rather not lose.

It was built for a routine rather than an occasion. School bag, work bag, the bag that goes in the back of the car for a weekend. The leather is thick enough to hold its shape when the pack is half empty, which is most of the time.

There are two interior slip pockets as well, sized for a phone and a notebook. Small decisions like that are what separate a bag you tolerate from a bag you keep.

  • Handcrafted from high grade full grain leather
  • One large main compartment
  • Three exterior pockets plus interior zip pocket
  • Two interior slip pockets
  • Holds its structure when partly empty

Shipping and Returns

US shipping is free on every order, with no minimum to reach. Your order is made up and dispatched within 1 to 3 business days, and usually arrives 5 to 7 days after that. You will receive a tracking link by email as soon as it ships. We ship within the United States only at the moment.

You have 30 days from delivery to return an item. It needs to be unused, in the same condition you received it, and in its original packaging. Return shipping is paid by you. Contact us first so we can send you the return address, as returns sent without a request cannot be accepted. Once the return arrives and has been inspected we will email you to confirm, and an approved refund goes back to your original payment method. Sale items cannot be refunded. Full details are on our Shipping and Returns page.

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Pockets where you would put them

Pockets where you would put them

Three on the outside for the things you need without stopping, a zipped one inside for what you would rather not lose, and two slip pockets sized for a phone and a notebook. Nothing decorative. Every one of them earns its seam.
Built for a routine, not an occasion

Built for a routine, not an occasion

School bag, work bag, the bag that lives in the back of the car for a weekend. It is not precious and it is not trying to be. It is the one you stop thinking about, which is the highest thing you can say about a backpack.
It keeps its shape

It keeps its shape

The hide is thick enough that the pack stands up on its own rather than folding into a heap when it is half empty, which is most of the time. Over a year the corners round off and the leather darkens at the grab handle, and it looks better for it.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it hold?
A 15 inch laptop, a notebook, a jacket and lunch, with room left over. It is a genuine full day bag.

Is it too formal for a campus?
No. The finish is closer to rugged than polished, so it reads correctly on a campus and in an office both.

Are the exterior pockets secure?
The interior pocket is zipped for valuables. The exterior three are for quick access, so keep anything precious inside.

What is the difference from the Marano?
The Marano is stripped back to one compartment and one pocket. The Castagno is the organised one.

Will it survive daily use?
That is what it was cut for. Full grain leather and hand finished edges are chosen precisely because they take being carried every day.

What leather do you use?

Full grain leather, the top layer of the hide, left unsanded so the natural grain stays intact. Several pieces use Crazy Horse leather, a waxed full grain finish that scratches into a patina rather than out of one.

Will the leather change over time?

Yes, and that is the point. Full grain darkens, softens and develops a patina shaped by how you carry it. No two pieces age the same way.

How do I care for it?

Keep it dry, wipe it with a soft cloth, and condition it two or three times a year. Store it out of direct sunlight. Avoid soaking it, and if it does get wet let it dry at room temperature rather than near heat.

How do I choose the right size?

Each listing says what the piece is built to carry, including laptop sizes where they apply. Compare that against the bag you use now, since it is a more reliable guide than a size label. If you are between two options, message us with what you carry and we will tell you which one fits.

Is the leather treated or sealed?

Only lightly. Heavy sealing is what stops leather from ageing, so the surface is left open enough to absorb oils from your hands and darken over time. That does mean it is not waterproof. Keep it out of standing water, and if it does get wet let it dry at room temperature.

Will the colour match the photographs?

Closely, but not exactly. Full grain leather takes dye differently across the hide, so tone and grain shift slightly from piece to piece, and screens render colour differently again. Treat the photographs as an honest guide rather than a swatch. That variation is a property of real leather, not a fault.

  • Full Grain Leather

    Cut from the strongest layer of the hide

  • Made To Age

    Darkens and softens with everyday use

  • Considered Sizing

    Measured for what you actually carry