It is now my go-to bag everytime I travel. The knapsack/backpack has gotten a lot of complements.

This bag is the best I’ve ever owned. Made from incredibly soft, durable, and elegant leather, my black knapsack still looks as good as new after a year.

Reasons to get this bag:
High-Quality Leather: It's built to last for many years.
Handcrafted: Each element reflects conscious, artistic choices.
Versatile: Suitable for work, school, the beach, and weekends.
Practical Design: Plenty of pockets for organization, including two secure front pockets, and ample space inside.
Ages Beautifully: The leather becomes smoother and shinier over time.
Solid Hardware: The brass feels substantial without being overbearing.

Reasons not to get this bag:
Size Considerations: If you’re shorter, opt for the smaller knapsack. The bag is quite wide, so choose the size that suits your build.

What I would change:
Strap Length: The backpack straps could be shorter. I use the shortest setting, and it’s still a bit long for my liking. You could request shorter straps for your bag.
Wear Over Time: Friction can create small holes in the leather corners, but it doesn’t affect the bag’s integrity.

Despite minor flaws, I highly recommend this bag. It’s not flawless, but it’s nearly perfect.

I debated for two years which of the three Lotuff backpacks I would want to grow old with. For me, the Leather Zipper Backpack is too youthful, and the Leather Backpack is more serious than my wardrobe could support. The Knapsack is my Goldilocks bag, just right for me.
My Lotuff experience began with requesting their leather swatches, which I highly recommend doing. You get to see up close the various textures and thicknesses and how the leather responds when you manipulate the samples with your fingers, all of which help you imagine how a Lotuff bag might age over time. I also ordered leather swatches from other bag makers to compare, and quickly concluded that Lotuff leather is superior.
I finally committed to the Knapsack in Chocolate. This bag (as I imagine every other Lotuff bag is) is pure understated beauty. This bag is elegant and polished, yet modest and down-to-earth. It's not the largest or most versatile backpack I've had, but that's not why I purchased this. I wanted more beauty in my life, something that will make me beam with pride each time I touch it. This bag clearly was an emotional purchase for me, and I have no regrets other than how long I waited to buy this.
I've had it now for just two weeks, and with each passing day I get more excited to use it. I want to take this bag everywhere--travelling, daily commuting, farmers' markets--and watch it age with me.
If only my own skin would develop the beautiful patina I expect this bag to take on over time.

I bought this bag around March/April of 2019 after a few months of trying to figure out if I wanted to spend almost a grand on a backpack -- definitely the most I've ever spent on any kind of bag. About 8 months later and I still use it every day and it still looks amazing. There's definitely some wear, as expected for any kind of product like this, but that doesn't take away from how nice it looks at all. I've taken this on road trips to the beach and it's handled everything I've thrown at and into it. This is the perfect bag to use for going to work because it's so beautiful, but also just using every day as well. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who is looking for a high quality leather bag that will last.

I picked chestnut and the color is beautiful. This bag is functional, versatile and beautiful. The strap design is great. All is simple and elegant.