Bags from the Saddleback Leather Company

Nothing says "manly" like thick, full grain leather, and nobody works it better than Dave Munson's Saddleback Leather Company. I love all of their travel products, from large travel cases to slick iPad covers. They make a variety of gear, but all share the same promise: it will last you 100 years. Imagine that! In this age of cheap Chinese knock-offs, you can get the real deal for a reasonable price.

A lot of care goes into the making of these leather products, from the lack of zippers, buttons or any other breakable part, to the use of thick marine-grade thread in all stitches, and rivets or hidden nylon straps to reinforce the stress points. Most linings are made from tough pigskin.

Munson is quite a character. His products are truly exclusive, you can't buy them outside his website and they are really committed to making unique products. And don't even try to appeal to him with your VIP status, he will laugh at you and send you to the end of the line, like everybody else.