These bags may have gone underground for a while, where the general traveling public is concerned, but for the experienced traveler they have always been the gold standard.
Far superior
Many of the luggage products offered today are of nylon fabric construction. This material is a decent material for a piece of luggage but prone to manufacturing quality issues. The fabric holds together fairly well but the stitching can have a tendency to pull from the zippers and seams can split. For the most part, this is due to the locations that manufacture the products. Quality inspection is not as rigorous as it could be because manufacturers follow a different business model.
Hard charging luggage
The versatility of leather luggage is renowned to the traveling public at large. There is a reason that leather luggage has been in use for as long as it has. It is the most versatile and durable type of luggage available. At one end of the leather bag spectrum is the basic valise. These open mouthed bags are grab and go bags that can carry just about everything in a wide open stiff bottomed bag. Throw the bag around and do your worst. This bag will stand up and...