mejoshee
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I'd bought a messenger bag at Goodwill earlier this year to tote my pipe stuff to the shop. It was ok (can't beat $5) but it was not very structurally solid. I could put my case in it, but there was no hard bottom, so everything sort of slides to the middle unless I pack it full. It's also floppy so closing the magnetic flap buttons became a pain unless I was sitting down with it in my lap and pushing on it. :x
Recently, in light of the WCPS trip plans, I decided I wanted a legit saddle leather-type bag, though the rules were lax. I simply needed "sturdier" and "full-grain leather". After that, the aesthetics and minor features would help me sort things out.
I Google searched for a couple and became aware of the Saddleback Leather Co. Highly regarded throughout the interwebz (esp reddit), but on the high side of my price range. After all, I can't have the bag cost more than the pipes that will go in it... Of course they're beautiful, but they better be for the price. :affraid: It also gave me some ideas to decide between--2 gusset main compartment like a "normal" file folder briefcase or a single compartment satchel-type.
Anyway, long story short, I settled on Rustic Leather Co's (large) briefcase, since they're having a sale on Etsy.
I like to shop, or maybe more accurately, seek for things. I definitely went down a rabbit hole with the research for the "right fit" for me. I'd gladly discuss with others if you've been in similar circumstances. What do you guys think? A multi-pipe case, some tins or jars, a bottle of water, pipe tools, sunglasses, tech gadgets...I think I can throw a lot of kit in there! Should be here either Saturday or Monday. I think it'll be a good weekend!
And no, it's not a murse. It will only have MANLY things in it
irat: Well, maybe candy...
Disclosure: I don't work for them, this is my first purchase from Rustic Leather, and I haven't even received it yet
Recently, in light of the WCPS trip plans, I decided I wanted a legit saddle leather-type bag, though the rules were lax. I simply needed "sturdier" and "full-grain leather". After that, the aesthetics and minor features would help me sort things out.
I Google searched for a couple and became aware of the Saddleback Leather Co. Highly regarded throughout the interwebz (esp reddit), but on the high side of my price range. After all, I can't have the bag cost more than the pipes that will go in it... Of course they're beautiful, but they better be for the price. :affraid: It also gave me some ideas to decide between--2 gusset main compartment like a "normal" file folder briefcase or a single compartment satchel-type.
Anyway, long story short, I settled on Rustic Leather Co's (large) briefcase, since they're having a sale on Etsy.
I like to shop, or maybe more accurately, seek for things. I definitely went down a rabbit hole with the research for the "right fit" for me. I'd gladly discuss with others if you've been in similar circumstances. What do you guys think? A multi-pipe case, some tins or jars, a bottle of water, pipe tools, sunglasses, tech gadgets...I think I can throw a lot of kit in there! Should be here either Saturday or Monday. I think it'll be a good weekend!
And no, it's not a murse. It will only have MANLY things in it
irat: Well, maybe candy...Disclosure: I don't work for them, this is my first purchase from Rustic Leather, and I haven't even received it yet
