- Thoughtfully designed for everyday adventures—equal parts practical and polished
- Adjustable straps and sturdy top handle make it easy to carry your way
- Dual magnetic flap and interior snap closures keep everything secure while you're on the move
- Discreet back zipper pocket keeps your phone or essentials close and out of sight
Our durable leather goods are unlined, featuring the natural suede side of the hide. Because leather is a natural material, slight color and batch variations are normal. Factors like hide age, season, and dye absorption can all affect the final shade, making each piece uniquely yours.
Savings
Almost Perfect items can feature more prominent character marks than our Premium line, and/or small stitching variations, showcasing the aesthetic variety of our natural hides and handmade designs.
Why do you use leather with prominent character marks in the first place?
We only qualify Almost Perfect in terms of cosmetic irregularities that have absolutely no impact on the quality or durability of our products. Rather, we figured that it'd be a shame to waste such beautiful and functional leather, so we decided to sell it at a discounted price.
What type of imperfection will I get with this bag?
Each of our Almost Perfect bags is one of a kind! While we can't say for sure which one you'll receive, some common character marks our customers find are pebbling and color variation, scars and striations, or a stitch out of place. That being said, rest assured that none of these "imperfections" will impact the functionality of the bag in any way!
What if I don't love my Almost Perfect bag?
Everything from our Almost Perfect collection (excluding Mystery Box bundles) falls under our usual return policy. For more detailed information, visit our Returns page.
Please note that our pebbled leather, like all of our leather, is a natural product. You may notice changes in grain or texture throughout your bag. Other companies artificially press a pebble texture into their leather. However, the pebbling of our leather is achieved naturally through an extra tumbling process which leaves some areas of the hide smoother than others.
Measurements
Top Opening Maximum Width: 14"
Bottom Seam Width: 10.5"
Height: 11.5"
Depth: 5"
Weight: 1 lb 10 oz
Pocket Measurements
Exterior Pocket: 8.5" High x 7" Wide
Adjustable Straps
Length: 28" to 36"
Width: 1.25"
All measurements are approximations due to inherent variations in handmade leather items.
Your shipping method can be selected at checkout. Costs will be calculated prior to payment and will vary by order depending on a number of factors, including but not limited to: item count, package weight, delivery ZIP code, and selected shipping method.
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- Thoughtfully designed for everyday adventures—equal parts practical and polished
- Adjustable straps and sturdy top handle make it easy to carry your way
- Dual magnetic flap and interior snap closures keep everything secure while you're on the move
- Discreet back zipper pocket keeps your phone or essentials close and out of sight
Our durable leather goods are unlined, featuring the natural suede side of the hide. Because leather is a natural material, slight color and batch variations are normal. Factors like hide age, season, and dye absorption can all affect the final shade, making each piece uniquely yours.
- Thoughtfully designed for everyday adventures—equal parts practical and polished
- Adjustable straps and sturdy top handle make it easy to carry your way
- Dual magnetic flap and interior snap closures keep everything secure while you're on the move
- Discreet back zipper pocket keeps your phone or essentials close and out of sight
Our durable leather goods are unlined, featuring the natural suede side of the hide. Because leather is a natural material, slight color and batch variations are normal. Factors like hide age, season, and dye absorption can all affect the final shade, making each piece uniquely yours.
Savings
Almost Perfect items can feature more prominent character marks than our Premium line, and/or small stitching variations, showcasing the aesthetic variety of our natural hides and handmade designs.
Why do you use leather with prominent character marks in the first place?
We only qualify Almost Perfect in terms of cosmetic irregularities that have absolutely no impact on the quality or durability of our products. Rather, we figured that it'd be a shame to waste such beautiful and functional leather, so we decided to sell it at a discounted price.
What type of imperfection will I get with this bag?
Each of our Almost Perfect bags is one of a kind! While we can't say for sure which one you'll receive, some common character marks our customers find are pebbling and color variation, scars and striations, or a stitch out of place. That being said, rest assured that none of these "imperfections" will impact the functionality of the bag in any way!
What if I don't love my Almost Perfect bag?
Everything from our Almost Perfect collection (excluding Mystery Box bundles) falls under our usual return policy. For more detailed information, visit our Returns page.
Please note that our pebbled leather, like all of our leather, is a natural product. You may notice changes in grain or texture throughout your bag. Other companies artificially press a pebble texture into their leather. However, the pebbling of our leather is achieved naturally through an extra tumbling process which leaves some areas of the hide smoother than others.
Measurements
Top Opening Maximum Width: 14"
Bottom Seam Width: 10.5"
Height: 11.5"
Depth: 5"
Weight: 1 lb 10 oz
Pocket Measurements
Exterior Pocket: 8.5" High x 7" Wide
Adjustable Straps
Length: 28" to 36"
Width: 1.25"
All measurements are approximations due to inherent variations in handmade leather items.
Your shipping method can be selected at checkout. Costs will be calculated prior to payment and will vary by order depending on a number of factors, including but not limited to: item count, package weight, delivery ZIP code, and selected shipping method.
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Backpack perfection!
by: Perri E.
If you love a drawstring backpack (like I do) but really find constantly opening the bag for your most used items (phone, keys, sunglasses) then this is the backpack for you! The back zippered pocket is a game changer! It easily holds my iphone 16 plus in a case with readers but it can also hold a smaller wallet, keys, inhaler…whatever you need to grab and go or to keep secure. The adjustable wide straps fit my shoulders comfortably, and the bag balances perfectly on one shoulder. I love everything about it!
Traveling Boston Backpack better in person
by: Jo
I fell in love when I tried on the Boston backpack at the Seattle PLG location. Seeing it online doesn’t do justice as trying it on in person. I had to make sure the zipper pocket can hold my passport securely. As she will be my next travel bag in the spring when we go on another cruise adventure.
Chefs kiss
by: Heidi L.
I’m so happy with this backpack, quality is great, color is beautiful, straps were too long but I was able to find a way to fix that so no complaints. A quote from ms congenitally sums up this backpack perfectly “she is beauty and she is grace… she is elegance and taste”.
Stunning!
by: Rebecca W.
I picked this bag in Cobalt and she's stunning! Roomy yet not too big or heavy. Total head turner. The hidden zipper pocket is a practical addition, A+ PLG.
More than I ever expected!
by: Debi R.
The Boston Backpack was just what I needed! The size is perfect…not too small or too large and cumbersome. It holds everything I have with room to spare, and I adore the color! This is my favorite PLG so far!
Great size and fits all!
by: Carol W.
I had a PLG backpack tote and wanted something at least that big to hold all my purse items. The Boston delivers!! I can actually carry more since the top is wider. I move my canvas organizer from one to the other with ease and perfect fit. The backpack zipper is good size for my keys and daisy wallet, but phone is a bit too bulky and you can feel it on your back. Rhubarb is nice feel, "soft" pebble look, medium firmness to hold shape. First suggestion for future - outer loops or snaps to attach flair (tassel, pouches). I used inner strap band and looped dragonfly to it to hang out the top side (see pic). Second suggestion - put back zipper on the opposite side. If you are right handed like me, you sling backpack to the left shoulder to fish out things from purse in checkout line. With back zipper on the left side, it's hard to get into it for my wallet or keys.
Beautiful Boston
by: J.D.
I love how much can fit in this bag and how easy it is to access everything. I got AP & was slightly worried it would have inconsisten pebbling - well it does, BUT it’s placed really well, with the side panels matching each other & the middle panel & flap being slightly different from the sides, it actually looks really coool. My favorite feature is the zip pouch in the back - such a safe, secure spot for wallet & phone while still being quick to grab.
Boston Backpack
by: VICTORIA S.
Great backpack- perfect pebbles! It doesn’t fit my 15” laptop as well as I had hoped, but decided to keep it anyway because it can definitely be used on days when I have a lot to carry or for traveling!
Customer Reviews
This has quickly become my every day carry! I wanted something that could carry mom essentials without looking like a diaper bag. My youngest is 2 so I don’t need as much as I did in the newborn stages and thus bag is perfect. I can keep all my stuff (phone, wallet, keys, sanitizer, sunglasses etc) and still have room for extra diapers, wipes, small snacks and sippy cups. It’s comfortable to wear and it’s aging so nicely! I usually prefer softer pebbly leathers but wanted to try honey for this one so that it looked a little more put together and the slight stiffness also helps hold the shape making is easy to reach in and grab stuff. 10/10 recommend it to everyone!
Love it
I went to the Gladstone store and looked around extensively. I thought I wanted a tote backpack eventually, the Boston was not really in my mind. But when I saw this coral AP beauty, I was enthralled. I tried it on. I hemmed and hawed. But I purchased my Flora and left. The next day they announced 12% off AP for Christmas in July so I promptly made my way to Gladstone at opening and luckily for me, she was still there! I love the variation of pebbles between the middle panel and the top/sides.
I ordered the Boston backpack in honey and I don't have words to express how great it is. It's all my dark academia fantasies come to life, with a little "British tweed vibe" in Oxford thrown in lol. It fits my large workbook perfectly with lots of room for my water bottle, wallet, and Littles. I've been using it every day for 2 weeks and it's a delight. I like the interior snap strap to hold the structure of the bag. It's also not too heavy. Best bag purchase in 10 years. I hope to use this 30 years from now.
I the AP honey, and I feel is the PLG purchase I did, I have a lot and I am not a backpack person, so that's why it took me a while to realize how great this one si
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