Name: Rue Convertible Backpack
Brand: Portland Leather
SKU: BKPK-CDB-RUE
Price: 198.0 USD
Availability: InStock

Our leather is incredibly easy to care for. With time and use, the natural oils in the leather will rise to the surface, developing a beautiful patina and smoothing any scuffs or scratches that may have accumulated. Learn more about caring for your new leather product.

Full Grain: Meticulously sourced from the finest hides, this premium material boasts unique textures and character, showcasing nature's artistry at its best. As time passes, watch as its surface develops a unique patina, telling your personal journey through the years. Unlike processed leathers, full grain leather stands the test of time, due to its unmatched strength and resilience. Its dense fibers offer exceptional resistance to wear, cuts, and moisture, our full grain leather ensures lasting beauty that only gets better with age.

Pebbled: Unlike most brands that use artificial stamping methods to create patterns, our pebbled leather is achieved through a natural tumbling process. The distinctive raised, pebble-shaped texture adds sophistication and makes a bold statement wherever you go. But it's not just about looks—pebbled leather is built to last. Worried about daily wear and tear? Don’t be! The unique pebbled surface ages gracefully, developing a natural patina that will evolve for years to come!

Suede: Our suede leather begins with an intricate process: the hide is split to separate the soft underside from the top layer. This top layer is then tanned, buffed, sanded, and dyed to create the signature velvety texture that defines high-quality suede. Naturally slouchy and pliable, suede leather ages gracefully, developing a rich patina that tells its own story over time. Most natural imperfections are gently smoothed away during production, while subtle traces—like healed veining and the soft, napped surface—are preserved to celebrate the leather’s unique character and charm.

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.

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Super Adorable

by: Nancy C.

This backpack is so cute and I really love it. It fits quite a bit (I have packed it with the wonder pouch, small seashell pouch, wide mouth pouch, sunglasses case, phone, and a few juice boxes), and the strap length has actually been pretty great despite some reviewers mentioning they're a little too long (I'm 5'2 for reference), but that may be a bit subjective depending on how people like to wear this. Knocking off one star for a few small things: one of the zippers gets caught when it rounds the corner - unsure if mine is faulty or if it's maybe just the shape of the bag, but the other zipper is buttery smooth. Another thing is, if the bag is too heavy or low, it can dig in on bare skin since the straps are thin. None of these are deal-breakers to me, but still worth mentioning. I wouldn't hesitate on this purchase regardless though - it's definitely worth it!

Sunshine Rue! ☀️

by: Robin L.

First of all, I love the design of this bag. It fits a TON in a slim profile, and the zipper placement means I’m not digging for stuff in the bottom like I do in my bucket-style bags. The zippers are smooth and the back pocket fits my iPhone 16 no problem. As everyone has said, the backpack does sit pretty low due to the long straps. I’m 5’5” with a long torso, so it doesn’t bother me. I’m mainly planning on wearing it as a sling, but I may experiment with thicker straps or putting additional holes into these straps to shorten it a smidge for when I want 2 straps. The texture of the sunshine leather isn’t my favorite, as it doesn’t have much character, but the yellow is lovely. The bumps are the color of my patina-ed sunflowers, and in between is like my fresh sunflower utility. Overall, I am very happy with this style, and I’d be jazzed if they were offered in a larger size as well as in some smooth leathers.