A gift for every day of the week
Around $150 you can choose a bag he will carry every single day. Canvas backpacks and messenger bags are durable, easy to care for and fit a laptop, while leather trim adds a finish that ages well with use. Smaller leather goods make a complete set with a bag he already owns, and a leather dopp kit is the kind of upgrade most men never buy for themselves.
How to choose a gift under $150
Ask three questions. Does he carry a laptop? Check the laptop size in the product details, since many of our work backpacks fit a 15.6 inch laptop and some are built for smaller ones. Does he travel often? An expandable carry-on backpack or a canvas duffle beats a second work bag. Does he already have a bag he loves? Then a leather toiletry bag, a leather clutch organizer or a leather crossbody for weekends is the better gift.
Gift ideas by recipient
For the commuter: a water-resistant laptop backpack or a waxed canvas roll-top. For dad: a leather toiletry bag for his trips or a canvas messenger bag with leather straps. For a boyfriend or husband: a leather sling bag or a vintage leather crossbody bag. For groomsmen: matching leather dopp kits make a gift set they will keep using. For a graduate: a laptop backpack that looks right at a first job. For a brother who lives in jeans and sneakers: a canvas messenger bag with a vintage flap fits his style better than anything formal.
What fits the budget
| Gift |
Material |
Best for |
| Waxed canvas backpack |
Waxed canvas with leather trim |
Commute, weekends |
| Leather sling bag |
Leather |
City days, travel |
| Leather toiletry bag |
Leather |
Business trips, groomsmen |
| Travel backpack |
Water-resistant fabric |
Carry-on travel |
| Canvas duffle bag |
Canvas |
Weekend getaways |
Shipping, returns and warranty
Orders over $100 ship free within the US, which covers most bags in this range. Every order can be returned within 30 days of delivery, and every bag is covered by our 1-year warranty, so the gift stays low risk if the size or color is not right.
More gift ideas
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