Samsonite Classic Leather Backpack Review
(2023 Update)
Designed to meet the requirements of business professionals, Samsonite’s Classic Leather Backpack is a spacious and elegant storage option with a high-quality grain leather exterior. For more, read the full 2023 Samsonite Classic Leather Backpack review below.
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Size: 18.5" H x 12" W x 6.5" D
Volume: 21 L
Material: Leather
Laptop Sleeve: Yes
Back Panel: Air Mesh
Samsonite Classic Leather Backpack
Elegant Leather Backpack
The compact profile and contemporary amenities, like a separate laptop compartment and baggage smart sleeve, are highlighted in the heritage-inspired Samsonite Classic Leather Backpack.
Importantly, the Classic Leather Professional Backpack incorporates the style and touch of top-grain leather while still being very functional for both business and personal use.
A medium-sized front utility pocket can be used to store a tablet and smaller personal accessories like pens and a mobile phone. On the interior, there’s a dedicated sleeve for a laptop and sufficient additional room in the main compartment for work documents and files.
With breathable back and shoulder support, the Classic Leather Backpack can be comfortably on your back, freeing up your hands, or draped over the trolley handle of your luggage with the rear luggage sleeve if you’re on the road.
Overall, Samsonite’s Classic Leather Backpack is a large and stylish storage solution with a high-quality grain leather exterior, designed to suit the needs of business professionals. For added convenience, the main compartment zippers are curved for quick and easy access.
CLASSIC LEATHER BACKPACK: RATINGS BREAKDOWN
PROS
Large main compartment with an interior laptop sleeve.
High-density padded air mesh fabric for the back and shoulder area.
Stylish leather exterior and a padded carry handle.
CONS
Leather exterior may pick up scratches.
Shoulder straps are somewhat narrow in width.
Not equipped with side pockets.
SUITABLE FOR
WORK
Top-grain leather exterior. Dedicated laptop sleeve. Front utility pocket for personal accessories. Curved zipper pulls.
TRAVEL
Convenient rear luggage sleeve. Ventilating back and shoulder padding. Leather carry handle. Phone pocket.
EVERYDAY
Easily accessible main compartment. Vintage leather design. Multiple exterior pockets. Padded carry handle.
COLLEGE
Interior laptop sleeve. Padded back and shoulder support. Smooth zipper access. Front accessory pocket.

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KEY FEATURES
✔ Secure laptop compartment ✔ Ventilating back and shoulder padding ✔ Interior document sleeves ✔ Mesh utility pocket ✔ Zippered exterior accessory pocket ✔ Rear luggage sleeve ✔ Limited global warranty ✔ Tablet pocket ✔ Top carry handle
DIMENSIONS
18.5″ (H) x 12″ (W) x 6.5″ (D) 21 L (V)
SAMSONITE CLASSIC LEATHER VS SAMSONITE XENON 3.0
In this comparison between the Samsonite Classic Leather Backpack and the Samsonite Xenon 3.0 Backpack, the Classic Leather comes out ahead. Notably, it has a clear style and durability advantage and is better overall value for money.
Samsonite
Classic Leather
- STYLE RATING - 89
- COMFORT RATING - 80
- DURABILITY RATING - 86
- VALUE RATING - 82
Samsonite
Xenon 3.0
- STYLE RATING - 74
- COMFORT RATING - 79
- DURABILITY RATING - 78
- VALUE RATING - 81
SAMSONITE CLASSIC LEATHER: SUMMARY
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Top-Grain Leather
The backpack combines the look and feel of top-grain leather with the functionality of a professional bag.
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Laptop Compartment
With a laptop compartment and lots of additional room for paperwork, the main compartment is conveniently designed.
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Rear Luggage Sleeve
While on the go, the backpack may be slung over the trolley handle of your luggage, which is accommodated by the rear luggage sleeve.
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Curved Zippers
There are curved zippers on each side of the main compartment, which makes it quick and easy to access.
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Front Utility Pocket
A tablet and other small personal items, such as pens and cell phones, may be stored in the front utility pocket.
FINAL SAY!
"Samsonite's Classic Leather Backpack is a spacious and elegant storage option with a high-quality grain leather covering. The main compartment has a laptop sleeve and plenty of extra space for business papers. Importantly, the Classic Leather Business Backpack retains the look and feel of top-grain leather without sacrificing functionality."
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DISCUSSION
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