Leather is thicker so it's more durable and will wear harder. May or may not offer more 'protection.'
They are side loaders. I had an alteiri for years and years, and I never understood the griping about top loading bags.
Leather or cordura, it's almost more like luggage than anything else.
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Re: Cronkhite Bags
Mine are both cordura, which is very rugged which will certainly wear much better than my old alteiri. I'm not afraid to schlep it around in the NY Subway, so I certainly wouldn't be concerned about having to drive anywhere with it (like I used to).
The backpack straps have comfortable wide (the key) pads, so they distribute the weight evenly. But the real key is the material inside the bag. Very thick plush "memory foam" kind of material. Good stuff.
Here's a quick shot of mine. Black and brown, and brown and black.
The backpack straps have comfortable wide (the key) pads, so they distribute the weight evenly. But the real key is the material inside the bag. Very thick plush "memory foam" kind of material. Good stuff.
Here's a quick shot of mine. Black and brown, and brown and black.