I debated for two years which of the three Lotuff backpacks I would want to grow old with. For me, the Leather Zipper Backpack is too youthful, and the Leather Backpack is more serious than my wardrobe could support. The Knapsack is my Goldilocks bag, just right for me.
My Lotuff experience began with requesting their leather swatches, which I highly recommend doing. You get to see up close the various textures and thicknesses and how the leather responds when you manipulate the samples with your fingers, all of which help you imagine how a Lotuff bag might age over time. I also ordered leather swatches from other bag makers to compare, and quickly concluded that Lotuff leather is superior.
I finally committed to the Knapsack in Chocolate. This bag (as I imagine every other Lotuff bag is) is pure understated beauty. This bag is elegant and polished, yet modest and down-to-earth. It's not the largest or most versatile backpack I've had, but that's not why I purchased this. I wanted more beauty in my life, something that will make me beam with pride each time I touch it. This bag clearly was an emotional purchase for me, and I have no regrets other than how long I waited to buy this.
I've had it now for just two weeks, and with each passing day I get more excited to use it. I want to take this bag everywhere--travelling, daily commuting, farmers' markets--and watch it age with me.
If only my own skin would develop the beautiful patina I expect this bag to take on over time.

I bought this bag around March/April of 2019 after a few months of trying to figure out if I wanted to spend almost a grand on a backpack -- definitely the most I've ever spent on any kind of bag. About 8 months later and I still use it every day and it still looks amazing. There's definitely some wear, as expected for any kind of product like this, but that doesn't take away from how nice it looks at all. I've taken this on road trips to the beach and it's handled everything I've thrown at and into it. This is the perfect bag to use for going to work because it's so beautiful, but also just using every day as well. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who is looking for a high quality leather bag that will last.

I picked chestnut and the color is beautiful. This bag is functional, versatile and beautiful. The strap design is great. All is simple and elegant.

I had my eye on this piece for months until I decided to pull the trigger and purchase it. 100% no regrets. The bag is so beautifully crafted, you can tell whoever made it took real pride in their work. The attention to detail is spot on. I can't wait to use it everyday! And the entire process from order to delivery was so smooth and efficient. Everybody on the Lotuff team was so attentive and responsive. They even accommodated my request to select a smoother leather texture for my piece. Thanks so much Lotuff! I have my eye on that duffle bag next!

Oh my gosh, this bag is absolutely beautiful. I had to cancel my original order earlier this year because it wasn't able to be delivered in a timely manner. I was so sad. Then I receive an email from Greg Moniz this month (December 11, 2019).

Greg reached out to let me know that they finished a batch and had two left that were unsold. Instead of just posting the bags for sale, he reached out to me first to give me an opportunity to purchase it myself. Greg was so incredibly helpful and understanding of my circumstances. He truly went above and beyond. I finalized my order on December 11th and received it today December 16th!

This chocolate knapsack is so gorgeous and definitely worth the wait. It is such beautiful craftsmanship. The color is so rich. I can tell this bag is going to last me a lifetime. From the moment I opened my bag, I was in love. I will use this bag with pride.

The quality at Lotuff is second to none. You can tell they take pride in their work. If this isn't reason enough, the customer service is phenomenal. You will not regret your decision. If the price tag is giving you hesitation, know that you are definitely getting your money's worth. This bag is built to last. I fully intend to hand this down as a family heirloom.

Thank you so much Greg! You made this a truly magical holiday.