Awesome Leather

Our friends at Everyday Carry share their latest drops and the coolest gear they have to offer. Here’s this week’s awesome loadout, courtesy of EDC reader Heesoo Shin, who has let his leatherwork hobby take over his gear collection, with beautiful results.

Why carry around an extra battery when you can have one built into something you already carry? Nomad’s smartly designed leather wallets integrate a 2400 mAh battery and a Lightning charging cable for quick juice-ups. Available in slim or bi-fold designs.

Parsec Design Studios‘ unique, wallets are crafted from thinly cut layers of exotic woods, laminated and stitched to vegetable tanned leather. If you can’t afford one of their full size wallets, consider picking up a wooden card holder for as little as $29.

First released in 2015, Epaulet will be making another 300 pairs of classic athletic silhouttes handmade in unfinished and undyed horse leather. The shoes will acquire a patina with wear, making your pair unique. Available as a running shoe, basketball shoe or tennis shoes.

The perfect carry for cyclists, WaterField’s handmade leather and nylon pouch holds protects your phone in a visible pouch, and offers space for bike tools and other small accessories, and includes a mini wallet for cash, keys and ID.

Made by Rancourt & Co. for Tanner Goods, the Court Classic Mid pairs the definitive basketball sneaker silhouette with Horween Natural Essex leather and a honey Vibram outsole for a smart casual look. It also has brass eyelets and horsehide lining.

Rogue Industries‘ bestselling product is slim and curved on one corner so it will easily fit in your pants’ front pocket. Available in a variety of colors as well as with tweed, nylon, canvas and metal details.

Moore & Giles combined the look of steamer trunks with modern luggage features. The Parker’s exterior is made of full grain aniline leather that is durable and ages beautifully. It has an two external pockets, four swivel wheels and a telescoping handle.

Zonkey’s new Zerofoureight.editon aka Shrunken Bull boots have uppers that are each made from a single piece of bull shoulder leather, which shrinks when it’s tanned. The result is a powerful pattern that actually feels as smooth as suede.

A truly stunning carry-on that stands out from the sea of cheap roll-aboards and duffels. The handmade bag features a wooden frame wrapped in heavy vegetable tanned leather. The interior has a pigskin flap to separate items, and the bag includes a detachable shoulder strap.

Incredibly comfortable and stylish shoes, thanks to their lightweight and shock absorbing Vibram Morflex soles, triple-density insoles with memory foam, and intelligently placed padding and reinforcements. Choose from rich full-grain leather colors, in smooth or nubuck finishes.

A unique take on the minimal wallet, each Slim Timber wallet is handcrafted from walnut or rosewood and leather, with an elastic strap that provides quick access to cards. Holds up to 8 credit cards, and also works as a business card holder. Save 14% in The Awesomer Shop.

A stunning leather backpack designed for both function and looks. Milfland uses a mid-weight, supple leather, and makes each bag to order. Available in natural, black, ivory, and a nifty safety stripe design.

This handsome leather jacket was inspired by the one that Han Solo rocked in The Force Awakens, borrowing details from the costume such as the ammo holder. Available in male and female versions. Part of Matchless’ Star Wars collection.

Wilmington Rustic’s unique backpack is the perfect combination of textiles, contrasting between waterproof canvas up top, and full-grain leather below. Measures 11.81″ x 3.94″ x 15.75″ inch, and available in grey or green-brown canvas.

A versatile leather bag. The 48Hr Classic can be carried as a briefcase, a backpack or a messenger bag. It has an easy access flap and removable dividers and can expand to add 70% more space. Available in brown and black.

Octovo’s toiletries bag combines form with function. Inside its tanned leather case are four compartments and a metal hook so you can hang it. Measures 9.25″ x 7.25″ x 2″ and is 21.25″ high when fully opened.

Despite its compact size, this ultra-thin leather wallet can hold up to 10 cards, and lets you swiftly access them thanks to its quick-draw sleeves and a ribbon to pull cards out and select one. It also protects cards from RFID scanning. Save 30% in The Awesomer Shop.

Oliberté’s shoes are stylish, well priced and come with a lifetime warranty. Best of all, the company meets its goals while taking care of its employees. Its shop in Ethiopia is the world’s first Fair Trade-certified footwear factory.

SeaVees‘ new boot was inspired by the ones worn by the US Marine Corps back in the ’60s. It has a weathered roughout leather upper that’s been polished at the heel and toe, a comfortable leather-lined insole and a lightweight rubber outsole.

Each of Danny P.’s accessories is exquisitely crafted from fine Italian leather, and combines excellent functionality with luxurious style. The line includes iPhone and traditional wallets, iPad and Mac Book sleeves, as well as an indulgent messenger bag.

This Is Ground’s newest bag has enough space for up to five days of clothes and a laptop in its main compartment, while its exterior pocket lets you store cables, small items and gadgets, including the optional Karma Wi-Fi hotspot.

This elegant, limited-edition timepiece features a striking blue face, set into a unisex-friendly 39mm stainless case, and covered with an anti-reflective sapphire crystal. Its movement is Swiss-made, self-winding and automatic, and has a date calendar function.