Pre-order – Large Backpack – Firenze Collection Racing Green

The versatile Large Backpack expands big when you need it to and stays compact in the everyday.

The Firenze Collection is made in our workshop in Finland from vegetable-tanned leather from the renowned Santa Croce sull’Arno district near Florence. The classic deep racing green tone reflects the colors of the city and develops a beautiful darker olive patina with use. The collection is made in limited numbers and built for lifelong, everyday use.

The Large Backpack is a companion that'll carry your life in comfort and ease.

Its slim design and sturdy back structure make it an excellent choice for use in the city. Yet the ability to expand and overpack allows it to carry your essentials for a trip to the cabin or beyond. You will most likely not leave the house without this pack for the foreseeable future.

The Large Backpack is a great choice whether you're looking to leisurely explore or observe urban spaces, or go on weekend getaways. A true everyday workhorse of a backpack that is fantastic to carry, looks great and will last for life.

Handcrafted from high-quality vegetable-tanned leather, this is an item for those who appreciate lasting items, timeless design, quality craftsmanship and versatility.

Why this pack?

Design

• Made for urban life with a slim profile.
• Outstanding comfort as the leather conforms to your body over time.
• Timeless design that builds character over time as the leather patinates.
• Meticulously crafted in our workshop in Finland with a passion for quality.
• Engineered for repairability with strong materials that make repairs possible.
• Built to last to leave something for the next generations.

Features

• One protected outer pocket for smaller items.
• Comfortable 50mm wide shoulder straps.
• Carrying handle for easy carrying in trains, planes and buses.
• Detachable felt sleeve for up to 16" laptops or documents.
• Accessory loop for a clip-on rear bicycle light.
• Expandable capacity with three G-buckle attachment points.
• Attachment points for utility straps integrated into the G-buckle attachment point loops.

Details

Materials and origins

• Cutting and sewing: Handcrafted in Finland
• Leather: Virgilio tannery’s Italian vegetable-tanned bovine leather
• Felt sleeve: Recycled PET felt - made in Finland
• G-buckles: Marine-grade stainless steel - laser cut in Finland
• Roller buckles: Chromed steel - Sweden
• Yarn: Waxed polyester yarn - Italy
• Rivets: Copper-plated steel - Italy

Inside dimensions

Main compartment: Width 30cm, Height 35-48cm, Depth 13cm

Felt Sleeve: Width 29cm, Height 33cm, Depth 3cm

Volume

14-19 liters

Configurator

Configure your rucksack

One bag, multiple uses. As a new addition, we are also offering the following combo:

Traveller

When you need to travel light but still carry your essentials, the Traveller Set is the ultimate combo. Pair your backpack with the A4 Field Satchel for a seamless travel experience.

The A4 Field Satchel keeps your work or creative tools, like your laptop, notebook and chargers, within reach, while your backpack is fully reserved for personal gear. Whether you’re heading out by land, rail or air, this set is built for agility. We’ve traveled this way many times, and its convenience has earned it a permanent place in our setup.

Background

The Firenze Connection

A few years ago we visited our leather tanners in Italy to better understand the materials and the people behind them. The continuity of the tanning craft in Santa Croce sull’Arno dates back to 1824. 200 years later, we're visiting them directly during our time in Florence for Pitti Uomo, hosted by our friends at Captain Santors at Manifattura Tabacchi. We wanted to mark that link with a collection made from leather tanned just outside Florence.

We named it the Firenze Collection, a shared name for Florence in Italian and Finnish, and a nod to the place that has influenced this chapter of our work. Made in our own workshop in Finland, it reflects what we value most: strong structures, great carrying comfort and materials chosen to develop character over time. Produced in limited numbers, it is meant to be used, repaired and carried for a long time, not just for a season.

Use & Care

How should I care for my leather bag?

You can start using your bag straight out of the box. Leather works well even in bad weather conditions, and getting wet is fine as long as it is properly cared for. The harder the use, the faster the patina, but that only adds character to the bag.

Treat the leather lightly with wax every 4-6 months, or when the leather feels dry. Wipe the leather clean, spread a thin layer of wax with a cloth, let it absorb overnight and polish off the remainder with a cotton or wool cloth. The scent of tar will fade away in a couple of days. If a lot of wax is applied, this will take longer.

We recommend natural products such as beeswax or natural oils. Synthetic leather protection can block the pores of the leather, reducing its ability to absorb wax and oils, ultimately reducing the lifespan of the bag.

How long is the break-in period of the leather bag?

We believe that leather is the best material for bags because it conforms to our bodies over time and can last for decades while remaining in good condition.

Like all high-quality leather goods, Kasperi bags also have a break-in period. It will take a couple of weeks of active use for the shoulder straps to start forming to your body. If you experience any pressure points, squeeze the straps lightly with your hands at the pressure points to help them form faster.

Closing and opening the G-buckles is also stiff at first. As the leather loops soften and form over time, it will become fluid.

With proper care and use, these bags develop a unique patina and become more personal by the day.

What about repairs or service?

We believe in the right to repair. Every aspect, from structure to material thickness, is considered with repairability in mind. Because our bags are designed to last for decades, they will require servicing at some point.

The hardest-wearing parts, such as the shoulder straps, are made from 3mm leather for longevity, and the whole structure is designed with serviceability in mind.

We offer a repair service for our bags and backpacks.