The Duffle in brown full grain leather, front view with rolled top handles and leather straps
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The Duffle, three-quarter view with detachable padded shoulder strap and stainless steel clips
Close-up of the stainless steel protective feet on the base of The Duffle
Close-up of the engraved James Redwood stainless steel clip and D-ring on The Duffle end
Close-up of The Duffle stitched leather strap, stainless steel ring and zip
Close-up of The Duffle rolled leather handles, twin zip pulls and debossed James Redwood logo
Open Duffle showing a laptop in the padded sleeve and a cotton twill lined main compartment
Inside The Duffle: zipped pocket, phone, sunglasses, pens, mouse and charging cable
The Duffle outer pocket holding a passport, with keys on a James Redwood leather keychain
The Duffle on a black suitcase, secured by the leather strap around the suitcase handle

The Duffle

The Duffle

4.8/5 from 1,637 reviews

Regular price $1,371.00
Regular price Sale price $1,371.00
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“Pieces that age like a fine wine—gaining more character over time.”

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Italian vegetable tanned full grain leather
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Signature stainless steel hardware
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Padded sleeve fits up to 16" laptops
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The Duffle brings timeless elegance to modern travel, combining a classic leather silhouette with generous capacity and thoughtful functionality. Designed for everything from business trips to extended escapes, it offers the space to travel comfortably without compromising on refinement.

Crafted from custom Tuscan vegetable tanned leather, it develops a rich, individual patina with age. Custom 316 stainless steel hardware, Japanese YKK Excella zippers and substantial 100% cotton twill lining ensure the same attention to quality inside and out.

With 40L of volume available, The Duffle offers room for all your travel essentials, for up to a week away. A suspended, padded 16-inch laptop sleeve and 14 thoughtfully arranged compartments keep essentials organized, while an easy-access pocket puts your phone and keys within reach.

Reinforced rolled leather handles, a cushioned shoulder strap and removable luggage strap provide versatile carrying options throughout your journey. A structured base and side panels offer support, while the supple main body makes packing easier and accommodates different loads naturally.

A refined travel companion, thoughtfully built for the journeys ahead.

Leather defines the character of every JAMES REDWOOD piece. Ours was custom-developed in Tuscany for natural beauty, substantial structure and the ability to grow richer with age.

Leather Specification

  • Origin: Tuscany, Italy
  • Tannery: MPG Conceria
  • Hide: French bovine double shoulder
  • Grain: Full grain
  • Tanning: Vegetable tanned
  • Finish: Aniline
  • Thickness: 2.0-2.2 mm/5-6 oz
  • Certified by: Italian Vegetable Tanned Leather Consortium
  • LWG rating: Gold

Selected for Strength and Character

  • We use substantial 5-6 oz (2.0-2.2 mm) full grain French bovine double shoulder. By retaining the hide’s strongest outer layer rather than sanding it away, full grain leather preserves its strength, texture and distinctive grain.

  • We choose the slower, traditional vegetable tanning method for the structure, depth and exceptional ageing characteristics it gives the leather. Plant-derived tannins create a firm, characterful leather that responds beautifully to handling and use, gradually deepening in colour and developing a distinctive patina.

  • Aniline dyes keep the natural grain visible, while oils and waxes create its smooth, supple hand and rich depth of colour. Natural variations in grain, tone and markings ensure no two pieces age exactly alike.

Made in Tuscany, Italy

  • Our leather was developed with MPG Conceria, a family-run Tuscan tannery established in 1963 and specialising in vegetable tanned bovine leather.

  • Our leather is certified by the Italian Vegetable-Tanned Leather Consortium, whose exacting standards govern Tuscan origin, traditional vegetable tanning and leather quality. 

  • It also holds the Leather Working Group’s highest Gold rating for responsible leather production. Every hide is fully traceable and sourced as a by-product of the food industry, making use of material that might otherwise go to waste.

Every component is selected for strength, longevity and a refined daily experience.

Components

  • Our signature 316 stainless steel hardware is corrosion-resistant, hand-polished and load-tested up to 100 kg.
  • YKK Excella zippers use individually polished elements for a smooth, reliable glide.
  • The interior is lined in substantial 100% cotton twill for a soft hand and excellent abrasion resistance.
  • High-strength bonded polyester thread in a matching color is used for exceptional seam strength and abrasion resistance.

Construction

  • Fully turned and finished edges ensure no exposed raw edges remain.
  • A reinforced base adds strength and helps resist crushing.
  • Stainless steel rivets reinforce key stress points, adding strength where the bag carries the greatest load.
  • English-point detailing carries the same level of finish through to the smallest details.
  • Dimensions: 22" × 12" × 9" (55.9 × 30.5 × 22.9 cm)
  • Weight: 4.9lb empty (2.2 kg)
  • Capacity: 40L

  • Padded, suspended laptop sleeve fits up to a 16-inch MacBook Pro
  • Reinforced rolled leather handles with a 5.5" handle drop
  • Removable full-leather shoulder strap adjustable from 45" to 55"
  • 9" x 2” cushioned shoulder pad with a non-slip suede underside
  • Removable adjustable luggage strap fits all telescopic suitcase handles
  • Sized to fit as an airline carry on in the overhead compartment
  • Protective metal feet keep the leather raised when the bag is set down
  • Packaged in a rigid lift-off box with a cotton drawstring dust bag, tissue paper, care card and unique numbered Italian Vegetable-Tanned Leather Consortium certificate of authenticity card.

Storage

Main Compartment

  • 1x padded laptop sleeve, 15" wide
  • 4x interior slip pockets
  • 2x dedicated pen slots
  • 1x zippered pocket
  • 1x concealed AirTag pocket
  • 1x business card pocket
  • 1x spacious main compartment

Easy-Access Pocket

  • 1x slip pockets for phone
  • 1x integrated key leash

Shipping

Every JAMES REDWOOD order ships complimentary from our warehouse in Missouri. There are no tariffs, import duties or unexpected charges on delivery. Most orders arrive within 1–5 business days after dispatch, depending on destination. Read shipping policy.

Returns

If your purchase isn’t quite right, we’re happy to accept returns within 30 days of delivery, provided the item is returned in its original condition and packaging. Read returns policy.

Description Toggle

The Duffle brings timeless elegance to modern travel, combining a classic leather silhouette with generous capacity and thoughtful functionality. Designed for everything from business trips to extended escapes, it offers the space to travel comfortably without compromising on refinement.

Crafted from custom Tuscan vegetable tanned leather, it develops a rich, individual patina with age. Custom 316 stainless steel hardware, Japanese YKK Excella zippers and substantial 100% cotton twill lining ensure the same attention to quality inside and out.

With 40L of volume available, The Duffle offers room for all your travel essentials, for up to a week away. A suspended, padded 16-inch laptop sleeve and 14 thoughtfully arranged compartments keep essentials organized, while an easy-access pocket puts your phone and keys within reach.

Reinforced rolled leather handles, a cushioned shoulder strap and removable luggage strap provide versatile carrying options throughout your journey. A structured base and side panels offer support, while the supple main body makes packing easier and accommodates different loads naturally.

A refined travel companion, thoughtfully built for the journeys ahead.

Leather Toggle

Leather defines the character of every JAMES REDWOOD piece. Ours was custom-developed in Tuscany for natural beauty, substantial structure and the ability to grow richer with age.

Leather Specification

  • Origin: Tuscany, Italy
  • Tannery: MPG Conceria
  • Hide: French bovine double shoulder
  • Grain: Full grain
  • Tanning: Vegetable tanned
  • Finish: Aniline
  • Thickness: 2.0-2.2 mm/5-6 oz
  • Certified by: Italian Vegetable Tanned Leather Consortium
  • LWG rating: Gold

Selected for Strength and Character

  • We use substantial 5-6 oz (2.0-2.2 mm) full grain French bovine double shoulder. By retaining the hide’s strongest outer layer rather than sanding it away, full grain leather preserves its strength, texture and distinctive grain.

  • We choose the slower, traditional vegetable tanning method for the structure, depth and exceptional ageing characteristics it gives the leather. Plant-derived tannins create a firm, characterful leather that responds beautifully to handling and use, gradually deepening in colour and developing a distinctive patina.

  • Aniline dyes keep the natural grain visible, while oils and waxes create its smooth, supple hand and rich depth of colour. Natural variations in grain, tone and markings ensure no two pieces age exactly alike.

Made in Tuscany, Italy

  • Our leather was developed with MPG Conceria, a family-run Tuscan tannery established in 1963 and specialising in vegetable tanned bovine leather.

  • Our leather is certified by the Italian Vegetable-Tanned Leather Consortium, whose exacting standards govern Tuscan origin, traditional vegetable tanning and leather quality. 

  • It also holds the Leather Working Group’s highest Gold rating for responsible leather production. Every hide is fully traceable and sourced as a by-product of the food industry, making use of material that might otherwise go to waste.

Materials Toggle

Every component is selected for strength, longevity and a refined daily experience.

Components

  • Our signature 316 stainless steel hardware is corrosion-resistant, hand-polished and load-tested up to 100 kg.
  • YKK Excella zippers use individually polished elements for a smooth, reliable glide.
  • The interior is lined in substantial 100% cotton twill for a soft hand and excellent abrasion resistance.
  • High-strength bonded polyester thread in a matching color is used for exceptional seam strength and abrasion resistance.

Construction

  • Fully turned and finished edges ensure no exposed raw edges remain.
  • A reinforced base adds strength and helps resist crushing.
  • Stainless steel rivets reinforce key stress points, adding strength where the bag carries the greatest load.
  • English-point detailing carries the same level of finish through to the smallest details.
Specifications Toggle
  • Dimensions: 22" × 12" × 9" (55.9 × 30.5 × 22.9 cm)
  • Weight: 4.9lb empty (2.2 kg)
  • Capacity: 40L

  • Padded, suspended laptop sleeve fits up to a 16-inch MacBook Pro
  • Reinforced rolled leather handles with a 5.5" handle drop
  • Removable full-leather shoulder strap adjustable from 45" to 55"
  • 9" x 2” cushioned shoulder pad with a non-slip suede underside
  • Removable adjustable luggage strap fits all telescopic suitcase handles
  • Sized to fit as an airline carry on in the overhead compartment
  • Protective metal feet keep the leather raised when the bag is set down
  • Packaged in a rigid lift-off box with a cotton drawstring dust bag, tissue paper, care card and unique numbered Italian Vegetable-Tanned Leather Consortium certificate of authenticity card.

Storage

Main Compartment

  • 1x padded laptop sleeve, 15" wide
  • 4x interior slip pockets
  • 2x dedicated pen slots
  • 1x zippered pocket
  • 1x concealed AirTag pocket
  • 1x business card pocket
  • 1x spacious main compartment

Easy-Access Pocket

  • 1x slip pockets for phone
  • 1x integrated key leash
Shipping & Returns Toggle

Shipping

Every JAMES REDWOOD order ships complimentary from our warehouse in Missouri. There are no tariffs, import duties or unexpected charges on delivery. Most orders arrive within 1–5 business days after dispatch, depending on destination. Read shipping policy.

Returns

If your purchase isn’t quite right, we’re happy to accept returns within 30 days of delivery, provided the item is returned in its original condition and packaging. Read returns policy.

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Man in a grey T-shirt wearing The Duffle on its leather shoulder strapMan in a grey T-shirt wearing The Duffle on its leather shoulder strap
Man standing behind a black suitcase with The Duffle resting on topMan standing behind a black suitcase with The Duffle resting on top
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  • “Not just a bag—an heirloom investment in something lasting, personal, and timeless.”

  • “Pieces that age like a fine wine—gaining more character over time.”

Italian Vegetable-Tanned Leather Consortium tag hanging from The Duffle handle

Custom Italian Vegetable Tanned Leather

Our custom, full grain leather is vegetable tanned in Tuscany, Italy.

Developed jointly with MPG Conceria, our leather meets the exacting quality standards of the Italian Vegetable-Tanned Leather Consortium and holds a Gold rating from the Leather Working Group for responsible leather production.

Aniline dyes preserve the natural grain of the French bovine shoulder, while oils and waxes give the leather its smooth, supple hand. With use, the color deepens and an individual patina develops.

Close-up of the engraved James Redwood stainless steel clip on The Duffle end

Signature Stainless Steel Hardware

Our hardware is custom-made to our specification from corrosion-resistant 316 stainless steel and load-tested to carry up to 100kg, giving it the strength for decades of daily use.

Each piece is polished by hand for a smooth, refined finish. Engraved detailing completes the design, while protective feet help keep the leather raised from abrasive surfaces.

Close-up of polished YKK Excella zip pulls on brown leather

Japanese YKK Excella Zippers

We use Excella, YKK’s highest-grade metal zipper, engineered for exceptional smoothness and long-term reliability.

Each tooth is individually polished for a refined finish and precise glide, while YKK’s Japanese engineering and rigorous durability testing help ensure dependable performance through decades of daily use.

Inside The Duffle: pockets holding a mouse and pens in the cotton twill lining

Natural Cotton Twill Lining

The interior is lined in 100% cotton twill, chosen over synthetic fabrics for its natural softness, breathability and substantial weight.

The cotton gives the lining a soft, comfortable hand, while the twill weave adds structure and abrasion resistance for the demands of daily use.

The Duffle in brown leather on a concrete ledge, its handle casting a shadow on the wall

Structure Where It Matters

The reinforced base and structured side panels provide strength and stability, helping The Duffle retain its shape where it matters most.

The main body is intentionally more flexible, making it easier to pack and allowing the leather to accommodate different loads naturally. Fully turned and finished edges complete the construction, with no exposed raw edges.

Close-up of The Duffle rolled handles, zip pulls and debossed James Redwood logo

Reinforced Rolled Leather Handles

Our rolled handles are made entirely from leather around a reinforced internal core, giving them a substantial feel and helping them retain their shape over time.

The rounded profile sits comfortably in the hand and distributes pressure more evenly when carrying a fully loaded bag.

Close-up of The Duffle padded leather shoulder pad debossed with James Redwood on a grey T-shirt

Full Leather Shoulder Strap

Our removable shoulder strap is made from full leather and adjusts up to 54 inches for a comfortable fit across different carrying styles for all body types.

A non-slip suede underside helps keep the strap in place, while the extra-long 9-inch cushioned shoulder pad spreads pressure more evenly during longer commutes and heavier carries.

Man lifting The Duffle by its handles onto the handle of a black suitcase

Carry-On Ready With Luggage Strap

Measuring 22 × 12 × 9 inches, The Duffle meets the standard overhead carry-on size limits of major US airlines, making it ideal for traveling without checked luggage.

The removable, adjustable full-leather luggage strap secures the bag neatly to suitcase handles, keeping it stable and taking the weight off your shoulders as you move through airports and longer journeys.

Hands sliding a laptop into the padded sleeve inside The Duffle

Protected 16-Inch Laptop Compartment

The dedicated laptop compartment fits up to a 16-inch MacBook Pro, with padding at the front, back and base to protect your device during daily travel.

A suspended sleeve keeps your laptop raised from the bottom of the bag, protecting it from knocks while keeping your travel essentials neatly separated.

Hands opening The Duffle to show organiser pockets with pens, earbuds and a mouse

40L Capacity & 14 Compartments

With 40 litres of volume available, The Duffle is generously sized for up to a week away, with room for clothing, shoes and travel essentials.

14 thoughtfully arranged compartments keep smaller belongings organized and easy to find, while the spacious main compartment gives you the flexibility to pack for each journey.

The Duffle outer pocket holding a phone, with keys on the key clip

Easy Access Essentials Pocket

The thoughtful easy-access pocket keeps your essentials close at hand without opening the main compartment.

Dedicated space for your phone and an integrated key leash keeps your must-haves easy to reach throughout the day.

James Redwood packaging: a leather bag in a branded white dust bag beside white gift boxes

Signature Gift-Ready Packaging

The Duffle arrives in a rigid lift-off presentation box, wrapped in white tissue and protected by a custom soft cotton drawstring dust bag.

Inside, a care card and numbered Pelle Conciata al Vegetale in Toscana certificate provide authenticated leather provenance and traceability.

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Rated 4.8/5 from 1,637 reviews

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  • “Something worth keeping forever & creating an heirloom from. Full of decades of adventure, stories, and memories.”
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FAQs

Will my device fit The Duffle?

Up to 16 inch laptops will fit The Duffle.

To check if your device fits The Duffle:

  1. Measure diagonally across your screen (only the screen, not the frame or edges).
  2. Round down to the nearest whole inch (e.g., 15.6” becomes 15”).
  3. If your measurement is equal to or smaller than the size given your device will fit. If larger, consider a different bag size.

Example: A 14-inch laptop will fit any piece labeled for up to 15-inch devices.

What can I fit inside The Duffle?

The Duffle has many compartments to keep your items organized.

There are separate dedicated compartments to hold your laptop, clothes for up to a week, shoes, airtag, journal, sunglasses, business cards, mouse, charging cable, wallet, pens, passport, book, phone, pens and keys.

How will the leather change with use?

Our Italian full grain vegetable tanned leather is designed to become richer with age.

As the leather is handled and used, its colour will gradually deepen and a distinctive patina will develop.

Natural variations in grain, tone and markings are also part of the character of full-grain leather, meaning no two pieces will age in exactly the same way.

How heavy is The Duffle, and is it comfortable to carry?

The Duffle weighs a comfortable 4.9lbs (2.2kg) when empty.

Weight was carefully considered from the outset. We deliberately balanced substantial full grain, vegetable tanned leather, stainless steel hardware and reinforced construction with the need for a piece that remains practical to carry every day.

The result is a piece with the reassuring substance of quality materials, without any unnecessary weight.

With different carry options available, we guarantee a comfortable carry for all body types.

How do I care for your leather?

To keep your leather goods looking their best, we recommend cleaning, conditioning and waterproofing them approximately once every three months with our Leather Care Kit.

The kit has been formulated specifically for our leather, helping to nourish and protect it without compromising its natural character or patina.

Avoid excessive or prolonged exposure to water. If the leather becomes wet, remove excess moisture and allow it to dry naturally at room temperature, away from direct heat.

For more detailed guidance, read our leather care guide.

Where will my order ship from, and will I pay tariffs or duties?

All US orders ship directly from our warehouse in Missouri, USA with complimentary shipping included in all orders.

We guarantee no import tariffs, customs duties or additional charges to pay when your order arrives.

Your order will be processed within 1-2 days, and delivery typically takes 2-4 days.

Can I return or exchange my order?

We offer hassle-free returns within 30 days provided your item is in its original condition and packaging.

Concierge recommended exchanges are also available.

Read more on our Returns Policy.

Is your checkout safe and secure?

Yes. Our site uses full SSL encryption and secure payment providers. We accept all major credit cards, PayPal, and pay-in-4 options.

How can I contact customer support?

Our experts are here to help. Reach out anytime via our contact page and we’ll reply within 2 business days, usually sooner.

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