Bale Full-Grain Leather Sling Bag – Handcrafted in Ethiopia YGroup_MerkatoZip and functional with an interior

and functional with an interior key ring

This full-grain Ethiopian leather drawstring backpack is the bag that Forbes called out as the rare kind that's both a backpack and genuinely chic — and we couldn't agree more

it keeps everything organized within your main bag — or goes solo when you land and want to explore hands-first

urban exploration

Bale Full-Grain Leather Sling Bag – Handcrafted in Ethiopia YGroup_MerkatoZip and functional with an interiorNamed for the breathtaking Bale Mountains of Ethiopia home to rare wildlife and stunning highland landscapes the Bale Sling Bag is built for daily exploration in ultimate comfort. A gender neutral, best selling design that works as a one strap backpack, a chest sling, or a side carry, depending on your mood. Handcrafted from premium full grain Ethiopian leather in Addis Ababa, the Bale features a comfort focused padded strap and two zippered pockets