I adore this backpack!
"This is my third OM backpack in 25 years and I am so happy to have a new one in black ice. It’s so well made and very good looking too!"
Small Organizer Backpack
$260.00 USD
Style # 5020
Dimensions: 8.75 x 11 x 3
- Genuine cowhide leather from Argentina
- Main zippered compartment has zipper divider, interior zipper pocket, and two open pockets for PDA/cell phone.
- Front zippered pocket contains five card slots and two pen sleeves.
- Bag has adjustable shoulder straps.
- Brush nickel buckles and separate handle.
Product Care
Our leather care products are made with three simple, all-natural ingredients: seed oils, beeswax and tallow. While other brands use silicone or water-based formulations, our leather care ingredients have been used for centuries in different ways, from tanning to conditioning leather, for optimal care and preservation.
Pretreat with our spot cleaner, restore with our conditioner and protect with our rain coat.
Customization
Many of our products can be customized by request. Depending on the product, options include: material color, hardware color (brass or brushed nickel), zipper color and zipper lining color.
Submit a customization request using our contact form and we'll contact you directly before proceeding. Be sure to enter the product name and describe any customizations you'd like made.
Note: This is a request, not an order. We may not be able to fulfill every request.
Not All Leather Is Created Equal
We source the highest quality full-grain leather available, known for its softness and resilience, to ensure our products withstand the rigors of daily use. With the natural grain remaining intact, full-grain leather retains its strength and rich character.
Lower-grade leathers, often labeled as“genuine leather,” are typically made from split layers of the hide that are heavily processed and coated to create a uniform surface. While they may look similar at first, these materials tend to crack and peel over time.
Luxurious Texture & Rich Patina
Rather than wearing out, our full-grain leather wears in. Over time, our leather develops a rich patina that reflects years of wear. This aging process enhances the leather’s beauty and provides unique characteristics and variations that make each piece one-of-a-kind.
Glazed in appearance, the darkening hues and signs of wear that our leather acquires with age make up what is known as a patina. This natural finish softens the material while imparting personality to an accessory meant to be worn for a lifetime.
A Material With Natural Origins
We source our leather from Argentina, a country long recognized for producing some of the finest hides in the world. Cattle are raised across the vast grasslands, where grazing conditions contribute to healthy hides with exceptional character.
Leather itself is a by-product of the meat industry, meaning the hides would otherwise go unused if not repurposed. Rather than allowing these hides to go to waste, they are processed into durable materials that can be used responsibly and appreciated for decades.
Mindful Style & Minimal Waste
After our leather is expertly sourced from Buenos Aires, we send it to New York City, where it is carefully prepared for production. During this process, it is enhanced to help create the most yield from a single piece of material while avoiding waste.
By thoughtfully planning how each pattern is placed, we are able to make the most of every hide. Smaller sections are often used for wallets and accessories, ensuring that the material is utilized as fully as possible.
Overall rating: 4.875 / 5 from 48 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
The Small Organizer Backpack, crafted from genuine cowhide leather, is praised for its perfect size and high-quality craftsmanship. Customers appreciate the bag's soft leather and thoughtful organization features, including multiple pockets and slots for various items.
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- Leather Quality: 16%
- Product Quality: 18%
- Product Size: 39%
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Review highlights
- "It's soft natural leather, elegant design, and just the right size." —
- "Beautiful bag, quality leather and more room inside than I thought." —
- "Cabo, Boston, Florida, Seattle and around Chicago it hold what I need and is not too big." —
Reviews
Quality has changed a bit, in my view not for better
"This is my 3rd purchase of same backpack (I use as purse and carry every day) in 15 years or so. The leather has changed, now a bit sturdier but not as soft and supple as previous. The size has changed very slightly, the outside pocket now does not accommodate regular size ballpoint in pen holder pockets, too short. There is a seam on pocket side in middle not present in earlier bags. It is still the pack I want to carry every day but it really just isn’t quite as nice as the older ones. Picture shows true color, older bags much nicer color, this is quite red. Having said all that, I’ll continue to purchase, black next time though."
Best little organizer bag
"This will be the 3rd organizer backpack I've purchased. Have had a black one of many years, and just purchased a new one (so I can get the other one refurbished and use it when I don't need the leather to be "perfect", but decided to get one in another color!"
Review of Small Organizer Backpack
"Very solid little backpack. I purchased for my mother and it was not suitable for her use. I cannot use this either so had to return it but I still sold on my mini-organizer and love it!"
Backpack
"Beautiful, soft leather. Just the right size for me. I love it."
"I appreciate the design and size of this item, but the zipper closures don’t last, the quality could be of higher standard."
Love the size
"This one is smaller than my previous Osgoode Marley backpack purse and is the perfect size for me. I only wish it had a built in clip to attach my keys to rather than having to fish around in the bottom of the compartments. The gray is a very nice color."
Wonderful quality!
"I love it. Very compact. I think however I’ll order the larger size next time. Love the soft grey option instead of black."
Beautiful Backpack
"Supple leather rich in color and scent. The perfect “purse” size. I could not be more pleased"
Indestructible
"This is the third Osgoode Marley organizer bag I have purchased. The first one is 18 years old; the second, 17 years. Both are still in use. I decided to get the smaller one so I can’t put as much in it! Wonderful for organizing."
Q&A
- Is it possible to request that a stronger zipper modification be instituted with the smaller sized back pack?
- Thank you for the inquiry. We use the YKK zippers. They have an outstanding track record of being one of the best manufactures year over year. We'd be happy to discuss your idea further but are unsure of what exactly you are referencing with the word "stronger".
- Is the STORM color grey?
- Yes, the Storm is a grey with a bluish hue.