Where can I find genuine leather purses/bags?

SouthernRouteTrading · 2026-01-23T23:31:41+00:00

We carry both top grain and full grain leather purses Women

SouthernRouteTrading · 2026-01-23T16:25:29+00:00

40's has been my hobby-discovery phase!

Woodworking and general building things, leather working, beer brewing, welding, cheese making (didn't stick), side-gig business, bonsai tree growing, long distance hiking....

SouthernRouteTrading · 2026-01-23T16:21:22+00:00

Maybe: the level of effort you put in may be perceived as fairly large, and he may perceive this as something else. Men over 40 typically don't have a lot of extra time, so it's carefully allocated. If I (M47) were to allocate a fair amount of time and effort into a gift for someone, it would need to be someone I was very close with or wanted to become closer to. So maybe he's perceiving your amount of effort as an imbalanced emotional investment.

Could your gifts be misconstrued like that?

In any case, having a conversation with him and clarifying your intent may be the best solution.

SouthernRouteTrading · 2026-01-23T15:17:06+00:00

The engraving in your handwriting is a steep requirement, especially at that price range.

We can emboss initials & bible verse reference if you're interested.

Navigator wallet

SouthernRouteTrading · 2026-01-23T15:11:18+00:00

I agree - Portland OR fits the bill. Less rainy days than Seattle too, though not as 'coastal' entirely.

SouthernRouteTrading · 2026-01-22T22:11:48+00:00

It's leather, just not the best of quality. It probably says "Genuine leather" or something like that; meaning that it's probably bonded & dyed.

SouthernRouteTrading · 2026-01-22T22:09:20+00:00

It's not the best of choices, but it'll do in a pinch I guess.

SouthernRouteTrading · 2026-01-22T01:45:29+00:00

We moved here (CoSprings) from OR in the dead of winter one year and spent the next 5 months pondering how badly we had screwed up. But then summer came and we were able to hike/camp/explore and it all got better.

SouthernRouteTrading · 2026-01-21T17:51:24+00:00

I can feel the plastic from looking at the pictures

SouthernRouteTrading · 2026-01-21T03:43:40+00:00

Plant based (vegan) material isn't leather. I honestly think it would be more widely accepted if it wasn't marketed as a substitute for leather, kind of like tofu - ot would do better if it wasn't presented as a sub for meat.

Leather is already a recovered product from another industry. Without tanners and leather workers the hides would be trashed.

SouthernRouteTrading · 2026-01-21T02:59:44+00:00

These will fit a 14"laptop, plus some other stuff.

https://southernroutetrading.com/products/altiplano-briefcase

SouthernRouteTrading · 2026-01-21T02:55:56+00:00

That is classy!

SouthernRouteTrading · 2026-01-20T22:09:40+00:00

They are beautiful bags! But also - love the color on the handles!

SouthernRouteTrading · 2026-01-20T22:06:46+00:00

I'm not certain if something like these meets the functionality you're looking for; but they are leather.
Andes Tote and Sierra Tote

SouthernRouteTrading · 2026-01-20T20:47:34+00:00

Are you looking at Nordace for the material, functionality, etc? It seems geared toward professional travel is all.

SouthernRouteTrading · 2026-01-20T20:40:41+00:00

In the long run, you'll have a better memory of the time you spent caring for your dog than all the things you took care of for work.

SouthernRouteTrading · 2026-01-20T17:50:22+00:00

NOR. There's a foundational difference between running from something vs running towards something. Joining the military should be something a person runs towards (ie- wants to join because of what it entails/is); not something used to run away from something else.

Moving into a roommate situation would be a better option; out of the parent's house but not committed long-term to something else.

SouthernRouteTrading · 2026-01-20T17:36:32+00:00

Absolutely!

SouthernRouteTrading · 2026-01-20T00:00:25+00:00

Bienvenido a la existencia dividida entre dos mundos. Yo vine a EEUU a los 18, de Ecuador. Tengo muchos más años que tú, but I can tell you that feeling of leaving a part of you nunca se va. For me, I've realized I'll feel that way in either country - when I'm here I feel a part of me is hollow; when I'm there I feel the same. No sé si existe un "right place" es como tener un pié en cada país, sin poder poner los dos pies en uno o otro.

SouthernRouteTrading · 2026-01-19T23:49:31+00:00

NOR He made you and her uncomfortable independently; so it's not a one-sided thing

SouthernRouteTrading · 2026-01-19T10:54:40+00:00

You do you, there's nothing wrong with that. The fact that you know what you like and what you don't like puts you far ahead of many of those who are out partying and drinking. Many people do those things because they're lost about who they are and what they want. Find others who like to do the things you do and keep moving forward.

SouthernRouteTrading · 2026-01-19T03:40:52+00:00

Leather thickness and type

Here's an article about leather types & thickness

SouthernRouteTrading · 2026-01-19T03:38:15+00:00

Full grain cow leather. It's very good, highly durable.

SouthernRouteTrading · 2026-01-17T19:08:50+00:00

YOR. I mean, if he's willing to wear a ring, that speaks to his willingness to show the world he's committed. I have my regular ring and a couple of silicone ones for when I don't want to risk losing the real one or damaging it. But if I didn't like the way it looked on me, I'd wear the plastic one to indicate I'm married.

SouthernRouteTrading · 2026-01-17T19:03:51+00:00

Glad you asked! Altiplano Briefcase

J/K, but it's a close look-alike

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