9 of the best bags and accessories for Father’s Day from Mission Mercantile

We love finding new, quality purveyors of bags and accessories here at The Coolector and one of the coolest we’ve encountered in a while is definitely that of Mission Mercantile. They are all about producing extraordinary and lasting products with venerable craftsmanship and old-world manufacturing techniques. Mission Mercantile seek to build genuine and lasting connections with the Mission Men and Women their top quality leather products are designed to serve. Check out our pick of 9 of the best bags and accessories from Mission Mercantile below:


THEODORE LEATHER BACKPACK | $569

The Theodore Leather Backpack from Mission Mercantile is created with the brand’s Espresso finish hand-selected, full-grain pebbled chrome tanned leather from US steerhide. It is exquisitely appointed with chocolate full-grain chrome tanned leather accents and smartly placed solid copper rivets.


CAMPAIGN WAXED CANVAS MEDIUM FIELD DUFFLE BAG | $275

This medium waxed canvas duffle bag from Mission Mercantile will withstand and impress in equal measure. Its rain-resistant waxed canvas, durable leather, and metal hardware make it one striking duffle. Wherever your adventures take you, your flexible carryall duffle will expand and contract to meet your day to day requirements. You’ll appreciate the soft-sided construction when weight and space is a concern. A rust-proof YKK zipper and waxed canvas provide durability and versatility whether sleeping indoors or outdoors. Great for overnight trips of all types.


HERITAGE LEATHER STATEROOM WASH BAG | $195

Engineering and execution being everything, Mission Mercantile’s 100% full-grain, vegetable-tanned vintage leather wash bag was carefully designed without an upper frame. This adjustment allows for packing more items when the kit is full, and for compressing it down when not. Sharing the same lining and silhouette as the brand’s Heritage Stateroom Weekender bag, it also boasts a side handle, facilitating effortless carrying. The interior has one zippered and two open pockets to perfectly fit all of your essential tools.


CAMPAIGN WAXED CANVAS DESK CADDY | $65

The Desk Caddy from Mission Mercantile is a staple ornament upon any established executive’s desk. Crafted for organisational purposes, this valet tray can transform the desk of a creative mind (rarely a tidy place) into a business landscape that will aid the productivity and creative process. Additionally, Mission Mercantile have added four corner snaps for breaking down to pack flat for travel. A great Father’s Day gift.


HERITAGE LEATHER “DOC” ELECTRONICS ORGANISER | $155

At the turn of the century, doctors and surgeons would carry the tools of their trade in finely crafted leather or metal medical kits and they’ve become a mainstay accessory for carrying tech today. Mission Mercantile intentionally morphed it into their vintage inspired Heritage Doc Kit, brought to life as THE highest quality, multi-purpose Electronics Organizer | Dopp | Tool kit on the market right now.


THEODORE LEATHER BRIEFCASE | $505

This is one of the coolest carries we’ve come across here at The Coolector. The Theodore Leather Briefcase sports an unparalleled combination of thick, supple, Espresso finish full-grain US steerhide pebbled leather and it’s exquisitely appointed with chocolate full-grain chrome tanned leather accents, antique brass hardware and smartly placed solid copper rivets at all stress points. It boasts almost too many features to list: multiple compartments accommodate a 15″ laptop, 2 iPads, business cards, mini tablet, pens, documents AND a padfolio. Exterior phone pocket and large rear pocket w/ magnet closure to allow briefcase to secure to a roller bag handle.


CAMPAIGN LEATHER CAN KOOZIE | $39

A Mission Mercantile Campaign Leather Can Koozie is handcrafted from premium, full-grain US steerhide leather. It’s hard to think of a better way to broadcast an image of stoic refinement while enjoying a cold craft beer. Strong UV and the weather-resistant marine-grade polyester thread will keep it all together for a lifetime. Enveloped in 3 oz. full-grain leather and lined with closed-cell neoprene insulation.


BENJAMIN LEATHER BIFOLD W/FRONT POCKET WALLET | $125

A wallet is like a handshake insomuch as life demands a good one. With Mission Mercantile’s chrome/veg re-tanned bi-fold, rugged and durable in construction, eye-catchingly refined in detail is a given. Real estate is where they depart most from the traditional, adding to generous interior pockets on both sides a usefully diverse selection of vertical and horizontal sliding pockets for credit cards, membership cards, and the like.


CAMPAIGN LEATHER JOURNAL COVER | $65

Amazing smell, supple hand-feel and handcrafted from a solid piece of leather, what’s not to like about the Campaign Leather Journal Cover from Mission Mercantile? Designed to slide in a standard 7.5″ x 9.75″ composition book. Your go-to daily companion is complete with a pen / pencil holder and business card slot.

Leo Davie