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I think for the duffle bag. I will create 12X12 ends with 1 inch diameter corners. On the front I want three straps, and one strap on each side. Each strap will have silver belt buckles. Then between the front two buckles I will create two pockets (6x6) which are laminated 6 oz leather and hair on leather.

Actually saddleback leather was my inspiration.

Well there were two leathers I fell in love with at Tandy. A burgundy latigo and this oil tanned leather. I actually prefered the latigo, but it was 12 oz which worried me, and it was $200. This leather just felt great in my hand, soft yet a little stiff. Moreover it was only $100. Next I am going to do a duffle bag. I think I am going to buy the same leather again.

No I just winged it. I know I wanted the back of the back pack to be the size of my mac book pro. The side pockets the size of my power supply and the front pocket the size of my ipad. I also figured 4-5 inches deep would look proportional. In terms of the straps I used my old backpack as a pattern. making then the same length and right distance apart.