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by Beau H.

The Friday Find: WP Standard Is Making One of the Best Daily Bags On The Market Right Now

Once you’ve acquired a taste for quality craftsmanship, it seems there’s no going back. That applies to your trusted pair of leather boots or your expertly crafted pair of blue jeans as much as the everyday T-shirt on your back, and of course, it seems to double down when you consider the everyday carry essentials you use on the daily.

Once you’ve picked up a rugged, hard-wearing and yet luxe-looking daily bag, leather wallet, tote bag or messenger bag, you very well might consider your rotation of accessories — even your leather keychain can use an upgrade at times.

And it’s with that approach in mind — better-made everyday carry gear and accessories crafted with longevity at the forefront — that WP Standard delivers exceptional quality and design across the board.

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I’ve been a fan of the brand for about the past decade or so, back when WP Standard went by Whipping Post (I even took a handsome leather messenger bag from WP Standard on a 2017 Nashville trip). Even today, I still use the same bag, and it’s only gotten better with age in terms of patina and rich, durable leather quality.

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That’s just a fact, and much of the same sentiment and function should hold true with the WP Standard Rough Out Woodward Briefcase, as essential a stylish everyday work bag for men as it gets. Crafted from handsome rough out suede that should prove supple on the exterior and yet sturdy within, WP Standard notes the waterproof-treated suede design makes the Woodward Brief the “perfect companion for your daily commute.”

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Beyond that, it features brass hardware for added durability, a zipper pouch and a laptop sleeve, plus eye-catching leather accents that should also develop their own remarkable patina over time. Sized to hold at least a 13-inch MacBook, the durable and dependable WP Standard Rough Out Woodward Briefcase could prove a reliable everyday companion both in the office and out on the road, my friends.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This WP Standard Travel Bag Is Perfect for your Next Road Trip

Setting your sights on a summer (or early fall, or spring, or winter) travel destination isn’t just about where you’re ultimately going, of course. It’s about the menswear essentials you’re packing, and naturally, it’s about the stylish travel bag you use to haul said essentials.

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That’s where a brand like WP Standard, in my experience, can help out in a major way. WP Standard excels at everyday carry essentials like one of the best leather messenger bags, but the carefully crafted, small-batch brand also takes a worthwhile approach to EDC gear built for the long haul.

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By the “long haul,” I mean something as straightforward as a night or two away — or if you happen to be a particularly efficient packer, you might be able to haul everything you need for a four-day weekend in something like the pleasingly rugged WP Standard Leather Travel Tote. Beyond that, it’s just a darn-great, expertly crafted daily leather bag for your commute.

Made with rich full-grain leather practically guaranteed to get better with age, it’s a reliable option if you tend to pack light, or if you want a reliable travel bag to fill up before you hit the road in a flash. Let’s take a look inside, shall we?

Available in three distinct leather colors (a dark Chocolate, a sleek Desert Black and my personal favorite, a classic Tan), the WP Standard Leather Travel Tote should prove efficient and dependable for your daily haul or for overnight essentials. With a depth of 8 inches, a width of 22 inches and a height of 14 inches, it’s certainly smaller than a typical weekender bag, but should still be able to handle trips out of town.

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The WP Standard Leather Travel Tote also boasts brass hardware and a padded shoulder strap, while sturdy handles offer another carrying option for the busy modern man on the go (that’s you!). There’s an exterior pocket for quick access to needed documents or other EDC essentials from WP Standard, too.

And while this fashionable leather travel tote might seem like a splurge at $425, well, WP Standard is a brand worth splurging on (in my experience). Pack up for your next summer road trip with the proper bag for the occasion — this one, my friends.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Add to Your Everyday Carry With This Stylish Leather Brief from WP Standard

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If you’ve gotten a bit too used to working from home and now, all of a sudden, need to start dressing for the office again, well, start with the basics: Get your wardrobe in line with office-ready essentials, yes, but first…address your everyday carry. Yes, it’s truly best to start with the building blocks, like a stylish leather briefcase you’re going to use every single day (and then some).

The best place to start your search for your new favorite EDC gear? Let’s go with WP Standard, the Texas-based leather goods brand with a knack for making heritage-quality picks fit to use, well, every single day.

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We talked recently on the blog about how WP Standard makes one of the best leather duffle bags, but when you need something a bit more streamlined, that’s where the WP Standard Woodward Brief enters the equation. As the brand itself says, this handsome, full-grain leather bag is a “perfect companion for your daily commute,” and I’d venture to say that it’s also one of the best travel bags.

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Solid brass hardware provides a handsome touch, and the padded laptop compartment on the WP Standard Woodward Brief makes it an ideal way to transport your valuables. Plus, handy external pockets deliver another degree of utility to the WP Standard Woodward Brief. Plus, as with other variations on the best leather bags, the WP Standard Woodward Brief will only get better with age, developing a patina unique to your personal style. What’s not to love about that? The journey to getting back out there and upgrading your EDC starts… now.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: WP Standard Is Making One of the Best Leather Duffel Bags for Men

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As a new season dawns, perhaps you’ve got one thing on your mind: Planning your next (or your first!) spring getaway, and doing so by packing up plenty of your favorite travel style essentials into, well, one of the best duffel bags for men. The right gear is nothing without the proper means to transport it, and if you can do so in rugged, heritage-minded style, that’s certainly all the better.

From the pages of this blog, you’re likely well-acquainted with other brands making the best leather jacket and the best leather goods, like my friends at Satchel & Page. Let me introduce you now to a brand that’s going to make a serious run for your money, too: That brand would be WP Standard, an upstart brand with an intense dedication to quality and craftsmanship (and yes, that includes the best leather goods for men across the board).

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The Texas-based brand began humbly enough, when founder Ryan Barr set out in 2009 to craft guitar straps out of finely crafted leather. A trip to a Mexican tannery and years working in his basement workshop set the brand on the path it walks today: The WP Standard lineup of leather goods is extensive, handsomely crafted and expertly curated, from leather house shoes to stylish leather wallets and of course, one of the best duffel bags for men on the market. In fact, if you’re searching for a high-quality duffle bag for under $500, the WP Standard PanAm Duffle Bag is an excellent, meticulously crafted option.

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These days, WP Standard uses a team of artisans to turn its finished leather into remarkably cool, built-to-last products like the WP Standard PanAm Duffle Bag. The difference is in the details, and at a glance, the good folks at WP Standard have really knocked this one out of the park. 100 percent full-grain leather makes up the heritage-quality WP Standard PanAm Duffle Bag, further bolstered by brass hardware for a suitably antique-looking finish.

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Fittingly, it comes complete with a leather luggage tag to help you keep a watchful eye on your bag as you zig-zag across the country and the globe. An interior pocket provides space for other valuable leather goods and EDC essentials — for instance, the brand makes a refined leather toiletry kit — while the entire design of the WP Standard PanAm Duffle Bag is carry-on friendly.

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If you ask me, this is one stylish leather duffle that’s about ready to go on as many adventures as you are, and naturally, the WP Standard PanAm Duffle Bag will develop a rugged patina over time. And again, it’s worth remembering that the WP Standard PanAm Duffle Bag retails for under $500 — talk about a steal for your new favorite travel bag.