So Cute

This backpack is adorable, seems comfortable to wear and is made well. The one thing I wish is that the head especially had more substance to it. It's easy for the head to flap down and not be seen, so it can look like a headless turtle backpack! Overall though I love it, very nice quality. Also, there was a problem with my order and it was handled quickly and expertly. It's always a little nerve wracking ordering online, but this company is legit--real people on customer service with fast resolutions. I've bought several things from Stockyardx and really like them all. I'm sure I will be ordering again!

Packaging change

Beautiful leather! Packaging to keep the proper shape of the backpack would’ve been very efficient. The legs were facing different directions when I received it. Otherwise, I love the backpack!

It's TURTLE-ly Adorable

This is HANDS-DOWN the cutest backback / purse / bag that I've ever gotten. I stumbled across this whimsical item while I was looking to purchase a different item (which is also delightful), and I immediately SMASHED the purchase button. Not only do I love full grain leather, but I love turtles. So this was a no-brainer purchase. The size is just right. It is not too large (or you'd end up lookin' like the 5th Ninja Turtle), and I actually like the size as I tend to overstuff/overfill any bag I bring with. The hardware is sturdy, and the YKK zipper is the perfect amount of "chunky" in style but the movement is still smooth like butta'. Now onto the best part - The leather! I LOVE leather. The smell, the texture, the weight, the uniqueness of each piece, and the way it ages and forms a dark, lush patina. GORGEOUS. The leather is a decent quality and thickness for the application. Not too chunky or heavy. The colors work well together - a gentle medium brown and subdued darker green - to create a pleasing contrast to the eye. I also enjoy and appreciate that they designed the turtles head, flippers, and tail to be the sueded side of the leather. With "real" full/top grain leathers, you play the long game. It takes YEARS to wear it in fully. It softens, darkens slightly, and the grain becomes more obvious. The leather is much smoother and shinier than I imagined that it would be, which makes me think it is a more processed, top grain leather rather than a rougher, less processed full grain leather. However, I am hopeful looking at it that I am able to wear this bag in and use it for many, many years to come.