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While we're not fans of rucksacks with business attire, nothing beats a handsome leather model for those weekend trips to the market. Rugged and reliable, they're significantly more refined than nylon numbers, yet casual enough for a round of errands. And they get only better with age, their supple skins acquiring a stylish patina.

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Roots backpack $218 through www.roots.com.Tim Fraser/Globe and Mail

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Brooks Brothers backpack $658 through www.brooksbrothers.com.Tim Fraser/Globe and Mail

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Erin Templeton Gunny Sack $349 through www.erintempleton.com.Tim Fraser/Globe and Mail

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Philip Sparks Buffalo Backpack. $675 through www.philipsparks.com.Tim Fraser/Globe and Mail

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Danier Backpack $179 through www.danier.com

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