Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Travelteq challenged me to rip their €695 leather briefcase and dissect it. Crafted in Amalfi with vachetta leather from Northern Europe, this bag claims premium quality—but does it deliver? From materials to construction, I break it all down to see if the price matches the craftsmanship. What I found might surprise you.
🎥 Watch till the end to see if it’s worth your money.
Visit them at travelteq.com
Read the blog here: tannerleatherstein.com/post/travelteq
DISCLAIMER: The “Rip My Bag Challenge” is a review series that tests leather products’ quality, price, and craftsmanship. While the brand supports the challenge financially, my opinions stay fair, unbiased, and truthful. Products featured are purchased anonymously without brand involvement. Brands have no control over content, publishing dates, or the review process.
TITLE: €695 Briefcase Review: Is Travelteq Cashing In or Crafting Right?
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CHAPTERS/TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro: Is Travelteq Worth €695?
Brief overview of the challenge and the bag’s retail price
0:05 - The Brand Challenge
Travelteq dares us to dissect their vachetta leather briefcase
0:12 - Leather Material Origins
Vachetta leather, vegetable-tanned, claimed to be from Northern Europe
0:25 - Made in Italy
Bag is manufactured in Amalfi, Italy – but is the leather Italian?
0:29 - Stitching and Finish
Thick thread, clean stitch lines, but edge paint needs improvement
0:40 - Interior Functionality
Simple design, padded laptop sleeve, clean interior layout
1:14 - Design Drawbacks
No shoulder strap or attachment points — functional but limited
1:31 - Design & Structure Ratings
Both scored 3.5/5 — lacks reinforcement and refinement
2:00 - Craftsmanship Quality
Crooked stitches, visible thread ends — acceptable but not top-tier
2:22 - Hardware Assessment
YKK Excella zippers and mid-level studs — rated 4/5
2:39 - Leather Quality Analysis
Semi-aniline finish confirmed, genuine veg-tan with visible bubbling
2:59 - Doubts on Leather Origin
Likely not Italian leather — raises questions about the claim
3:23 - Material Cost Estimate
Leather used: ~7 sq ft, estimated at €35
3:31 - Manufacturing Estimate
Labor, hardware, and assembly in Italy: estimated at €95
3:40 - Total Production Cost
Full estimated cost to make the bag: €130
3:47 - Retail Price Breakdown
Sells for €695 including VAT — ~4.5x production cost multiplier
4:07 - Final Verdict
Medium craftsmanship, fair pricing range (3x–5x), design-dependent buy
4:20 - Summary & Recommendation
Informative review — might be an option if you love the look
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PRODUCTS FEATURED:
Travelteq's Briefcase: travelteq.com/products/the-briefcase-cognac-green-1
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SHOP LINK FOR MY BRAND
PEGAI (Buy our good-quality finished leather goods): pegai.com/.
- You may also buy them on Etsy: etsy.com/shop/PEGAI.
ATELIER PEGAI: atelierpegai.com
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SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS
Follow me on my social media pages where I post content regularly.
TikTok: tiktok.com/@tanner.leatherstein
Instagram: instagram.com/tanner.leatherstein
Facebook: facebook.com/tanner.leatherstein1
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BRAND REVIEWS PLAYLISTS
Wallet Reviews: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP7Et-RLMPW8XE8IVaUjnBca6QFg1W2ZA
Bag Reviews: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP7Et-RLMPW9XhH4rrAYrNorYgqKl9WwN
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OTHER HELPFUL YOUTUBE PLAYLISTS
YouTube Shorts (Watch leather tips and tricks in less than a minute): youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP7Et-RLMPW_VFYDZvwatoi-Vdhc_IaKY
Leather Savvy (Learn more tips and tricks about leather to help you save money): youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP7Et-RLMPW-HURqFOCDWahDgIR56eedQ
20/20 of Leather Savviness (Learn more about the four phases you should consider before buying leather goods): youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP7Et-RLMPW-ys9p_c9CCw1btr9encOdT
Most viewed leather videos (Helpful and more entertaining content that viewers really loved): youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP7Et-RLMPW_FeEWPZwfFTG63_9r8cWwv
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HOW TO CONTACT:
You may contact me on any of my social media accounts above or send me an email at tanner@pegai.com.
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#travelteq #leathergoods #leatherbag #bagreview #fashionfinds #ripmybagchallenge #rmbc #tannerleatherstein
Travelteq challenged me to rip their €695 leather briefcase and dissect it. Crafted in Amalfi with vachetta leather from Northern Europe, this bag claims premium quality—but does it deliver? From materials to construction, I break it all down to see if the price matches the craftsmanship. What I found might surprise you.
🎥 Watch till the end to see if it’s worth your money.
Visit them at travelteq.com
Read the blog here: tannerleatherstein.com/post/travelteq
DISCLAIMER: The “Rip My Bag Challenge” is a review series that tests leather products’ quality, price, and craftsmanship. While the brand supports the challenge financially, my opinions stay fair, unbiased, and truthful. Products featured are purchased anonymously without brand involvement. Brands have no control over content, publishing dates, or the review process.
TITLE: €695 Briefcase Review: Is Travelteq Cashing In or Crafting Right?
---
CHAPTERS/TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro: Is Travelteq Worth €695?
Brief overview of the challenge and the bag’s retail price
0:05 - The Brand Challenge
Travelteq dares us to dissect their vachetta leather briefcase
0:12 - Leather Material Origins
Vachetta leather, vegetable-tanned, claimed to be from Northern Europe
0:25 - Made in Italy
Bag is manufactured in Amalfi, Italy – but is the leather Italian?
0:29 - Stitching and Finish
Thick thread, clean stitch lines, but edge paint needs improvement
0:40 - Interior Functionality
Simple design, padded laptop sleeve, clean interior layout
1:14 - Design Drawbacks
No shoulder strap or attachment points — functional but limited
1:31 - Design & Structure Ratings
Both scored 3.5/5 — lacks reinforcement and refinement
2:00 - Craftsmanship Quality
Crooked stitches, visible thread ends — acceptable but not top-tier
2:22 - Hardware Assessment
YKK Excella zippers and mid-level studs — rated 4/5
2:39 - Leather Quality Analysis
Semi-aniline finish confirmed, genuine veg-tan with visible bubbling
2:59 - Doubts on Leather Origin
Likely not Italian leather — raises questions about the claim
3:23 - Material Cost Estimate
Leather used: ~7 sq ft, estimated at €35
3:31 - Manufacturing Estimate
Labor, hardware, and assembly in Italy: estimated at €95
3:40 - Total Production Cost
Full estimated cost to make the bag: €130
3:47 - Retail Price Breakdown
Sells for €695 including VAT — ~4.5x production cost multiplier
4:07 - Final Verdict
Medium craftsmanship, fair pricing range (3x–5x), design-dependent buy
4:20 - Summary & Recommendation
Informative review — might be an option if you love the look
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PRODUCTS FEATURED:
Travelteq's Briefcase: travelteq.com/products/the-briefcase-cognac-green-1
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SHOP LINK FOR MY BRAND
PEGAI (Buy our good-quality finished leather goods): pegai.com/.
- You may also buy them on Etsy: etsy.com/shop/PEGAI.
ATELIER PEGAI: atelierpegai.com
---
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS
Follow me on my social media pages where I post content regularly.
TikTok: tiktok.com/@tanner.leatherstein
Instagram: instagram.com/tanner.leatherstein
Facebook: facebook.com/tanner.leatherstein1
---
BRAND REVIEWS PLAYLISTS
Wallet Reviews: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP7Et-RLMPW8XE8IVaUjnBca6QFg1W2ZA
Bag Reviews: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP7Et-RLMPW9XhH4rrAYrNorYgqKl9WwN
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OTHER HELPFUL YOUTUBE PLAYLISTS
YouTube Shorts (Watch leather tips and tricks in less than a minute): youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP7Et-RLMPW_VFYDZvwatoi-Vdhc_IaKY
Leather Savvy (Learn more tips and tricks about leather to help you save money): youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP7Et-RLMPW-HURqFOCDWahDgIR56eedQ
20/20 of Leather Savviness (Learn more about the four phases you should consider before buying leather goods): youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP7Et-RLMPW-ys9p_c9CCw1btr9encOdT
Most viewed leather videos (Helpful and more entertaining content that viewers really loved): youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP7Et-RLMPW_FeEWPZwfFTG63_9r8cWwv
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HOW TO CONTACT:
You may contact me on any of my social media accounts above or send me an email at tanner@pegai.com.
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#travelteq #leathergoods #leatherbag #bagreview #fashionfinds #ripmybagchallenge #rmbc #tannerleatherstein
