The Local Branch

The Nomad Duffle is crafted in Upstate NY by small makers, The Local Branch.

Our all-leather duffles feature a high capacity for everything from a quick trip to the gym to a long weekend getaway. This bag features two leather handles and a detachable shoulder strap with exterior phone pocket. Measures approximately 22" long x 12" high x 10" deep with zipper closure.

• 100% genuine leather
• Detachable shoulder strap
• Exterior phone pocket
• Zipper closure
• Two color ways: two tone black/brown or solid brown 

Our classic, handmade, supple, leather bag designed to accompany you on any endeavor. Perfect for adventures where you want your extra supplies secure & close at hand. The Caravan Bag includes two leather handles and a leather cross body strap for a variety of ways to wear.

• 100% Genuine Cow Leather
• Small front pocket for easy access to your essentials
• Zippered main pouch to keep your belongings safe
• Three leather colors available - light brown, dark brown and two-tone brown & black leather
• Two sizes to suit your needs - a mid-sized Day Tripper & a large Weekender 
• Handcrafted in USA by The Local Branch
• 18 x 6 x 15 - Weekender
  

The Traveler Backpack is your ideal companion for everyday adventures. An easy tie closure makes grabbing your things on the go simple. 

• 100% genuine leather
• Adjustable leather straps
• Handcrafted in small batches by The Local Branch
• 13 x 5.5 x 14

These handcrafted, western-inspired underarm phone holsters provide a unique and functional way to carry your essentials. The holster is easy to wear, stylish, and makes a perfect home for your phone, wallet, passport and just about everything else that might otherwise be living in your pockets. Quickly and easily access what you need on the go - whether sitting, standing, or riding on a horse.

• Pockets are designed to carry smartphones, wallets, passports keys and more - Both pockets measure 4” x 6"

• Easy access, antique brass magnetic snap closures

• 100% genuine leather, featuring either black or brown pouches and straps that darken and age beautifully over time 
• Available in sizes XS, S, M, L, and XL - similar fit to unisex apparel sizes

Handcrafted genuine leather bifold wallets are a classic piece crafted by Upstate NY makers, The Local Branch. The wallets are slim in nature, featuring interior card slots, a cash fold at center and a smooth exterior of supple leather. 

• 100% genuine leather with contrast stitches
• Bifold design, lightweight and streamlined
• Features card slides and open center pocket for cash
• Handcrafted by The Local Branch

Our simple mid-sized, bag easily aids you in carrying all your usuals, plus any small curiosities you pick up in the field. This all leather, handcrafted bag can be worn over the shoulder or cross-body for everyday wear.

• 100% Genuine Cow Leather Small front pocket for easy access to your essentials
• Zippered main pouch to keep your belongings safe
• Two classic varieties to choose from- dark brown & black
• Handcrafted in the USA by the Local Branch
• 12.5 x 3.5 x 8.5 

Our classic, handmade, supple, leather bag designed to accompany you on any endeavor. Perfect for adventures where you want your extra supplies secure & close at hand. The Caravan Bag includes two leather handles and a leather cross body strap for a variety of ways to wear.

• 100% Genuine Cow Leather
• Small front pocket for easy access to your essentials
• Zippered main pouch to keep your belongings safe
• Three leather colors available - light brown, dark brown and two-tone brown & black leather
• Two sizes to suit your needs - a mid-sized Day Tripper & a large Weekender 
• Handcrafted in USA by The Local Branch
• 15 x 6 x 12 - Daytripper

The Hunt Satchel is a classic statement piece meant for everyday use. This bag is a sturdy, structured crossbody style made of 100% genuine leather. It features an exterior phone pocket, interior card pocket and a solid brass clasp closure.

It is handcrafted by small makers, The Local Branch, out of their Upstate NY workshop. 

• Structured crossbody style
• 100% genuine cow leather
• Brass clasp closure
• Exterior phone pocket
• Made in Upstate NY by The Local Branch
• 9.5 x 9 

The Traveler Backpack is your ideal companion for everyday adventures. An easy tie closure makes grabbing your things on the go simple. Our deluxe version comes with a secure snap closure and two exterior slim pockets.

• 100% genuine leather
• Adjustable leather straps
• Handcrafted in small batches by The Local Branch
• 13 x 5.5 x 14

Handcrafted by The Local Branch with 100% genuine leather our Slim Wallets have slots for your cards on both sides and a space for cash in the middle. 

• 4 x 3.25

This handcrafted 100% genuine leather carryall tote is perfect for your everyday adventures - just like our Classic Carryall in a smaller, more petite cut. It features a simple, classic, streamlined design with an unlined interior and open structure.

It is crafted from sturdy and durable but lightweight leather - meaning, the bag isn't heavy before you ever put anything inside. This tote can easily carry your laptop with books or folders, can act as your gym bag, your everyday carryall or even a diaper bag. It's unisex design makes it ideal for anyone!

• 100% genuine leather crafted in the USA by Upstate NY makers, The Local Branch

• Front pocket for easy access to your phone and essentials

• Tote is unlined and does not have a zipper

• Available in multiple colors, light brown, dark brown, black and ADK green. *Please note shades of leather will vary with different hide lots, so while we try to maintain consistency, there will inevitably be variation from photos

• Measurement : 13in length, 16in width

• Our essential, everyday belt is handcrafted with 100% Genuine Cow Leather.
• Available in three different leather choices - light brown, dark brown and black
• Three sizes for your waist - Small (30-32), Medium (34-36) & Large (38-40)
• Made in the USA by The Local Branch

Our handcrafted 100% genuine leather carryall tote is perfect for your everyday adventures! It features a simple, classic, streamlined design with an unlined interior and open structure.

It is crafted from sturdy and durable but lightweight leather - meaning, the bag isn't heavy before you ever put anything inside! This tote can easily carry your laptop with books or folders, can act as your gym bag, your everyday carryall or even a diaper bag. It's unisex design makes it ideal for anyone!

• 100% genuine leather crafted in the USA by Upstate NY makers, The Local Branch

• Front pocket for easy access to your phone and essentials

• Tote is unlined and does not have a zipper

• Available in multiple colors, light brown, dark brown, black and ADK green. *Please note shades of leather will vary with different hide lots, so while we try to maintain consistency, there will inevitably be variation from photos

• Measurement : 18in length, 17in width

This chic & functional all leather bag is designed for toting around everything you need on an outing. With ample space for the usuals, The Market Tote lets you pick up produce, flowers or a new outfit on your way home with out needing another bag. We've even included two outer accent straps that double as a sling for your blanket, yoga mat or jacket on a warm day.

• 100% Genuine Cow Leather
• Interior key clip to keep the essentials at hand
• Two classic varieties to choose from- dark brown & natural
• Made in the USA by The Local Branch

Take this fringe bag on all your daily adventures. Whether it be day or night, this bag has you covered as an everyday go-to. Our handcrafted leather Range Bag is sure to be your everyday go-to. 

• 100% genuine leather with adjustable strap and buckle 

• Colors: Light Brown or Black Leather

• Front pocket for easy access to phone or other essentials

• Zipper closure

This sturdy leather log carrier is an ideal fireside companion for cold winter months and balmy summer evenings by the bonfire. Each carrier is made of a rich dark brown 100% genuine leather hide with reinforced double straps and a brass closure, making hauling a bundle of wood a lot easier.

These beauties are made by hand by small makers, The Local Branch, out of their Upstate NY workshop. 

• 100% genuine leather
• Dark brown carrier with lighter brown straps
• Brass hardward 
• Handcrafted in Upstate NY by The Local Branch

This gorgeous pocketbook wallet is thoughtfully crafted with a stylish and practical approach. One side features a zip pocket closure and opposite is a longer slip for cash and smaller card slots. The whole wallet folds shut with sturdy brass magnetic fasteners. 

This wallet pocketbook is handcrafted by small makers, The Local Branch, out of their Upstate NY workshop.

• 100% genuine leather
• Zipper pocket with additional cash/card slots
• Magnetic brass interior closure
• Made by hand in Upstate NY
• 8" x 4"

Our handy leather work apron is an essential go-to with so many wildly practical uses. Let this apron be your companion for gardening, working the farmer's market or as a shopkeeper, or simply storing your cash, notebook & essentials while on the go. This apron features four varied size pockets in front with an adjustable leather belt closure in back.

This apron is handcrafted by small makers, The Local Branch, out of their Upstate NY workshop. 

• 100% genuine leather
• Adjustable belt closure
• Made by hand in Upstate NY

LIMITED EDITION

• 100% Genuine Cow Blue Top Grain Leather with Dark Brown accents
• Strap to close main pouch 
• Handcrafted in USA by The Local Branch

Bifold passport case handcrafted by The Local Branch with 100% genuine leather.

• Right side sleeve has one stitched pocket able to accomodate a standard passport.
• Left side has 4 stitched card holders spaces.
• Embossed with The Local Branch in bottom right corner
• Comes with a small, passport-sized blank notebook
• 5.75 x 4.25

Our Envelope Clutch features a heavy weight, dark brown leather with brass corners. Each is handcrafted out of 100% genuine leather with a magnetic snap brass closure and hand strap on the back.

• Handcrafted by The Local Branch
• 100% genuine leather, wears beautifully with use
• Brass snap closure and corner accents
• 12 x 6 inches when closed

Our USA made Axe and Hatchet are perfectly wrapped in our signature leatherwork - all leather is done by The Local Branch in our Upstate NY workshop

Choose from either an axe or hatchet and have fun in the great outdoors!

Our handcrafted baby moccasins are the perfect footwear for your little adventurer. These fringed all leather shoes are ideal for all the little ones in your life. Designed with an easy tie closure, they stay on little feet weather they are newborns, crawling babes, or walking and running toddlers.  

• 100% genuine brown leather 
• Hand cut and sewn in Upstate NY by The Local Branch
• Unisex design makes it ideal for all children
• Four sizes available for growing feet
• Newborn (0-6 months)
• Baby (6-12 months)
• Tot (12-16 months)
• Child (16+ months)

The utility pouch is your everyday companion for all those essentials you take on the go. This pouch comes in two sizes - making it ideal for storing toiletries to anything that otherwise may be floating in your bag (think notebooks, pencils, headphones and more!)

The utility pouch is crafted by small makers, The Local Branch, out of their Upstate NY workshop

• 100% genuine cow leather with brass zipper closure
• Small pouch measures approx. 4.5 x 9 inches
• Large pouch measures approx. 6.5 in x 9 in
• Made by hand by The Local Branch
  

Our Leather & Tobacco candle is crafted and poured exclusively for us by Standard Wax. This handsome scent has become a crowd favorite, so we brought it back after much demand. We hope you enjoy this candle as much as we do.

• 100% Soy Wax
• Made in the USA - The Local Branch x Standard Wax
• 9oz - 75 Hour Burn Time 

Smudging is the ceremonial use of herbs to purify or bless objects, people, and places. Bad energy attaches to the smoke as it rises and dissipates, carrying negativity away.

Palo Santo literally translates to "Holy Wood" and is believed to bring good fortune and enhanced creativity to your life. It has many benefits to overall health and well-being, and is also known to be a natural mosquito repellent.

• Palo Santo wood is sustainably harvested in Peru

• Unwrap bundle and burn sticks individually - similar to incense. Light end of wood, let smolder, waft smoke, extinguish. Always take care and caution using fire.

• Wood sticks are naturally fragrant without burning - you can keep them in a dish or place inside a drawer to bring a fresh, cedar-like scent to the space.

• Each bundle comes with approximately seven hand split Palo Santo sticks.

• This is a sacred practice, please be respectful when burning Palo Santo.

Packaged 12 oz. bag of whole bean Peaks Coffee specially crafted for The Local Branch by local roasters, Peaks Coffee

These leather lighters are handcrafted by The Local Branch out of Upstate NY. Take these beauties with you on all of your outdoor adventures - or display it by your coffee table candle.

• Handmade leather slide with 100% genuine leather
• Slides can be reused one lighter runs out - simply slip it off and slide onto a fresh lighter
• Available in 4 colors - light brown, dark brown, black and ADK green

Smudging is the ceremonial use of herbs to purify or bless objects, people, and places. Bad energy attaches to the smoke as it rises and dissipates, carrying negativity away.

Use this native, California White Sage (Salvia apiana) smudging stick to cleanse yourself or your space. Simply light it up & let it smolder - waft the smoke using a feather or similar - paying special attention to areas where negativity can gather. 

• California White Sage is sustainably grown and harvested in California

• Burn bundle - similar to incense. Light end, let smolder, waft smoke, reflect, extinguish. Always take care and caution using fire. 

• Burning sage is a sacred practice, please be respectful when using sage. 

This wonderful collection of earthy soaps is a collaboration with local artisans Syracuse Soapworks

Syracuse Soapworks proudly handcrafts soaps from scratch and in small batches, in Syracuse, New York. They are made of Saponified Olive Oil, Coconut Oil and Essential Oils.

All soaps are made using centuries-old traditions, premium vegetable oils and pure essential oils. They contain no harsh petrochemical detergents or irritating synthetic fragrances. Our products are not tested on animals, and we provide vegan-friendly options.