Kidney Bag

A Quiet Touch of Elegance for Everyday Use

The Kidney Bag offers soft sophistication wrapped in rugged utility. With its warm brown leather body and gently scrolling engraved floral or striped pattern on the flap, the kidney bag blends medieval function with a graceful flourish. It’s a piece built for practical use, ideal for LARP, reenactment, or faire-going, while quietly elevating your outfit with handcrafted charm.

This belt bag follows the classic kidney-shaped silhouette, popular from the high to late medieval periods. The curved profile isn’t just aesthetic; it helps the bag sit naturally along your waist, contouring with your movement and avoiding awkward bounce or shifting. Two broad leather loops on the back allow you to attach the pouch to most belts with ease, whether you wear it over a robe, tunic, or coat.

Inside, a spacious central compartment provides room for all the essentials you’d want close at hand, whether it's a wallet, phone, small prop, or a snack for the road. Two smaller stitched-in pockets let you separate coins, keys, or delicate items, so nothing clinks or clutters. The flap closure keeps your gear tucked away, while the thickness of the leather protects from bumps, weather, and prying eyes.

The decorative panel stitched onto the lid is subtle yet distinctive. It draws the eye without stealing the show, adding a delicate contrast to the leather's strength. The design makes this bag a natural fit for characters of all kinds, nobles, scholars, peasants and commoners alike, or simply anyone who appreciates a touch of detail in their medieval gear.

Built for use, not just looks, the Kidney Bag resists rain, dirt, and the rigours of long days at outdoor events. It’s part of Epic Armoury’s Yoremade collection, a line designed to blend historical understanding with wearable comfort, making it a trustworthy choice for seasoned adventurers and first-time customers alike.

Choose Your Look

• The bag comes in two different styles to match your character:
• The Flower (Brown): This version has a pretty floral pattern on the flap. It is a great choice for healers, scholars, or nobles who want a softer look.
• The Stripes (Black): This version has a bold, lined pattern. It has a sharper look that works well for guards, scouts, or merchants.

Key Features

• Warm brown or rich black leather with stitched engraved front panel
• Spacious main pocket and two smaller inner compartments
• Attaches securely via two leather belt loops
• Inspired by high and late medieval belt pouch designs
• Durable construction for active wear at LARP or reenactment
• Part of Epic Armoury’s Yoremade historical collection

The Kidney Bag is practical, poetic, and purpose-built. It’s the kind of gear that supports your character quietly, right until someone stops to admire the detail. A reliable pouch, ready for the road.

A rectangular box of hardneed leather suitable for carrying valuables into the thick of the field.

just try not to fall over on top of it. The bag will win that one.

Sneaking through the bandit’s hideout, you pause as a particular chest catches your eye. A true adventure always comes with its fair share of loot, you think, as you inspect for traps. All seems well as you start to pick the lock, wondering what sort of treasure the bandits might be hiding.

The lid opens with an awful creak--you’re sure someone will have heard it!--and as you look inside you are excited to find the entire chest full of stolen coins and gems. You don’t have much time as you scoop several handfuls into your Imperial Leather Bag, thanking the fact that your bag is big enough to carry so much, before you jingle toward the exit.

It’s about time something good came out of this journey!

DETAILS

Epic Armoury’s Imperial Leather Bag is a rigid leather box intended to hang from the belt. The lid is deep and overlaps the bottom in order to keep the contents safely inside. It is locked by pushing a brass knob through the front leather strap, and is attached to the belt using the two leather straps on the back.

The Imperial Leather Bag is made from vegetable-tanned, full-grain leather and is stitched around the edges to ensure a product that will withstand the abuse of a LARP or reenactment. The bag is low-fantasy, fully compatible with other Epic Armoury items, and can go with almost any character or universe you care to imagine.

HISTORY

• Historically referred to and used like a “pocket” before pockets were added to clothing
• Pouches worn at the belt have been found in Swedish and English burial sites pre-dating 1000 A.D.

It has been an exceptionally successful day in the marketplace. Busy streets and wealthy customers have filled your Merchant Suede Bag with coins beyond brimming.

You pack up what is left of your wares as the market finally calms down, loading your cart. Perhaps you’ll purchase a duck on the way home. You’re feeling rich enough to splurge a little and fill your belly to satisfaction.

DETAILS

Epic Armoury’s Merchant Suede Bag is a large, flat leather belt pouch. The bag is closed by securing the full-grain leather strap and brass buckle. Two 8 cm leather loops on the back allow the bag to be attached to your belt.

The bag is made from dyed split-leather and is stitched around the edges with flattened leather cord to ensure a product that will withstand the abuse of a LARP or reenactment. When adding the final touches to any multitude of characters, this Merchant Suede Bag is a neutral solution that will last a long time.

HISTORY

• Historically referred to and used like a “pocket” before pockets were added to clothing
• Pouches worn at the belt have been found in Swedish and English burial sites pre-dating 1000 A.D.

As an Adventurer, you never know who you might be working for or what beast you’ll be sent to dispatch next. There’s only one thing for certain: if there’s enough money or glory to be had, you’re the right person for the job.

On your travels you keep your armour and belongings close by, secure inside your Adventurer Backpack. Along with your weapon and your skill, you expect that you may yet live to be a wisened old veteran. You certainly have the survival instinct.

DETAILS

Epic Armoury’s Adventurer Backpack is a framed medium-sized knapsack that can hold up to 20,000 cubic cm (or about 20 liters). Made from vegetable-tanned full-grain leather, reinforced canvas and soft split-leather, this backpack is designed to evenly distribute weight on the shoulders thanks to its cushioned split-leather straps. The leather has been shaped and stitched to add structure and prevent the bag and straps from deforming with heavy-use. The bag’s frame is made of rigid leather sewn together, adjustable on the face with two large straps.

The Adventurer Backpack’s leather frame fits around a removable canvas bag, closed with a drawstring and a decorated leather cover fitted with two leather straps. Eight round and D-ring fastenings are fitted on the backpack for additional gear. The practical aspect of the design and the style of the backpack makes it a great accessory anywhere you need a handy knapsack for transporting your gear around without breaking character.

HISTORY

• Historically used by hunters to carry hunting tools and game
• Typically made from leather and animal intestines
• Backpacks were not made a popular fashion choice until the 1950s

The bag belt from the "Borchard" series is ideal for organising a lot of equipment and having it ready to hand quickly.
Whether healer, mercenary, alchemist or adventurer, in this combination of robust belt and five bags you will find everything you could need on the way. The practical pocket belt can be conveniently stored back in the camp.
All pockets are closed at the front with a loop over a button, the belt has two practical rings to adjust it to the desired circumference.
If you want to carry even more equipment, you can also connect two belts and use them as shoulder belts. The bag belt can also be attached to backpacks and knapsacks.
A true organizational talent!