Ballistic nylon and cordura are very common synthetic fabrics that I would consider more durable than leather or just plain ripstop! There are definitely ripstop cordura or xpac patterns too. Leather is if you like the material itself and are OK with seeing it patina, synthetics for long term durability and ease of repair.
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Ballistic nylon and cordura are very common synthetic fabrics that I would consider more durable than leather or just plain ripstop! There are definitely ripstop cordura or xpac patterns too. Leather is if you like the material itself and are OK with seeing it patina, synthetics for long term durability and ease of repair.