To the best of my knowledge, I’ve never handled a Freelander sporran. In fact I can remember no of the brand names of sporrans that I have admired at different gatherings. I did go to their web-site and look at their offerings, and I must say that they don’t look like cowhide.

I have an old, very supple deerskin sporran that has a similar look and it to is soft.

I also am in the slow process of hand sewing a lambskin sporran that is very soft. But I have also seen very soft cowhide.

I don’t think it is a matter of weight, but of quality, tanning method, and animal – not mere thickness.

If you are buying your skins sight unseen, then I think you would be better advised to search out a hide, skin or leather supplier that you can actually touch and feel the product.