I think at the end of the day if you want to get into the airlines Jepps is the way to go.....I can't think of too many airlines using DAPS....actually I can't think of any. It's handy having the AIP (equivalent), maps, and plates all in one, however it's becoming a bit of a struggle keeping it all in the two binders.
As for the cow hide, I chose the Kangaroo skin binder with the matching Jep croc licence holder...it's all part of them trying to take over the Aust market.