Big Mouth Leather Backpack

8.00 lb

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$679.00
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100 Year Warranty
Big Mouth Leather Backpack by Saddleback. Full grain leather bag with a 100 year warranty.
Big mouth leather backpack from the side in the color dark coffee brown. Buckle and gladstone closure keep the bag shut. Made by Saddleback
Front of the tobacco leather big mouth backpack that has two front pockets, two side pockets, and two tabs for easy opening. Made by Saddleback
Inside of the big mouth leather backpack, displaying one main pocket and access to the two side pockets. Made by Saddleback
Front pockets that open at a 45 degree angle.
Backside of the chestnut big mouth leather backpack with two shoulder straps and a top loop. Made by Saddleback
Dark coffee brown big mouth leather backpack from the front. Gladstone closure for the main pocket and both front pockets. Made by Saddleback
Backside of the dark coffee brown leather big mouth backpack. Two shoulder straps to make carrying easier and a loop to hang bag from. Made by Saddleback
Inside of the dark coffee brown leather big mouth backpack. One large pocket and access to both side pockets make this backpack ideal for travel. Made by Saddleback
Side view of the chestnut big mouth backpack that has a gladstone closure for easy access to your things. Made by Saddleback
Inside of the chestnut leather big mouth backpack that has one main pocket and access to the two side pockets. Made by Saddleback
Front of the chestnut big mouth backpack with two front pockets and two side pockets. Made by Saddleback
Side view of the big mouth leather backpack and a sneak peek of the shoulder straps. Made by Saddleback
Backside of the big mouth leather backpack that has shoulder straps and a loop for easy hanging. Made by Saddleback

Design of the Big Mouth Leather Backpack

Over-engineering happened here. The leather of this backpack is the tightest, strongest, and most resistant cow leather we can buy. None of the top layers of grain was shaved off to get rid of icky icky scars or natural marks. It's full grain leather and was designed with no breakable parts like zippers, velcro, magnets, buttons or snaps.&&Any piece of leather on this backpack that gets pushed or pulled on is reinforced with hidden polyester strapping, a rivet, or both. Leather naturally stretches but those straps don't. And then we line it with pigskin instead of some shiny world map fabric because the pigskin is tougher than the cowskin.

Details

  • 100 year warranty
  • Fits a 16" MacBook Pro

Dimensions (W x H x D) 

  • 14" X 16" X 7"
  • Weight: 5.5 lbs

MATERIALS

  • Full Grain Leather
  • Pigskin Lining
  • Custom Stainless Steel Hardware
  • Industrial Marine-Grade Polyester Thread

This Backpack Will Not Fall Apart At The Seams

"They fell apart at the seams" isn't a saying for no reason. Seams are the weakest point on almost any backpack. So our solution for that universal problem was to design our backpack with pieces so big, we don't have to use more than two or three of them. The fewer the pieces, the fewer the seams.&&FYI, a backpack made with a lot of little pieces sewn together makes it cheaper to produce because it saves leather in the cutting process, but it makes for a weak backpack. To see what I mean, watch our fun leather seam explanation video, where I show a leather duffle bag made with 85 pieces of leather.

Old Sailmaker Wisdom Went Into Making This Backpack

In New Zealand one time, I interviewed an old sailmaker. He said that a sewing machine is a perforation machine because all of those needle holes next to each other tear easily. So, they try to keep the needle holes as far apart from the next one as they can. That's why we only sew our leather backpacks with 5 stitches per inch, so there is more leather between each needle hole.

A Leather Backpack Designed For Generations

This leather backpack is designed for you to be the first owner. So break it in good because several generations will use it. It's like planting a tree that you may enjoy a little bit, but it's really for those to enjoy who come after you. And that's why we over-engineered this leather backpack. It's just the right thing to do.

Functionality

Coolness features are where it's at, and this leather backpack has at least two. We used a similar Gladstone Bag closure for the Leather Flight Bag. It opens wide and stays open until you say otherwise. You can reach down into it if it's on the floor next to your chair or if it's wide open laying on the table in front of you. And the second coolness feature is the smaller front pocket that opens 90 degrees with that same metal frame closure. It doesn't have a zipper, so it takes a little to open, but if you open it in front of strangers, they'll tell you how cool that is.

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  • 5
    My Search for the Perfect Bag is Over!!!

    I have been searching for the perfect bag for years...and I mean years...but my search is over. If I can't get it in this bag I really don't need it - the size is perfect and the pockets make it highly versatile! Of course the exterior is both tough looking as well as cool, but I also love the pigskin on the inside, and the Gladstone bag closure really makes getting in and out of the bag with two free hands so easy. Add the fact that it's a backpack with two super strong straps, and that's why I'm completely content with this bag and will be for the duration. It's built like a tank and I've had people come over and tell me they had been admiring it from a distance. Bigger than it looks in the pictures, I was a little surprised at first sight - but I have been thankful for the space. Great job Saddleback!!!

  • 5
    Super-boss backpack

    I bought it for when I commute to work on my motorcycle. It's good and sturdy. I'm looking forward to watching from beyond who fights for it when I'm dead.

  • 5
    Nice velvety tobacco finish. Very

    Nice velvety tobacco finish. Very nice backpack.

  • 3
    Consider your needs

    This backpack might be perfect for you, or it might be way too much. Because of the gladstone opening, the backpack is built around that to accommodate its dimensions. This makes it very wide (compared to its length) and also very deep. More like a luggage bag than a backpack in that regards. It can hold a huge amount of stuff, but because of its rigidness it feels off if you only have a moderate load (like a computer and a notebook). Just a lot of empty space. Also, it is very heavy even empty. My opinion is that this is not a practical every day carry, but would make for a nice weekend bag, a nice bag to take to Farmer's markets, and one to have when you really need to carry a lot. As an every day bag, it is too cumbersome, has odd dimensions, and just too massive overall.

  • 4
    Very Functional

    The bag has a mass amount of space. It's great for packing lots of stuff, but also good as a daily carrier. It is heavy when it's full, and the big mouth opening is great when open, is slightly awkward when closed. It folds up nicely, but must be buckled at all times to prevent it from opening when you grab the top strap. Overall this is a great bag, and I will use it for many years to come!