Details
- 100 year warranty
- Fits a 16" MacBook Pro
Dimensions (W x H x D)
- 14" X 16" X 7"
MATERIALS
- Full Grain Leather
- Pigskin Lining
- Custom Stainless Steel Hardware
- Industrial Marine-Grade Polyester Thread
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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.
---"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.
---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.
---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.
---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.
It is my 8th bag and it is wonderful just like all the others
Posted by DAVID Z. | Oct 23, 2020
Absolutely phenomenal design, well thought of engineering. Coming from someone that owns several bag packs, including three different styles of saddleback backpacks, this is absolutely stunning. It seems like the more you add to the mouth the better it feels. So comfortable.”Trust they will fight over it when you’re gone. absolutely worth the fight. I’ll have to put this down as an absolute favorite. You did it once again SADDLEBACK. I’m not surprised. 5 Stars for sure. Definitely happy I got my hands on this particular one.
Posted by Stanton C. | Oct 17, 2020
Have been waiting to buy a leather backpack from Saddleback. Finally got the Gladstone Backpack. Very impressed with the quality and workmanship. Love the smell of real leather. I am only 5' 5" and 132lbs. This well proportioned bag sits snug on me without the shoulder straps digging into my armpits.The wide mouth really stays open so putting stuff in and getting out is no problem. And the strap over the mouth gives it added security so no one can 'dip' into the backpack when you travel in some crowded European cities! Loads of space. When my son saw the bag the exclaimed, "Dad you have a whole cow there!" Thanks Dave. Looking forward to years of travel with this.
Posted by Suhas K. | Oct 14, 2020
It is my favorite backpack from saddleback . Due to the look is gorgeous with the Gladstone opening , the size is just right for my laptop , journals and all my travel art necessities . The access is the best feature in that it is easily opened and things can be gotten to quickly. My favorite feature is the front wide mouth opening pocket . It also gives it the perfect look . Best design so far in my opinion. Loved it so much I ordered the small mouth .
Posted by Holli H. | Oct 13, 2020
It’s perfect. I love it. The fact it opens easily and completely is just what I wanted. I fits all my important office needs.
Posted by Teresa T. | Oct 09, 2020