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First off, I have bought quite a many items on here from Saddleback over the last year(my first), where I first bought an XL Briefcase since I was looking for something to hold my large Apple 17" laptop, and then later realized I would prefer something smaller to tote around my area so had to have the thin briefcase (both in brown & the best quality constructed such products I have ever seen). I had also purchased a wallet and iPhone 6 plus case as well as the sunglass case holder and all are great products and have held up well - only a few scratches on the iPhone case, but not an issue for me. I saw these new canvas/leather products and knew I had to own a few so I purchased this small backpack & a few others such as the medium carry bag and the smallest bag(possible gun holder) and a cable bag. Here, the back pack, initially I wanted the larger (medium) one, but it went out of stock fast, so I decided to buy the small one. Like some of you, I thought, why pay just $40 less to own the small, and considered sending it back for that reason, but now after receiving it, I see that there is much room inside and can just about fit my 17" laptop inside if I had to, and plenty of room for much more. These bags are built solid with thick strong canvas material (& somewhat smooth from finest quality), but of course not solidly rigid where they cannot move around, so without much inside, there is some collapse of volume if not full - getting excited to change that and put to much good use. And for me, being 5' 8" I really do not need the larger backpack, and in fact, if I had the medium, if full, I bet it would be too heavy. Maybe they should have a larger price gap on the two, but maybe buyers are just over-thinking it.....consider your size and needs and do not worry about that, as I had been before is my suggestion. You can always send it back if you don't like it. And wow, did I say quality? The brass rivet holders of the leather to the bag & the quick one-handed closures and the feel of the Scottish waxed canvas is truly awesome. It sort of reminds me when I was in the military way back, except we had the cheap stuff and was not guaranteed to last a life time - so I definitely have a few seabag worthy products that will last a lifetime, unless some alligator gets a hold of them....lol. Thanks Dave - great job, well done!
I bought this as soon as the limited edition bags were available and I'm so happy that I did. It's the exact quality I've come to expect from Saddleback in a new and interesting format. The canvas is insanely thick and sturdy, unlike any I've seen before, and the design elements are stylish without being overwrought. I'm really loving the way the waxed canvas ages, too -- that's also very akin to my experience with Saddleback's leather goods. I'm thrilled with what they've done with the Mountainback imprint; I have never personally been wowed by Love41 but am glad that SB always tries new things and brings customers new offerings. In short, I am looking forward to even more Mountainback options, and I think it will be tough to decide between the original SB and this imprint when making future purchases!
I received mine yesterday. It's made great. The leather back is beautiful and I can stash papers in the back pocket. I of course put some rings and clips on the leather cord that is the drawstring. The inside is roomy enough to through gym clothes or camping supplies in. I really like the stitching on it. It's a very stylish piece. It's a lot lighter than the leather front pocket backpack. So I think it's going to be great to carry to the car shows and races. I'm hoping Dave will design a iPad pro sleeve out of the canvas fabric. Looks like something out of an Indiana jones movie. Another great product from the creativity of Saddleback Leather.
This is the last pack you will ever purchase in your life. Buy once, cry once, as they say. Quality stuff like this is so rare. I so wish I could have had this as a book bag/pack when I was in college years ago. I'm as pleased as I have ever been with anything I have ever bought from Saddleback.
The instant Dave showed this bag I knew I had to have one and I managed to get the one used in the video introduction. It's a perfect size, able to fit anything you might need for a day trip or throw some books/a sweatshirt and things for going to class or work. Really well constructed, easy to use and looks great. From the clasp holding it shut to the drawstring it looks and works great. Been using it for a week now and couldn't be any happier with it. I highly recommend it.
