Grandfather Suitcase

It's big and beautiful.

I believe in climate change and that the earth is in a bad environmental shape, and wether you're a believer in this or not, do yourself a favor a buy this suitcase, i have the medium size and it's crazy well manufactured, i think Dave is loosing it to how much he's doing these products so well! it's surreal! it will be the last suitcase you'll buy unless you buy 2 3 4 or more of that one, it's a shame that the medium size doesn't exist anymore because it's the perfect balance between what an airline weight limit is and what you need to pack for few weeks!

I was finally able to purchase the medium suitcase in tobacco. I got it to add to our collection of saddleback products in addition to fly home for our wedding in May. After our wedding Im sure my wife will place this somewhere in our house to add as a decorative piece. The suitcase is nice and sturdy. You can tell there was a lot of handmade work that went into this case. The stiching is nice and even, the rivets have a nice copper look to them. I havent weighed it yet but the UPS tracking said the entire package was 21 lbs. The main strap has an eyelet re-enforced with a metal grommet. The only negative thing I can say is that it looks so good I hope the airline doesnt misplace it on our travels. Someone may want it more than me! Other than that Im sure this will stay in our family for generations.

I have looked at the leather suitcases for years and never had the nerve to pull the trigger. I finally had enough money in pocket to get one and my only regret is how long I waited! I was thrilled when it arrived and love the look and feel of the leather, the sturdy construction, and the romance of the classic design. Nothing could compare, however, with the feeling of receiving praise and compliments everywhere I took it! Fellow travelers, airport staff, and resort staff all raved about my Saddleback luggage! Incidentally, I absolutely stuffed the suitcase to the point I had difficulty closing it and it still weighed in at just under 50 pounds. Amazing! I had everything I needed for a week of being very well dressed (suits, ties, pocket squares, dress shoes, etc.) in Las Vegas.

Bought this suitcase specifically for the luggage rack of my '55 Porsche Speedster (okay, so it's really a replica). The car gets lots of compliments but have gotten lots on the luggage!

I have Rimowa travel case titanium but lock and handle is easily broken. ( But good world wide repair service), today I got carbon Large travel luggage, I am sure this is more stronger than expensive Rimowa titanium luggage.

I want to buy one more small size also.

My partner and i just had the opportunity to use our suitcases. Mine is the lg tobacco and hers is the sm black...perfect and yes, tons tons of compliments. I have developed an addition! Dave and Suzette..not fair! great prices, and fabulous quality... what are your thinking?! wink teasing. we love your stuff...but i have too much now...well, do i? yes...but but but...

I own the small tobacco brown suitcase and it is the most durable bag on the market not to mention I receive the best compliments. This suitcase will also fit just about all the clothes you will need for a week.

i have 3 of the old style. great for traveling and catch a lot of attention overseas, but i wish their was a larger size than L. the owner doesn't seem to get it.....and i am not sure he is traveling on a 50lb suitcase ticket anyway?! i think a lot of the customers buying these are traveling on a 70lb ticket.....thus, we need more space.

I have three of these suitcases, large size which is the size currently available, in tobacco, medium in dark coffee brown, and small size in chestnut. The medium and small sizes are not currently available, but may occasionally pop up in Dave's Deals. I purchased the medium coffee brown from Dave's Deals. The small size is a little larger overall compared with the hard sided carry-on, and I check in all of these bags when I travel with them. I select the size(s) to bring based on my travel needs each trip. The bags do not lock; if they did lock, I still would not lock them, as that would encourage thieves to cut the leather straps. I have checked these bags twenty or thirty times on major airlines, sometimes with just clothing inside, occasionally with other items inside that I could not or did not wish to carry-on. Not once has anything ever been stolen. A few times I have had a paper inside notifying me that TSA inspected my bag. Never have I had a problem yet, hope I never will. I of course don't check money, jewelry, or expensive electronics. These suitcases are tough and continue to hold up well. The baggage handlers treat them rough, I have scuffs, scrapes, and a couple of gouges in the leather. The bags continue to look better each trip, and improve with age and wear and tear, particularly the tobacco. Everyone loves my suitcases. Every trip I am asked by people I have never met, where did I get them, how can they get them, etc. I carry these bags most of the time; usually it is a short walk from the airport curb to the check in counter, but sometimes longer distances. Packed full, my large suitcase is usually 40-45 lbs, the other suitcases, a little lighter. For longer walks, I ordered extra Saddleback briefcase straps, and I clip a strap to the rings where the handle attaches, and carry a suitcase over my shoulder. On the occasions when I am carrying two of these suitcases, along with a carry-on, and a briefcase, then I strap the two suitcases and sometimes the briefcase too, to a lightweight folding luggage cart. When I get to the counter, I fold up the luggage cart, put it in a plastic bag, and then into the suitcase, it is quick and easy, and an easy answer for those that may require rolling luggage for any number of reasons. The look and feel, build, and overall quality and durability of these suitcases is truly outstanding; there is really nothing else on the market that even comes close. I continue to be very happy with these suitcases.

It's always a leap of faith to buy online without seeing the product first. My suitcase exceeded my expectations. They really are "all that" ! Thanks for making a great product!!

Received our large tobacco suitcase today, and we are thrilled! Dave, everything you've said about your products is absolutely true; they�re amazing, and compliment inspiring. At first I was apprehensive about all the five-star reviews, and it took me a few weeks to pull the trigger on the purchase, but boy am I glad I did. My oldest Jenni (after I sent her a link to the suitcase) said I was nuts to spend that kind of money on a suitcase sight unseen! Generally I would agree, but I believed you when you said you would back up the purchase, so I made the decision to take the plunge. I can no longer travel by boat or plane, but this nearly matches our 335IS leather and looks rather grand sitting in the back seat (wouldn't want to hide it in the trunk). We leave for a week trip from Santa Barbara to Napa Valley, staying at a different hotel each night, and can�t wait to put some �wear� on this beautiful heirloom. Something tells me Jenni will be the one who will �fight over it when you�re gone�. Bravo! Well done!

First of all, nothing can beat the aesthetics of this suitcase. Second is the build quality which is second to none. Third is the confidence a buyer has purchasing a piece of luggage that has a 100 year warranty. There is nothing out in the market that can match the overall quality of this product. My only wish is it is if it can be offered in a smaller size.