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Our leather is the strongest we can find (full-grain boot leather, but thicker). The top layer of a leather hide has all of the grain in it, and the grain is the toughest, most protective and longest lasting part of the hide. The grain is like the shingles on a roof. Most companies shave off the top layer (grain) of the hide to get rid of scars so they can use almost every inch of the hide in production and therefore save money. But in doing so, it's like they're shaving the shingles off of your roof. Kind of insane.
The thread is unbelievably strong industrial marine grade UV resistant polyester thread. It's what they use on sails and parachutes (things your life depends on). We use it to hold together leather briefcases.
This mid-1800's English style Gladstone Bag closure is just plain cool on this leather briefcase. It opens wide and stays open until you say otherwise. Pilots love this feature to put next to their seat. For closure, I chose a single leather strap with holes punched all the way out to the very tip, just in case your bag is way overstuffed or you want to stick your umbrella or blueprints under the strap horizontally or leave the laptop bag open to stick your stuff out vertically. The front pockets are built and then sewn on, so there are hidden pockets behind the pockets.
We use tough, but soft pigskin lining, which is stronger than the cow leather, instead of some pretty shiny fabric with a world map on it. There's also a false bottom inside that serves two purposes: First, it adds an extra layer of reinforcement. Secondly, you can hide cash, passports, etc. under there, but please don't hide drugs. Drugs are bad.
Our custom hardware is the amazing 316 Stainless Steel (please please google it). A metallergist told me that it was way overkill and that I really didn't need it to be so strong. I guess it's like killing a fly with a shotgun for a leather briefcase, but we NEVER have problems with our hardware.
The removable, adjustable shoulder strap is a handy feature. You can take it off your briefcase to tie the Christmas tree to the rack of your car. The strap on this briefcase is as tough and durable as our quality full grain leather belts.
This is more than a leather laptop bag or briefcase for pilots — it’s a legacy piece designed to be fought over long after you’re gone. We believe your bag should outlast your career, your travel miles, and your wildest adventures. Buy it once. Break it in. Pass it down.
If something does go wrong, we’ll fix it under our 100-year warranty — because your leather bag shouldn’t give out before you do.
The last small plane we were on was from Nairobi to Lamu. From there we took a 2 hour small boat ride to an island off the Northern Coast of Kenya, next to Somalia where a Kenyan friend of ours told us was a really super cool place for holiday. We didn't know about all of the Al-Shabaab terrorist activity and kidnappings in the area or we probably wouldn't have chosen it for our family vacation, but ignorance is bliss? The last night there was a little freaky. Okay, a lot freaky hanging out and discussing theology with the witchcraft practicing angel prophet of Islam, but that's for another place and time (or bag description).
So we finally get to our destination called Mike's Camp, run and owned by a British Kenyan named Mike. A charming chap who had made a barefoot luxury Gilligan's Island resort built almost entirely from woven reeds. The walls and floors were 100% woven and the ceilings were thatched. All of it was supported by branches and sticks.
It was SUPER COOL. Unbelievable. And that's why billionaires fly in to stay there all the time. Since we're not billionaires, we flew into Lamu and then took the little skiff to the island, but there are people who fly in at low tide, land on the beach and walk up the sand dunes to the camp. It's where you completely unplug. No laptop bags allowed. To read about the Angel prophet of Islam and our walk through the terrorists, go to the Slim Leather Briefcase page.
Anyways, each of those small plane bush pilots that land on the beach or take people to Lamu, have a smaller flight bag briefcase next to their seat. It's just what you do when you need all of your things in one small cramped place.
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Unbelievable quality. Absolutely love everything about it. PLUS… doing business with a company that has a greater purpose means everything to me. 100% pleased and my collection is just getting started.
This Bag is really compact for developers. I have MacBook Pro 16” M1 Max (2021). It fits well inside notebook pocket. If u choice this bag, Its your best choice in this year :)
I bought this bag as a surprise for my husband on Father’s Day. He sent me a picture of it a while ago, but I decided to wait until I thought he forgot about it. I wanted the bag to be a surprise. Well, needless to say when he received the bag on Father’s Day he was absolutely thrilled and excited! My plan worked! He loves his bag! He said that I really did surprise him. He’s beyond grateful. Most importantly, he LOVES his flight leather brief case. It’s quite lovely in my opinion.
I have coveted this bag for some time. I've been carrying the front pocket briefcase in tobacco for over 10 years. Love it still, but wanted to downsize somewhat. I was unsure about the chestnut color, but it is stunning! And the size is just right for my needs both when flying and in the office. Love Saddleback Leather!
Previous to May 30th of 2023 I had never heard of Saddleback Leather Co. But wow, when I did, what an experience. The Flight Bag is my first one picked out, and I know why it will last a Century. The quality, the beauty, the presentation, all of it speaks quality and excellence. If I had one complaint, and it is minor, it is that on my bag the inside pocket material is extremely loose, and lays out somewhat odd. But, the bag will be closed and items will be in it, so I figured I could live with it. I agonized between the Chestnut and Dark Coffee. For my eye, the Tobacco and Black, while cool colors, didn't accent the beauty of the bag as well as the previously mentioned colors. In the end I took the Chestnut as I was told by the amazing lady in the showroom, the DCB showed stress and wear much quicker than the Chestnut (the black showed the slowest). It looks so good, I feel it ought to be on display, not used. But Dave and his team didn't make these to sit on a shelf (although some do), but to be used. And one other note: Thank you Dave, for being so kind and spending time when I came to the showroom. Your entire team is a joy to work with, and the spirit of your company pervades everything being said and done. Loved it so much, I joined the club!
