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I already thought I was gonna like this bag - in fact, I planned on buying it for a year or more without ever getting it to the top of my priority list. In retrospect, that was a mistake. I didn’t realize it would actually improve my life! And yes, I mean that literally: having a briefcase that stands upright and open, no matter what, means that I can throw things in, pull them out, and always know where they are. No more guessing and hoping and disappointing myself; no more straight-up losing important stuff because I set it who-knows-where. And of course it’s so handsome that no one ever complains when I leave it out around the house. The flight bag is really that “mobile office” ideal that every briefcase aspires to. Goodness, what a useful hunk of leather.
I bought the flight bag about two months ago and I’ll be honest, I haven’t treated it gently. It was a replacement for my college bookbag because nylon backpacks are not a good look for men of a certain age. That being said, this flight bag is awesome. It still hasn’t been broken in completely despite my best efforts. It holds a surprising amount of “stuff” and looks great. I am very pleased with the construction, heft, and design. It can quickly acquire scuffs and patina but those go away easily with some leather conditioner if you want to dress it up. I use this bag every day and look forward to many years of continuous use.
I've been using the Flight Bag Leather Briefcase daily for nearly two months now. I love it. Construction and material quality are first-class. The size is superbly functional for transporting laptops, binders, and accessories. As previously mentioned, it is appropriately hefty (in weight) for the durability and quality of materials. When loaded up fully, it is heavy. The adjustable shoulder strap is my 'go-to' method of carry and slings perfectly for easy carriage. The external slide pocket on the opposite side of the two smaller pockets is made to fit for my iPad Pro. Nice for an accessible item you need frequently when you desire to keep the rest of the straps buckled up. The two smaller buckled pockets are smartly sized and nicely fit a passport wallet, if you choose not to place it under the false bottom inside. Only add on item I will order soonest is the leather strap accessory that provides a convenient method to secure your briefcase to the telescoping handle of luggage. I saw it on the same bag that an acquaintance of mine recently purchased, and I was immediately envious. Plan to order that item after finishing this review. Zero regrets about this purchase. I love the style, quality, functionality and durability. This will be by my side for many years of air travel and daily work. Thank you!
I've been a longtime fan of SBL. I've been itching for a new bag for a while and decided to pull the trigger on a flight bag in tobacco. I carried it for a couple of days before I realized that I didn't care for the color (in particular, my sample had some orange hues). I didn't want to return it after I used it and contemplated selling it locally. Reading through the FAQ, I found a mention of mink oil. I spent an evening rubbing down the bag and it's developed the most wonderful dark brown weathered color. I can't wait to get some scars and sun on this bag. Highly recommend. The flightbag carries my 16" MBP in the inner pocket, something that I couldn't verify otherwise. A couple of books, large headphones, a large cable/dongle bag, and a 32oz yeti bottle. The front pockets carry my pens, extra charger and cable, and HP12c. I have a medium thin briefcase, xlarge classic briefcase, and medium classic briefcase. This is now my favorite bag. I'm looking forward to the covid overreaction subsiding and getting out in the world more with this beauty.
The reason you are considering a Saddleback bag in the first place is for to the legendary quality and construction. These do not disappoint. The strength of the bag, it’s weight, the thickness of the leather, the smell... it’s all part of the experience. You won’t find another bag as extreme as this and it is built to go the distance. There isn’t another like it. I suppose I wouldn’t have minded at least a key lanyard and maybe an interior zippered pocket or at least a few pen/pencil loops, but these are quibbles. Other bags with these bells/whistles will have long hit the dust bin while this bag is still drawing envious looks. Get it while you can. You will be glad you did.
