Front Pocket Leather Backpack

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$649.00

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Design of the Front Pocket Leather Backpack

There is no luck in making a quality leather backpack. And this leather backpack with pockets is no exception. It was purposefully designed with no breakable parts like zippers, snaps, or velcro. And any stress spot is reinforced with Polyester straps hidden beneath the leather and riveted. The body of this leather backpack is built with just two big pieces of leather, which means there aren't many seams. The fewer the seams, the stronger the backpack because backpacks come apart at the seams before anywhere else. And then we only sew 5 stitches per inch, so there are as few holes as possible. Quality can be measured in Seam Feet (how few feet of seams a bag has. We made that term up).

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Materials used to create this Leather Backpack with Pockets

This backpack is made out of strong materials. The full grain leather is very tough and more resistant to water. The lining is made from pigskin, which is even stronger than cowhide. The hardware is made from 316 Stainless Steel, which is very strong and will not rust. The thread used to sew the backpack together is Polyester, which does not deteriorate in the sun as nylon thread does.

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Full Grain Leather

The leather of this backpack is the strongest and most water-resistant we can find (full grain), and then we line it with pigskin, which is stronger than the cow skin. It's rare for a low-quality company to use full grain to make a leather backpack because it's so expensive. When I say "Full Grain Leather" I mean that it still has all of the tough, tightly woven fibers on the top of the hide.

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A Genuine Leather Backpack is Missing the Strength

Most companies shave off the scars and blemishes from the top of the hide (watch how they shave it here at minute 6:30) and shave off the strongest and best part of the hide (the grain) while doing it. They shave it down to genuine leather. They do it, so they don't have to cut around the marks and throw those pieces into the trash as we do. We throw away 25% of the hide. They don't throw hardly anything away. But since it still has leather, they can call it a genuine leather backpack. It will not last nearly as long and is missing the beauty.

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A Vegan Leather Backpack is Plastic Garbage

Vegan leather is ridiculous. It doesn't even make sense. It's usually polyurethane or PVC, which is a plastic. Do you want to wear a plastic backpack? No? We don't want you to either. You and I both know that will not last longer than your carebear backpack as a kid.

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Seriously Strong Hardware in this Leather Backpack with Pockets

I know using 316 Stainless Steel custom hardware is kind of like killing a fly with a shotgun, but we did it anyways. Check that one off the list of potential problems. Our large pieces of hardware on our backpacks are rated strong enough to hold a 750 lb. bag of cats before it gives. Seriously, I hope you google it to understand more. If your life is going to depend on any metal, let it depend on 316 Stainless Steel.

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The Best Thread to Hold it all Together

We sew it all together with thick and strong Polyester thread. It's industrial strength and doesn't deteriorate with exposure to the Sun's UV rays like Nylon thread does. This Leather Backpack is very strong from the nature of the materials we use.

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From a Brown Leather Backpack, to a Black Leather Backpack, you have options

We know not everyone has the same style. So this leather backpack with pockets comes in four different colors. The light tan color (called Tobacco) develops a beautiful patina over time. There's also Dark Coffee Brown, Chestnut (reddish brown), and Black. So find the style that will suit you.

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Very Spacious Main Compartment

The interior main compartment has enough space for your 17" laptop, a charger, other electronic gear, some personal items, your passport, a book, or possibly a few books. You could probably even fit a monkey in there if you had to. But we wouldn't recommend that. This is a very durable leather bag with plenty of room.

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Adjustable Shoulder Straps

We want this leather backpack to be easy to carry on and off your back. So we made the most comfortable straps that are easily adjustable. This makes for easy access as you take it off to grab something out and toss it back on your back.

Details

100 Year Warranty
Fits all 17" laptops
Hidden Pockets Behind the Pockets

Dimensions (W x H x D)

12" X 17" X 7"
Weight: 6 lbs

MATERIALS

Full Grain Leather
Pigskin Lining
Custom Stainless Steel Hardware
Industrial Marine-Grade Polyester Thread

5
Perfect..!!!

Another beautiful addition to the SBL collection. As always, functional art by Dave and team.

Posted by John S. | Jan 11, 2020
5
Front pocket backpack - AMAZING!!!!

Can't say enough about this bag, it's just amazing!

Posted by Cindy O. | Jan 09, 2020
4
Quality

The motto, "They will fight over it when you're dead" is exactly the sort of thing I was going for. The only constructive feedback is that the rivets holding the belts in place should be screws so that if they wear they are replaceable.

Posted by Dixon G. | Dec 31, 2019
5
Simply Incredible.

I have always wanted a leather backpack ever since watching the amazing Julia Louis- Dreyfus as Elaine in Seinfeld. I wanted a big, rugged, yet sophisticated and bulletproof backpack. And now, after 20 years ...I finally have what I’ve always wanted. My dear hubby has gifted me with this beautiful bag in chestnut. Let me just say that I will take this bag everywhere, and carry it all the time. Betty ( yes, I have named her) will be my buddy, my companion and partner. She is gorgeous, strong and capable. If only we could have met sooner? We have some major catching up to do... So, buy this bag. Period.

Posted by Lisa | Dec 16, 2019
5
Love! Why did I wait so long?!

I have been looking at this bag for a couple years now. And now that I ordered it and received it, I am wondering why I didn’t just give in to getting it sooner. Yes, it’s heavy (one of the reasons I may not have wanted it). But even fully loaded with all the things I carry on a daily basis (Type 1 diabetic... all my supplies... and they all fit with room to spare!), the weight distribution is fantastic. I like that I can adjust the straps so the backpack sits up above my tail bone. I don’t notice the weight on my shoulders or back... which I was concerned about. I have other backpacks that are made of fabric material and I can totally feel the strain in between my shoulder blades... but not with this bag. The outside pockets are super convenient to stash my keys and minimalist wallet in. And of course the leather is top quality and the smell is simply amazing. My daughter and son both said they want my backpack... so looks like they may actually fight over it when I am dead. So thank you for making another quality product. I am happy to say I don’t think I will need to purchase another backpack for every day carry. This one is a keeper!

Posted by AMY | Dec 03, 2019

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