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
It fits all my needs - in style

I have used this thing as a carry on when traveling, as a dad's diaper bag, and as my daily carry to the office, by ferry and on foot, navigating the mean streets and water ways of Seattle. Everything stays dry, even on th really rainy days. The design is thoughtful, so I have a place for all of my stuff! I get a lot of complements - deservedly so! I love this bag!

Posted by Phillip | Jul 30, 2019
5
Absolutely Worth It

This bag is, by far, the best I've ever owned. It has absolute utility and can be used for any purpose short of a bulletproof vest. I recommend this company and their products to my friends and family, as I own both a wallet and bag from them with 4 years of daily use between the two. I can stand behind the company and their products, which is rare these days.

Posted by Adrian L. | Apr 15, 2019
5
Best purchase ever!

Just received this over the weekend and this might be my best purchase ever from Saddleback next to my large classic briefcase :) cant wait to get my waterbag this week also. Next purchase will be the monster duffle!

Posted by Walnut B. | Apr 01, 2019
5
I LOVE THIS BAG, BEST QUALITY, NO OTHER COMPARISON ON THE MARKET, AWESOME CUSTOMER SERVICE!

I did extensive research when looking for an ALL leather bag. Everyone else’s was just pure garbage! I don’t remember exactly how I came across Saddleback Leather but so happy I did. I looked at everything on the website! I found exactly what I had been looking for: The Front Pocket Backpack in ALL BLACK! What finally sold me is when I watched Dave’s Video: How to Knock off My Bag I went back & forth on the small & large size. I chose the Large size. Waited 3-5 days w/free shipping! It came to my house & I opened the big box it came in! Only 2 words came to mind: BEAUTIFUL & BEST I’VE EVER SEEN!!! The fresh smell of full grain leather filled the air around me! I was VERY IMPRESSED. Customer service = ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!!! I also had my eye on a couple other things so I ended up buying ALL in total: Front Pocket Briefcase (Large/Black), Front Pocket Backpack (Large/Black), The Big Leather Wallet (Black), & 1 bottle of Leatherman’s Milk. I could not be HAPPIER!!! Kudos to the Saddleback Leather Company :) I'm putting this same review in the reviews of the other items I bought because they all deserve the same praise!!!

Posted by Chris | Apr 01, 2019
5
My name is ... and I am a Dave's Dealaholic

I can't stop. I admit to looking at Dave's Deals early and often. So often that I am attending meetings. I have now bought 10 bags and 2 wallets. I am a Dave's Dealaholic. I have waited to buy the front pocket backpack and agonized over whether to buy the new Tank. Went for the front pocket pack. It is beautiful. Very functional, fits well as a backpack and is just so stunning to look at. I loaded it up with 4 old iPhones and 3 old MacBooks and walked through the Mall. Yes I have lost my mind, but there was a purpose. I tried to break in the back pack and got rid of old electronics at the Apple Store. My only criticism of the bag, as some other reviewers have raised is that the shoulder straps are a little narrow and there could definitely be more padding. However, it is still comfortable, functional and beautiful. My name is Troy and I am a Dave's Dealaholic.

Posted by Troy G. | Mar 22, 2019

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