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
Unique amongst it's peers - Easy to use - Functional

I bought a large tobacco dry bag on a lark after seeing it on Dave's deals (10% off) and I thought my wife would kill me. I already have 3 other Saddleback bags & wallets you see. But the day it got here she ended-up loving it - there is nothing else like this bag anywhere. It is very functional - the pictures don't do it justice! And it just holds so damn much and things are easy to access - just unclip the single strap and you've got full access to the interior. I have a large tobacco briefcase and a large tobacco messenger bag that were both in regular service until the dry bag arrived. I still use them but the dry bag is in daily service.

Posted by Anonymous | Nov 19, 2018
4
Extra Small Waterbag

I got the large chestnut Overnight bag. This is a gorgeous bag. It's along the same lines of the Waterbag. I prefer this over the small Waterbag because it just has a one strap closure and it's almost half the price of the small Waterbag. I love that it's just one piece of leather wrapped around and sewn to itself. It's just big enough for a 2-3 day trip and a perfect gym bag. Four changes that would make it AMAZING 1.) For the love of all that is good and decent pleeeeease start offering vegetable tanned leather. It ages and patinas much better than chrome tanned leather. 2.) The grab handle is only stitched onto the leather, not riveted. When this bag is fully loaded up it can be 15+ pounds. Rivets at the stress points of the handle would be more comforting, but I'll just trust the 100 year warranty. 3.) Backpack mode option 4.) Smooth pigskin insert > suede pigskin Overall, a beautiful, unique, well-constructed bag that could use a few changes.

Posted by Ana S. | Nov 19, 2018
5
This is quality that lasts and lasts.

I have both sizes of dry bags. The small one I employ as my insulin and medicine case, while I travel. The large one is excellent for a week end or carry-on bag. The materials and workmanship are very good.

Posted by Amer A. | Nov 19, 2018
5
Range bag/camera bag

I really can't say enough about this bag. So simple, yet so awesome and versatile. I got this specifically to be my range bag, but I use it for almost everything. I got the large in tobacco brown. I usually go to the range with 5-8 boxes of ammo, 2-3 pistols, eyewear, earmuffs, and some other random stuff, and It all fits in this bag. Even with all that in there it doesn't hurt my shoulder at all. Just so happens that an insert from one of my dad's old camera bags fits nicely in here with about 3 1/2 inches of extra space. All in all, this bag is so great that I'm considering getting another on so that I don't have to change between a range or camera bag. Only thing keeping from doing that, though, is that the more places I take this amazing bag, the more stories it'll have.

Posted by Amos D. | Nov 19, 2018
5
Gun Range Bag

This was the first Saddleback product I ever bought. I purchased the large Dry Bag in Tobacco Brown. Wow, what a beautiful bag, with gorgeous scarring. The leather is so thick and quality so heavy, it's gonna take some time to "break in" your bag. These are built for the long haul. I have used this daily and love the versatility of this bag. I also took it the the gun range and carried two full cans of ammo and three pistols. If you know anything about ammunition, this is heavy! It was so heavy, my shoulder was hurting, but the Dry Bag stood the test with no problem. Quality is bulletproof! Ha! I get lots of comments about the look and quality of the bag. When you're manipulating the bag, the shoulder strap sounds and feels like horse tack. Seriously, that's how heavy duty it is. Lots of people think it's an antique bag. The reason they think it's an antique, is because THEY DON'T MAKE BAGS OF THIS QUALITY and character anymore. I love the large Dry Bag and will be purchasing the medium Dry Bag this year.

Posted by Anonymous | Nov 19, 2018

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