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
saddleback addiction is real!

This is my first of four products to arrive (also bought a front pocket backpack, a water bag, and a bible cover - tried to get a wallet too but my bank shut down my card for my suspicious activity :) ). This bag is from ebay though, in the old black color. I definitely like the more rustic appearance I expect on my water bag compared to this solid black bag but the quality is awesome, I'm impatient, and the black was on backorder...perfect storm for an ebay search. Anyway, incredible bag that I bought for my camera and assorted electronics on trips but primarily for tackle and a daily lunchbox...its so versatile! No need to see how it holds up, so evident already.

Posted by Anonymous | Nov 19, 2018
5
Black Large Overnighter

Wow. Just wow. This bag is one of the "must" owns for any Saddlebacker. Yes I said Saddlebacker. First off, it's very practical in terms of gear, the gym, or the office (I lift weights so I need to carry alot of food to the office). Right now I'm fitting in my agenda's, my 13" laptop (laptops are being issued smaller for portability these days), mini umbrella, pen case, and 3 sets of meals, and a large thermos. This will be even more handy in a Toronto winter that would require gloves, hats, scarves, and a change of shoes from boots etc. In my opinion, this bag was meant to be in black. I wish the dusty carbon black was still around but I'm happy with the uniform colour. It gives the bag a serious look and feel to it. It reminds me of those old school medical bags that doctors would carry around on house calls. It's that awesome. This is easily one of SBL's top 10 offerings.

Posted by Amy W. | Nov 19, 2018
5
Excellent Bag; Will use as a Gym Bag

Just got the bag today (in dark coffee brown) and couldn't be happier. The leather is beautiful. I bought this bag to replace a rather boring gym bag; I also wanted a SBL product that I knew I'd use frequently (such as a gym bag). Additionally I was looking for something a little different than your typical gym bag, and this bag certainly fulfills that requirement. I bought the large size which seems just right for my needs. My running shoes (size 10.5M) fit perfectly in the bottom of the bag, clothes on top, paper workout routines tucked away between the bottom liner and the inside of the bag. Works perfectly. I'm sure I'll love carrying this bag around. It is beautiful and distinctive.

Posted by L S. | Nov 19, 2018
5
Bullseye

I have four Saddleback bags and if I had to recommend one, it would be this one. It is far and away the most versatile and I find myself using it more than any other. The briefcase is great for laptops and papers, the waterbag is great for vacation, but this is the most practical everyday bag. You can take a couple days worth of basic clothes in it, and your laptop and papers will fit if you don't fold it all the way. An informal office survey says it doesn't look like a purse... until you start rooting around in it for your keys, so wait until you're at the car. Recommend Chestnut or Tobacco finish (or Walnut if they bring it back). Coffee Brown is a nice color, but causes odd wrinkling on parts that bend and doesn't have the same kind of quality feel as the other finishes. I've never seen Carbon in person.

Posted by S S. | Nov 19, 2018
5
Have Dry Bag, Will Travel

Second purchase from SBL (first was a briefcase for my husband). Pounced on Large Dry Bag in Chestnut on Dave's Deals page when I found out the Waterbags were out of stock. Splurge purchase to attend a sales training meeting. Holds four days' worth of clothes--tightly packed--a hair straightener, cosmetics bag, and a pair of sandals. [The bag] received a lot of double takes in the airport and as I put it in the overhead bin. Overheard "That is a cool bag!", etc. On the return trip, as I waited for the airport shuttle at 4:30 a.m., a fellow traveler commented, "I love your luggage; it's so Southwestern! May I ask the brand?" I was glad for the business cards that arrive with each shipment! Nicely done, SBL!

Posted by Amos D. | Nov 19, 2018

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