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
Rock Star

I purchased the large FPB in Dark Coffee (after receiving the Classic Briefcase in the same color as a gift and absolutely loving it) and took it for it's first flight a month ago. I got the first compliment from the ticketing agent in the airport, and two more from random people on my way to my gate. The coolest though, was when I was boarding my flight. As I boarded the plane from the jetway, the pilot comes out of the cockpit to say how much he liked my backpack and asks where I got it! As we are chatting, people in first class are listening to our conversation leaning over to look at my bag! How cool is that?! I travel a lot for work and I have to say this was the first time that I ever experienced this. Thanks Saddleback for putting out products that make us look like "rock stars"!

Posted by Anonymous | Aug 17, 2016
5
Versatile

I bought this backpack about three years ago and have used it for EVERYTHING! Overnight pack, airplane carry on pack, camera pack, Video Production pack. The possibilities are endless! The extra pockets provide great storage for cellphone, ID, extra equipment, etc. The only downside I found is that the bag is so big I tend to overload it and it gets a little heavy when I have all my camera lenses and flash units together in one bag. You can't go wrong with this one!

Posted by Brandon D. | Aug 10, 2016
5
Best Backpack Ever

Originally i was puzzled on what size to get as i was going to be using it for school and my families travels. I got the large and it works amazingly for school and i have yet to use it form travel but sure it will be a life saver there. By far the best $609 i have ever spent totally worth the price!!

Posted by Anonymous | Apr 14, 2016
5
Good Bag

This is both a very attractive bag (Tobacco) as well as durable and useful!. Just delivered last week and all ready on a 7 day business trip with the bag. Compliments have been plentiful with this bag. I have the large bag and it's slightly large to fit cleanly under the seat in an airplane. Other than that, I have no problem with this investment. Already ordered the cable bag so I can organize miscellaneous stuff like chargers and such nicely. This was a quality purchase for a quality bag. I expect this bag to travel throughout the world with me and those behind me! Customer service has been great as well. I'd like to think I did my homework prior to spending this type of money and the message was clear.....buy this bag! I am a happy customer so far.

Posted by Kjd | Apr 04, 2016
5
The Perfect Bag for Riding

After several months of research and trying to justify the cost, I had a little luck at a casino and decided to get the front pocket backpack. I love this bag! I spend a lot of time on my Indian motorcycle and since I don't have saddlebags, this bag fits the bill in every way. A lot of folks say they can't wait for their bag to "break in" and get weathered. Here's a newsflash- get it in the weather..everyday, and it happens quicker than you think. I would have to agree that a bit longer straps would be nice but I solved that problem by putting on a passenger seat and now the bag rests perfectly with hardly any weight on my back or circulation cut off to my arms or hands. I even personalized it some by fastening an "Indian Motorcycle" concho to the main pouch strap- looks great and some of my Harley friends are asking where they can get one. If they ever peel me off the pavement, I'm confident this bag, with its superior quality and craftsmanship, will be in great shape to give my son. Keep up the great work Saddlebag, you have a customer for life!

Posted by Walnut B. | Mar 25, 2016

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