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Front Pocket Leather Backpack

$579.00
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  • 12" X 17" X 7"
  • Weight: 6 lbs

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  • 5
    The Hidden Cost of SBL...

    I ordered this bag roughly a month ago for a trip I was taking to Costa Rica. First I should start by thanking the numerous people that helped me get it in time for departure. I could go on for days about the customer service at Saddleback Leather. I got the large backpack in DCB and right out of the box, after being hit with a tidal wave of leathery scent, it fit very nicely. I loaded every pocket to the max and tossed it around in my truck for two weeks at work. Then I let my 2 children load it up with all the toy and abuse the bag for a week. After that it was off to backpack around Central America. The bag worked perfectly and that's where the hidden cost of SBL comes in.... You will want to travel, you will want to take the bag to amazing places, you will want to break the bag in and make memories while you do it... Not to mention you will want to buy a lot more leather Don't be afraid of taking your bag out and getting it dirty, I climbed to the top of Cerra Chato with it and it was covered in mud, sand and sweat. It still has that wonderful smell. The extra pockets behind the pockets are great for holding a little point and shoot camera or a water bottle. My only criticism is that I wish the pockets were riveted into place. The stitching looks plenty strong and all, but 6 extra rivets and there is no possible way the bag could be any stronger. It's all cleaned up and ready for its next adventure. If you are on the fence, I strongly recommend going for it. If you don't like it, I'll but it from you...

  • 5
    Love it Soft

    I finally convinced my husband the front pocket backpack REALLY WAS what I wanted last Christmas, and he caved in and bought it for me. Though he did not consider the price an issue (hey, I'm a really great wife!), he complained that it didn't look very "feminine". I guess he never did get over the fact that I've never been one of those dainty, diamond and lace gals he married the first time around. All I could do was roll my eyes and assure him it was absolutely gorgeous, built like a demon on steroids, and I simply had to have it. When the box came and I tore it open in a leather-scented ecstasy, he begrudgingly admitted it was a very well-crafted, "HANDSOME" bag . . . but then he just had to point out that it seemed "a little stiff". I looked him straight in the eye and told him, "Honey, it's just like a good man - you have to love it soft." I didn't hear anymore complaints after that. And, oh - FYI: not a week goes by that I don't get a compliment on this bag from both men AND women!

  • 5
    Amazing bag

    I purchased the Large Front Pocket in Chestnut a few months ago, and have been using it every day since then. It was little larger that I anticipated, but it is just fine for my daily stuff. My range of EDC stuff is pretty wide and encompasses a lot of stuff, so this bag became my EDC bag. I love the innovative use of shoulder straps and pads, and as is typical for SBL, the construction and quality are unmatched. The backpack actually made me do something which would have been unthinkable several years ago - I sold my SBL briefcase. However, it ended up sitting in a corner all alone, and that just wasn't right. After all, it was the proper thing to do after I got a friend hooked on it. Anyways, depending on your height and weight, if you are about 5"9' or taller and carry around a lot of crap like I do, consider the large, you may thank yourself for it later. I also use three medium utility straps for this backpack, one for the stenum (the two d-rings on the shoulder straps) and two for the waist. That helps plenty when biking or other physical activities.

  • 5
    A Wonderful Companion!

    My lovely wife purchased the front pocket backpack in Tobacco Brown, as a Christmas gift, and it is everything I hoped it would be! I travel for work 2-3 times per month, and this pack will fit my clothes and belongings for a typical 2-3 day stint. Also, when not traveling, I will be taking this backpack into the woods on hunting and hiking expeditions several times a year, with no worries at all regarding its durability and usability. A total side note, but, I recommend picking up a pair of the leather straps, as the D rings on the bottom of the pack work really well for attaching anything from a rolled up jacket, or even a rolled sleeping bag for those overnight hiking trips. Thanks Dave and Co. for making another fantastic product!

  • 5
    Treat Yourself. (Do it.)

    One if by land, two if by sea, three if you'????re counting the pockets on the Saddleback 17"?? Front Pocket Backpack. Here'????s mine (Dark Coffee Brown), paying respect at the tomb of Paul Revere (Granary Burying Ground, Boston, Mass.). This bag is a true patriot. Spend the money. You deserve it. So right out of the box, it'??s a little stiff. Yet, it loosens-up and begins to conform to your things and lifestyle in only a few days; in less than a week, it already felt like it was well on its way to becoming ??broken in. Regarding weight: this is a heavy bag. But, it doesn't feel heavy when you actually carry it on your back. I was stunned by how well it distributes weight. I jam-pack this thing full of books and papers (I'm an English professor at 3 colleges in Boston), my 11" MacBook Air, office supplies, two of the Saddleback Cable Bags (one for cables, one for my pipe), Tums, a Nalgene bottle (14 oz.), food, and other daily junk, but never feel like it's cumbersome or uncomfortable. The neoprene band at the lower-back area is quite the nice touch. Regarding pockets: Yes, a small water bottle fits in either of the side pockets (I was concerned about this initially). Yes, there is a spot behind the front pocket as well as the side pockets. Regarding size: Get the 17"????. (Everyone.) The size difference refers to the height of the bag only. I like to line-up the main contents of the bag, and then stack???? other things on top. (You can fit a light jacket in the bag on top of your stuff.) Other thoughts? It smells like heaven. I must look like a maniac with my nose buried in it. And, as cliche as this remark has become on this website, I am almost overwhelmed by the number of people who come up to me to compliment the bag. Another great product from the people at Saddleback. I'????m sure that they'll have more of my money soon. P.S. To Dave (et al.): Thank you so much for the keychain. It was a very nice surprise.