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
Perfectoooooo

I'm an outdoor guide. I travel all the time and needed something that was like a rock off the trails. I wanted something I could take on the plane, pull off for short hikes/backpacks, use to store clients gear, etc. I found it in spades. The FPB is by far my new favorite piece of gear. It is something I know I dont have to keep an eye on for breaking or tearing. It is reliable. The most reliable pack I have ever owned. I look forward to the continued support of Saddleback Products. If you ever make a light weight pack with a hint more padding, I would use it in the field much more! <3 you saddleback P.s. Tessa, Betsy, and Kelley Jo are three amazing gals!! ;) -rob

Posted by Anonymous | Jul 23, 2014
5
AMAZING BAG! BUY ONE!NOW!

Quit reading these reviews ,choose a color then buy the bag.You're only wasting time and the sooner you order it the sooner you can drool over it in person!! I stumbled upon this website by chance and spend HOURS staring at all the incredible bags. My wife had told me I needed to get a replacement for my computer bag that I used for school, BINGO!! I ordered the large pack in chestnut as it reminded me of the saddles that we had on the farm when I was growing up. It was there that I discovered the value of a well-made piece of leather and how long it could last if properly maintained. Upon opening the box all the memories of the saddle shops I went into as a kid came back to me. I've only had the pack a couple days and used it for the first time today to bring back some school books to the college library. I received a half a dozen comments on the pack and I could already tell the difference while carrying it. It makes a statement: I know the best things in life aren't always the next passing fad,but quality craftsmanship that will stand the test of time. I am not a follower, but a leader blazing my own trail and have the gear to do it with!!! As far as the weight is concerned, well it's lighter than all the other packs you'll have to buy over the years to equal one of these. This pack is a workhorse!! My wife made a comment when she saw it about it looking like an expensive bag and asked how much. I said yes it was and a lot, but it's the last pack I'll ever buy. That's not to say that I don't have my eye on the duffel bag!! This pack is so nice that I don't know if I should use it and show it off, or hang it on the wall like a work of art.

Posted by Anonymous | Jul 23, 2014
5
update to bag

After using this bag for college I have noticed a design issue that should be addressed. If the flap isn't buckled down it pulls up when you pick it up. this shows that some of the load is transferred to the flap, if this is the case then the buckle should be either moved from the front pocket where the load is transferred to or run a strap from the bottom of the pack. The front pocket isn't designed for load and I imagine that it will eventually show signs of stress and failure.Run a reinforcement strap from the bottom up to the pocket to where it is now. Either that or move the straps further down from the top of the pack, but this might cause more problems than it fixes.

Posted by Walnut B. | Jul 23, 2014
4
Taken to Israel

Took this hunk to Israel, pockets perfect for electronics, front pocket for Bible and journal, comfortable leather straps and hooking all manner of travel-phanalia to the D rings. Versatile! Classiy! Mine is Tobacco.

Posted by Anonymous | Jul 23, 2014
5
awesome bag!

This bag is ENORMOUS! The tobacco is gorgeous, the functionality is well thought out, and the bag is clearly well made. This is item number two for me...plenty more to come.

Posted by Anonymous | Jul 23, 2014

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