Front Pocket Leather Backpack

10.00

$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"

MATERIALS

Full Grain Leather
Pigskin Lining
Custom Stainless Steel Hardware
Industrial Marine-Grade Polyester Thread

Best Backpack Ever!

I had been eyeing this piece for quite a while, but at just over $600 all in, it was an investment I needed to think about. Truth be told, I didn’t need it. I own several pieces by Saddleback Leather already; a Large Messenger (discontinued), the Every Day Carry (EDC), the leather Organizer Pouch, and the Indiana Satchel in both tobacco leather and waxed canvas. That said, this particular piece just kept calling my name, so I bought it as a Christmas present from me to me... and I’m so glad I did! As is always the case with Saddleback, the leather was stiff and rigid when it arrived... but in the six weeks I’ve been carrying it, things are starting to soften up nicely. I throw it in the back seat of my truck and I toss it on the floor by my desk, so it’s finally starting to get a bit of surface wear and look interesting. I really can’t wait to take it on some long trips so it can start to tell my “story.” The construction is top notch... more space than I’d ever imagined. I’m particularly fond of the open pouches behind each of the pockets. They’re great for easy access to my phones, wallet, etc, but secure enough that i don’t worry about losing them. If there was anything I could change about it, it would simply be to add one more D ring at the top where I could clip the inordinate amount of keys I am required to carry. (I’ve ended up just clipping them where the straps attach, but I would really prefer to have them hang off to the side of the bag.) A Saddleback customer for years, it is not uncommon that people notice and ask about the bags I carry, but this one really gets noticed! I’ve had multiple people stop and ask about it as I am coming and going. I opted for the laser engraved initials on the front flap, and it looks so good! If you have any doubts about whether or not this piece is for you, I would encourage you to take the plunge. It’s a beautiful piece of art with amazing function and form.

Posted by John H. | Feb 01, 2021

5
Love it.

Love it.

Posted by Lisa R. | Mar 03, 2021
5
Best Backpack Ever!

I had been eyeing this piece for quite a while, but at just over $600 all in, it was an investment I needed to think about. Truth be told, I didn’t need it. I own several pieces by Saddleback Leather already; a Large Messenger (discontinued), the Every Day Carry (EDC), the leather Organizer Pouch, and the Indiana Satchel in both tobacco leather and waxed canvas. That said, this particular piece just kept calling my name, so I bought it as a Christmas present from me to me... and I’m so glad I did! As is always the case with Saddleback, the leather was stiff and rigid when it arrived... but in the six weeks I’ve been carrying it, things are starting to soften up nicely. I throw it in the back seat of my truck and I toss it on the floor by my desk, so it’s finally starting to get a bit of surface wear and look interesting. I really can’t wait to take it on some long trips so it can start to tell my “story.” The construction is top notch... more space than I’d ever imagined. I’m particularly fond of the open pouches behind each of the pockets. They’re great for easy access to my phones, wallet, etc, but secure enough that i don’t worry about losing them. If there was anything I could change about it, it would simply be to add one more D ring at the top where I could clip the inordinate amount of keys I am required to carry. (I’ve ended up just clipping them where the straps attach, but I would really prefer to have them hang off to the side of the bag.) A Saddleback customer for years, it is not uncommon that people notice and ask about the bags I carry, but this one really gets noticed! I’ve had multiple people stop and ask about it as I am coming and going. I opted for the laser engraved initials on the front flap, and it looks so good! If you have any doubts about whether or not this piece is for you, I would encourage you to take the plunge. It’s a beautiful piece of art with amazing function and form.

Posted by John H. | Feb 01, 2021
5
This thing is a beast!

This thing is a beast! Just after buying it, I took it on an overnight trip to Austin. I was able to carry my Surface and its charger, portfolio, the book I'm reading, water bottle, various phone/watch chargers and cords, AND my toiletry bag. At the hotel and at my morning meeting, people kept commenting on how beautiful and unique the bag is. I hesitated to tell them where I got it simply because I don't want everyone else to buy one! But I couldn't help but brag on Saddleback Leather from my hometown of Fort Worth.

Posted by Mike C. | Jan 31, 2021
5
Best Christmas Gifts EVER

I purchased two backpacks for my college aged children for Christmas!! The were a hit! I can't wait until I can save up for my very own backpack!

Posted by Rhonda M. | Jan 12, 2021
5
Worth every penny!

I love the sturdy hand crafted look and feel, and I've had nothing but complements from everyone who sees it.

Posted by Gerald B. | Jan 07, 2021

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