Tank Backpack

5.31 lb

18.00

16.00

8.00

$659.00
(111 reviews) Write a Review
100 Year Warranty
This is a man lost in the snow wearing a dark brown leather backpack.
This is a tan brown leather backpack from the side view.
This is the inside of the tan leather backpack with a light beige tan interior.
This is a light brown leather backpack that is front facing and waiting for you to put it on your back.
This is a tan brown leather backpack that is spilled out to see what fits.
This is the back side of a tan brown leather backpack with the shoulder pads.
This is the light brown leather backpack with a picket behind the pocket.
This is a size comparison of the squared leather backpack from the back.
This is a size comparison of the squared leather backpack from the side.
This is a light tan brown leather backpack pinned to a tree by a spear in Africa.
A woman photographer is wearing a leather backpack in Africa and her son is running towards her.
The back picture of the tan brown leather backpack in Iceland with two boys playing by the water.
This is a man wearing a dark brown leather backpack in the snow and carrying a wounded dog.
The back picture of the tan brown leather backpack with fireworks in the side pocket.
This light brown leather backpack is hanging from a pole.
The back picture of the tan brown leather backpack on a woman's back as her toddler son is running towards her in Africa.
This is the side pocket behind the pocket of a dark brown leather backpack.
This is the side pocket behind the pocket of a red brown leather backpack.
This is a squared red brown leather backpack with an old phone behind the side pocket.
This is a red brown leather backpack from the front of the bag showing the shoulder strap.
This is a red brown leather backpack back side with comfortable straps.
This is a squared dark brown leather backpack with an old phone behind the side pocket.
This is a dark brown leather backpack front view with a front pocket and two side pockets.
This is a dark brown leather backpack back view with a front pocket and two side pockets.

Details

  • 100 Year Warranty
  • Fits 17" laptops
  • Interior Laptop & Tablet Pockets

Dimensions (W x H x D) 

  • 12" X 17.5" X 6"
  • Weight: 5.50 lbs

MATERIALS

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

Saddleback Leather Review: A Carnie's story and leather backpack

The Squared Leather Backpack (aka, The Tank) | Saddleback Leather Co.

Leather Backpack Spear Throwing Contest

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  • 5
    Just get it

    Okay, I'm not even going to mention the leather quality. You wouldn't be reading this if you had second thoughts on that. I absolutley love this backpack. It rocks. Yes, it is heavier than than a normal backpack, yes the leather is tough and will need some breaking in and yes it can take a little bit of extra time to undo the buckles when compared to a click system. But, as my Gran always used to say "all good things come to those that wait". Essentially, this is a backpack that will take everything that you throw at it, and then ask for more. I've only had it for a short period of time, but on a three day trip to Melbourne and then down to Tasmania it took all that I had to offer. Granted, I wouldn't take it on long hikes, but for short travelling trips it is awesome. Don't buy this bag, or any saddleback leather for an ego trip, that's the wrong reason. But, be prepared to receive compliments. As I alighted a taxi in Launceston I heard a wife say to her husband "that's a cool bag, I wonder where that's from". Of course, I told them about the best leather company in the whole wide world.

  • 4
    Chestnut Square Backpack - I give it a "B -"

    I ordered this item after much consideration to back up my beloved medium front-pocket backpack which has a basic problem for air travel: when the front pocket is loaded, it is very difficult to fit into the overhead compartment on some of the regional aircraft. On that score, the thinner configuration of the squared back pack works perfectly. It also has all the capacity I need, the front computer pocket is super convenient, the side pockets are larger and the carry handle is more comfortable. But it's nowhere near the quality bag the old front pocket is. The leather seems lighter and not as tough. The straps are puny and uncomfortable when the bag is loaded heavily, so I wouldn't consider it useful for camping or anything longer than dashes between ground and air transport. The straps also cut across the side pockets rather than under the bottom of the bag, so you need to be careful that you don't pack anything crushable in the bottom of the side pockets. Plus a bit of a pet peeve. I got burned on a clutch awhile ago because the video didn't match the written description, so I'm pretty careful to read the fine print now. But the bag in the video is superior to the written description and the actual product in two material respects: one for the interior divider which is very handy based on my experience with my first piece - a messenger bag - but no longer included, and two for the whimpy one-piece straps which replaced the terrific padded straps in the video and on the front pocket backpack. I took a chance, but think the product has been substantially degraded from the video days and I really don't like that sort of thing! I'll keep the bag and it still gets compliments in the airport, but it's not up to original A++ Saddleback standards, so just a B - on this one.

  • 5
    Love this backpack

    I've been using the Squared Backpack for 10 months now and absolutely love it. It is my go to travel bag. I fit all my cloths in the main bag, iPad in the front pocket, bathroom bag and charging cables in the side pockets. I get compliments everywhere I go. This is a very large and heavy bag. Perfect for carry on for a airplane, but not for walking around town for 8 hours. After 10 months and traveling around the country, it is just starting to break in. It will last a lifetime.

  • 5
    High Quality and Classy Backpack!

    Loving my backpack. Even on the shelf this things looks amazing. This is quality that all will notice from a good 100 yards away. People see it from a distance and just know your carrying a sick bag. Its the "apple computer" of backpacks and the "toyota" of trucks.

  • 5
    Coolest Backpack Ever

    My backpack is the discontinued, classic tank backpack, which is not identical to this squared backpack, but it's the closest one, and they look very similar, so that's where I'm leaving my review. I've had my backpack for 3 years and I've taken it everywhere. I use it as a range bag, where it gets quite heavy with 70# of guns and ammo, but it carries the weight as well and as comfortably as anything possibly could. And I don't worry for a minute about it breaking. If I can lift it, then it hasn't reached its weight capacity. I use it as my hiking bag. I know there are lighter bags with more pockets. but I like this one more, so I take it anyway. Not up Mt. Everest or anything, but basic 5-10 mile hikes. Contrary to popular belief and advertising, the Saddleback Backpack is hydration bladder compatible. It's also my carry-on every time I fly. Fits under the seat, and they didn't charge me for it as a carry on on Jet Blue. I get compliments on it from baggage handlers, friends, random strangers. I've had some good backpacks in my life, but none that make me feel as great as this one. Highly recommended if you're on the fence.