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- 100 Year Warranty
- Fits 17" laptops
- Interior Laptop & Tablet Pockets
Dimensions (W x H x D)
- 12" X 17.5" X 6"
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- Full Grain Leather
- Pigskin Lining
- Custom Stainless Steel Hardware
- Industrial Marine-Grade Polyester Thread
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Read MoreThis is the 4th Edition of the Squared Leather Backpack and has been refined over the years to what it is now. You'll see old pictures with a fat flat handle, but the new one is high and thinner. And it's still over-engineered. It has no breakable parts like buttons, magnets, or zippers and it's still reinforced with rivets through and hidden polyester strapping at all stress points. In addition, this newest edition of this leather backpack is made from only two large solid pieces of leather instead of three, which means that there are fewer seams on this backpack to tear apart. This leather backpack has a laptop pocket on the front exterior and one in the back that can fit a 17" laptop. Both tall side pockets have a hidden pocket behind them for quick access or for sticking in longer things. The lower and side d-rings on the backpack are great for securing on tripods, blankets, and or dirty and wet shoes. The shoulder straps are minimal, but with a comfortable and adjustable shoulder pad to distribute the backpack's weight where you need it.
---Full-grain leather is the strongest and most water-resistant leather you can use for a backpack, and we use the thick version of it. Like boot leather, but a tad thicker. Then we line it with pigskin, which is tougher than cow leather. Finally, we sew the leather backpack together with a very expensive German industrial marine-grade polyester thread that doesn't deteriorate in the sun as nylon thread does. The hardware is our custom 316 Stainless Steel hardware. I believe we are the only company in the world using such strong hardware to make a leather backpack. The buckles can hold up to a 750 lb. bag of cats without breaking. It's kind of like killing a fly with a shotgun, but I tell you this, you'll never have a problem with hardware breaking on your backpack. If it does break, it'll either be an excellent story or an unfortunate one.
---There are many advantages of a leather backpack. Let us start with a full grain leather bag will develop a beautiful patina over time and tell your story. The more you use this backpack, the better it looks. This will also protect your belongings from the elements better than some synthetic material. Full grain is the most water-resistant, so a little rain won't hurt it. That's what you get with high quality leather goods. Another significant advantage of our Squared Leather Backpack is that it's virtually impossible to tear.
---This Tank of a backpack is not for the faint of heart. It's big but not pretentious, and it's built to last. This is the one if you're searching for a leather backpack that will allow you to haul around your 17-inch laptop and gear easily. It's also perfect for traveling as it fits everything you need.
---You should not have problems getting through TSA with this as your carry-on backpack. It's a perfect size and has plenty of room for everything you need while still being small enough not to be a pain. This is an excellent backpack for a fun weekend trip, or work trip, with enough room for your laptop plus maybe a change of clothes, and whatever other gear you might need.
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.
Posted by Bram F. | Sep 17, 2016
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.
Posted by Brandon | Sep 12, 2016
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.
Posted by Texas R. | Sep 05, 2016
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.
Posted by Brandon D. | Aug 05, 2016
I have coveted a nice leather briefcase since graduating undergraduate school 23 years ago. Circumstances and budget kept my desires subdued until now. God has finally blessed me with the ability to invest in a nice leather bag. On 3/21/16 my Squared leather backpack arrived. I was not disappointed. The craftsmanship and engineering is unparalleled. The bag is heaven but all of the reviews I have read say the same thing. However the bag is very comfortable. I am a train bus commuter with a max 7 min walk daily. No problem! The bag is comfortable. I would not recommend this bag to small people. I am 5 foot 9 200. A small person may not like this bag. This bag is an heirloom I will pass down from generation to generation.
Posted by Brenda M. | Mar 21, 2016