Tank Backpack

5.31 lb

18.00

16.00

8.00

$659.00
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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.
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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.
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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
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  • 5
    7 years later

    I bought my Chestnut backpack on August 29th, 2012. Yes, Two Thousand Twelve, which I suppose makes it a version 1.0? I have used it daily for over seven years, it has seen over a million miles of air travel, 10,000 miles of motorcycle duty and generally gotten dragged around the world to my engineering jobs. I haven't engaged with any Masai warriors, but I am up for it. I condition it regularly with Chamberlains Leather Milk and it gets more and more beautiful with each year. (Just like my wife, but much more leathery!) When it first arrived I had some issue with the straps, I honestly can't remember what the problem was, but I see in my records postage and a note that said I sent the straps back. The straps I have now are perfect. They have formed to my body and are more comfortable than anything else I have. The screw thread D-rings have were an annoyance at first but a dab of blue locktite and they haven't come loose in years. My middle son has called dibs when I die, so the fighting has already started! Is it heavy? Yes. Is it too heavy? No. It is like a good tool, it feels good just to pick it up, and if I have to carry a few extra pounds for the privilege I need the exercise anyway. I have never been one to tout brands or be "loyal" to a company. My Saddleback backpack is the only thing I own that I will proudly direct others to seek out. Some one comments on it at least once per week, more if I am traveling. I recently joined a new team and a coworker walked in with a new Saddleback briefcase. It was instantly recognizable. He asked me how old my backpack was and I told him "7 years", he responded, "they aren't kidding about their quality are they?". No they are not. My wife was a bit shocked when I told her how much I spent on it seven years ago, it being completely out of character for my cheap engineering nerd self. But now we both see it as a completely reasonable expenditure. I bought one of my daughters an over-the-shoulder clutch purse for Christmas this year and I have no doubt she will have it for decades.

  • 5
    The Tank

    I owned a classic briefcase for 7 years - it was a capable and sturdy companion, but it was getting too heavy for me. Trudging through the airports with my laptop and books in it started to get to me... throwing my back out et al. So, I sold it off and got a squared leather backpack in black. Boy am I happy! It gets more use as it's super convenient, balanced on my back and that earlier back strain? Gone, gone, gone. I love this backpack and its always with me, doing its job. Go 'head and pull the trigger - get one. You won't regret it.

  • 5
    Well designed in every way.

    For years, I've wanted this backpack but the financial constraints of graduate school held me back. It's everything I hoped it would be. It's beautiful, well-crafted, functional and surprisingly light. By no means am I a designer but there's some incredible design here. The functional pockets are incredible! They provide easy access to grab-and-go items like a wallet or cell phone. The lack of a seam on the back makes it easy wearing on the back. The straps are secure, strong yet very comfortable. Honestly, it can be fully-loaded and I have no idea I'm wearing it. I bring it to the gym at 5:30 a.m. and then transition into my work place and it works perfectly in both places. I would highly recommend. Only thing worth mentioning, I'm using a 17" LG Gram laptop and it barely fits into interior-back pocket. If you're using a 17" Laptop with an independent graphics card, it will most likely not fit in the pocket and will need to be in the main compartment.

  • 5
    The awesome and new tank backpack

    This is my third Saddleback bag and I am thrilled with the new tank backpack. It’s the perfect size for my files, iPad, MacBook and Large Notebook. The quality is always consistently the best around. And it is beautiful.

  • 5
    Definitely exceeded my expectations, over-engineered!!!

    Definitely exceeded my expectations, over-engineered!!! Thank you El Presidenti Dave