Tank Backpack

5.31 lb

18.00

16.00

8.00

$659.00
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SKU:
01-20-0006
100 Year Warranty
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Design of this Full Grain Leather Backpack

This 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.

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

Materials used to make the Best Full Grain Leather Backpack

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.

Benefits of a Leather Backpack or any Full Grain Leather Bag

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.

Makes a Perfect Leather Laptop Backpack

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.

A Perfect Carry-On Large Leather Backpack

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.

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  • 5
    Perfect commuter tool

    I walk seven miles to and from my vanpool when commuting to work. This pack's strongly defined shape protects my laptop, provides plenty of cargo space and keeps the load so well balanced that I really don't notice the weight. And, it looks so good! A large handsome briefcase for the back. I'm never different about wearing into the building.

  • 5
    LOVE this Backpack!!

    Built like a TANK, the all-new(2019) Squared backpack is a forever bag in my collection!!! Leather backpacks can be on the heavy side, but with Saddleback reducing the weight by nearly 3 pounds from the previous model makes this backpack a comfortable, lightweight carry. I can’t say enough about this bag... I highly recommend it!!

  • 5
    As Tom Cruise said in "Top Gun" "... it's looking good so far."

    Well, I didn't win the New Tank backpack raffle. So I got up early and fired up the computer and ordered one for the first issue. The new Tank arrived this afternoon - 001-010 Black. Plus a key fob gratis, and a personal note from El Presidente Dave written on a leather scrap. Nice touch. I had many questions before purchasing - so I'll share with you now that it has arrived. I've ordered some other SBL products - more on that later. Quality - I think many people who post to "Review" have a burr under their saddle. They are anxious to post their fault finding. No fault found here. High quality. I love leather, and smell of leather products. Again, no fault here. Weight. No problem here. About same weight as my present brief bag. Size. Just fine. Think of turning your brief bag 90 degrees. Side pockets. I always have a coffee travel mug in my present brief bag. When I go through airport security I merely remove the lid and carry the mug empty - then refill at a kiosk past security. No problem here. Diameter size fits fine. I will either need to get a slightly shorter mug to buckle the flap, or tuck the flap into the pocket behind the side pocket. 16 oz plastic water bottle? Flap buckles fine. Front pocket. Fits the SBL medium leather portfolio. Inside: Back divider - fits my MacBook Air. Front of divider - has side small pockets on each of left and right sides to hold what nots. Has a tether strap with snap hook for keys or other what nots. This space is deep enough to hold a good quantity of files / folders / book. And important to me - my good Canon camera when I want to take better photos than merely with my iPhone My use will be as a substitute of my work brief bag. I will need to purchase the luggage strap for when traveling through airports. I will need to figure out a shoulder strap for over one shoulder carry, which will be much more useful to me for daily use than back pack straps. Maybe I can make those straps work for me somehow. Would have preferred they be removable. My solutions are either cut off, or tuck into bag - awkward. I will need to purchase some of the organizers in the SBL catalog to hold my charger cords, adapters, pens, etc. Other products I have purchased and like. Both medium and small portfolios. I've purchased them for good clients of my law firm and had clients' full name laser engraved on the front, and my logo discretely inside. Passport wallet - same. I found a wonderful lady who does wonders for my laser engraving needs. For Christmas I purchased the Doctor's Leather Duffle for my son who had just finished 10 years as a Navy pilot and started as an American Airlines pilot. The bag is beautiful. My question and his was would it fit in the bag space next to his seat. Pilots don't need a seaman's trunk for airport charts anymore - they have everything on an iPad. So only require a small bag space. I haven't gotten answer yet. I've told him he could exchange it. Or now that I have seen the Tank, I will offer it to him if he wants it. Or offer him an order. I want to keep 001/010. Its beautiful. I'm going to check with my engraver to see if she can put my firm logo front and center on the front flap. Mark Hanson Des Moines, Iowa

  • 5
    Buy Tank 2.0 now! New design is great for every day carry!

    I'm an avid collector of Tank backpacks (cyclops, old logo and script logo) and initially thought the changes would not be to my liking, but hold the presses! My wife bought a few of the Tank 2.0 and had an extra one in chestnut that she gave to me. WOW, I am impressed with the design where that distinctive Tank look is still there and the reduced weight is really noticeable. The padded strap is perfect and not too small. I've seen all the colors and they are fantastic. I was surprisingly blown away by the black one. Wonderful job SBL!

  • 5
    Great backpack! Lots of space!

    Got is a week ago. Was planning to wait for the Tank to become available. But then decided to go for the Squared. I think this one is more of a backpack, due to its less structured design, and I love it so far.