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I loved it at first. I wanted something heavy and sturdy that would not tip over. But now it slumps over and dumps out the contents. It can't stand up. I am no longer in love and use a reusable grocery bag instead for all my papers (I'm an English teacher). Any remedy? I am about to give it away.
Saw a guy at the airport with a great looking bag and here I am with my first SBL Classic Briefcase Medium size. Got it for two tasks - day to day use and those one night trips. I liked the idea that you could convert to a back back, but it's not easy and difficult to get your arms in without putting it up on a table and backing into it. But it works. I walk a mile+ to the train each day and it's comfortable even fully loaded. It's a little too big for day to day if you just have a laptop, some papers a book and some snacks. Enough pockets inside and out make it easy to organize. The medium bag alone is too small for those overnight trips. I carry a laptop, couple of chargers, iPad, book, notepaper, toothbrush and stuff, and a full change of clothes, and eyeglass case. It doesn't fit and wish I got the larger bag for those over night trips. But still, I love it. So many compliments.
I got my Large Classic Briefcase in Dark Coffee Brown a little over a year ago, and I absolutely love it. I use the bag primarily as a backpack. It took a small amount of ingenuity - and a few iterations of trial-and-error - to make it so the backpack straps both look amazing and do not slip. I ultimately accomplished this by buying a $7 pair of leather laces from amazon, cutting them to size, and tying it in a figure-8 fashion around the bend of the strap at the center ring. This anchors the strap securely in place, so it does not run through when I pick it up by one side. It keeps both sides even at all times. I used another piece of the leather lace to tie the bottom half of the shoulder pad so that it sits directly under the buckle in backpack mode. Soooooo comfortable now! The bag is roomy and spacious. The minimalist interior pocket design allowed me to use a few small bags (including my leather cable bag) to keep my cables and other accessories neat and tidy. After a year of constant use, the bag looks more beautiful than the day I got it, and it is beginning to soften beautifully.
This was my first Saddleback purchase, and it has not left me wanting! The quality of materials in the bag is obvious from the moment you see it, and its beauty is stunning. The wonderful thing is that it is as useful as it is gorgeous. The functionality of this bag is unparalleled in my experience and research (and I have used quite a few different bags). It holds all your stuff in an organized way and keeps it protected and available. It is built as sturdy as a tank, with rivets at every possible stress point. Also, the hardware is of the highest quality and strength, and is beautifully shiny. All around an awesome product and well worth the price!
I have been using my Chestnut Large Classic Briefcase daily for over 4 years. I take it to and from work, use it for travel, to carry books, really any excuse to carry it and look at it. It's in spectacular shape. I deeply love this bag. I am the type of person who does not have many possessions. I live in a 500 square foot apartment (by choice) and keep my belongings to a minimum. When I do buy things I am very picky, I research them and take my time, treat them well, and hopefully never have to replace them. In this case i didn't buy it. My girlfriend knew I wanted it and got our families to team up to buy it for me as a college graduation present. This bag will last longer than I will. I'm in love with it (I'm also in love with my girlfriend who is still around, so yes I do know how to pick em). The design is very thoughtful and functional: lots of pockets inside the bag, straps and d-rings are super handy, convertible to back pack mode is a plus. The large pocket on the back is amazing. I put the economist in it and love the feel of the leather. The size is great for me. I almost never totally fill it but have before and I found the weight / bulkiness to be manageable and as expected. I keep my lap top, papers, reports, and books in the back compartment and then use the pockets to carry power cords, adapters, and other dongle as well as pens, pencils, keys, and business cards. The materials and workmanship exceeded my expectations (still do). The leather is amazing; smells great, feels great, looks great, and ages beautifully. The attention to detail is impressive and unparalleled by any object that I've bought. My friends keep having to replace their bags, I don't. I can't emphasize enough how much I love this bag. If you're the type of person who buys for life you will not be disappointed. On the other hand if you're more about the fashion and don't care how long it lasts you should probably buy something else. The people who give bad reviews are mostly dissatisfied with the weight and heft of the bag. Know this. If that's not what you want then buy a different bag. I am a big guy. 6 fooot, 200 lbs. The size and weight are a perk in my opinion but I lift weights. I feel more secure about the safety of my objects inside the bag when I pick it up and it feels hefty, sturdy, and weighty--but that's just me. Make up your own mind before buying it and don't be one of those people who whines later because they didn't understand what they were buying.
