Front Pocket Leather Briefcase

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$749.00

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Design of the Front Pocket Leather Briefcase

This full grain leather briefcase is over-engineered to last a lifetime (or a few lifetimes). There are no breakable parts like zippers, magnets, snaps, or buttons. Every stress point is reinforced with rivets and hidden polyester strapping. And it's built with the largest pieces of leather possible. It's lined with pigskin and has a false bottom to hide your passport, spare cash, or other secret things. The two front pockets have pockets behind them too. This leather briefcase fits a 17" laptop and can be worn in backmade mode.

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The Functionality of our Leather Briefcase Backpacks

Most of our leather briefcases convert into backpacks, including this one. Run the adjustable shoulder strap through the o-ring on the back of the briefcase, and clip it to the d-rings on the bottom. Now your hands are free to carry more luggage through the airport. This leather briefcase has a false bottom to hide your passport, spare cash, and other secret things. The d-rings are great for strapping on blankets, jackets, and wet sandals. And even the main strap has a hole at the very tip, just in case you overstuff your bag or want to put an umbrella under the flap. The two front pockets actually have hidden pockets behind them too.

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Materials in the Leather Briefcase Backpack

This leather briefcase is made of full grain leather, which is the strongest there is. And then, we line the leather with pigskin, which is more durable than cow skin. Our thread is some of the best in the world. The strong industrial marine-grade polyester thread doesn't deteriorate like Nylon when the sun touches it. Our custom hardware is 316 Stainless Steel which means our clasps can hold up to a 750 lb. bag of cats. It's the metal of choice for when your life depends on it.

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All of our Bags Use Full-Grain Leather

We only use full grain leather. Sure, we pay a higher price to purchase full grain leather to make our bags. And we pay more by using traditional craftsmanship. To us, these are essentials to offering a leather briefcase with a 100 year warranty. Leather is like a roof. First, there is plywood, tar paper, and then shingles. The grain is like shingles. It's the toughest and most water-resistant part of the leather. A lot of companies shave off that grain to get rid of scars or blemishes so they can use more of the hide, but by doing so, they get rid of the toughest part. We don't do that.

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Leather Briefcases Lined with Pigskin

Did you know pigskin is actually stronger than cowhide? It is, and that's what we line our leather briefcases with. Not only is it stronger, but it is also more flexible and has a nice feel. We could have left it with just thick full grain leather, but we wanted to give you the best of the best. By using both, you get the best for the inside and the outside of this large briefcase.

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The Hardware in our Leather Briefcase

The hardware on this backpack briefcase is all 316 Surgical Grade Stainless Steel. That's the good stuff. The kind that doesn't corrode, pit, or rust like other metals. It's the best for when your life depends on it, and it's what we use because your life could depend on this briefcase (ya never know, right?).

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Polyester, Great for Strong Thread in Leather Bags, but Not Great for Underwear

Polyester is awful for underwear or sheets, but it is the best for thread. We found the strongest polyester thread and used it in our leather bags. It's a marine-grade, UV resistent polyester thread that doesn't deteriorate when sun hits it.

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Internal Pockets

Two small internal pockets are located in the main compartment, which is great for holding things such as pens, pencils, and other things that you might put in small pockets. The internal compartment is split into two main areas with a large capacity to hold a large laptop or two. So you can fit that huge 17" laptop in here without a problem.

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External Pockets that Mean Business

These larger pockets are buckled closed, so you don't have to worry as much about someone coming and opening it up quickly and taking anything. And behind each external pocket, you will find a hidden pocket. This pocket is great for things you might access more often, such as a cell phone or a USB hub, depending on how secure you need it to be and your own packing method.

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Hidden Compartment in this Leather Briefcase

Yes, this briefcase has a hidden compartment that is large enough to fit a passport. It is located on the bottom of the leather bag and can be easily accessed by lifting a strip of leather. You will see it right away. The false bottom is great for hiding things such as money, your passport, or anything else you might not want anyone to find.

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Emergency Cigar Holder

When I tell you we thought of everything, we did. In between the front pockets is a pocket that is good for carrying a cigar, a flashlight, pens or pencils, or Epi pens.

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Removable Shoulder Straps

Not everyone wants a shoulder strap; they might prefer the hand strap, and for the backpack feature, we made it removable. The durable shoulder strap is also made of full grain leather, just like our leather bags, and has the same quality stainless steel hardware. It is super strong, so no matter what you carry, it can handle the weight more than any other leather backpack or bag out there.

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Great for Traveling

It is also functional as a great carry-on for short trips or long trips. You can fit your large laptop and maybe even a change of clothes and other gear. For example, you might not want to put your suit jacket inside, but an extra t-shirt and shorts to wear.

Details

100 Year Warranty
Fits 17" Laptops
Removable Adjustable Shoulder Strap
Hidden Pockets Behind Two Front Pockets
Key Strap
False Bottom
Backpack Mode

Dimensions (W x H x D)

17" X 12" X 8"
Front Pockets: 6.75" W X 8" H
Shoulder Strap: 34" - 59" L
Weight: 7 lbs

MATERIALS

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

5
Go big or go home!

After careful consideration between a medium classic briefcase and a medium front pocket briefcase, I decided to get a chestnut medium front pocket briefcase. The versatility of the extra front pockets really makes the difference in this bag and allows one to better organise and manage their belongings. I would strongly recommend anyone considering getting the thin version to just go with the full sized version; you'll really be thankful for the extra space afforded with the minimal change in weight. Go big or go home!

Posted by Daniel C. | Aug 14, 2017
5
The perfect briefcase

My first Saddleback product. At last. After stalking the website for weeks and watching hours of YouTube, trying to decide what bag was right for me, I did get some help when I found a medium FPBC in tobacco under Dave's Deals. Initially I wanted the large, as I am 6,2+ and thought I needed the larger size. Thankfully I bought the medium, and it is the perfect size for me. The briefcase was a 25% off deal, but I can't for the life of me find any flaws with it! The leather is excellent, and the smell! I smell it in my car, in the office and it's just wonderful. I've got all my stuff in it now, things that I had stored in drawers around the house. A couple of organizers for cables and such, and it works great. Big thanks to Saddleback Leather for making these overthought, overproduced, heavy duty, beautiful leather products! My biggest issue now is saving up for the next item...

Posted by Blake K. | Jul 13, 2017
5
Go ahead and get it!

This briefcase is great! The color (Tobacco) is rich and beautiful. The leather is supple. The briefcase is spacious and well made. It feels good to carry. It's versatile. You can plainly see this is a serious bag for a serious purpose. It's a working man's/women's briefcase. The large briefcase is perfect for court and litigation (large holds legal files). I believe this briefcase sends a message, "I'm here to work and work hard." Thank you for such a beautiful bag

Posted by Walnut B. | Jul 06, 2017
5
Right Blend of the Office and the Outdoors!

Great Bag! Holds my MacBook Pro, iPad Pro and a Saddleback Notepad Holder with no issue. I do keep a cigar holder in the center pocket and it works great! It was my first Saddleback, hasn't been my last!

Posted by Ron | Apr 18, 2017
5
Incredible bag - hoping it's a lifer

I don't have a great point of reference around a drop in quality that other reviewers have mentioned in recent posts, but can say that I am very impressed with the fit and finish of this bag (FPB in Medium Walnut). The gauge of the leather and hardware make this pretty hefty, even when empty. When full with files, laptop, etc. I'd guess it is close to 20lbs+, so you need to be comfortable hauling that around. The shoulder straps are very comfortable - haven't tried the backpack-mode yet like the optionality. One mild surprise was the tightness of the small side pockets on the inside of the front compartment - I had planned to use those for holding a laptop charger or other electronics and they seem best suited for pens, etc. Long story short - have had the bag for less than a week, have already received two compliments from strangers at the airport and I catch myself staring at it in the office for no good reason throughout the day. It's amazing

Posted by Bogdan C. | Apr 03, 2017

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