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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 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.
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.
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.
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 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?).
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.
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.
The two front pockets on this briefcase are large and ideal for holding chargers and cables, passports and travel docs, phones, glasses, and a multitool. And behind each external pocket, you've got a hidden pocket. These pockets are 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.
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.
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.
Not everyone wants a shoulder strap; they might prefer the hand strap or the backpack feature, so 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 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. The Front Pocket Leather Briefcase fits nicely under seats on the airplane.
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issues with leather finish "Overall this is a good briefcase. The construction is sturdy, the weight is what one should expect, and the storage capacity and organization are wonderful. My problems with the bag are with the quality of the leather finish. The leather itself is as advertised; thick, full grain, and durable. However, the Tobacco finish that I received looks MUCH darker than what is shown in the picture here, and is significantly darker than other recent Tobacco items I have purchased. Also, the dyed outer layer of the leather is very dark and rigid in some spots. It is in these spots that this outer layer has already cracked where the bag folds. I contacted customer service and was told this was normal for Tobacco. My other issue is how the leather deals with water. On the website FAQ, it says in response to ""will water hurt it?"" that if it gets rained on, there ""won't be spots after."" This is not accurate. A 5 minute walk to the car in a light rain caused spotting that was still there after a month." "Overall this is a good briefcase. The construction is sturdy, the weight is what one should expect, and the storage capacity and organization are wonderful. My problems with the bag are with the quality of the leather finish. The leather itself is as advertised; thick, full grain, and durable. However, the Tobacco finish that I received looks MUCH darker than what is shown in the picture here, and is significantly darker than other recent Tobacco items I have purchased. Also, the dyed outer layer of the leather is very dark and rigid in some spots. It is in these spots that this outer layer has already cracked where the bag folds. I contacted customer service and was told this was normal for Tobacco. My other issue is how the leather deals with water. On the website FAQ, it says in response to ""will water hurt it?"" that if it gets rained on, there ""won't be spots after."" This is not accurate. A 5 minute walk to the car in a light rain caused spotting that was still there after a month.
I've had this bag for about a year and a half. I have the large in Chestnut. It is amazing. I'm a doctor and I take it to work with my everyday. It holds my computer, articles, textbooks (from time to time), my stethoscope, my lunch and a few other essentials (pens, tylenol, hospital credentials, etc). I get a compliment on this bag every time I leave the house. It is nearly impossible to walk through the airport without someone asking where you got it. It's big enough to fit most anything you need. It's small enough you can stuff it under a seat in an airplane as your personal item. It's just now starting to get broken in. Has a few scratches on it and it only looks better with time. I can wear it with my scrubs or jeans and a tee-shirt and it doesn't look too dressy. I can carry it with a suit and tie and it looks great, too. Amazingly crafted. Will outlast the 100 year warranty.
You typically get what you pay for; I've had nice, but significantly cheaper briefcases; this is easily the best I've ever had. It looks amazing; it's durable; comfortable to carry and holds 2 large laptops and charging accessories; or 1 large laptop and books/notepads/ and charging accessories with a little room for other items (magazine, newspaper, etc). I'll say this; my personal laptop is very large (slightly larger than the MacBook the Large can hold). It fits in the Large size but it's a bit snug (not too snug where it's damaging anything). I'd recommend going to an XL Classic briefcase if your laptop is 17 inches or above. But it's hard to deny how great this thing looks.
I own a 2012 medium classic brief. The front pockets make the FPB classier and more formal.The FPB dimensions are better - less wide, and bigger in length and width. I was worried this bag would look too big on me, but because when it hangs on my shoulder it doesn't stick out as widely, it looks better. The lower profile handle is sleeker. The light color of the natura pigskin is easier to find things in, and it feels luxurious like suede. The only thing I don't like as much is the color and the finish! The old chestnut was redder and had a sheen to it. The new chestnut is mostly a medium brown. It only has that special red under certain lights. The sheen is much less now. I tried a couple different polishes/oils to bring some sheen back but it didn’t work. I'm not sure how the new finish will patina. It's still great leather. I'd love it more if I didn't have the old one! But it’s still worth the upgrade. If you liked your chestnut browner/less red and less shiny, this is for you.
I am an orthopaedic surgeon from Mumbai, India. I got a few smaller Saddleback items on amazon.com whilst I was in the US earlier this year and I loved them. I got this in medium from amazon as saddleback do not process payments on credit cards originating in India. Tobacco was easily my favourite. This briefcase, is perfect. I carry my Macbook pro, a few cables, some journals, my diary, sandwiches, water bottle and my Kindle. Having read all the reviews, I was prepared for a really heavy bag. However, its just right and given this quality I am not sure how it could possibly be any lighter. I don’t really see the need for the D rings and may get rid of them. Personally, I do not really see myself using this in the backpack mode as well. Will probably get rid of that O ring too. I do feel, it will look better (if at all thats possible!) without the extra shiny metal rings which I am unlikely to use anyway. All in all, a super purchase. Thanks Dave for giving us an incredible product.
