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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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I have owned a DCB large satchel (not the current round satchel) for some time. It is honestly the most perfect accessory I've ever had with one exception - it doesn't fit my 15" MacBook Pro. But the briefcase's three straps and extraordinary weight didn't suit me either. When this Front Pocket briefcase came out, I knew it was the solution I was waiting for. And in terms of functionality, it absolutely is. It still fits all my daily stuff in it, including lunch bag, thermos, iPad, 3-4 Moleskine books of varying sizes, pens, knife, flashlight.... and now my 15" MBP retina. Absolutely everything I wanted in a bag - and it's not too heavy and not too big. I do have to say that somehow the leather seems different. It does not feel like the same leather as before. I coudn't care less about it not being "perfect" but it feels softer and more buttery than on my satchel - I prefer the older, stiffer leather. Also I was a bit surprised at the soft, smooth, buttery pigskin lining. The pigskin lining in my satchel is dark brown, nearly matching the outside colour, and is significantly slipperier and smoother and tougher-feeling - it's almost exactly like a football pigskin and I couldn't even scratch it with my keys if I tried. The new bag's lining is smooth and luxurious - I can easily scrape it with my fingernail. Don't get me wrong, the lining is beautiful but it feels like it won't last nearly as long, but I guess time will tell. It's taking me some time to adjust to the different feel of this new leather and lining, but I'm thrilled with the performance of my new bag.
The Front Pocket Briefcase is as near a perfect briefcase as I could have imagined. I bought it in the Tobacco Brown color and it is such a beautiful smelling and feeling leather. I have many other products with Saddleback so I know the quality and what to expect and this bag delivered in every way. When I first got it a few months ago, the leather was tough and not plyable and I was a little nervous about how it would turn out for every day use - sure enough like other reviews, after using it a couple weeks the leather started to break in and now has a perfect feeling of toughness but also softness. The strap is extremely comfortable. The size of the bag is perfect for me right now. On any given day I have my 15" laptop I use for work, my ipad mini, a power cord, a book for reading, a couple folders with work files, a wireless mouse, a phone charger, a can of altoids, and my saddleback notepad holder. All of this fits nicely in without having a jammed feeling. I have received many compliments on my bag already - people love this bag and for good reason. I would recommend to everyone.
If you can carry the burden of man, gladly And keep it safe and dry If you are bold of spirit, but humble in style Yet allow your bearer to shine If neither age, nor abuse trouble you And you absorb their travails with a smile Yours shall be the companionship of wise men Glory and Adventure, your crown! This bag has been nothing but a pleasure to own, and to carry. I'm proud to own this wonderful work of thoughtful design, and workmanship. I researched this purchase extensively, and decided that there just isn't a more completely thought through design and execution of leatherwork available. The team at SBL have developed an amazing product. It was worth the short wait!
My wife surprised me for our 4th year anniversary with this briefcase, we both laughed when we exchanged gifts because I got her the long trifold wallet. The quality of the briefcase is outstanding, the chestnut color is rich. My only two complaints, I’m short and in order to use the strap I would have to cut the end off the strap because the leftover hangs out way too much. I’ve decided not to use the strap because I don’t dare cut such beautiful leather. Second complaint is that it’s been 4 months and it still leans forward. When I took it out of the box it seems it had gotten “squished” at the bottom and since it leans and tips forward. I fill it and distribute the weight to prevent this but it still happens. I love this briefcase and I’m looking for years of service from it.
Hello, my name is Kikan I got the "Front Pocket Briefcase" in the new Tobacco brown. I'd like to share my personal opinion and give hopefully a useful review of the bag to help anyone else who is also considering getting this bag. First Impressions: Well to kick things off lets start the with the big elephant in the room. This bag weighs like a ton of bricks, but a bag that is made from full grain leather all around... lined with pigskin and equipped with 316 marine grade steel hardware is hardly going to be anything but heavy. With that being said, if you came down here you would probably already know this. Saying that the bag is over engineered would be an understatement. But before you close this tab, or right off this bag allow me to share my thoughts about it for a little longer. My Review / Experience: I have used this bag everyday since the day I got it in all manner of ways that I didn't think would be possible or rather effective. It is capacious enough to hold all of items including but not limited to... Notebooks, i-Pad, books, fountain pens, ink bottles, Knives, flash lights, Sanitizing wipes, External battery brick, Cables, First aid kit, extra packs of cigarettes, lighter fluid, pencils, coins, portable ashtray, Paper folder, Lip balm and plenty more paper enough to start a bonfire big enough to BBQ a cow. with all of the previously mentioned items and plenty more that would take a great long while to write about. All carried on my back in " Back Pack Mode" or "Messenger Bag Mode" and sometimes held by the handle as a briefcase hence the name. Riding a scooter to work with this bag on my back was surprisingly comfortable. You can with some experience get to the point of opening the bag one handed if need be. As well as stashing items behind the front pockets so you can conveniently slide your hand behind the main front flap and retrieve whatever you wish to use. I did one day end up in a crash while wearing safety gear of course. Upon landing on the pavement I did slide around a fair bit and experienced plenty of road rash. However the bag did take plenty of it and ended up laying on my back at which point I quickly positioned my self on the side of the road with droplets of blood trailing behind me. The bag survived the ordeal with minor scuffs not much damage is noticeable to be honest. and despite a full blown crash it still remained firmly attached to my back. What you're asking whether I'm Okay or not ? if I wasn't I wouldn't be writing this review obviously ^_^. I'm not saying this bag is a good back protector, but it did eat the impact and the road rash for me. Of which I'm thankful for. With all the items I mentioned earlier being inside the bag in question. None of them had a single scratch or crack or tare whatsoever. It is at this point that I was more shocked than relieved to be quite honest. To me this bag is as durable as a "Tank". Big enough to hold all I would ever need with me. Looks downright classic. It only gets softer and more supple as times goes by. If I'm carrying a little less on a particular day. I would clasp the 4x D Rings at the bottom with 2x Carabiners. And Clasp the 4x D Rings on the top with 2x Carabiners. This is a modification to slim the bag if the extra space is not needed and once the Carabiners are removed you can go back to original capacity. Final Verdict: --Pros-- Durable Capacious Versatile Timeless classic look --Cons-- Heavier than the earth on the expensive side Plenty of bags out there can do what this bag can do and maybe even better, but I'm pretty sure very few if any at all can survive to tell the tale to your youngsters ^_^. Oh and the Tobacco Brown Color is Super Stressed / marked / scratched / Dark / Light basically it looks like the bag has been used by someone for 5 years then handed to you. Which I <---- Focus on what I'm saying here -->I<-- like that. If you however wish the bag is spanking shiny new stick with Chestnut brown / Coffee Brown / BLACK all of which will look more uniform and clean cool crisp. Tobacco brown is a color that looks like you have been in Africa for 20 years and the color was forged by the journey of you adventuring there that's why I like it ^_^. Tobacco brown is darker than the pictures of which I don't think it does the bag justice of how good it looks. Thank you for reading thus far and I hope I have helped you.
