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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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My 17” laptop fits. The divider is perfect to separate charger, mouse etc. Everything’ I have gotten from Saddleback is exactly as stated.
It’s very sturdy and will last a long time. However, the pig skin lining is rather gross as you can see the hair pores and is just rather unappealing. I wish the lining could be calf leather or sheep leather.
I bought the front pocket leather briefcase today,,,,WOW! This is the briefcase I dreamed about when I reviewed the website years ago. Walking into the showroom was the icing on the cake, best customer service ever!!! I was undecided on the size at the beginning, waffling between the thin front pocket, the classic briefcase before deciding on the front pocket briefcase with the assistance from Candice. CANDICE WAS AWESOME!!! I took the items out of my old briefcase (laptop, organizer etc.) and transferred to my new one before I walked out of the store. Is it heavy? Yes, but that's the price to pay for quality, durable leather. This briefcase will last forever, totally worth the price!!! The smell is amazing!! My clients complimented me on the aroma at my meeting that afternoon. Christmas came early this year!!!
Greeting and God bless, First I want to make it clear I have not had my bag for a long time but I think I got a pretty good idea of what it can do. I get compliments all the time. Know what you are committing to with this beefy bag. Its heavy so use the shoulder strap to distribute the weight. They offer a way to test these bag out for a short while, Saddle back will allow you to return it within 30 days if it's in the right condition. You do have to pay for shipping but it's worth it for the price of having something not right for you. One thing is for certain you can't beat the quality. These bags are the real deal! I have the front pocket and the flight bag. The Front pocket briefcase is a little large for me but out of all of the briefcases it right for me. The flight bag makes things convenient but it's too small. With this said I wish Saddleback could make a mixture of the Classic size bag and flight bag Gladstone opening...hmmm Dave? You could call it the Preacher/Pastor's bag, with that Gladstone opening and the space from the Classic, it would be a match made in heaven. Just my thoughts. God bless you and thanks again for a great product.
I've had the briefcase for about 2.5 years. This is a 3 rated or 5 rated briefcase, depending on what you're looking for. If you want a polished office briefcase that's good for travel, less casual, and more towards professional in the office, then it's a 3. If you just want to buy something that will last forever and looks sharp, then it's a 5. For durability, which is their claim to fame, then I can confidently say it will outlast a full career if at least minimally maintained; it is certainly built to last. It has beautiful and durable leather that does age very well. It is softer then when I first purchased it, but still looks about the same. More than enough room and i don't use the back 1/2 of the case so it's just collapsed down really and I just use it to hold docs at this point. After two years of use, I couldn't stand all the jingling D rings and the "bull ring" hanging off of it anymore, and using "backpack mode" is the modern version of a fanny pack, so I cut that stuff off and hammered down the rivet on top. The modifications resulted in a more professional and streamline looking bag which I like even more. Also needed to trim down the strap as it was way to long for my use. Likes: I like that it is a beautiful case that ages very well and it will last as long as I'm willing to carry it and beyond (it truly will outlive me). I also like the attention to detail, everything just comes together nicely. Dislikes (which are mostly self evident): I don't like that it's not well balanced and it doesn't have any interior liner/finishing. It's a little big for a standard office bag and a bit bulky/clunky. Not much for pen holders, no liner really, no padding on the bottom. It's just the backside of the leather you see. The pigskin doesn't really qualify as a full interior liner like you'd expect with most cases but I do like it a lot and would prefer it be used to make a full liner. Overall, the pics do it justice, what you see is what you get, and is of top quality materials and workmanship. I would buy it again.
