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Our leather is the strongest we can find (full-grain leather). It still has all of the grain on it. We line the leather briefcase with pigskin for even more strength. The thread is unbelievably strong industrial marine grade UV resistant polyester thread, and our custom hardware is 316 Stainless Steel. It's the metal of choice when your life depends on it. We consider every single detail when making a leather bag guaranteed to last 100 years.
Our Thin Front Pocket Briefcase is made out of the toughest, full-grain leather. This is the top layer of the hide and has all of the grain, making it tougher and more water-resistant. Most companies will use a cheaper, thinner leather that is easy to process and falls apart in a few years.
The natural color of Tobacco (tan, light brown) might be the most common. It has a casual look but develops a beautiful patina over time. Some people prefer a different style, so for those, we also offer this leather in Dark Coffee Brown and Chestnut (reddish brown).
The bottom of the thin leather briefcase has four d-rings that can be used to hold anything from your umbrella to a rolled blanket or tent and use it like a knapsack. Think outside the office, away from business; you can look professional or casual with this rugged leather briefcase. It is a great bag to have on your back when you go hiking, fishing, traveling, or into the office.
This slim leather briefcase is big enough to hold everything you need but not too big or bulky. The dimensions of this briefcase are 15" x 11" and only 3 1/2" thick, so it fits up to 16" laptops. We make larger bags, but not everyone is trying to carry a 17" laptop along with a gaming chair in their briefcase.
These thin leather briefcases have a main compartment that is the perfect size for a 15" or 16" laptop and a notebook, with room for a few more books and Dude Wipes. Two inside pockets for pens and pencils. On the front there are two pockets that buckle closed, great for chargers, cables, etc. Behind those pockets are hidden pockets that make it easy access for smaller things.
Yes, we even put a back magazine pocket in this briefcase. You know, when you are on that long flight and just want to unwind with some Field and Stream, or maybe you want to catch up on the latest National Geographic. Now you have a place to put it.
Not everyone likes a shoulder strap on their leather briefcase, and sometimes you just need a quality thick strap of full grain leather for other things. So in our leather briefcases, we make the shoulder straps detachable and also adjustable. I can't tell you how many times I've used a bag strap to tie down luggage.
We care about much more than making money. Sure, that is required to keep a company running, but we care more about making quality leather goods. This is the reason we use only the highest quality materials, and the most durable construction methods possible. Making a difference is our goal in every life that we touch with our designs, so we take it seriously when we say that we will warranty your leather bag for 100 years. Think of it this way: when you buy a Saddleback Leather briefcase, sure, you're buying it for yourself... but you're really just breaking it in for whoever you plan on passing it down to.
Front Pocket Briefcase & Thin Front Pocket Briefcase Comparison
Thin Front Pocket Leather Briefcase. A Laptop Bag description with Pelicans and Storks in Gabon
The Thin Front Pocket Briefcase Backpack In Depth Explanation
I got this bag in chestnut from DH as a gift a little over a year ago and purchased myself a few more items from Love 41 after. I love the leather and the craftsmanship. I wear the bag as a messenger bag and it is on the heavy side for me (5’3, 120 lbs, able to do 7 full pull-ups). I have a 15 inch laptop, a flash light and a pen in the cigar pocket, laser pointer and pill bottle in one of the front pockets. I find myself dragging the bag across the center console of the car often. The D-rings are noisy. My colleague called me “jingle”. I do get compliments from folks from time to time and continue to enjoy using the bag; however I find myself carrying the bag on my shoulder and stuff with my hands including water bottle, keys, lunch and a purse. The natural thing for me to do is look at SBL for another bag, to my surprise, the messenger bag my DH got for me is now $100 cheaper a year later. It made me feel like we got ripped off. I’m reluctant to purchase another SBL item.
I have this bag in carbon since 2013. Other reviewers noted that it is heavy and the buckles make it awkward to open repeatedly through the day. Absolutely true. The fact is that it *is* heavy because it's sturdy. The pockets *do* take time to open because the buckles are made to last. Simply put this bag is genuinely built to last a lifetime.
Perfect for up to two days travel. This briefcase can easily fit my suit, shirts, print materials, notebooks, iPad, gentlemen's accessories, phones, chargers, cables, and have some space for home returning gifts for kids. Also, very easy to handle at the airport security, as all pockets are readily accessible. Did I mention that it’s also a head turner? Have been travelling quite a lot with it, and every time I pass airport security people are asking where I got this briefcase from. Every single time! It also looks very yummy, to the extent that my little son tried to bite through it. So now I’m having the round teeth imprint on it, and everyone thinks it’s a logo. Thanks buddy for biting my bag!
Bought this bag ~4 yrs ago, still looks and works great!
As with all good leather, Saddleback products only get better with age. Unfortunately (depending on who you ask), this briefcase is manufactured to last LITERALLY LONGER THAN I WILL. So here I sit, conflicted on what to do. On one hand - out the box, it's gorgeous, sturdy, and holds more than enough for my every day carry, everything on my office desk, and all the compliments I get from passers by. On the other hand - I can't wait for the day to come that this briefcase will be as soft as my first baseball glove that took layers of turtle wax and multiple trips under my dad's truck to break in. So thank you, Saddleback, for the only briefcase I'll ever need, and the internal struggle that comes along with it. Maybe I'll put it in in the driveway and take a couple passes over it to see if I can expedite the patina before I retire.
