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THIN FRONT POCKET BRIEFCASE

Thin Front Pocket Leather Briefcase

6.75 lb

16.00

14.00

6.00

$599.00
(118 reviews) Write a Review
SKU: 01-10-0014
100 Year Warranty
This is the side view of the thing front pocket briefcase
Leather briefcase interior that fits a 16" laptop.
This is the front side of a light tan brown leather briefcase with front pockets and a buckle in the middle.
Saddleback Leather briefcase backpack.
This is the back of a light tan brown leather briefcase with front pockets on the other side.
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This is a dark brown leather briefcase with three buckles on the front and turned to the side.
This is the back of a dark brown leather briefcase that turns into a backpack.
This is a red brown leather briefcase with no breakable parts.
This is a red brown leather briefcase that can be worn as a backpack.
Leather briefcase with front pockets by Saddleback Leather.
Reddish brown leather briefcase by Saddleback.
  • 15" X 11" X 3.5"
  • Shoulder Strap: 34" - 59" L
  • Weight: 5 lbs

A leather briefcase backpack in dark brown leather.

Materials Used in this Thin Leather Briefcase

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.

Full grain leather briefcase in front of a waterfall.

Made with the Best Full Grain Leather

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.

Natural full grain leather briefcase with patina.

The Different Colors of the Thin Front Pocket Briefcase

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).

Saddleback Leather Thin Front Pocket Briefcase

D-Rings on the Bottom

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.

The Perfect Size Thin Leather Briefcase for a 15" or 16" Laptop

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.

A thin briefcase with front pockets by Saddleback Leather.

Perfect Amount of Pockets

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.

A leather briefcase with front pockets and a cigar holder.

Back Magazine Pocket

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.

A man carrying a full grain leather briefcase over his shoulder with the shoulder strap.

Detachable Shoulder Strap

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.

Full grain leather briefcase carried by hand.

What Makes a Saddleback Leather Briefcase Worth It?

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. 

Leather briefcase worn in backpack mode by Saddleback.
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  • 5
    Surpassed Expectations

    I have to admit: I was the slightest bit disappointed when I got my bag. It just didn’t look quite right. I had ordered Chestnut, but it looked kinda dull and brown. Did I get the wrong color? Was my batch of leather the full 20% off-color that is possible? Was it just the lighting in my office? I should have known better, having brought leather shoes before. Leather always looks weird when it’s new. Now I’ve had my bag for a couple weeks, and just the process of moving it around, loading & unloading it, and handling it with my hands has begun to show its true beauty. And it is beautiful! The smell, y’all. Even when it’s 4 feet away on the floor, I can still smell it. It’s amazing. I got the Medium size, mostly to haul my 15-inch Macbook Pro for work. It was a pretty tight fit at first, and I wondered if I had made a mistake. But after a couple weeks of use, the sides of the bag have started to soften and bow out, making the computer fit quite nicely now. Snug, but not awkward at all. I’m a slim 6’5” and I feel like this is a decent bag, even for my size. I probably could have gone with the Large and been happy, too, but the Medium is pretty much the same size as the Swiss Gear bag I was replacing. I know it’ll fit in those horrible TSA buckets, under the airplane seat, and be generally easy to travel with. I also plan to take it on vacations and load it up with cameras, lunches, and stuff. I would never do that with my boring Swiss Gear bag. I purchased this bag for 2 reasons: style and quality. To me, the style of the bag hearkens back to a more rugged, classic time. The front pockets absolutely cinch that feeling and the design of the bag really speaks to my personal taste. It feels substantial and unlike most things you buy today. And time will tell, but this bag certainly feels like it’s going to last and last and last. For now, Saddleback has 100% delivered on its promises. There are very few things I own that I look forward to beating up a little bit, but this is one of them!

  • 5
    Beautiful!!!!

    My fiancé gave me this briefcase for my college graduation gift. It is an absolutely beautiful bag. The leather is heavy and clearly good quality. The hardware is strong and looks very nice. I love that there are no zippers and that it can be a back pack too!!! Can't wait to purchase more items

  • 5
    A Great Bag

    I bought this bag because I was looking for something a little lighter than my Classic Bag. This fit the bill and then some. What a great style and bag!

  • 5
    Total Awesomeness!!!!!!

    So i purchased this thin front pocket briefcase in Tobacco color on Dave's Deals at 15% off. I honestly did not find anything wrong with the case, Maybe Dave needs to get his eyes checked? I'm a contractor and normally have at least 7 to 10 projects going at the same time, at first i thought all my files would not fit in it at the same time, i was wrong, there's plenty of space inside to at least hold 12 to 15 files. The build quality of this thing is AMAZING, I wouldn't be surprised if a bulldozer ran over this thing and nothing happens to it. You should see the looks and questions i get when i walk into construction meetings, it re-assures me that i made the right decision to order. If your looking for a briefcase to last forever, looks goods, attracts attention and can probably with stand the test of time, then DO NOT HESITATE like i did for 6 months and order this, you will not be disappointed!

  • 5
    Awesome Quality, But Built For Someone More Minimalist than I

    So after two years of dreaming of owning one of Dave's bags, my wife and in-laws finally forced my hand by purchasing me gift cards to Saddleback for Christmas - I guess they must like me! So, after Christmas I waited for the Thin Front Pocket Briefcase to become available in Chestnut (they were all sold out in December) - checking my phone multiple times a day to see if the magical "in-stock" phrase had yet appeared... I was so psyched when one evening I checked the site and the "in-stock" was there that I interrupted dinner just to get my order in! Upon arrival, just WOW! I have the Chestnut padfolio, so I was aware of the incredible quality of Dave's products, but I wasn't prepared for the pure beauty of the bag as I opened it up on my desk at work. Immediately, a few coworkers began ogling it and asking about its origin. (Referrals coming your way Dave at no charge ;) ) Later on in the day, I started the migration from my well-worn briefcase to my new leather beauty. As I made the transfer I started to realize just how much stuff (even after paring it down) I had to keep with me on the regular. As such, despite my previously-held thought that I was a pretty simple guy, I am going to be returning the thin front pocket briefcase and exchanging it for the standard front pocket briefcase. The bag has sufficient room for the true minimalist - it fit my small laptop, tablet, kindle, one 1/2 size moleskine notebook and the laptop charger in the main compartment, but that was the max one could fit in neatly. So if you're one who keeps it super simple, this is the bag for you. The front pockets DO allow plenty of room for extra storage for tech accoutrements, an additional moleskine, cigar, cell phone or phablet - I just have a tendency to need to carry 2-3 file folders throughout the day and occasionally I throw a good ol' fashioned book or my bible in the main compartment, so I need more large-compartment storage space. Bottom line, the bag reinforced my already-held opinion that Dave's stuff rocks, I just need the bigger main compartment. I can't wait for the new bag to arrive, as it will be one that will serve as a great wingman well beyond my time on the earth! Thank you Dave for making such great products, they will be in my family for years!