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Our leather is the strongest we can find (full-grain boot leather, but thicker), and the pigskin lining is stronger than cow leather. If I'm ever president, I will pass legislation that all leather briefcases are made with full grain leather. Our hardware is made of 316 Stainless Steel which is over-the-top strong. The thread is a strong industrial marine-grade polyester thread in which the sun doesn't deteriorate like nylon does when it hits it.
Full Grain Leather is used because it's the toughest leather we can find. It is the strongest leather that money can buy because none of the grain has been shaven off to get rid of blemishes and scars. Instead, we leave all the grain on there and cut around the bad parts of the hide.
The lining material we use in our briefcases is also super tough. We line our briefcases with pigskin leather. Pigskin is much stronger than cowhide. It is also smoother, so your laptop will easily slide in and out.
The stitching of our leather briefcases is done with the strongest thread available, marine grade polyester thread. This type of thread can withstand the elements and will not deteriorate in the sun as nylon thread does. Polyester is horrible as a bed sheet, but it doesn't get any better for an application like this. It is like hot sauce; it's great to dip your chips in, but not so great as an eye drop. That analogy might be a little out there, but I think you'll get it.
It is as simple as unhooking the leather shoulder strap, then pushing it through the O-ring on the top, and then connecting the ends to the bottom D-Rings, and now you have a leather backpack. These backpacks are perfect for times like a long hike, if you are also trying to carry your luggage, or if you just want to give your shoulders a break.
The large front pocket can fit smaller laptops, tablets, notebooks, files, and other paperwork. Behind that exterior pocket is a hidden pocket with almost just as large a capacity that you can use to carry another device in.
Inside, you will find that we placed two small side pockets for pens, pencils, pocket knives, etc. We put one on each end so it would be easier to grab whatever you need without fumbling around.
There is a side pocket to slide your water bottle right into without having to open up the whole bag. This makes it easy to carry and access your water without even taking the briefcase off your shoulder. And it is not just for water bottles; you can also use it to hold your phone, power hub, or whatever accessories you feel fit in there.
Below your main interior compartment is a strip of leather that makes a false bottom. This serves to add strength to support your laptop, as well as a hidden area. You can keep extra cash, a passport, ID, a gold coaster, whatever you like can go down there, and if you get robbed, they might take everything out of your briefcase, but they usually will not take the briefcase.
We placed a key strap that falls right into the briefcases, so it will be super easy to grab your keys and go. No more fishing around for your keys at the bottom of your bag.
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I’m a physician in NYC, always on the move, and absolutely need a top-notch, durable briefcase. Those “designer” bags just don’t cut it. The craftsmanship of this bag is the best I’ve ever seen. Durable, reinforced, tough on the outside, while soft and supple, roomy on the inside for my equipment. Rugged and clean styling - very happy to have found Saddleback Leather - strongly recommend. I got mine in Black - beautiful bag.
Just got this bag a few weeks ago and they're already fighting over it. ;-) Seriously though, it is easy to see how true this slogan is. A bit pricey to be sure, but this will absolutely be the last briefcase I ever need or want to buy. I got this off of Dave's Deals as a second. Looked all over for the "flaw" but never found one. I've had a similar looking bag for about 15 years, actually 2 of them as the zipper on the first one I got at Costco broke after about 12 years and the faux buckles fell off. The second one is only a year old, but now will be a hand me down. I love the rugged, super high quality construction of the Saddleback bag, the simple elegance, and NO zippers or fake buckles - just the real deal, well thought out design, beautiful finish (already being wonderfully broken in) and one simple burly buckle. Did I mention the wonderful new leather smell?? I do miss the handy little built in pen and card holders in the old bag, but it is a trivial sacrifice, and I now just keep these things in a small folio. I could go on and on, but very well done Dave and the Saddleback team! Thank you for putting a product like this on the market. After I bought this, my wife expressed interest in your backpacks so Santa got one for her for Christmas! We are now a 2 bag family! :-) I also travel extensively around the country for work, and I am sure my co-workers, customers, and complete strangers will be asking where I got this bag. In fact, a couple months ago, I bumped into a guy in the airport elevator that had a Saddleback bag. I asked him where he got it, and if I could take a picture of it (attached). He said "after 12 years it was just getting broken in." I was sold right then and there. *** Note that the scuff marks on the bag in the picture are ALL from ME handling it and NOT to be associated with it being a factory second. When I unwrapped it on day one, it was absolutely unmarked and pristine from the factory.
My husband absolutely loves this new bag— I surprised him with it— so took a bit of a risk— but it paid off. The company was amazing to work with as I had to rush the order. Thanks to everyone who assisted me and for a happy birthday!
I've been a huge fan of SBL for quite some time so I knew what to expect with this bag. And it STILL blew me away! This easily fits a laptop, iPad, journal and a bunch of art tools. It fits everything I need for the day and leaves me a bit of room in case I need it for later. I find myself using the bag in backpack mode more than satchel but I can switch back and forth in about 30 seconds. I get lots of compliments, looks of admiration, and a few jealous sneers because of this bag. It's well worth the money and this is definitely something you'll want to pass on to a lucky loved one. But hopefully not for a very long time because I want to enjoy it for many years before passing it over to someone else. Thanks for making another great product! I'll be a customer for life!
