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How It's Made | The Saddleback Waterbag Leather Duffle Bag
How to make a leather duffle bag like a cow. With as few holes as possible
I purchased the medium water bag in tobacco for my son two years ago as a Med School graduation gift. The color is wonderful and the quality is exceptional. In the past two years, the bag has gone to the hospital almost daily and been around the world once. The leather has a beautiful patina and is nicer looking now than when it was received. It is envied by the hospital staff and they ask where he got it. There is one big problem with this bag though. If you don't keep your eye on it, one of your friends will steal it!
It's fair to say some of the comments below around having to adapt one's approach to travel as a result of using this bag are true. The bag can become quite heavy, it's sometimes frustrating not to have zip pockets to easily stash items and the fact that you have to carry it rather than wheel it does sometimes devoid you of an element of speedy travel. All that said I still use my bag as much as I reasonably can within those constraints, why? Because the bag is such a fantastically aesthetically pleasing item which radiates quality to the extent that the above irritations are worth bearing for this alone - the bag is also perfectly capacious and durable. In summary, appreciate the bag for its limitation of not being a plastic box on wheels (which at times can be the right solution) and you won't be disappointed with this product!
Four months ago I bought the medium Waterbag in tobacco. Earlier that month I had purchased the Classic Thin Front Pocket Briefcase (medium) in chestnut, which is a work of art and is wearing very well. (During that same month I ordered a couple of belts.) When I first received the Waterbag I was immediately impressed with the tobacco color and, of course, the glorious smell of leather. The bag is expertly constructed as is usual of Saddleback Leather products, and has noticeable substance to it. I can't stress enough the outstanding quality of this bag. I have to admit, at first I was worried that the bag would be too small for my needs. I originally selected the medium size so I can fit it in the overhead compartment on airplanes. But once I removed the insert I was able to stuff A LOT into the bag. Surprisingly, I'm still able to fit an almost-full bag into the overhead compartment. Interestingly, I had to literally punch and shove the bag in, which the bag handled without even a hiccup. In fact, that's what impresses me most about this bag - it can take a lot of abuse. I don't purposely abuse it, but I travel extensively and sometimes I can't be gentle. No worries, this bag is built like a tank. I've drenched it in the rain, dropped it, stuffed it in a car trunk, stacked stuff on top of it, banged and scraped it along innumerable walls, railings, and other objects, etc. Nothing phases it. Everything, from the body to the straps to the rings, are all of the highest quality. By the way, the Waterbag serves very well as a business travel bag. I use packing cubes for my "good clothes" and shoes, and stuff underwear, socks, and tee shirts (all rolled up) in the nooks and crannies. I carefully folded and placed a sport jacket at the top of the packed clothes and closed up the bag. The jacket was well protected and had few wrinkles when I arrived, which came out in a steamy shower. If you need a versatile, strong, and stylish bag, you absolutely must get the Waterbag. Oh - My new medium Front Pocket Backpack (tobacco) arrived just this morning. My goodness, what a beauty! Already my daughter tried to steal it this evening, and I've only had it for 6 hours. I had to let her use my Waterbag for her trip this weekend to divert her attention from the backpack. I better get my Waterbag back.
Bought an original (medium) Waterbag in 2010 while planning a European trip. I wanted something sharp, durable and convenient. When I found it my wife called me 'crazy". When I received it she sniffed. When I used it she put things in it. I have used it for 25+trips/weekends each year and my wife gave me the front-pocket backpack this past Christmas - she said she 'didn't know why but they seem like good products'. I, now, have a number of dark coffee brown pieces and the waterbag is simply the single best thing I have ever owned. I don't think I have ever owned anything (suit, car, anything) that was better quality or had a better design. And it's just cool. Oh and the service from Saddleback lives up to the bag's quality! I suppose I should have just written "buy the dang bag!"
This is the second SLC product I've purchased, the first being the Large DCB Laptop bag in 2009. When I made that purchase I knew what I was getting, a lifelong laptop bag that had no compromises in workmanship or materials. I've received more compliments on that bag than anything else I've ever owned. The Medium Waterbag is just incredible. I can't wait until it's as worn in and weathered as my other bag, because they really do get better with age. I look forward to purchasing the hard luggage suitcases in the very near future and frequent the website weekly to see if something new is coming out. Dave - Would love a laptop sleeve for my 13 inch slim laptop to go with everything else I have should there be considerations for new products.
