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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 just got my medium waterbag and wanted to talk about my first trip. In short, it was great. Some things I have found out: - I fly a lot and my boarding pass is on my phone. I would just chunk it into an outside pocket on my old bag, which obviously isn't a option here, so I got a carabiner and a small nylon bag and clipped it to one of the rings for my phone, money clip, etc, when I go through security. - I initially used the shoulder strap, but had a fairly long walk to a hotel and fitted the strap as backpack straps. It worked great! As a matter of fact, I think I'll leave them like that. If I don't want to put both arms through it and put it on my back, I can still sling it over one shoulder easily. - When I got it the finish almost looked dry and there was a powder like finish. I bought some leather conditioner and it's much better. I have other items in Chestnut which aren't like that, so I don't know if that was just a production issue or if they've changed the tanning/finishing process. - I'm on the road for 3 days and several different kinds of events, but everything fit with space to spare. It's a great bag and can be used in so many ways, it will definately be one of my main "go to" pieces.
After many seasons of coveting this damned bag, I made sure that Santa got it for me this past Christmas. What a wonderful piece of leatherwork! BTW, you're right about the heirs. They have already started negotiations about who gets Dad's new bag after I croak. Well done Dave! Now I've got to give myself permission for one of the medium size waterbags
I have owned the black medium bag for about three months now. The unique design of this bag with the folding top provides great access and versatility. Easy to get in storage bins of aircraft and through airport security. Here is where I would improve: The low placement of the buckles for the three over the top straps causes the ends of the straps to hit the ground unless rolled under. Because there are no studs on the bag's bottom, you will be cautious about setting the bag on the ground for fear of damaging the leather. Make the interior protection flap a little wider. That's it...thanks. CJG
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!
