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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
Thanks for the fast delivery of my medium size waterbag . This is truly the heavy duty quality leather bag they claim. The overall quality and design is very well done. The leather is very nice and looks perfect. I have the medium size and it's already quite heavy. Both in a good and a bad sense: From my point of view a large size waterbag fully loaded would be better suited if you only have to carry it over very short distances. Like to your car or the next trolley but not over big airports. The medium sized waterbag is good to carry while walking, especially in the backpack mode. Opening and closing it feels more like preparing a horse for a ride with those heavy leather straps. Some good old school leatherware. I like it and I can recommend it.
I got the medium waterbag (finally after much hinting) as a gift. The video says it "May" cause envy. The word "may" is totally misused. I love this thing. It gets compliments from other travellers and even the air crew. Most of my trips are weekend trips where I only need a carryon. This fits the bill perfectly. The expandable size sometimes is a pain as I pack it up too much and with regulators, dive lights and cameras, it becomes to heavy, so I have to give something to my wife. It is sturdy, I have misused it as we take it on diving trips (only 2 so far), and while it isnt water proof, I used Chamberlans #3 on it and it has kept my stuff dry through the odd splash and drip. The tobacco color also looks great and any abuse adds to the travelled look of the bag. Thanks for a great bag.
Like the burl in a beautiful piece of wood...natures beauty is astounding! Just got my medium water bag in the tobacco color. I was nicely surprised at the capacity available yet will fold and compact if not needed. Just what I wanted. Small enough for an overnight or roomy enough for a weeks worth of clothes if needed. And that new leather smell! As a kid I worked in my grand dad's boot repair shop on weekends. The smell brought back many fond memories. I guess that's where I learned to appreciate quality leather and craftsmanship....that's what Dave & SBL provide. My only disappointment is that I didn't get a keychain to show off my tastes when my my bag isn't with me.
I've had a Medium Waterbag for about a year. I was torn between the Waterbag and the Duffel, but the measurements of the Waterbag sold me. The Waterbag can be used without a liner, or with the short liner and works well as a carry-on bag. The duffel seems a bit big for that. The waterbag isn't very heavy and can fit a lot of gear. I'd recommend it as a great go-to travel bag.
The bag is heavy but very well made. After some scratches and wear marks following my first trip, character is building. The bag takes some practice to carry if you want to prevent falling off your shoulder. What I found worked is to place the bag on my shoulder and swing behind my back. Also, when I am on and off trains and planes I simply place the carry strap under the tie straps to keep it from flopping around and use the carry handle. The carry handle is offset to one side which makes carrying with the handle a little awkward; however, it is certainly the way to go in tight quarters or in and out of local transportation like a taxi. The bag fits into commuter jet and train overhead storage without issue. I had the bag packed 75% full with 2 rolled jeans, 7 rolled shirts, and 6 nights of socks and under ware. In addition, I had a small bag inside for shaver, toothpaste, shampoo etc and 2 plastic 6 x 10 x 1.5 inch plastic containers on top with food and electronic gear. I have used many bags over the years from duffel to tumi roller. I travel trains, commercial air, car, taxi, and small private planes. This bag will work for in all situations. Each scuff will remind me of a particular trip and I can't wait until it has dozens of marks from the many adventures ahead. Happy travels . . .
