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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
Large Waterbag in Coffee Brown: Gorgeous leather, impeccable finish, HEAVY DUTY craftsmanship. Here are a couple of observations: Heavy? I've seen several reviews on this topic. Are these a little heavier than a nylon bag? Of course they are! They don't grow cows with thicker skin on this planet, than the leather used to make these products. Is this product going to last longer than a nylon bag? Of course it is! Have you seen a nylon bag with a 100 year warranty? If you want super light, go buy a nylon bag. If you want to top quality leather and people to notice your luggage, buy Saddleback. Travel bag? I've got the large Waterbag and would not recommend using it to travel if you've got to carry it too far. This is a quandry I had to think through. The large Waterbag is soooo big, you can put soooo much in it. I use mine when I am driving to a travel destination, not flying. If you fly a lot, and want to carry it on the plane, I would recommend the medium Waterbag. Just my opinion. The large Waterbag is a very versitale bag with an antique look. I've had several people tell me it looks like an old time stage coach bag. Hope some of my observations help. PS. Love the booklet pointing to the only way of Salvation: Jesus Christ the Righteous!
Just received a medium Dark Chocolate Brown Water bag, it was a Dave's Deal (I think sometimes they put stuff on Dave's Deals just to sell it faster as I've purchased many items and could only find a slight flaw in one of them). First I bought a side pocket duffel but it was just too bulky (I wanted something easy to carry on), then I bought a utility duffel, it's a little smaller but I don't care much for the rigid shape and the straps aren't long enough to carry cross body. Finally I decided to get the medium waterbag ( was holding off because it cost quite a bit more than the others) It's exactly what I was looking for, wish I would have buckled down and bought it first. The leather and build quality are top notch (of course), the bag is very supple and carry's more like a traditional duffel, I like to wear it cross body and it's very comfortable. The removable handle is comfortable and well thought out. The only thing I wish was different is the liner, I guess they've updated it from the one's in the pictures, the liner now is only the bottom and two ends, the old liner looked to be bottom and four sides like the dry bag. I highly recommend the water bag.
This bag is a great bag and tough as nails! I travel a lot and I am always being asked about my bag. Which is fine except when you want to get out of customs at the airport. This bag is overbuilt to perfection. Hello Dave, I WOULD ALSO SECOND THE IDEA OF A FREQUENT FLYER DISCOUNT.
I have owned this bag (size Med, color tobacco brown) since 6/12. I love the 2 optional rectangular inserts, although I use the higher side one most of the time. This bag packs well. This size holds quite a bit. I like the closure options. I can use the bag as a carry by removing my clothes and the insert quickly to make a walk around bag. (Watch Dave's Video). This increases the versatility. I use it as a car bag or a carry on. I am considering adapting the bag to try to make it a functional camera bag. I would not check this luggage as it has no lock capabilities and I am a little paranoid about that. The lock is a personal issue, but I suppose otherwise would be a great airline bag. I plan to get other sizes as my needs change. Once again a great bag. Dave, PLEASE CONSIDER FREQUENT FLYER DISCOUNTS!!
This was my sixth bag purchase from SBL (plus a wallet and including 3 cable bags). I purchased the SMALL WATERBAG from DAVE'S DEALS (15% off) as a carryon alternative. Great bag! I would caution you on the Dave's Deals bags, however. I didn't expect a new bag of course, and there were some clear imperfections in the leather that one could see from more than 3 feet away, which I expected and which don't bother me at all. This bag was a disappointment because the D rings and buckles were foggy, and burnished, and not crisp looking at all. All of them. The hardware looked as if the bag had been on a back shelf for at least 5 years. If I could send it back to get a new small waterbag, or one with better looking hardware, I would, but alas, they don't make them anymore. ALL OTHER ITEMS PURCHASED FROM SBL WERE AWESOME!! Customer service is also the best I've ever experienced.
