Leather Duffle Bag a.k.a. The WaterBag

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$849.00

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Design of This Leather Duffle Bag

This leather duffle bag is our most popular overnight travel bag and the most versatile one. It is just one solid giant piece of leather with no breakable parts like zippers, snaps, buttons, etc. Any place that might get stress has been reinforced with rivets or hidden polyester strapping between the leather. The reason it's built with just one solid piece of leather is to reduce the amount of seams (watch the video above with bull to understand this better). Since we sew at only five stitches per inch, there is more leather between the needle holes. You see, a sewing machine is really just a perforation machine and so the fewer the holes to start a tear or let water in, the better. So when it comes to seams, less is more.

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Full Grain Leather

The cow leather I chose for this leather duffle bag is the strongest there is (full-grain boot leather, but thicker). Leather is like a roof. The shingles are the toughest and most protective layer. Leather has what is called "Grain" and it makes up the top layer of the hide. Some companies shave off the top layer to get rid of scars and blemishes because they don't want to throw any leather away. That's money. But in doing so, they shave off the shingles from your roof. It's really dumb, but they do it. We don't. We use high quality leather with the full amount of grain still there to make all of our leather travel and overnight bags.

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A Durable Liner

The bottom of the leather duffle bag has a liner covered in tough pigskin, which is stronger than the cow skin. It gives it form, but is removable and the removable liner is covered in pigskin, which is stronger than the full-grain leather. Other bag makers might line the interior with some stylish cotton fabric or nylon material with a pretty map, but we wanted durability, and we think you do too. So pack in your clothes, gear, toiletries, and collection of cool rocks, these rugged bags can handle it.

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Thread to Keep The Bag Together

Our thread is super strong industrial marine grade UV resistant polyester thread. It's the most expensive for a reason. It's so strong and doesn't turn into dust like the half priced nylon thread does. Watch out for low quality companies that use nylon just to save a buck or two. When you want a leather bag to stay strong and durable, you want this thread.

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Hardware

Using 316 Stainless Steel for hardware is like killing a fly with a shotgun, but we've never once had a problem because of this hardware. A lone tear just dropped from the eye of a metallurgist somewhere. Our clips were tried and found they can hold up to a 750 lb bag of cats over a cliff without breaking. It's the kind of hardware people use when their life depends on it. Ocean and parachuting stuff. And the metal of fancy watches and iPhones. There's no other overnight leather duffle bag or any leather bags that we know of that uses hardware this complete.

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Functionality of These Leatther Duffle Bags

We haven't heard of any other full grain leather duffle bags as versatile as this Waterbag. Let's go over some of the functionality, from the ability to go from a tote to a backpack, down to it's carry on approval.

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Leather Duffle Bags That Convert Into A Backpack

The shoulder strap makes it quickly to a backpack. So when you are going to be carrying your leather bag for a while, why not use it as a backpack? Unlike other leather bags you might find in some random department store, we thought this functionality would be important, and everyone loves it. When you have it on, you will barely feel it on your shoulders, and it will still look classy.

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Carry-on Approved Travel Bags

As carry on luggage, it is within all international limits. This leather duffle bag fits into all overhead compartments and under the seats. It's our go-to travel bag for sure. Just be aware, with as much class and style this quality bag brings to the room, you will probably have to stand around answering questions about it and yourself.

Details

100 year warranty
Backpack Mode
Ideal for 5 Days of Travel
Carry On Approved

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Unfolded: 20" X 18" X 9"
Folded: 20" X 14" X 9"
Shoulder strap: 34" - 59"
Weight: 7.0 lbs

MATERIALS

Full Grain Leather
Pigskin Insert
Custom Stainless Steel Hardware
Industrial Marine-Grade Polyester Thread

5
Really Nice Overnight Bag

I am a big fan of Saddleback Leather and their products, especially Dave's Deals. I have had my eye on the waterbag for awhile and signed up for the Dave's Deal notification. I was so excited when this Deal became available I couldn't get my credit card out of my wallet fast enough. In reality I did because I got the bag. Its a beautiful bag, wonderfully designed and built to last a lifetime. Like all the other Dave's Deals I have purchased you would be hard pressed to find the minor imperfection. Just awesome!

Posted by Robert Lindaw | Jan 08, 2023
5
The Most Indestructible Bag Ever

Got this bag to celebrate my post-pandemic travels , and the bag is an absolute eye catcher. To share some background, I am have been a big fan of SLC for several years and use many of their products on a daily basis. The waterbag was new addition to my collection. I bought the three strap baby beast a few year ago and was looking for something a little bigger that would serve as a carry on. I purchased the dark coffee brown color, which looks luxurious, yet super solid. True to SLC quality, the bag is made like a beast. It is larger than the 3-three baby beast, yet not too big. It can double as a day tote because of it's handles, which makes it super versatile for day trips or even casual shopping. I don't ever expect to need to replace it. It will certainly be something my kids will fight over once I am gone!

Posted by Janak | Mar 10, 2022
5
Worth the wait

After lusting over this bag for near a decade, finally pulled the trigger. Most definitely worth the wait. Went with the tobacco color, and it came with some nice scars (barbed wire) nothing to excessive; whomever cut this piece did a perfect job. The only negative is I wasn't aware they swapped the interior pig skinned liner from a 4-sided box to one with two sides.

Posted by Angelo | Mar 09, 2022
5
Love and hate this bag!!!

I love this bag because it is beautiful and rugged. Really wish this was something the Army issued instead of the large canvas ones. I hate this bag because it almost got me in trouble with my wife on a trip to Louisiana. A beautiful flight attendant stopped me to compliment me on the bag and my wife thought she was hitting on me ;-).

Posted by L. G. | Jun 12, 2021
5
I haven’t had the chance

I haven’t had the chance to use it yet but the build quality is the best ever seen.

Posted by Charlie F. | Jan 21, 2021

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