EDC Leather Satchel

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Design of the EDC Satchel

The design of this satchel was inspired by the need for an everyday carry bag that is unbreakable and can be easily carried. This is a full grain leather satchel, which is the best leather you can get. The clips are sewn and riveted to the leather satchel instead of the shoulder strap, allowing it to be attached to a briefcase or other container for easy carrying. The leather toggle and loop closure are also designed for quick and easy one-handed use. I designed this man bag to keep my pockets empty while driving, sitting in restaurants, and walking in strange places. I carry my Leatherman Tool in the bottom, and on top of it, I put my wallet, phone, and then my keys on the top. Finally, there's a slim back pocket for my Field Notes, pen, and a plane ticket.

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Unbreakable Satchel

This leather satchel is over-engineered with no breakable parts like zippers, snaps, buttons, etc., and is reinforced with polyester straps and rivets at all stress points. It's built with just two main pieces of leather, so there are fewer seams, and we sew at only five stitches per inch, so there's more leather between the needle holes and fewer holes to start a tear.

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A Satchel That Clips On

The clips are sewn and riveted to the leather satchel instead of the shoulder strap so the satchel can clip to the handle or side d-rings of my briefcase or backpack to make it into an exterior pocket. This is a wonderful feature when you go somewhere with your briefcase or another leather bag with d-rings and your satchel. The clips are also spaced perfectly for belt loops if you want to clip it to your pants instead of using the shoulder strap.

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Cross Body Strap

The cross body strap is adjustable from 47.5"- 63.5" and can be worn over the shoulder or across the body. It's made of 0.75" wide full grain leather, so you know it will be just as strong as all of our other designs. And in an emergency, you can always remove it and use it for any other purpose for which you might use a long leather strap.

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Materials in This Satchel

The materials in this satchel include full grain leather, pigskin lining, German thread, 316 stainless steel hardware, and a cowhide strap. Full grain leather is like boot leather but thicker. The pigskin lining is stronger than cow leather. The German thread is more expensive and UV resistant than the cheap nylon thread used in most satchels. The 316 stainless steel hardware is the highest quality and most durable option available. Finally, the cowhide strap is adjustable and can be worn over the shoulder or across the body.

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Full Grain Leather Satchel

Our cow leather is full grain leather and thicker than boot leather. The top layer of a leather hide is where the grain lives. The grain on leather is like shingles on a roof. Low to mediocre quality companies shave off the grain to get rid of the scars of the hide. They save a ton of money that way. But they're shaving off the leather's toughest and most resistant part. What would you think if someone shaved the shingles off of your roof?

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Satchel Lining

Our pigskin lining is stronger than cow leather, and that's why we can offer the 100 Year Warranty. I think it's a better lining than some shiny nylon fabric with a neat world map. You can see the map on your phone, but if you want a material that will last, that is what the pigskin offers. It is also a lighter brown color making it even easier to see inside your satchel in lower lighting conditions.

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Thread in the Satchel

The German thread is abnormally strong and far more expensive than the cheap nylon version. But it's the kind of thread you'll want if your life depends on this satchel staying together. You'll be able to tell the story later as opposed to if your bag was made of a lesser thread. It's a marine grade UV resistant polyester thread that they use to sew parachutes, sails, etc. They don't use this thread on mass-produced imports because it's too expensive. It's just another thing that makes our satchels the most durable in the world.

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Hardware

We designed our own custom clasps and d-rings. Using 316 Stainless Steel hardware. Yes, I understand this is like killing a fly with a shotgun, but we NEVER have a problem with it. It's the metal of choice if your life depended on it. So if your life ever depends on a satchel, this is the satchel that you'll want.

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Functionality of This Satchel

This Everyday Carry Satchel has all the functionality you could want to carry your essentials in. We thought of everything from the adjustable shoulder strap to the easy access opening to the front pocket.&&One thing to note is that this new EDC Leather Satchel will not clip onto the older hardware (the non-stainless steel hardware - Pre 2016). This is because the new stainless steel clips do not fit over the thicker old hardware. We just had to put that out there since our designs last so long, and many people come to us with our older models.

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What all can fit in the satchel?

So you are not going to fit a laptop or a bicycle in this satchel, but with the dimensions of 6.5" by 8.5", you shouldn't have a problem fitting an iPhone or Samsung in it. With that, you might keep your wallet, keys, and possibly your passport and boarding pass. You might even get some other accessories into it, such as your charging cord. Of course, a traditional satchel is not designed to hold many things but just your essentials, so you don't have to load your pockets down.

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Tell A Story With Your EDC Satchel

You will love this EDC Leather Satchel for its beauty, durability, and functionality and because it tells a story. This is not a cheaply made bag that was made in a factory overseas by someone you will never know, and it was not made to last just a season or two. Instead, this EDC Leather Satchel was made to last generations. It was made with the highest quality materials available, and it will show its character as it ages.

Details

100 Year Warranty
Holds any iPhone or Samsung
Removable Adjustable Shoulder Strap

Dimensions (W x H x D)

6.5" X 8.5" X 0.5"
Strap length: 47.5" - 63.5"
Strap width: 0.75"

MATERIALS

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

5
I never planned on buying this

Yes - I didn't plan to buy this ! But after seeing how it could be used with a briefcase as an accessory -- I was sold. It seems too much like a purse for a man at first until you realize it's not intended or used that way at all. Great addition to my large classic briefcase and large duffel. Construction and design are solid. Love it !

Posted by Dave Toth | May 06, 2023
4
EDC Satchel

Twelve years ago I was gifted an SBL thin leather briefcase in chestnut (the double gusset ones without any small exterior or interior pockets that convert to a squared backpack). In the time since the bag has accompanied me on multiple expeditions on five continents. Indeed, it is the ONLY bag that survived the trips intact; all others have long been sent to a landfill or a recycling plant. So...instead of investing in a new SBL backpack or briefcase at inflation-era prices, I decided to upgrade my current one (what I have deemed as "old reliable"). I wanted an SBL bag with exterior pockets that would allow me quick access to smaller items without having to open up the full briefcase. These satchels are ideal for that...they attach easily to the handle and D-Rings on each side of my older briefcase, adding four exterior pockets with a balanced load. The versatility is ideal as well, for I can remove one or both Satchels depending on my needs. Of course, the SBL quality, look, and feel matched great, too (once these satchels get broken in). My only issues are weight and security. Regarding weight...alone, the satchels are light and easy to carry. However, when I clip two satchels to my old briefcase, it adds about two pounds of extra weight to my base bag. At the end of a long trek, I feel it. Regarding security...The drawstring enclosure on these satchels is an easy pick for professional thieves. I do not recommend clipping these satchels to any side bag or backpack in a crowd. In that situation, I stuff the satchels in the briefcase or take out the straps and sling them cross-body to my front, and trek on! Overall, a well-designed, versatile and functional option for us lifelong SBL customers who need to upgrade an existing product. Well done, Dave.

Posted by Michael R. | Aug 13, 2022
3
Great satchel, just wish it was bigger..

I love this satchel and use it every day! I am a huge fan of saddlebacks products. My only complaint is that I wish it were designed similar to the pockets on the "front pocket leather briefcase". I feel that the satchel would be comparable to its current size while drastically increasing what could fit inside. If saddleback updates the design I WILL BE BUYING IT!

Posted by Kc Peoples | Jul 01, 2022
5
EDC Leather Satchel is a great companion item

Great bag. I have it attached to my medium leather briefcase. Provides easy/quick access to my iPhone, iPad mini, car keys, wallet, etc., without having to open the briefcase. Love it!

Posted by John M. | Mar 27, 2021
5
Love the versatility. Literally goes

Love the versatility. Literally goes with me everywhere. Attached to my Thirteener during the work week, solo carry during the weekends.

Posted by JOSE G. | Mar 24, 2021

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