Indiana Leather Satchel

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$299.00

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Design of the Leather Indiana Satchel

This full grain leather satchel (a.k.a. Man Bag) 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. This leather satchel is 10" x 11" x 3" so it will hold a tablet, a few books, and all of your daily carry essentials. The d-rings are great for strapping on tripods, light jackets, or some wet river shoes. I chose a buckle closure to be able to overstuff (with a hole at the very tip of the strap, just in case). The shoulder strap is adjustable and removable.

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Origin of Leather Satchels

The word "satchel" comes from the Old French sachel, which itself comes from the Latin saccellus or saccullus, meaning money bag, or even deeper, saccus, meaning "bag" or "sack". The word was first used in English in the 14th century. The leather satchel has been around for many centuries, and its origins can be traced back to medieval Europe. It was initially designed as a functional bag for carrying books and other items, and it wasn't until later that it became a stylish accessory. In the old days, a schoolboy always carried his books in a leather satchel. And in the summer, he might even hold a frog or two in it.

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Full Grain Leather to make a Satchel

Our cow leather is the super-strong full-grain leather (like boot leather, but thicker). Not Top Grain or Genuine, but Full Grain. Low-quality, low-life companies shave off the grain, which is the tough and resistant top part of the hide, to get rid of those eww icky scars, so they don't have to cut around them and throw the leather away. That is how they can use almost every bit of that hide. To make our leather satchels, we throw a lot of leather away because we refuse to shave the grain off. It's like they're shaving the shingles off of your roof. There ought to be a law.

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The Lining of our Satchel

The pigskin lining is stronger than the cow leather, and that's why we use it instead of some pretty shiny nylon fabric with a neat world map on it. These are more features that represent the love that we put into our bags.

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Abnormally Strong Thread to Keep the Leather Satchel Held Together

The thread is abnormally strong. It's actually a marine-grade UV-resistant polyester thread that they use to sew things that people's lives could count on parachutes, ship sails, etc. So if your life ever depends on this leather satchel staying together, you'll live to tell that story.

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Hardware in the Leather Satchel

Our own custom hardware is the incredible 316 Stainless Steel (please please google it). It's the metal of choice when your life depends on it. It's complete overkill for our leather bags, but it's how we can guarantee the hardware will never fail you.

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A Saddleback Satchel will last a Lifetime

Full Grain Leather is a tough, durable material lasting at least ten decades. Not only can it withstand the elements and keep your belongings safe, but it also looks good even after years of use.There's a reason why our leather satchels are so popular they're built to last! The sturdy design is designed to hold up under heavy use, so you won't have to worry about them falling apart on you as soon as you start using them. So when you invest in a leather satchel from us, you know it will last at least 100 years.

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Details

100 Year Warranty
Two Interior Side Pockets
Back Pocket for Boarding Pass
Removable Adjustable Shoulder Strap

Dimensions (W x H x D)

10" X 11" X 3"

MATERIALS

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

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Indiana Leather Satchel

So, I got the satchel to fill the void between backpack and wallet. I was amazed how much I can fit. Sunglasses in case, Eyeglasses in case, Pipe and to tobacco pouch, cell phones, Journal and iPad. Also my wallet in places where pickpockets frequent. I have carried this in Naples, Rome, Zurich, Casablanca and Marrakech. Even in Morocco it gets comments and they have a long history as producers of leather. I am now a convert to the "Man-bag". Another amazing piece of kit from Saddleback.

Posted by D.M. Kirscht | Apr 02, 2024
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Indiana Satchel in DCB

I have had this satchel just a couple days now but I am already wondering how I ever made it by without! The size is perfect for carrying around all my stuff for day to day living without being too cumbersome. Carrying my wallet, keys, cell phone, sunglasses, reading glasses and still room to spare. The Dark Coffee colour is fantastic and I am looking forward to the patina that will develop. The build quality, as expected from Saddleback, is stellar! Thanks so much for another awesome bag!

Posted by Robert Blakeborough | Mar 28, 2024
5
Great add on

I travel every week for work. Usually carry my tank. If I need a bit of extra space I use this. Fits my iPad, book, chargers and a few extras. And I can throw it under the seat to have an excuse to put my tank in the overhead for a bit of extra feet room. Travel hack.

Posted by Andrew Smith | Mar 13, 2024
5
kickass

looking forward for more

Posted by Steven William McCarthy | Mar 09, 2024
5
The Indiana Leather Satchel

The Indiana does not disappoint. My husband was resistant to carrying a Man-Bag before he got the Indiana Satchell. Now, he cannot be separated from it! It is the perfect size for his iPad, book, sunglasses, phone, extra layer of clothes and wallet! Highly recommend to anyone afraid of the Man-Bag.

Posted by Dianna Vann | Feb 29, 2024

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