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- 41 Year Warranty
Dimensions (W x H x D)
- 19" x 13" x 3.50"
- Double stitched Strap: 32" (End to End)
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- Full-grain Leather
- Pigskin Lining
- Brass Hardware
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Read MoreFor any leather tote bag you're considering, make sure it is made with full grain leather. It's important because if the leather doesn't have the grain on it, it will fall apart at a young age. Every leather hide naturally comes with grain as the top layer. Those are the tightly woven fibers that naturally protect the cow. But hides are naturally thick too, so tanneries usually split them in half, the top from the bottom. Now they have two hides they can sell. One expensive hide with all of the strong grain and one cheap low quality hide that looks nice but isn't. That leather is great for decorative leather parts, but not for leather tote bags that get stress and wear. This is the main difference between cheap totes and expensive ones. The quality of the leather.
---I designed this tote to be simple and no fuss, yet totally versatile. It's the perfect everyday carry bag and allows you to toss your daily necessities inside and go. The tote is also lightweight and somewhat unstructured or floppy.
---Did you know that with every purchase, you are making a difference around the world by loving others in need through education, food, shelter & job training?&& Love 41 gives 100% of its profit away!
---I designed this tote because I wanted something that was simplistic and no fuss, yet versatile. This bag is just that. It is a great everyday leather tote bag for the person who wants to be able to throw anything in their bag and go. It can really carry a lot. I also wanted something that was lightweight and somewhat unstructured or floppy.&&How do I wear it? It's such a versatile bag, I carry it for all sorts of purposes including an everyday purse when I'm running here and there from home to office to store (most days). The style is really simple and goes with any outfit, casual or dressed up. I love that it keeps everything together effortlessly and is so easy to get things in and out quickly. I throw my leather clutch purse in here or the Koroha bag alone with my keys, laptop and sometimes iPad. There's a lot of room in this tote! I also like that I can fold it up and fit it in my luggage to use when traveling.
Simply put... buy this bag! I thought long and hard about buying this tote and researched it forever, debating if it's what I wanted to spend my hard earned money on and if it would work for my needs. It has far surpassed what I hoped. I use it daily as a tote for my laptop and files. This thing is a work horse! While I wouldn't recommend putting a lot of weight in it on a regular basis and stretch the handles it does handle my laptop and ipad with ease. I have also used it when traveling and it holds everything my family and I need while out on excursions on vacation or shopping. I love it so much I am considering one in another color!
Posted by Okf | Aug 24, 2017
I love, love, love my Simple Tote. My bag is in chestnut (I only order chestnut). It is an absolutely beautiful bag! Because I only purchase Love 41 and SBL I had no idea how popular tote bags are. I always get compliments and questions about the beauty, durability, and quality of my Love 41 and SBL products. The price is phenomenal. The quality is unparalleled. Further, it doesn't matter how much weight I put in my Simple Tote there is no sign of wear anywhere. I DO recommend this tote frequently and stand by that recommendation any time and any where. (I have had my tote for at least 2 years and it still looks just as amazing and beautiful as the day I received it.)
Posted by Lee S. | Jul 03, 2017
First, I want to say this is a pretty cool bag. Also the Saddleback team is super-kind and was quick to respond to our complaint. That said, this purchase represented a splurge for our family and I was a bit disappointed when one of the shoulder straps started to demonstrate some less-than-desirable traits within a year of ownership (see photos). One strap has a ragged/frayed look and appears stretched...it simply hasn't held up well. We shared our concern with the customer support team at Saddleback who advised their quality team felt this to be the result of natural wear and declined to repair or replace the strap. I disagree with their decision since natural wear would impact both straps - not just one. I'll let you be the judge, but I feel the faulty strap was constructed with a piece of inferior-quality leather. My biggest disappointment was their unwillingness to stand behind the product and make the necessary repair. Too bad - my wife really loved this bag...at first.
Posted by Nikki | Jul 02, 2017
I received my Simple Tote in Tobacco, and OMG it is Gorgeous!! The leather is beautiful, the bag feels so sturdy, and it's look is so classy -- it is like a piece of art. That's how lovely it is just to look at. I plan to use it as an EDC (rotating with other bags), and I don't pack out my bags, so this tote will probably last forever! For sure, the SBL/Love 41 line is a good source of quality leather bags, so I think one can confidently order online and receive a great product. Thank you!
Posted by Pia W. | Jun 30, 2017
I love my new bag!!! I have been salivating over this bag for a long time but I was unsure how much I would use it. Well I have had it for over 2 weeks now and I use it much more than I thought! I am a busy parent and full time RN, and to have a bag that I can grab and go is awesome! I am 5'4" and the shoulder straps fit perfectly on my arm, they don't slide down constantly, which is super annoying. The bag is a beautiful color mine is in the tobacco color. The bag holds very well when you sit it down, it doesn't fall over like some bags I have had. I love how versatile this bag is. I can dress it up for a date night or just everyday use. I can not say enough good things about this product and I love that that all the proceeds support such a great cause! I would give this bag 10 stars if I could!
Posted by Mermaid M. | May 03, 2017