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● Can it be worn across the chest for easy access and converted to a backpack for trekking?
● Is it insulative so batteries and gear don’t quickly freeze or get damaged with heat?
● Would you use it as your everyday carry when not taking pictures?
● Does it enhance the way you look as a photographer?
● Can you leave it unbuckled or unzipped for hours without gear falling out because it has a flap?
● Would someone ever paint it into a painting?
● Is it photogenic? Would it ever be the subject of the photograph in Venice or out in nature?
● Is it classy?
● Is it attractive? Does it attract the eye of others?
● Does it get better looking the longer you have it? Or does it age like milk.
● Would your grandchildren fight over it when you’re dead?
● Would it enhance your photos if it were in the shot? Or be photoshopped out like a piece of trash.
● Does anyone compliment you on how good looking it is?
● Does it make you look better?
● Does it reflect who you are?
● Does your other camera bag age like fine wine? or like old milk?
● Are you excited about it? Or it is boring.
● Are you proud of it?
● Are you emotionally attached to it?
● Would you miss it if you lost the bag itself?
● Does it look like it has stories to tell?
● Do you ever intentionally rough it up to make it look better?
● Will people take pictures of your camera bag?
● Would people ask to borrow your camera bag empty?
● Has it ever brought you joy and enhanced your life?
● Will this ever be said about it? “This was your grandfather’s or grandmother’s camera bag and now it’s yours.
● What about protection if I drop it? My other camera bag has a lot of foam in it.
○ Let the padding on the bottom be a small blanket or light sweatshirt for just in case situations.
● But it’s not big enough for all of my gear.
○ It’s not meant to hold ALL of your gear. Do you only have one pair of shoes? Leave the 35 lb. camera bag in the hotel room and carry this for smaller fun outings or on long treks.
● What about dust and rain getting in? Buckle it down and it’ll be fine. You’re overthinking it unless you’re using it in the blowing sands of the Sahara. Then just put a t-shirt on top of it and then buckle it down. And don’t carry it through waterfalls.
● Why did you rename it the Photographer’s Satchel?
○ 15 years ago, it was named The Medium Satchel. 10 years ago, I redesigned it for more comfort and renamed it The Rounded Satchel. Since so many photographers buy it and send in great photos of it, and because it’s what our photographers and videographers personally carry at Saddleback, it became obvious and appropriate that it be renamed The Photographer’s Satchel.
● Even a cheap crap lens costs more than this bag, which is a key part of your gear.
● It’s cheaper to buy one bag than replace bags for the rest of your life.
● Don’t mess up other people’s photos with your ugly or boring camera bag.
● Two bags in one. Most camera bags are dedicated to being used for only cameras, but this is a fashion accessory meant to be used for daily use when not out shooting.
● Photographers are drawn to beautiful and interesting things to capture so others can enjoy them too. Why would you own a not beautiful or interesting camera bag?
● We pay more money to have a room with a beautiful view. We spend a lot of time and money to drive or fly to beautiful, faraway nature or look into the Grand Canyon and then return home. We take a lot of time and effort to hide powerlines, cords, trash, and other things that aren’t natural or that just don’t fit. Creatives love good-looking things. That’s why they congregate in beautiful places and paint or photograph beautiful things. Why would a photographer carry an ugly camera bag on their side unless they just couldn’t find a beautiful one? You now have no excuse.
I Get A-Round - Rounded Leather Satchel from Saddleback Leather Co.
I use my Rounded Leather Satchel and a field bag for hunting. However, it’s a great cross over bag. On a recent trip to Argentina, I carried the satchel in backpack mode on the plane and through the airport. When we arrived, I used the bag in the field with shooting gloves, shooting glasses, hearing protection, snacks, water bottles …. Just anything I thought I would need. It’s so versatile, just get it. Back home it spend time loaded with binoculars, knife, leatherman tool, flashlight … it is one bag you will use all the time.
I love this bag – and will love it more once it's broken in. The only change I'd shill for is to add a leather pocket on the front, as on the "Front Pocket Leather Satchel." That would be bag perfection…though it's already close to perfection.
There might have been an ulterior motive here, but I bought this for my wife for a nice home for her G48, ear protection, ammo etc. I own many Saddleback bags and this one does not disappoint. Dave has been consistent with quality over the years and not changing from the superior construction of his products. I admit I love the rattle of the stainless steel and the smell of the leather. I should probably add that if you buy something nice for your wife, she can only be happy for you when ‘your new bag’ shows up a few days later. Craftsmanship is hard to come by these days and when you find it, make it your own! Keep up the great work guys!
So happy Dave brought this one back. I’ve owned all sizes - the small. The large, and this one. This one is the Goldilocks. I keep coming back to it, and for good reason. It has so much functionality, can be dressed up or down, and can take a beating and still look good. It’s built to last. No matter what new designs SBL puts out, I hope they keep this one on the roster. It’s an original, it’s a classic, and it is definitely one all of my kids will fight for when I’m gone.
I ordered one of these in 2015 when it was the medium round satchel (with small and large still available). While the current iteration has a few different flourishes, it is really the same bag. Mine has kept me company for over 8 years, whether carrying my smaller iPad Pro (in Saddleback sleeve) or my Surface and all my daily goodies. Perhaps the most notable thing: the price is the same as I paid 8 years ago. I know Saddleback has undergone price increases in the past, but they are clearly trying hard in this day and age to continue shipping high quality items without passing along every economic ripple to the customer. I’ve been a customer for 10+ years and while I don’t order constantly, I’m always on the lookout for my next piece, sure that it will last.
