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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.
My daily carry bag as an anesthesiologist, used in OR and around hospital. Won’t hold documents unless folded in half, but amazing quality and I mostly carry folded papers, pens, 1-2 water bottles, phone charger, AirPods, personal items like chap stick and medicines, occasionally some small medical equipment. Takes some tinkering to find the most comfortable strap wrap through the ring so “backpack mode” doesn’t dig into your back. Smells amazing, matches my tow belt and 2 saddleback wallets. Still a 100% satisfied saddleback customer, now saving up for the deep pocket duffel also in tobacco brown!
I bought this leather Satchel mostly to use it as an edc. It had proven to be the right choice. I can carry my camera (mirror less) inside a camera insert, my cables (in a pocket), my iPad and my wallet (long wallet) and my cigar’s stuff, and still have space plus the outside back pocket and the water bottle pocket too. I got it in black and it is beautiful. Also, I always use is in the “backpack” mode with the knot that someone demonstrated in a YouTube video. Very happy with it.
I love this. Bought it for a scripture case for church. Have started using it through the week as well. Really enjoy it. Very comfortable to wear.
This guy goes everywhere with me! From hiking to grocery shopping. Using it as an everyday carry, it's the best size. Also best for picnics, and beautiful photos!
I don't know WHAT I was thinking getting 2 of these! Yes, I do...I needed one in TB AND DCB (yes this isn't just a man bag...it's unisex!). These bags are just like all the other SBL gear....tough as nails. The pockets on the side are actually usable (I shove my phone in there and my company ID in the other). Inside holds a water bottle and all my normal EDC type things. And the back pocket; misc paper bits. I have it in backpack mode all the time and even when I'm not wearing it as such, I still leave it and swing it over one shoulder...works out perfectly! Someone once told me this is one of the "must have" SBL pieces...it's timeless and I could not more!
