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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 want to say this bag is awesome. There is enough space for my EDC. And I like functionality and beauty. Tobacco to me is that rugged and beautiful, like Zena Warrior Princess (Y’All can really tell my age lol). I can even attach my travel leather satchel to this bag for extra storage, which is awesome and great in itself (A Plus Dave, your the man). I do want to give my opinion on something though. I have several tobacco colored leathers from SBL. They are all darker than what some of the pictures show on the website. If Y’All can put a disclaimer that the color may vary and be different from what is shown, that would allow potential customers to have room in their expectations. Either way stay BLESSED Y’ALL.
I'm a nurse and I've carried this bag every day to work for well over a year now. It's a perfect size for all my gear. It gets thrown around a lot, and I get into it all day long. It barely looks used yet. I had been looking at this for a while, and finally pulled the trigger. Best decision I've made in a long time! Hardly a day goes by where someone doesn't compliment this bag, as well.
Well put together. The coffee stain is very clean, looks great. Nice, simple design.
I have a 3 year old son and about a year ago we started traveling by plane. My wife and I naturally split up roles, she is responsible for getting my son onboard the plane (the most important role) while I am responsible for getting our bags onboard and having passports and whatever else we need. I quickly realized that I was carrying too many backpacks (diaper bag + my backpack that had our travel essentials). I decided to ditch my personal backpack and I ordered a Rounded Leather Satchel. I completed my first trip with it and it’s amazing! First, I was able to carry the satchel over my shoulder and my son’s backpack which was much easier than carrying two backpacks. Second, it holds everything I need: passports, various chargers, sunglasses, a kindle, AirPods, and an 11 inch iPad with a Logitech case. I can fit more in there. The back pocket was perfect for plane tickets and snacks that we bought at the airport. The side pockets were also useful for holding my phone or AirPods when I took them out of the main compartment. Since the bag is all leather, I was not worried about it getting damaged. Finally, since the bag is smaller than a backpack, I was able to put it under my legs while we were in the air so I actually had legroom. I highly recommend this bag to any parent that wants the best personal item for traveling.
This bag is everything I want it to be! It is a memento of my hard work that will last me a lifetime. This bag literally is the perfect size EDC. I oogled it longlyingly before finally purchasing. If you are on the fence, just get it. This bag, is everything!
