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The quality of Saddleback Leather astounds me everytime. I can't get enough of the smell, look and feel of each piece I own (thin classic briefcase and side pocket duffel). A couple things to note on this bag: 1. It's not extremely large. I just recently travelled to CA for an extended weekend and it was my first time actually traveling with this bag as my main piece. It turns out that you can pretty much fit 2 pairs of pants and 4 shirts (you have to fold the dress shirts up pretty small/tight as well) into the main compartment of the bag, a handfull of socks and underwear in one side pocket, and an extra set of tennis shoes/sandles in the other side pocket. That's not a ton. However, I can vouch for the duffel fitting in Southwest and AirTran's overhead compartment. So, as a carry on, this is pretty wonderful. 2. Like most reviews, I'm not too crazy about the inside flap pocket. It seems to get in the way and I can't really find a reason where I would need it. I hear about cutting it out, but that scares me... 3. When I received this bag, I went on a quick 2 day roadtrip to AZ. Upon walking my bag to my Hotel, the entire top handle fell off! It turned out the rivets weren't secured properly and the handle just couldn't stay connected. As disappointed as I was, I sent the bag back (completely under warranty of course) and got to deal with some of the absolute best customer service I have ever experienced. So, even though it took awhile to fix, it was completely free and the people were just wonderful. Anyway, hope this review helps! I definitely love this bag for what it should be used for: a weekend duffel.
I have an older version of this bag - the one where the side pocket buckles were atttached to the main compartment lid. I thought this was inconvenient at first; but after having traveled quite a bit, I actually prefer this design. The duffel makes an excellent carryon for travel in the U.S.A. (where most carryon restrictions are size based), and also checks very well if traveling internationally (where carryon restrictions are often weight based). My main wish for this bag was that it had a backpack option like the waterbag and the beast duffel bag.
I am a huge Saddleback Leather fanatic This duffle bag was my second piece, and it is safe to say I have been more than impressed with it. When I bought it, I was torn between the duffel and the waterbag. I went with the duffel because I really like the "structured" look of it over the waterbag. However, like I said, I am a fanatic, and I have since purchased the waterbag as well. I have owned the duffel bag for about 2 years, and in that time I have taken it on quite a few long trips (planes and automobile - no trains... Sorry ,John Candy), as well as numerous weekend visits (the bag gives a perfect amount of space for a 2-3 day trip). It is holding up superbly, and I know it will look beautiful well past the 98 years left on its warranty. It's acquiring some scuffs and rubs along the way, but they really do just make the bag look more incredible. I highly recommend this bag (as well as all of SBL products) to about anybody/everybody I run into. I have had many TSA reps at the airports compliment me on my bag and ask me where I got it. That's how you know you have something great - when your bag jumps out to somebody who sees THOUSANDS of AVERAGE bags! As a fair warning, I advise you NOT to buy this bag if: 1) You do not enjoy people admiring, commenting on, and/or coveting your bag, 2) You hate well-engineered, quality products that will last several lifetimes, 3) You dislike your possessions being overly-protected in a sturdy piece of art during your travels, or 4) You want a bag for just a few years until it breaks, so you get the lucky opportunity to buy another one. Perfectly engineered, perfectly constructed! Wouldn't change a thing!
I have used my duffel 5 times with no problems at all. Takes a little time to buckle up for travel. And it's not light. I knew that going in. I would recommend it to a guy or lady who likes a traditional, understated, simple look. The duffel fit the overhead on a Delta MD80. It fit under the seat on a smaller regional jet.
This is by far the best bag I ever bought. I debated with myself several weeks about paying this much for a bag. It is worth every single penny if your hesitating don't you will be very happy the quality and craftmanship put into this lovely bag. I will be ordering more pieces!!!!!!!!!!!
