The Silverback Collection is a more sleek and refined, sophisticated executive style collection of leather goods of Saddleback Leather. Is Saddleback Classic or Silverback your style?

In 1999, teaching English in southern Mexico, I asked myself, “What would Indiana Jones carry?” and then designed a bag like I had in my head. I called it Saddleback. That same year, I chose my first email address, [email protected].

In 2010, gorilla trekking on the edge of the Congo, I asked myself, “What would James Bond carry? and called it Silverback. But not just any James Bond. I wanted a James Bond that bleeds. Sophisticated and sleek yet strong and masculine. I imagined someone carrying this timeless leather bag, wearing a fine bespoke suit from Savile Row, but with a bloodied lip and busted up knuckles.

As gorillas age and mature, the hair on their backs grows silver, like some of us, and therefore the name Silverback. The whole family depends on them to lead and to protect them for survival. Are you a Silverback? I’m not asking if you have silver hair on your back, but are you one of the wisest, most respected, most powerful and dominant in your world?

Indiana Jones - He was a down to earth university professor who wore a Harris Tweed wool suit, unless he was traveling, then it was a dark brown leather jacket with quality rugged leather boots. He was a more regular kind of guy who spent a lot of time outdoors and preferred a more down to earth style. He preferred classic and simple offroad vehicles for just in case situations.