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Read MoreThis is the 2nd edition of the Thin Front Pocket Leather Backpack with a few changes that I think you'll love. The original backpack was everyone's favorite, and we rarely got a complaint. Still, I made some slight changes that may be overkill, but they're more consistent with our lowest possible seam-feet approach to design.
---This slim leather backpack is still built without breakable parts like zippers, magnets, velcro, or snaps. It is still reinforced at all stress points with hidden polyester straps and strong rivets. At Saddleback Leather Co, we build full grain leather designs that stand the test of time. Breakable parts are things you find in a department store backpack, not here.
---The body of this slim leather backpack is still only built with two big solid pieces of leather, but now all three front pockets of the backpack are all made of just one solid piece of leather. You see, the fewer seams a leather backpack has, the fewer seams there are to start a rip. And not only that, but we only allow 5 stitches per inch of our seams, so there is more leather between holes and, therefore, fewer holes to start a tear. I once interviewed a second-generation sailmaker in New Zealand. He referred to a sewing machine as a perforation machine and said the fewer holes, the stronger the sail. That stuck with me. It's the same with this leather backpack.
---This leather backpack is entirely made of full-grain leather, the strongest and most water-resistant leather. And it's a little thicker than boot leather. We could have saved money, used something less pricey like top grain leather, or saved even more and made a genuine leather backpack. But we didn't worry about the price of the best natural leather. We wanted to make something that would last, so we used the best full grain leather.
---The Thin Front Pocket Leather Backpack has three exterior pockets with a hidden pocket behind them for quick access or for sticking in longer things. The main backpack strap has a hole at the very tip just in case your bag is way, way overstuffed. The shoulder straps have an adjustable and comfortable shoulder pad to distribute the backpack's weight.
I was hesitant to purchase this bag at first because it feels a little pricey(on sale it's pretty much par for the course of bags its size) and I was concerned about the weight. However, comparing to the standard Front Pocket Backpack which is a little bigger(1 inch taller, couple inches more depth) I think this one is perfect. It's only a couple inches smaller, but a little over a pound lighter. That honestly makes the difference to me. Having a 4.5-5 pound bag instead of a 6-6.5 pounder starting out helps a lot. So, once I saw it on sale too I had to jump on it. The leather is chrome tanned which is more resilient to rain then veg tan(unless you treat it) which I can appreciate since this will mostly be my city and world traveler. It's decently thick with pig skin lining in the key areas needing more rigidity. I'm not planning to go backpacking on the AT with it or wade through the Amazon, but for travel to work, other countries/cities and lots of plane flights and exploration even day trips in the mountains, I think it will be perfect. I opted for the Dark Coffee because as it ages it will lighten some and develop some good character even though I usually go the tobacco color route. I'd give it 5 stars if the rivets were the solid copper(like on their briefcase) type or half solid embedded ones instead of hollow style, the leather could have higher quality options, and the machine sewn stitching seems to have some purely aesthetical hiccups here and there, but overall this is easily a 4-star backpack still that will likely last many years and if it doesn't, they'll probably replace or fix it for me. The first bag I got had some wonky stitching on the main buckle, but they shipped me a replacement and it's much better. They are already standing behind their product!
Posted by Joshua Combs | Aug 01, 2022
perfect bag for my every need
Posted by roland M. | Nov 17, 2021
I bought this bag for my husband. He has (and loves) a medium classic briefcase and I knew this bag would also go into the rotation for times he didn't want the side carry. Long story short, I love it so much that I rescinded the gift and claimed it for my own. Perfect size for a weekend getaway to the lake or conference/class attendance. Highly recommend!
Posted by Jayne A. | Oct 28, 2021
Watched a youtube video that showed the dimensions of this on a man.my height and I ordered. Came to HK in 4 days! Such great service Quite soft leather out of the box...makes this bag nice and light....tobacco is splendid....cannot wait to load it up and.move around town with it!
Posted by Curtis | Mar 31, 2021
Great backpack. Manly, Love the leather smell, Its tough, Made like a high quality saddle, and I get lots of complements!
Posted by Gared S. | Mar 17, 2021