This bag really surpassed all expectations. Perfect size, beautiful color and it will age gracefully. Amazing!

Its a cool concept but not practical at all. Its more of a ladies purse then a briefcase. It doesn't stand up on its own and is hard to use with one hand. the front door is so big its hard to organize anything in it. Not horrible but definitely not the best design SBL has ever put out.

Just got delivery of my Front Door Briefcase... Looks very handy and very usable. Classy, very classy yet not overwhelming...

The Saddleback Briefcase tends to be overwhelming... ?

Looking forward to a long innings with my Front Door Briefcase ?... ?

The Saddleback Briefcase tends to be over

Functional perfection is rare, especially in the briefcase industry. As an attorney, I've run through more briefcases than I'd like to admit in pursuit of one that "has it all." I previously eschewed saddleback as my "daily carry" work bag due to their bags' overly rugged appearances, which did not always easily fit into the otherwise refined look oft-demanded by the profession. This bag changes the game.

The Gladstone closure is a must-have hallmark feature, for easy access to contents, documents and computers without having to manage a large "flap" closure (which can destabilize the bag and cause it to topple over). Most Gladstone closure bags on the market do not accommodate an attachment for a shoulder strap; this one does, which is very much appreciated.

The flat edged bottom provides enough width to actually keep the bag upright when it is set down.

The capacity is plentiful (mine carries an sleeved M2 MacBook Air, 12.9" iPad Pro in a Magic Keyboard, apple wireless keyboard and trackpad, AirPods Pro (inside charging case), and a half dozen saddleback leather accessories in which I store various charging cables, cords, pens, etc., and a large Apple (96W) USB-C Power Adapter.

I returned the dark chocolate brown version for the chestnut color, and couldn't be happier. This is a must have.

I have carried an SB messenger bag for work every single day for the last 16 years . Yes, I looked at all the new designs throughout the years and, while they were all beautiful, the messenger was exactly the minimalist bag I needed. Got plenty of other items like an iPad case, small folio and small wallet, but never had a real desire for another bag. My messenger is still going strong and still gets compliments every so often. So, why replace it, right? Well, I just happened to come across this bag on the day of SB's 20th anniversary, it immediately caught my eye and knew this would be the one to use for work. This is definitely the nearly perfect combination of elegance, retro design and minimalism that appeals to me. The hardware is solid and the build is amazing, keeping with the traditional SB style. I say nearly perfect because I think, and this is just my OCD need for organization, that the front pocket could use two small internal compartments to help sort small items. But that is just me.
Other than that, I am simply in love with this bag. I got it in Dark Coffee Brown.
The customer service is amazing and the personal approach to business makes SB a company that others could learn from when it comes to dealing with customers. For example, the bag was late in shipping and I was getting worried. I reached out to them explaining why I was anxious about getting this bag and they got back to me right away explaining the reason for the delay. Not only that, but when the bag arrived there was a personalized note written on a piece of leather thanking me for my business and how glad they were my messenger bag now had a "friend". Really a touching gesture and the note is now a bookmark that I use on my work journal.
So, this is now my EDC bag. I am getting compliments already including how wonderful my office smells because of the leather.
Thank you Saddleback for your dedication to perfection and approach to business. You made, what I thought would be a hard decision, an easy one.
Everyone, get this bag!