{"title":"The Traveler","description":"\u003cp\u003eGifts for the road-trippers and frequent-flyers that live out of a duffle bag or suitcase. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"large-classic-leather-briefcase","title":"Large Classic Leather Briefcase","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDesign of the Full Grain Leather Briefcase\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e This full-grain leather briefcase is over-engineered in that it has no breakable parts. No magnets, zippers, buttons, or snaps; this briefcase is reinforced with rivets and hidden polyester strapping wherever there is stress. Leather stretches over time, and we didn't want that to happen. So it's designed with the fewest and biggest pieces of leather that make sense. This briefcase can be converted into backpack mode if you need your hands free. It fits all 17\" laptops with a ton of room to spare for everything else you need to carry (within reason, for those thinking they could fit their acoustic guitar in here).\u003c\/p\u003e---\u003ch2\u003eMaterials in Our Leather Briefcases\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e The materials in our leather briefcase are full grain leather, pigskin lining, 316 stainless steel hardware, and German industrial marine-grade polyester thread. Our leather is tough and resilient, and our pigskin lining is super strong. Our hardware is 316 stainless steel and is rated to hold up to 750 lbs. Our thread is UV-resistant and German industrial marine-grade polyester thread. In addition, our hidden reinforcing straps ensure that the bag will never stretch and those straps will never deteriorate. \u003c\/p\u003e---\u003ch2\u003eFull Grain Leather is key to a Perfect Leather Bag\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e  Natural Full Grain Leather is the key to a quality leather briefcase. The grain of the hide is like the shingles on a roof. If you take off the top part of the leather (grain) it's like taking the shingles off of the roof. They get rid of the toughest and most resistant layer of the hide. Here's why there are so many cheap leather briefcases out there. When the tannery gets a leather hide from the slaughterhouse, it's really thick. So, the tannery splits the top half with the grain from the bottom half. Now they have two hides to sell. The tough and beasty hide that still has the full amount of grain (full grain) is expensive, and that's what we buy. The low quality bottom half is great for making low quality budget leather briefcases or laptop bags that will dry out and fall apart in a short time. They may look great, but the leather doesn't have any grain, though they have made it to look great.\u003c\/p\u003e---\u003ch2\u003eThe Lining of the Leather Briefcase\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e We glue and sew tough, strong, pigskin leather to the cow leather. And the pigskin is even stronger than the cowskin. We've chosen this instead of using a shiny pretty fabric lining. We want all of our real leather bags to be durable, rugged, and sturdy. Our leather bags are built to look cool, classy and have the durability to outlast you with a 100 year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e---\u003ch2\u003e The Best Full Grain Leather Briefcase Hardware\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e Our custom hardware is 316 Stainless Steel. If you are a metallurgist, then I'm sure you just gasped. It's the metal you want to be used when your life depends on it. The testing laboratory told us that our clips were rated to hold up to 750 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e---\u003ch2\u003eThread That Doesn't Fall Apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e And if all of that isn't enough, our thread is unbelievably strong and UV resistant German industrial marine-grade polyester thread. It doesn't deteriorate when the sun hits it like nylon thread does. And we use the thick Double Ought version of it. It's the same thread used on ship sails and parachutes (things your life depends on).\u003c\/p\u003e---\u003ch2\u003eHidden Reinforcing Straps\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e Polyester is good and bad. The good is that it doesn't stretch and never deteriorates. The bad is that it never deteriorates. When it comes to polyester in your sheets and blankets, you won't sleep as well. But, when it comes to polyester straps sewn into the stress points of a bag, it's the best there is to get that extra strength.\u003c\/p\u003e---\u003ch2\u003eBackpack Feature\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e  Our leather briefcase converts into a laptop backpack with a shoulder strap with two shoulder pads. Clip one end of the strap onto a d-ring on the bottom, run the strap through the o-ring, and clip it to the opposite side and you've got yourself a backpack. This makes it super easy and super comfortable to carry your laptop and all other gear and accessories as you would with larger full grain leather messenger bags.\u003c\/p\u003e---\u003ch2\u003eRemovable Side Straps\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e  You can remove the side straps for use as an emergency size 36 full grain leather belt, tie-down, or tourniquet (hopefully you won't need that). 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The strap on this briefcase is as tough and durable as our quality full grain leather belts.\u003c\/p\u003e---\u003ch2\u003eExtra Hole to Fill it Up\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e  And just a small detail in the craftsmanship, the main center strap has a hole all the way at the tip for closing when your laptop bag is really overstuffed. This gives you that much extra space in your real Leather Briefcase.\u003c\/p\u003e---\u003ch2\u003ePockets in these Leather Briefcases\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e  There is a pocket on the side, a pocket on the back, and pockets on the inside. From a place for your pens to a spot for your wallet in case you lose your pants. With two main compartments inside, you can take two laptops if need be, with room for chargers and accessories. 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The leather is thick full-grain leather and incredibly tough, while the lining is made of pigskin, which is even stronger. The thread is industrial, marine grade, and UV resistant, ensuring it will hold up against wear and tear. The hardware is a custom stainless steel, which is complete overkill — it's like killing a fly with a shotgun. This mid-1800s English style Gladstone Bag closure is just plain cool on this leather briefcase. It opens wide and stays open until you say otherwise (pilots love this feature to put next to their seats). The front pockets are built and then sewn on, so there are hidden pockets behind the pockets. 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You might only have to carry your pilot certificate, a photo ID, and possibly even an aviation medical certificate, but there's plenty of room for all your electronics, headset GPS, books, and fuel testers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e---\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExternal Pockets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe two pockets in the front are great for storing charging cables, flashlight, water bottle, or fuel testers. These pockets are sewn onto the leather bag, so there are hidden pockets behind these pockets to slide a passport, pens or pencils, brochures, etc. The magazine pocket in the back will fit a tablet, magazine, or book.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e---\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemovable, Adjustable Shoulder Strap\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe know not all pilots like to carry their pilot bags the same, so we made the adjustable strap so you can fit it just right. The leather strap adjusts from 40-60\" and is removable too so you can carry it by hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e---\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeather Briefcase with a False Bottom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eInside the main compartment, there's a piece of leather on the bottom of the bag that serves two purposes. One - it's an extra layer of reinforcement (part of the whole over-engeneering thing). 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Okay, a lot of freaky hanging out and discussing theology with the witchcraft-practicing angel prophet of Islam, but that's for another place and time (or bag description).So we finally get to our destination, Mike's Camp, run and owned by a British Kenyan named Mike. A charming chap who had made a barefoot luxury Gilligan's Island resort built almost entirely from woven reeds. The walls and floors were 100% woven, and the ceilings were thatched. All of it was supported by branches and sticks.It was SUPER COOL. Unbelievable. And that's why billionaires fly in to stay there all the time. Of course, since we're not billionaires, we flew into Lamu and then took the little skiff to the island, but some people fly in at low tide, land on the beach, and walk up the sand dunes to the camp. It's where you completely unplug. No laptop bags are allowed. 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The full grain leather makes it tough and rugged yet still elegant. The hinged opening stays wide open until you're ready to close it. Spacious enough to fit everything you need, from your razor and shaving cream to your deodorant and toothbrush along with other bathroom essentials and grooming products. And the 100-year Warranty ensures that your leather toiletry bag will last you a lifetime, so you can use it for years to come. So let your wife have her hanging toiletry bag and you own this. Your kids will thank you someday.\u003c\/p\u003e---\u003ch2\u003eThe Best Leather \u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e  This leather toiletry bag is designed and built with just one single piece of full grain leather, which is the strongest leather we can buy. The reason that's important is we hate seams. Seams are where things start to fall apart. 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The Overnight Case can be packed in two different ways:1) You can stand it upright, open the lid from the front side, and stack your clothing or whatever you're traveling with that way. I find this way to be super efficient, as you don't have to dig through the case to find your favorite outfit. It's all stacked up right there in front of you, unlike in a travel bag. This also prevents your clothes from tumbling around and getting wrinkled when you're carrying it.-OR-The Grandfather Overnight Case is a durable, high-quality case perfect for all types of travel. It is made with a custom 316 Stainless Steel and features a super thick thread that is industrial, marine grade, and UV resistant. 2) You can lay it down flat like most conventional suitcases and open the lid up from the top side. The lid features two really big pockets for extra storage that would make a great place to store charging cables, small carry items, medications, and maybe even hide some money in a pocket so your wife doesn't find it.The Grandfather Overnight Case is ideal for 2-3 day travel and fits in the carry-on bins if you're flying. Just be aware that people at the airport will ask you where you got it, so be prepared for their envy of your style. See, it's more than a great travel case. It serves double duty as a piece of functional art. You will feel good with this on your shoulder; much better than just a simple leather duffle bag or other overnight bags.The edges and corners are all hand stitched and all stress points are reinforced with rivets so it won't wear out over time. 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What we do is just cut around the ugly parts and throw most of that leather away. Pay attention to the type of leather; always stick to full grain leather when shopping for quality.Lining We lined the leather Overnight Case with pigskin, which is stronger and more durable than the cow skin. It's also somewhat soft and smooth to touch, so it will protect any valuables from scratches and other damage. Hardware One of the coolest materials we use is our custom 316 Stainless Steel. It's a fun one to research; look it up on Google. It can hold up to 750 lbs. So if your life is depending on something, you're going to want it to depend on this metal. Thread Our super thick thread is incredibly strong industrial, marine grade, UV resistant polyester. It doesn't deteriorate in the sun. 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Our large pieces of hardware on our backpacks are rated strong enough to hold a 750 lb. bag of cats before it gives. Seriously, I hope you google it to understand more. If your life is going to depend on any metal, let it depend on 316 Stainless Steel.\u003c\/p\u003e---\u003ch2\u003eThe Best Thread to Hold it all Together \u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e We sew it all together with thick and strong Polyester thread. It's industrial strength and doesn't deteriorate with exposure to the Sun's UV rays like Nylon thread does. This Leather Backpack is very strong from the nature of the materials we use. \u003c\/p\u003e---\u003ch2\u003eFrom a Brown Leather Backpack, to a Black Leather Backpack, you have options \u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e We know not everyone has the same style. So this leather backpack with pockets comes in four different colors. The light tan color (called Tobacco) develops a beautiful patina over time. There's also Dark Coffee Brown, Chestnut (reddish brown), and Black. 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You'll see old pictures with a fat flat handle, but the new one is high and thinner. And it's still over-engineered. It has no breakable parts like buttons, magnets, or zippers and it's still reinforced with rivets through and hidden polyester strapping at all stress points. In addition, this newest edition of this leather backpack is made from only two large solid pieces of leather instead of three, which means that there are fewer seams on this backpack to tear apart. This leather backpack has a laptop pocket on the front exterior and one in the back that can fit a 17\" laptop. Both tall side pockets have a hidden pocket behind them for quick access or for sticking in longer things. The lower and side d-rings on the backpack are great for securing on tripods, blankets, and or dirty and wet shoes. 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The top stays securely closed with three really thick leather straps on the front side and one on each end. The straps loop through a durable stainless steel ring attached to the top and then buckle on the front. There are nine holes in each strap to allow it to cinch down on small loads or extend way out if it's jam packed full. This leather duffle bag is ideal for a week or longer of travel. It can also be great for those spontaneous weekend trips with the kids. The inside is lined with super strong pig skin, even stronger than what comes from cows. I added big inside pockets on each end of the bag, also made out of pig skin. They're extra roomy and make a good place to keep your smaller belongings, like electronic chargers or toiletry items, organized if you aren't fortunate enough to own one of our leather toiletry bags. 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So I took the two removable belts off our suitcases and strapped most of the luggage to the cute little roof rack.The suitcase is not lightweight, but it's not too heavy either. It is the right balance to make it challenging to fit 50 lbs. (23 kgs) into it. The interior is just one simple wide open space with two interior straps to hold clothes in place like they used to make them.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eDurability\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eOn the first major trip with my first suitcase, I carried this leather suitcase and my leather briefcase throughout Eastern Europe and North Africa for about 6 weeks. And about 3 weeks into it, the suitcase handle broke. The added complexity and energy exerted made me swear that would never happen to anyone who carried one of my suitcases.The handle is now bolted onto the leather suitcase and hand-sewn with boot-cord to the body. It is scarce for leather luggage to have this sort of serious consideration, but I wanted you to have the best leather luggage set you can get. Good wasn't enough; great leather luggage takes time to be designed right, then it needs to be used and abused to discover any changes that can make it better. We did that.There are no breakable parts like zippers, snaps, buttons, etc. Using those is like putting a cardboard hatch on a billion-dollar submarine. Once the hatch breaks, the submarine is worthless. So instead of metal hinges, I designed them with a double layer of full grain leather along the back. And the body is mostly handsewn with heavy-duty waxed boot cord for added strength.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eIf It Seems to be too Good to be True, It Probably is - Except This Time\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eJoin Our Newsletter Now For Free. 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Our custom 316 stainless steel hardware can be used if your life depends on it. It'd be what you would want, as a matter of fact. If you google it, you'll be incredibly impressed, but metallurgists give me some pretty crazy looks when I tell them it's what I use on our bags. The inside, opposite the two front pockets, has a big open pocket made from pigskin, which also lines the entire interior. Pig skin is even stronger than the full-grain leather we use. We sew it all together at only 5 stitches per inch using incredibly strong polyester thread. We do this so that there is more leather between the needle holes and fewer holes to start a tear. And our thread will not deteriorate like nylon thread when the sun hits it.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFunctionality\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThere are so many cool features on this leather duffle bag. 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The inside of the leather carry on luggage is lined with soft pigskin, which is even tougher than cow leather. The thread we use to sew it all together is a thick, UV-resistent polyester thread so it won't deteroirate and tear. Our hardware is a marine-grade custom stainless steel that's complete overkill, but we refuse to let our hardware break on you. The corners of the carry on and suitcases are reinforced. When you put this carry-on on your shoulder, you will notice the quality of the nice thick shoulder strap. With an adjustable pad that adds that extra layer of soft comfort, these are just a few more features that we put into this luggage.\u003c\/p\u003e---\u003ch2\u003eLeather Luggage Tags Look Great of This Leather Luggage \u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e  Be sure to grab some of our leather luggage tags to go along with this. A leather luggage tag will ensure you don't cheapen the look of your travel gear. With exquisite yet rugged leather luggage like this, please don't make it stand out from some cheap plastic luggage tag. Instead, let it stand out for the fine workmanship and materials that make this luggage. We hope you enjoy this luggage as much as we do.\u003c\/p\u003e---\u003ch2\u003eWe Will Even Give You Trip Ideas In Our Newsletter \u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e  It's not a travel guide, a comic, or just marketing; our newsletter is a little bit of everything. When you sign up, first off, we care about security and protecting your personal details. We will protect your info; second, we will entertain you. Sure, we will also let you know about new designs, and if we run a sale, you will know, but it is even more. We just took a trip to Africa, it was terrific, and the pictures and video we got are amazing. So be sure to sign up for our newsletter and start enjoying our newsletters today. 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If not, the next truck from our factory will have more aboard since we’re working overtime to try to keep up with demand. 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And, if you own it, it’ll become even more popular to you the more you use it because you get compliments on it and it ages so handsomely. I tell the story of why I called it the Waterbag at the end of this page. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuper Strong Materials \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToughest Leather -\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Our leather is the strongest leather we can buy. It’s called Full Grain leather, and the version we use of it is even thicker than boot leather. They use our mineral tanned leather for 95% of the work boots, carseats and leather jackets of the world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardest Hardware\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e - Our custom 316 Stainless Steel puts the HARD in hardware. 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It’s also the metal of upper end watches because it stays so shiny and is so hard to scratch There's no other overnight leather duffle bag or any company, for that matter, that we know of who uses such hardware of consequence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuperman Thread\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e - Superman would have used this thread to make his suit because it’s super. Our German thread is unbelievably strong industrial strength marine grade thread, and we use the thick version of it. It is commonly used to sew things together like parachutes, industrial cargo nets and other things that the integrity of, is important. It is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ethe most expensive thread on the market for a reason. 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I prefer my own Waterbag without it if I’m just carrying clothes, but now and then I like it when I’m carrying stuff to distribute the direct force of any pointy rocks, shards of glass or any object that may poke the leather bottom of the bag for a prolonged time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Bondish Versatile Design \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and Sand Resistant - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhen this leather duffle bag is rolled down or folded over, it’s hard for water, blowing dust or sand to get into it if you’re on the Deschutes or out in the Sahara. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConverts Into Backpack - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe same shoulder strap can run through an O-ring to convert the whole bag into a backpack. I carried the waterbag as a backpack rolled up empty one time through London with the family. When we got to Hamley’s, the biggest toy store in the world, we stupidly told the kids that they could pick out toys for their upcoming birthdays, but not to expect gifts on the actual day. We filled that leather backpack \/ leather duffle bag up. But two and four months later, when it came time for their 9th and 11th birthdays, all of those toys they bought were now either broken, used up or boring to them. So, we had to buy new gifts because it would have been lame to just have a birthday cake.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompression Closure Straps - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe three strap configuration is very very cool. You can cinch them down and the air in your clothes and stuff is pressed right out of the bag so you’ll have more room for more stuff in the bag. It can get so densely packed, it gets pretty heavy. But the same three straps can be tucked inside the bag through secret slots for when you’re carrying it in open tote mode. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy and Odd Packing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e - This leather duffle bag opens wide, and when you roll the top edge back over itself, it forms a stiffer ring that keeps the mouth wide open for easy packing. And because it doesn’t have a zipper, you can stick baseball bats or other oversized objects out of it and still close it securely. One time in Zambia, I put a whole donkey leg into my Waterbag and strapped it closed with the leg sticking out. I then waited at a distance for a lion to tear into it. It was awesome for sure. He still couldn’t open it completely though. That actual Waterbag is in our leather showroom in Texas. It’s a great alternative to the typical leather carry on luggage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo Handle Options - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis leather travel bag was designed with two handles to balance when carrying. If you roll it more then use the built in handle. If you roll it down tight, then use the second handle sticking up. You’re going to thank me for this. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo Shoulder Strap Anchor Options - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eI designed the Waterbag with two d-rings to attach the shoulder strap to that are up high on the bag so you can carry it when it’s wide open in tote mode and I also put two d-rings down low on each end for the shoulder strap to attach to when the bag is kind of empty and rolled up tightly. It’s hard to explain, but you’ll thank me for this one too. 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With the Deschutes and the Sahara as inspirations, I came up with this leather duffle bag and called it the Waterbag, which we trademarked. If water can’t easily get out, then it can’t easily get in either. 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We were packing for a 12 day trip to Japan in search of the rarest leather on Earth, the Shironameshi leather and my son, Cross, and I were fighting over who got to use it because it was the absolute perfect size to check in, but also to carry with us on trains. I tell the story at the end of this page. It’s cool and so is this leather travel bag. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e---\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuper Strong Materials \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToughest Leather -\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Our leather is the strongest leather we can buy. It’s called Full Grain leather, and the version we use of it is even thicker than boot leather. They use our mineral tanned leather for 95% of the work boots, carseats and leather jackets of the world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardest Hardware\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e - Our custom 316 Stainless Steel puts the HARD in hardware. Using it for bag hardware is like killing a fly with a shotgun (please please google 316 Stainless Steel). Somewhere in the world, a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e lone tear just dropped from the eye of a metallurgist.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOur clips were tested and found they can hold up to a 750 lb bag of cats over a 552 ft. cliff without breaking. Not 751 lbs. though. It's the kind of hardware people use when their life depends on it. Open ocean and parachuting stuff. It’s also the metal of upper end watches because it stays so shiny and is so hard to scratch There's no other overnight leather duffle bag or any company, for that matter, that we know of who uses such hardware of consequence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuperman Thread\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e - Superman would have used this thread to make his suit because it’s super. Our German thread is unbelievably strong industrial strength marine grade thread, and we use the thick version of it. It is commonly used to sew things together like parachutes, industrial cargo nets and other things that the integrity of, is important. It is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ethe most expensive thread on the market for a reason. 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I design all of my Saddleback Leather bags with the fewest pieces of leather possible. This one wears the crown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnly 5 Stitches Per Inch \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e- We only stitch at 5 stitches per inch so there’s more leather between each of the perforating needle holes and therefore fewer holes to start a tear. It has fewer stitch holes than any leather duffle bag we know of its size. And, t\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ehe fewer needle holes the less chance of water potentially getting in when it’s folded over.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtra Reinforced \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e- All stress points are reinforced with rivets, tons of extra stitching or with hidden polyester strapping because polyester straps don’t stretch but leather eventually does with years of heavy stress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHard Removable Liner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e - We include a removable hard pigskin lined liner to give the bag shape. I prefer my own Waterbag without it if I’m just carrying clothes, but now and then I like it when I’m carrying stuff to distribute the direct force of any pointy rocks, shards of glass or any object that may poke the leather bottom of the bag for a prolonged time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Bondish Versatile Design \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and Sand Resistant - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhen this leather duffle bag is rolled down or folded over, it’s hard for water, blowing dust or sand to get into it if you’re on the Deschutes or out in the Sahara. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConverts Into Backpack - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe same shoulder strap can run through an O-ring to convert the whole bag into a backpack. I carried the waterbag as a backpack rolled up empty one time through London with the family. When we got to Hamley’s, the biggest toy store in the world, we stupidly told the kids that they could pick out toys for their upcoming birthdays, but not to expect gifts on the actual day. We filled that leather backpack \/ leather duffle bag up. But two and four months later, when it came time for their 9th and 11th birthdays, all of those toys they bought were now either broken, used up or boring to them. So, we had to buy new gifts because it would have been lame to just have a birthday cake.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompression Closure Straps - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe three strap configuration is very very cool. You can cinch them down and the air in your clothes and stuff is pressed right out of the bag so you’ll have more room for more stuff in the bag. It can get so densely packed, it gets pretty heavy. But the same three straps can be tucked inside the bag through secret slots for when you’re carrying it in open tote mode. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy and Odd Packing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e - This leather duffle bag opens wide, and when you roll the top edge back over itself, it forms a stiffer ring that keeps the mouth wide open for easy packing. And because it doesn’t have a zipper, you can stick baseball bats or other oversized objects out of it and still close it securely. One time in Zambia, I put a whole donkey leg into my Waterbag and strapped it closed with the leg sticking out. I then waited at a distance for a lion to tear into it. It was awesome for sure. He still couldn’t open it completely though. That actual Waterbag is in our leather showroom in Texas. It’s a great alternative to the typical leather carry on luggage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo Handle Options - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis leather travel bag was designed with two handles to balance when carrying. If you roll it more then use the built in handle. If you roll it down tight, then use the second handle sticking up. You’re going to thank me for this. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo Shoulder Strap Anchor Options - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eI designed the Waterbag with two d-rings to attach the shoulder strap to that are up high on the bag so you can carry it when it’s wide open in tote mode and I also put two d-rings down low on each end for the shoulder strap to attach to when the bag is kind of empty and rolled up tightly. It’s hard to explain, but you’ll thank me for this one too. When you have to use it one day and you remember my words, feel free to look up into the trees and say out loud, “Thanks Dave”.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarry-on Approved Travel Bag\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Waterbag is within all international limits for carry on luggage. This leather duffle bag fits into all overhead compartments and under the seat in front of you. 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When I walked into my son, Cross’s, room, there it was, getting ready to be packed. Cross had nabbed it to pack his 12 days worth of clothes in since he thought it was the perfect size for a trip like that too. But we only had one. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eI grabbed it off his bed and so ensued the argument of who pulled it out of our leather bin first. That was when I realized I needed to bring back the 24” Large Waterbag for sale. It was clearly the size we were missing in our line up of leather travel bags. We have the super popular 20” Waterbag, which is great for 5 to 7 days of travel and the 27” Adolescent Beast and 34” Beast duffle bags for month long Africa trips, but we were missing that 24” inbetween size for trips like this. I can’t believe I discontinued it so long ago since it was so popular then too. I don’t do drugs and I don’t remember striking my head against a rock or anything. What was I thinking to discontinue such a perfectly sized bag like that? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOur first stop in Japan was at an old antique Samurai warrior suit of armor dealer to see the leather Samurai suit I had heard about. It was SOOOOOOOO awesome. When your whole working life has revolved around leather, stuff like that is beyond cool. It was even cooler than the 1800’s leather peg leg I found at an antique shop the other day. You’ll see it in our leather museum if you come to visit our headquarters made out of 1 million pounds of leather scrap bales.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAfter a few days of wandering, Cross and I left the ladies in Kyoto and went on to the main leather town of Japan, where so much of Japan’s leather had been tanned for thousands of years. I had heard there was something special about the water there. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe walked into the tannery I suspected might make the Shironameshi leather and took a tour. It was so interesting to see their different machinery and methods of tanning the hides, unlike anything I had seen in any of the dozens of tanneries I had visited around the world. But when I asked them if they knew anything about the Shironameshi leather, they laughed and told me it was made up and didn’t exist, but I believed them about as far as I could throw them. I actually think they didn’t want me to find it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSo, we got in a taxi and tried to explain to the lady through Google Translate about this most elusive leather and she started making some calls. We stopped at a Samurai leather workshop but nobody answered the door. Then we stopped at a horse hide tannery and they pointed us up the road to a building along the river with no signs to be found. Our taxi driver got out and started knocking on some old metal doors until someone finally opened up. She explained to them what we were looking for and I saw that person make a call. About 10 minutes later, a man and his wife pulled up in a car and parked in front of us. We all got out and greeted eachother with bows and then walked in through an industrial looking door into a dark building. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe talked for a bit through Google Translate and then he disappeared to another room. When he came back, he had a cream colored whole hide over his shoulder and laid it out on a table in front of me. And there it was. The hardest to find and most special leather on Earth and I was rubbing my hands on it. The maker of the Shironameshi leather went on to explain that 25 years earlier, he had been reading some thousand year old writings about the river that runs through town and in there they talked about how they tanned leather in that river with just salt. No tannins, no brain matter, no chromium or anything else. Just salt. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhat?!!! Just salt and water? Impossible. Witchcraft? He went on telling the story of how he experimented for years and years of through much trial and error, he finally perfected it. And there it was, the purest and most rare leather on the planet.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe went into his office and sat across from eachother while his wife made her husband, Cross, myself and the taxi driver a cup of wonderful tea as we talked back and forth through my phone. We laughed and talked and laughed some more and then he said, “This leather is from Japan and has only ever been for the Japanese people and I won’t sell it to you or anybody who is not Japanese. I’m sorry, but you cannot have my leather”.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAt that moment, I heard a record screech to a halt in my head as all of my dreams of making a few super special bags out of this most amazing leather in the world, were seemingly dashed to pieces on the rocks of disappointment. I couldn’t believe that he just said that. But then I thought, “Hmmm… it’s obvious that he just needs to understand who we are and what we are about first and then maybe he’ll change his mind. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSo I smiled and said to him, “Let me tell you a little bit about who we are and what we do. We have a leather company and we love the people who work for us. We offer counseling for our employees and also have marriage and parenting classes after work at the factory because we feel like it is something that our creator wants us to do. God doesn’t hug people, but he uses us to hug people.” I went on to share about what Jesus did for us and how that great love motivates us to love others. I told him that we make and sell beautiful leather things too. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHe put his head down for a minute in silence and then looked over to his wife and said something quickly in Japanese. He then turned back to me and spoke into my phone and then smiled and stuck out his hand to shake. 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