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Front Pocket Leather Backpack

$579.00
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  • 12" X 17" X 7"
  • Weight: 6 lbs

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  • 5
    Very versatile bag

    I've had the large chestnut for about a year. I got it as a Dave's deal. There isn't really anything noticeable wrong with it. The depth of color in the chestnut seems to be a little lacking in this bag compared to other products, but that seems to be the norm from pictures I've seen around the web. I use this bag to go to the supermarket, as an overnight bag, and sometimes as a work bag. It really can hold a lot of stuff and adapt to your needs. One tip for those that wish the cinch strap was longer- latch a utility strap onto it. I have a set in medium and one almost doubles the length. I had the bag full nearly to the handles and was still able to buckle it.

  • 5
    Great camera bag

    I use it as a camera bag and it works great. I've got some thin neoprene pouches for my lenses and and I can really fill it up with a lot. Not the quickest way to get to my gear but I don't have to worry about anything getting wet, or zipper getting caught stuff, or Velcro making noises... Also, it (Medium size) perfectly holds 12 tasty beverage bottles if you're looking for a really nice cooler. :) I took a chance and got the Carbon, I'm not usually a black leather guy but it looks amazing and I'm glad I went with it.

  • 5
    Sand, Hail and Mountain-Proof!

    This was my first bag from Saddleback Leather, and I have to say, it completely ruined my desire to ever buy any more branded leather bags! There is just absolutely no comparison when it comes to the quality of a Saddleback. Shortly after I bought it in the stunning Coffee Brown, the Carbon (which I wanted!) came back in stock, but when I received it, I couldn't bear to return my Coffee! My boyfriend and I have received many many compliments while we took turns to carry it around. I took it travelling through Canada in the coldest, harshest winter I've ever been through. It survived the sudden hail storm in Niagara, a flying fall down the mountain side in Montreal, and a rocky brush-off when I tripped at the Malecón in Cuba with barely any scratches! Snow and dust never once entered the bag to harm my DSLR camera or its extra sensitive lenses. My only wish is that the bag were lighter, though! At 5'1 and about 100lbs, I'm quite petite. The bag, even with just my cameras, lenses, and travel necessities really wore me out on longer routes and I had to rest more frequently than I'd hoped. Boyfriend (at ~6') had absolutely no complaints about the weight though, so it's probably just because I'm not strong enough for the bag! Saving up for the lighter Simple Tote from Love 41 now, can't wait to purchase more Saddleback!

  • 5
    Huge little Large Dry Bag

    I think a key design element that really makes this the biggest small bag I've seen is that YOU DON'T HAVE TO CLOSE A ZIPPER, if you think of this as a compression bag from camping you will understand that you can get way more in it than trying to stuff things into a comparable size duffle. I bought the large tobacco brown, the leather is soft and supple yet thick and tough, the bottom has an open top boxy liner which I really like, it keeps a shape to help a shirt stay folded squarely and not get rumpled up. The bag will fit an old style box shaving kit, spare khakis,spare shirt, topsiders, underwear, socks and still have room for flip flops, a tee shirt, shorts, and more. The bag used open would even have more room and looks like a beach bag. I take this bag with me to the jobsite and leave it in my car, it holds spare clothes if I have to go back to the office after a day in the heat. The bag keeps out all dust and dirt. I carry my topsiders to put on after a long day with a drive ahead. This could be used as a front carry food bag for big canoe trips clipped onto your shoulder straps and would hold enough food for a week. If i drive to a job accross the state I would carry this, my briefcase and my Large Waterbag. This bag will compress your gear as much or little as you want making a nice tight package, or use like I said earlier open top and carry by the handles. I can see using this in the hotel to carry clothes to the laundry and back. Made from one piece of leather, and the strap goes accross the one seam on the bag as shown in the picture. I highly recommend this bag to keep your spare clothes in your back seat or to do a short overnight trip. Other saddleback items I have are the large water bag, the Classic briefcase, several moleskine covers, a bifold wallet and some other bags that have been stolen from me, but are still mine, out there somewhere .

  • 5
    saddleback addiction is real!

    This is my first of four products to arrive (also bought a front pocket backpack, a water bag, and a bible cover - tried to get a wallet too but my bank shut down my card for my suspicious activity :) ). This bag is from ebay though, in the old black color. I definitely like the more rustic appearance I expect on my water bag compared to this solid black bag but the quality is awesome, I'm impatient, and the black was on backorder...perfect storm for an ebay search. Anyway, incredible bag that I bought for my camera and assorted electronics on trips but primarily for tackle and a daily lunchbox...its so versatile! No need to see how it holds up, so evident already.