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    Iron Heart Fall/Winter 2025 Collection Preview - Now Live

    Saddleback Leather Company (based in Texas, USA)

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    • seanoconoS
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      Haha. Thanks, BF. That's exactly what I wanted to hear. You're not kidding, re: the "kitchen sink." The XL holds a lot more than I expected. It looks like I'm all out of excuses. I need to pick one of these up before my next trip. I love their company philosophy too. Like G & P, they seem to be the rare exception that is still able to deliver world class customer service. There is also something to be said about spending a little more for quality products too. Your seven-year-old briefcase looks better than a brand new bag, and the 100 year warranty can't be beat. Thanks again.

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      • xtcclassicX
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        I have two of the Saddleback basic card holder wallets, and they are about as phenomenal as anything this basic can be. Top notch, beautiful stuff.

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        • BLACKFROSTTB
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          ALL the crap I fit in this bag…. 😉 (except for the cam I used to take the pic)

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          • seanoconoS
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            ^That's really impressive. I appreciate you taking the time to do that. It's interesting to see that "Beast Mode", doesn't just apply to Iron Heart – some very nice gear in there, man.

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            • gbougardG
              gbougard
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              @BLACKFROSTT:

              ALL the crap I fit in this bag…. 😉 (except for the cam I used to take the pic)

              Wicked, thanks a lot
              What size is your bag?

              Sly Dunbar bigs up IH on YT
              http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8t2OM738mKY
              Sly & Robbie A Run Tings
              Gregory Isaacs Liveth 4 I-ver

              Renault: What in heaven’s name brought you to Casablanca?
              Rick: My health. I came to Casablanca for the waters.
              Renault: The waters? What waters? We’re in the desert.
              Ric

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              • seanoconoS
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                ^BLACKFROSTT's bag is an XL. I'm pretty jealous of it too.

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                • gbougardG
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                  I have to check if and how it can fit in my motorcycle case, them I'm tempted to pull the trigger. Fucking yummy piece of hardware.

                  Or lets put it differently: what size do I need for a 13 inch mac + cords in a nylon case with outside pockets for the adapter and cords, an ipad, a note book, a couple of file folders about 1 inch thick, plus sneakers, t shirt, underwear, shirt and a folded lungee plus toothbrush?

                  Is the L or even the M sufficient?

                  Sly Dunbar bigs up IH on YT
                  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8t2OM738mKY
                  Sly & Robbie A Run Tings
                  Gregory Isaacs Liveth 4 I-ver

                  Renault: What in heaven’s name brought you to Casablanca?
                  Rick: My health. I came to Casablanca for the waters.
                  Renault: The waters? What waters? We’re in the desert.
                  Ric

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                  • michaeljcrM
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                    ^ I've got the large briefcase, and I'm not sure you'd get all that in there very easily. It's big, but shoes and clothes will take up a lot of space.

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                    • QinhanQ
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                      Blackfrostt, your bag is made using the tobacco-colored leather, right?

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                      • BLACKFROSTTB
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                        @gbougard:

                        I have to check if and how it can fit in my motorcycle case, them I'm tempted to pull the trigger. Fucking yummy piece of hardware.

                        Or lets put it differently: what size do I need for a 13 inch mac + cords in a nylon case with outside pockets for the adapter and cords, an ipad, a note book, a couple of file folders about 1 inch thick, plus sneakers, t shirt, underwear, shirt and a folded lungee plus toothbrush?

                        Is the L or even the M sufficient?

                        I dont know the dimensions of your motorcycle case, I think ALL of the items mentioned could fit in a LARGE with creative packing..

                        @Qinhan:

                        Blackfrostt, your bag is made using the tobacco-colored leather, right?

                        Yes,this bag is an XL Classic Briefcase/Unlined in Tobacco Brown..

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                        • seanoconoS
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                          @Qinhan:

                          Blackfrostt, your bag is made using the tobacco-colored leather, right?

                          Yes,this bag is an XL Classic Briefcase/Unlined in Tobacco Brown..

                          I've read that Saddleback is using different leather now, though; so I doubt that today's Tobacco Brown will age quite the same way. It's really a shame because BLACKFROSTT's bag looks better than any of the current bags. It would be interesting to know a little bit more about the leathers they use, and how they age; but, surprisingly, none of that information is available on their site. They seem to focus on the construction and not the materials.

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                          • QinhanQ
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                            Thanks.  Your briefcase looks epic with all that wear and tear.

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                            • seawolfS
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                              I have a Saddleback bag that's lined with their standard pigskin. It's really quite stiff with the lining. The color of my bag will eventually look like Blackfrostt's, but I'm not sure if it will ever get as floppy and broken-in looking with the stiff lining. Time will tell I guess.

                              “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

                              @zeebeeleather

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                              • gbougardG
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                                @BLACKFROSTT:

                                @gbougard:

                                I have to check if and how it can fit in my motorcycle case, them I'm tempted to pull the trigger. Fucking yummy piece of hardware.

                                Or lets put it differently: what size do I need for a 13 inch mac + cords in a nylon case with outside pockets for the adapter and cords, an ipad, a note book, a couple of file folders about 1 inch thick, plus sneakers, t shirt, underwear, shirt and a folded lungee plus toothbrush?

                                Is the L or even the M sufficient?

                                I dont know the dimensions of your motorcycle case, I think ALL of the items mentioned could fit in a LARGE with creative packing..

                                @Qinhan:

                                Blackfrostt, your bag is made using the tobacco-colored leather, right?

                                Yes,this bag is an XL Classic Briefcase/Unlined in Tobacco Brown..

                                Thanks, I'm thinking of the XL chestnut. Looks yummy yummy. Just got some unexpected $$$ so nows the time. I like their waterbags too. And their backpacks. And their wallets… And their totes look good for my lovely wife. Holy shit....

                                Sly Dunbar bigs up IH on YT
                                http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8t2OM738mKY
                                Sly & Robbie A Run Tings
                                Gregory Isaacs Liveth 4 I-ver

                                Renault: What in heaven’s name brought you to Casablanca?
                                Rick: My health. I came to Casablanca for the waters.
                                Renault: The waters? What waters? We’re in the desert.
                                Ric

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                                • michaeljcrM
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                                  Mine's chestnut. I'm away right now, but can post pictures later in the week with a 13" MacBook sticking out of it, if that helps any.

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                                  • QinhanQ
                                    Qinhan
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                                    ^ Yes!  Would love to see more pics.  Seriously thinking about one of their backpacks.

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                                    • GilesG
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                                      Seriously thinking about a collab…...

                                      "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                      • BLACKFROSTTB
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                                        :o@Giles:

                                        Seriously thinking about a collab…...

                                        I actually just wrote them about repairs to my bag, and he wanted pics of it.. I also sent him a link to this topic and mentioned he should hook up with you and do something together…..
                                        WHATEVER the hell it is...I have the #1 spot..lol...

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                                        • derivative666D
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                                          These bags are unreal

                                          "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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                                          • seanoconoS
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                                            @Giles:

                                            Seriously thinking about a collab…...

                                            G, that would be epic… And I'll take spot #2.

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