Saddleback Leather Company (based in Texas, USA)
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This bag Has outlasted , I dont even know how many pieces of luggage (carry on size) & backpacks… I've destroyed them all.. I've had this classic Briefcase for about 7 years now.. Ive put it through complete HELL dragged through 15-20 countries, airports, hotels, motels, villas, lofts, cars, trucks, buses... Rain, sleet, snow... And it has TOTALLY delivered.. Other than the top leather piece that holds the center ring, through which you work the shoulder strap to make it into a backpack, breaking on me, (from the tons of shite I've loaded it with over the years on a daily basis) I've never been happier, and the quality is outstanding...I wish everything I bought was built to last like this..
keychains from daughter, a bottle opener
sneaker hangtags…
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Hey Blackfrostt, I love the bag, man. I've been looking at their XL briefcase for a while now, but just haven't quite been able to pull the trigger. I'm wondering how much stuff you are able to fit in it? And do you have any trouble carrying it on with most airlines? I prefer traveling light, and I am curious if I could use it as my only luggage for an extended weekend trip. Any advice is much appreciated. Thanks.
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Looks like you've had some serious Adventure Time with it….....ok ill go sit in the corner now
My nine year old daughter turned me on to Adventure Time and the Regular Show! I actually just finished up watching the complete 1st season of AT on dvd.. BMO is my Fav!
Hey Blackfrostt, I love the bag, man. I've been looking at their XL briefcase for a while now, but just haven't quite been able to pull the trigger. I'm wondering how much stuff you are able to fit in it? And do you have any trouble carrying it on with most airlines? I prefer traveling light, and I am curious if I could use it as my only luggage for an extended weekend trip. Any advice is much appreciated. Thanks.
I've used this bag as a carry on for nothing but clothes for awhile (sneakers, socks, underwear, 2-3 T-s, 2-3 shirts, socks, 2 pairs of jeans,a sleep mask, deflated air pillow and my travel throw for sleeping)…. Now it carries all of my electronic crap to work daily (17" MacPro, power supply, Ipad, PS Vita in a case with the cord and games, wireless keyboard, magic trackpad, 1TB Portable drive, sync cords a macally usb/power strip, knifes, my sony a77, 2 lenses, A77 vertical grip, battery chargers,2 surefire flashlights, a book, writing pad, mail,markers,pens)...lol...I'll lay it all out tommorow at work and take a pic..I'm sure theres a few small items Im forgetting...
I've never had an issue with it on airlines as a carry on, Delta,KLM,Emirates, though most of the time I'm sure its VERY much over their weight limits, I pick my ticket counter agents accordingly and turn on the charm..
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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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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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ALL the crap I fit in this bag….
(except for the cam I used to take the pic)
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ALL the crap I fit in this bag….
(except for the cam I used to take the pic)
Wicked, thanks a lot
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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?
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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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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..
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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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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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.
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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?
I dont know the dimensions of your motorcycle case, I think ALL of the items mentioned could fit in a LARGE with creative packing..
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....
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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.
