Saddleback Leather Company - Official Affiliate thread - Page 2

Couple more photos. Again, sorry for the bad photography. Yes, i get compliments on it all the time. People love it...

I should add that my bag is one of 'Dave's deals' and i got it at a much reduced rate due to certain imperfections.

Is the bag chestnut or dark coffee brown?

Its chestnut. I cant wait to get some more wear on it.

Ordered a chestnut backpack a month ago - needed something that can fit my workout stuff, can be worn while biking to work and does not look too out of place with a suit - and am expecting delivery tomorrow. My expectations are very high, to say the least. If I ever get round to figuring out how to upload pics on the forum, I will post pics tomorrow.

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Thank you, I'm glad to be here! I also appreciate you discussing our bags. I hope you'll decide to join the Saddleback family.

To your question, it really depends on what you are carrying inside your bag. I'm pretty sure I've had my bag stretched out to a depth bigger than 9" on many occasions when I was in college.
I used to pack it full with my laptop and four or five textbooks plus paper and accessories. Now I only carry my laptop, some paper, a few thins books, gadgets, and accessories so the depth is much thinner. It still stays wider in the bottom, but collapses more toward the top with the fewer items you put in it. It can feel bulky if you have it packed full. I will usually change the straps and use it in backpack mode when I have it packed really full.

Does that help any?

You can check out the customer reviews and photos on our site to see more people with the bag or check out the reviews on The-Gadgeteer to get a better idea of the size of the bag

Also you can check out the Man Bags group on the Art of Manliness community site to meet more Saddleback owners

Congratulations! Look forward to seeing your new backpack.

I've met Dave before back in El Paso. He is a great character, speaks better spanish than me! These are pretty damn good sturdy and handsome bags. The prices could be higher so I'm glad they have kept them low. I need to get myself the briefcase version. One of these in you office or bedroom will make the whole place smell like rich leather.

Where did you meet Dave?

Thanks! The photo on your site of George Mattinson (with the snake) suggests that it can flatten up a bit at the bottom, maybe once the leather is broken in. Still, I wonder whether there might be significant customer interest in a 14" bag with proportionally less depth (maybe 6"). I'll likely be buying an SBL briefcase this month or next. Just have to decide on color. I already have a Customhide 1945 Army briefcase for more formal occasions, and I think its color is close to your Chestnut, so I'll probably be looking at either the Coffee Brown or the Dark Tobacco. They both look awesome, tough choice!

Any news on SF member promotions? I'm about to buy a messenger bag. Would be a bummer if I bought it a few days before a promotion is announced.

I've also got a bunch of Saddleback stuff. 2 briefcases in different sizes and colors, 1 messenger bag and 1 of their large size suitcases. They're incredibly tough and rugged, but that's also their bad point. They're very heavy, even when empty. And since they're so tough, they can hold a truck load. I was once prevented from boarding a plane because my 18" briefcase was weighed at almost 40 lbs, because of all the books and stuff I had crammed into it.

The good things about them is that they are a leatherphile's(?) dream. Soft, suede-y yet tough leather, great manly colors and that leather smell. I now laugh at all the foolish mortals I see carrying around puny, over-priced Mulholland Bro's or Ghurka bags.

If anybody at Saddleback is reading this, here's an idea for a new product. How about a Gladstone bag? They've already got the construction details that are in most of your bags i.e. large, thick leather panels, leather straps with buckles and cavernous interiors. They could bridge the gap in your product line between the duffles and the suitcases. Just make sure thry're tough enough to withstand the fury of the average airport baggage handler since there's not a chance in hell you'd be allowed to take an average sized one as a carry on. And add a shoulder strap. They weigh over 10-12 lbs empty and your hands cramp just carrying them around the houseby the handles! Here are some pics of my 3 antique gladstones.

















I really hope you decide to run with this idea. I know at least a dozen people who would buy one in a second, including me!

The promotion should be starting either today or tomorrow through Oct 15th. There will be a large banner posted at the top of the Men's Clothing forum with a link to our site with all the information about the promotion.

That is a great looking bag! Thank you very much for posting those pics for us to see. I will definitely pass this idea on to powers that be. Thank you for being a great part of the Saddeback family!

Jonathan