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28 of 29 found the following review helpful:
I love this briefcase!!! Jan 15, 2010
By Adam
"Adam O"
I needed a new wallet and saw Saddleback on here, checked out the other goods they sold and found this briefcase. I have been looking for a leather briefcase like this for a long while, and finally found it!! I got it last week and used it yesterday to carry all the items I needed for a trial. The large is pretty big (which is exactly what I needed). It holds my 17 inch Apple MB Pro with a ton of space for whatever else you may need to put in a briefcase.
It is a sight to see! Soo beautifully made, leather is unreal and smells like you are sitting in a new car! Cant say enough about this bag! Check out their website when you get a chance, it is amusing and shows you why these products are more expensive than the other crappy leather goods out there. I can really see this bag lasting for 100 years!!
24 of 25 found the following review helpful:
Best Briefcase I Ever Owned May 23, 2010
By T. Boyce
I purchased one of these cases directly from the company about 2 years ago, and have used it daily ever since. I am hard on briefcases, often over-filling them, but this one has withstood everything. I travel internationally as well as in the USA - this bag has been around the world with me, and often generates appreciative comments.
When I originally bought it, I had been looking for a solid bag that had the older, academic look of the flapover briefcase. Every other case that that I found had snaps, clips, or other hardware that would have broken within a year under my usage. This case has real hardware that will last and has lasted. Picking a color was hard, but I finally settled on the Chestnut, and haven't regretted it.
This case has full-grain leather, with rivets, and belt-type buckles. When I had problems with one of the buckles on my case I contacted Saddleback Leather and they replaced the buckle and strap for free. I wasn't absolutely sure that it wasn't my fault, rather than a material failure. But they stood behind their product without questioning.
The handle is large, and comfortable. I use the D-rings to clip things to (USB drives, keys, etc)and then let them drape inside the bag, beneath the flap. I also have a black nylon strap (actually, a nylon collar for a dog!) that goes through the circular ring on top, which I use to attach the briefcase to my roller bag when I fly.
I've found this briefcase to be flexible, durable, good looking, and reliable. This briefcase it one of only a handful of items that I have ever purchased which is actually better than advertised. I would definitely recommend it - and would buy again. In fact, I may actually buy a second one at some point...I have two children but only one briefcase right now, and I wouldn't want to cause a fight in 40 years or so. ;)
21 of 22 found the following review helpful:
A Serious, and Seriously Professional Bag Jun 26, 2010
By SURGIKAL
Honestly, I have to say that from the time of placing my order to receiving my bag (only 4 days later) has been one of the most satisfactory experiences I have had when ordering a product online. I purchased this bag as a college graduation gift for myself, and I am so happy I did. I was looking for a bag that was not only stylish, but that would also be durable enough to take an everyday beating. The price may seem a bit hefty, but I think this bag, combined with the company's awesome service, has been worth every penny. I fully expect this bag to keep up with the demands of my very active lifestyle as a graduate student and young professional.
For some specifics, the bag does indeed have a TON of room inside, plenty of room for notebooks,a textbook, laptop, charger, lunch, and a newspaper or two. The bag has been a bit stiff (as is expected of any thick-grade leather) but I fully expect it to become more supple with use. It's nice to have an accessory that is both completely user friendly, and gets better looking with use. Also, all the straps come with plenty of punched holes for full personalization, depending on how you want to wear the bag. I'd like to also add that the backpack function is really neat as well. Also, no worrying about cheap stitching as with other brands of all-leather bags. This bag uses metal rivet-like anchors and is VERY sturdy.
All in all, this bag is totally worth the investment. If you're looking for a cheap waste of money, look elsewhere. This bag is top quality, and is rightly priced as such. If you're on the fence, just do some research as I did. No matter where I looked I kept coming back to Saddleback. I'm sure you will too.
8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
It's worth it's weight - UPDATED. Oct 22, 2010
By BookJeff
I recently bought the large Saddleback Leather briefcase in Chestnut after obsessing over it for months. Yes, it's heavier that any other work bag I've carried over the years. I've had backpacks, zippered briefs, laptop briefcases, and attache cases, all lightweight and reasonably priced, and none of them lasted as long as they should have. Some bags I retired when something broke on them, or because they looked scruffy, but not in a romantic way. That left me feeling cheated and sad. In the end, such disappointments are too expensive, even if they are bargains.
So I saved my money and bought the Saddleback bag. I hope it will last for the rest of my life. This bag is heavy and stiff when new, but it's so incredibly beautiful that it's worth it. Don't buy a bag like this unless you're willing to invest not only the money, but also the time and effort and care to break it in. That's part of the fun. High quality leather keeps improving with age, if it's cared for. And that's what I intend to do.
I've been using it for a week now. The shoulder strap, which first cut into my shoulder, is finally starting to come around, barely. I'm noticing the first scuff marks and subtle creases, and trying to remember how they got there. I'm figuring out how to store my gear, and learning from my mistakes. I tried putting my cell phone in one of the open pockets in the front compartment, with nothing else to keep it snug. Then I accidentally tipped the bag over, with the flap buckled, onto its back. The phone ended up in the rear compartment. At least it didn't fall out.
Next month I'll be using the briefcase as an overnight bag for a four-day weekend. Yep, I'm leaving my wheeled carry-on bag behind. I look forward to stuffing the Saddleback full and lugging it across the hotel lobby. It needs the exercise, and so do I.
UPDATE: Just got back from my mini-vacation and the bag was a complete success. I crammed in one pair of trousers and one pair of shorts (both rolled up and made from wrinkle-resistant cloth), four button-down shirts (also rolled up), a few t-shirts, underwear and socks, my toiletries, and a thick biography of Teddy Roosevelt. On the outside I tied a separate plastic bag that held a pair of shoes, sandals, and my Tilley hat. The d-rings made it easy to strap on the extra gear. I was surprised at how comfortable the shoulder strap had become, after only three weeks of break-in. I easily made the trek from my 15th-floor room to the hotel lobby to the parking garage without any pain in my shoulder. My advice: travel as light as you can, and let Saddleback Leather help.
11 of 12 found the following review helpful:
There is NOTHING better!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sep 02, 2010
By Modigliani
I didnt buy this bag from Amazon, I bought mine directly from Saddleback but there would really be no difference in the ordering, so go for it. This is the best bag I have ever owned and I have had more than a few. I have owned bags from Louis Vitton, Armani, Brioni, Zegna and several other "High Quality" Italian leather makers. This bag is cheap compared to all of those and is worth every penny. Its not only beautiful but it is as tough as they come, they are very serious about the 100 year warranty and I doubt that I would ever have to use it. I wonder if anyone really has had to use the warranty. I travel extensively and have been in some pretty harsh environments and have put this bag through pure hell and it has never faltered. If it gets scratched up, it doesnt matter because they disappear with some leather conditioner and a buffing cloth in minutes. I like the scratches on mine, I think it gives it more of a personality. I constantly have people from all over the world coming up to me asking where I got my bag and giving me nonstop compliments on it. The story of Saddleback is quite interesting and a lot of fun to read about, you should check it out. If you want the absolute best leather briefcase, messenger bag, luggage or accessories, you have found it!!!!
PS...Do not order one of these from Ebay, its almost guaranteed to be fake! I have seen one a friend bought from there. Hope this review has helped.
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