Customer Reviews

A Dark Tobacco Brown Leather Briefcase, Backpack, Handbag "They'll Fight Over When You're Dead"

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If there is a sturdier or more beautifully made leather briefcase out there, I don't know where you'd find it. After owning this for a couple months, I understand the company slogan, "They'll fight over it when you're dead." There is no point in waxing euphorically for paragraph after paragraph of how much I like this case, so let me pick the nits, so to speak.

First, if you carry a small footprint, "road warrior" laptop as I do, then the "medium" size bag I purchased will work for you. However, the larger "desktop replacement" laptops with 17"+ screens and more robust footprints will require the "large" bag, which is an inch or so wider than the "medium." I personally can't imagine needing the "Xtra-large" size, but if you carry a full office-load of stuff when you travel--say a laptop, projector, and portable printer--then maybe the large case would work as a one-bag solution. It should be noted that all Saddleback gear is made with thick leather and sturdy hardware, which translates into pieces that are heavier than your average designer leather accessories, so picking the smallest size briefcase that fits your needs is recommended. The heavier weight is mitigated by the fact you can repurpose the case into a backpack by running the shoulder strap through the "D" ring in the middle of the bag's cover, so lugging it long distances through airports (or wherever) won't wear out your shoulder or pull your arm out of its socket.

The only real quibble I have is that I don't personally like the "pincher" type fasteners that attach the shoulder strap to the bag. I really don't know what I might like better--maybe nothing--but they can get accidently twisted and open involuntarily. I also own two wallets, an iPad case, and some other small accessory pouches made by Saddleback, and all of their gear is equally superb.

Botton line: I cannot recommend a company or line of products more highly than Saddleback.

And I finally bought it! I love this case -- yes, it's big, yes, it's heavy. But I can fit all I want into it. Macbook, iPad, folders, handheld video, and more. I love how solid the bag is, and feel like everything inside is well protected. Best of all, I know it will only become more useful and attractive as it gets broken in!

This is truly an incredible bag. A buddy of mine got one for completing his PhD and showed it off. I was astounded at the construction, the design and the sheer quality of the Saddleback briefcase. I did some research and went to their website, I think almost daily to discover all I could about them. I purchased the medium Saddleback briefcase and got it in about a week. I was absolutely blown away. I can see why their tag-line is A bag "They'll Fight Over When You're Dead!" I loved the bag so much I ended up buying the Waterbag and an iPad cover a few days later. If there is one negative, it would be that my MacBook Pro (15.4") barely fit. I was able to get it in with a little light squeezing. I bought it for my laptop and and as my briefcase and had a moment of fear when it wouldn't slide in easily. After a week the leather has stretch a bit and, though it still goes in very snuggly, I'm happy.

Do yourself a favor, spend the money on this bag. I have purchased literally a dozen briefcase/messenger bags from $50-$300 (canvas to leather) and this blows them all away. Not only will they fight over this one when I'm dead, it may very well be the last briefcase I ever purchase. Great job Saddleback Leather Co.! You've got a customer for life!

This is a top notch product sold by a top notch organization. Couldn't be happier !!! A Briefcase for life !!! Many positive comments on this item. Well worth the price !!!

I just received my large tobacco brown briefcase in the mail and was happy to put it to use today for the first time. It is really a beautiful bag and the quality and workmanship is evident from the moment you take it out of the box. I'm still deciding as to how I am going to treat it because I am thinking I may want to speed up the aging process a bit and get that gorgeous patina going. Anyway, I've owned it for about 3 days now and could not be happier!