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Month: July 2010

The Saddleback Briefcase Odyssey

By Jeffrey the Barak. I am a man-bag flipper. I like my personal luggage, be it a briefcase, messenger, pouch or satchel. I was never one for going around with no stuff, or stuffing my pockets, so a bag just makes sense for me. I always regret leaving the house without one, and I’ve carried… Read More The Saddleback Briefcase Odyssey

July 15, 2010December 6, 2022 thebarak13 Comments
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  1. Dave Munson Avatar
    Dave Munson
    July 17, 2010

    Hi there Jeffrey the Barak,

    Thanks for the kind words. I appreciate your honestly with the heaviness of it too. You’re right, there are lighter ones out there. My wife keeps getting on me about making a lighter version for her. Maybe one day. Until then, muscle will continue to be formed on the shoulders of the chosen. Hey, I like that. It sounds nice.

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    http://wwwstitchfactory.co.uk
    August 11, 2010

    I wonder how many out there realise that leather isn’t just from a cow. Many animals from sheep, goat and pig have their skins turned into leather bags and other clothing too! We adour leather bags.

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  3. Ward Ebesu Avatar
    Ward Ebesu
    August 16, 2010

    MOOOOOAAAAAARRRR 🙂

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  4. admin Avatar
    admin
    May 5, 2011

    Revisiting this article after ten months, I feel I should disclose that my ideal daily bag is now …. a Saddleback Leather Company large satchel. It weighs half as much as the medium briefcase reviewed here, but is every bit as cool, and it always seems to have room for whatever I need to carry. By the way, it’s light tobacco brown and aging nicely. JtB.

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    Rogier
    July 6, 2011

    I have been eyeballing these since a long time.
    Want to use them for my camera, customize it with some dense foam. Great good looking bag with ample of protection that doesn’t scream CAMERA!

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      admin
      July 6, 2011

      A few owners put foam or cut-up camera bags or cooler bags inside as custom inserts for camera gear. Sometimes the bag is worth more than the gear inside!

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  6. J Marie Avatar
    J Marie
    October 7, 2011

    I’ve been angsting over a large satchel vice medium briefcase. Your article may be what prods me to pull the trigger and get the satchel. Thank you.

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  7. rg Avatar
    rg
    March 6, 2012

    Hi Jeffrey – why did you choose the satchel over the messenger bag?

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    1. admin Avatar
      admin
      March 6, 2012

      @rg They have different shapes, The messenger seemed too high. Too much rummaging in the dark.

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    rg
    March 6, 2012

    and is the satchel still your go-to daily bag? How are you able to you pack your laptop in it?

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      admin
      March 7, 2012

      @rg My laptop is the 11″ Macbook Air. If your laptop is any larger then it won’t fit in a large satchel. You must measure everything that you carry before you make your decision. Call Saddleback and they will help you.

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  9. Robert Bardwell Avatar
    Robert Bardwell
    February 22, 2013

    I’m shopping for bags right now going through the same struggle. I’m glad you wrote everything you did here – it’s definitely given me a reason to re-think my strategy.

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  10. Manny Francisco Avatar
    Manny Francisco
    March 28, 2014

    Hi Jeff, does a 15inch macbook pro fit in this?

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