{"id":65905,"date":"2017-09-29T16:22:49","date_gmt":"2017-09-29T16:22:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/navytimes\/uncategorized\/2017\/09\/29\/gear-review-saddleback-leather-front-pocket-briefcase\/"},"modified":"2026-08-08T12:38:39","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T12:38:39","slug":"gear-review-saddleback-leather-front-pocket-briefcase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/navytimes\/off-duty\/military-rider\/2017\/09\/29\/gear-review-saddleback-leather-front-pocket-briefcase\/","title":{"rendered":"Gear review: Saddleback Leather front pocket briefcase"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThey\u2019ll fight over it when you\u2019re dead\u201d is a pretty strong motto, but not one that comes without thought or promise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s taken me a long time to even start writing this review. Honestly, I wanted to make sure this bag was worth the $800 they were asking for it. I\u2019ll admit that price tag did seem over the top to me, but both my lawyer brother and my cowboy brother (the third one\u2019s a cop, go figure) have been carrying Saddleback bags for years and swear by them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With all the hooks and loops offering a wide variety of carry options, it seemed like it would suit my needs on the bike as well, so I decided to take the leap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My older brother Spencer went to law school in Montana and was given his bag as a gift when he started. It stayed with him all through his time in Missoula and has been his daily companion to the office and back since.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fletcher, my younger brother, got his when he was running the horse unit at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and has since moved on to become a crop adjuster, bringing his bag with him from farm to farm in his pickup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I&#8217;m proud to say that mine has seen more miles and more wear in the short six months that I&#8217;ve been using it than either of theirs have, and it&#8217;s the wear that really gives these bags character over time. Not that brothers get competitive over petty things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/saddlebags-briefcase1.jpg.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-101460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/saddlebags-briefcase1.jpg.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/saddlebags-briefcase1.jpg.jpg?resize=300,225 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/saddlebags-briefcase1.jpg.jpg?resize=768,576 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>THE WARRANTY<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It sounds sort of silly to say, but I waited for this bag to arrive like a kid waits for Christmas morning. I was watching the tracking page \u2014 I turned on text alerts and everything. I was fully dorking out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It was bigger than I expected, and it came wrapped in a nice canvas bag to protect it inside the box. Also inside were a leather key chain and two business cards from the owner of the company, Dave Munson. I didn&#8217;t know who he was at the time, but as I dug further into the bag, I got more and more into his story and how he developed these carry systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With most companies, a 100-year warranty is a hell of a gesture, but I don&#8217;t have all the confidence that you&#8217;re going to stand the test of time and be there when I come hunting you down for my money back. Then what? Dave says we can contact his descendants and promises they&#8217;ll make it right (he has kids, we&#8217;re cool).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I trust this warranty, but I don&#8217;t think I&#8217;ll ever need it. Most importantly though, the warranty is a nice safety blanket but not the reason anyone is initially attracted to this bag. It&#8217;s rugged, it&#8217;s timeless, it&#8217;s durable\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WahJNiOhFRk\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>DESIGN<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It doesn&#8217;t take long to realize how much thought and effort went into not only the construction of this bag, but the design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is one big bull ring under the top handle that is the primary load-bearing component while wearing it as a backpack. From the outside, it looks like this is being held on by only one rivet, but when you open it up and look underneath, you see that it&#8217;s actually riveted to a 1\/8-inch aluminum shank under the flap that attaches to both sides of the handle, as well. It\u2019s a structural component designed to help redistribute the weight and make sure that no one piece takes the stress of the entire bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All of the hardware is made of high-quality stainless steel, and there are loops just about everywhere you might need one to secure this bag to just about anything. You can run this as a saddlebag on your bike if you want to; all it would take is a couple of clips or straps. Actually, I plan on doing just that once I finish up a project I am working on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/saddlebags-briefcase.jpg.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-101464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/saddlebags-briefcase.jpg.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/saddlebags-briefcase.jpg.jpg?resize=300,225 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/saddlebags-briefcase.jpg.jpg?resize=768,576 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to carry it as a messenger bag, that&#8217;s pretty self-explanatory. If you want to carry it as a backpack, as you probably would for riding, it&#8217;s easy to convert the strap, and there are two shoulder pads included for just this purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The flat back and placement of the lower hooks make it sit nice and comfortably against my back when I ride. The strap is adjustable as well, making it easy to keep the bag high up on my back. While the weight of the bag can be a little cumbersome, the pads and variety of carry options help alleviate any discomfort that might occur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The weight of the bag is really the only negative, but the durability wouldn&#8217;t exist without it. Leather is uniquely strong and durable, but it&#8217;s not the lightest material out there. If you want the look, feel, and function of this super high-quality leather, you&#8217;re going to have to deal with the weight as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Luckily, like I mentioned earlier, there are a stainless steel hoops and loops throughout the bag, making it incredibly easy to strap to whatever you may need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lastly, this is just one of many designs. They are available larger and smaller, simpler or more complex. This is the one that I chose to walk the line between weekend traveler and daily commuter, and it does so incredibly well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maybe the ideal bag for you is something a little smaller that fits in a saddlebag more easily, or maybe you want to go with a more traditional backpack or full-blown duffel. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.saddlebackleather.com\/\">Saddleback<\/a> has options for everyone in a handful of colors, each made with the same attention to quality design and material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So I&#8217;ll keep working on breaking this one in, and my brothers will do the same to theirs. A little conditioning every once in a while and our kin will be fighting over these when our time comes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/brotherssaddleback.jpg.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-101468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/brotherssaddleback.jpg.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/brotherssaddleback.jpg.jpg?resize=300,225 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/brotherssaddleback.jpg.jpg?resize=768,576 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This piece originally appeared <a href=\"http:\/\/www.motorcyclecruiser.com\/saddleback-leather-front-pocket-briefcase-review#page-4\">at MotorcycleCruiser.com<\/a>.<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s 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