Saddleback Leather Co’s Thin Briefcase for iPad
Winner chosen, congrats Thoroughly Lost! If Indiana Jones, John Wayne, and the Dos Equis’ Most Interesting Man in the World teamed up- Saddleback would be the company born from their combined manlinesses. Saddleback Leather Co makes what can honestly be called the best quality and most rugged leather bags on the planet. They make the kind of leather bags that have been called “the business man’s toolbox.” If you are looking for a top of the line leather bag for your iPad 3, then you need look no further than the Thin Leather Briefcase from Saddleback, for you have found the holy grail of bags! Give your masculinity a kick in the pants and check out our review of Saddleback Leather’s Thin Briefcase…
Uncompromising Craftsmanship, Unparalleled Quality
These days, it seems like nothing is designed to last. Everything comes with a built in 2-3 year expiration date, after which it is to be discarded and upgraded. Not so with Saddleback’s leather bags. After 2 or 3 years of use you are just starting to break these bags in! When it comes to long lasting high quality leather bags, there is simply nothing better than a Saddleback. Two of the top rated iPad accessories on our website are from Saddleback Leather Co, that alone should tell you something!
Built on a philosophy of uncompromising craftsmanship and unparalleled quality, every product they make is backed by a 100 year warranty and is made from some of the highest grade materials available. When you purchase a Saddleback bag for your iPad, you are making an investment that will last a lifetime. This is most certainly the “case” when it comes to the Thin Briefcase from Saddleback.
Saddleback Leather’s Thin iPad Briefcase: Buy Once, Cry Once
If the “buy once, cry once” principle ever applied to anything, the Leather Saddleback Thin Briefcase would be it. Priced at a whopping $411 this case costs a hefty chunk of change. HOWEVER, don’t let the price scare you away. This isn’t a briefcase you will have for a year and then throw out- this is a bag you will have for the rest of your life. This is a briefcase that will be envied by everybody in the office, it will become your faithful companion, your trusted sidekick, your familiar friend in sickness and in health for as long as you both shall live. This is a bag your children and relatives will fight over when you die.
Constructed from the thickest full grain boot leather available, lined with super strong pigskin, double stitched with the strongest marine grade UV resistant polyester thread this side of a top secret government laboratory, and more manly than a fleet of Hummers (the original ones not the pansy H2 or H3), this Leather Briefcase simply has no rival in the office or on the streets. Check out a few of it’s noteworthy features:
- 8 exterior D-rings
- 1 removable and adjustable shoulder strap (that turns the briefcase into a backpack in under 10 seconds)
- 2 large interior compartments
- 1 full-sized/quick-access back pocket
- 2 interior pen pockets
- 6”x6” expandable interior pocket for cords and gadgets
- Hidden nylon reinforcing straps
- Riveted and reinforced handle
- Extra thick double stitched seams
- Huge solid pieces of leather
- Rivets at all the stress points
- And a key holder to boot.
- And even more…
The medium sized bag is 15” H x 11.5” W x 4.24” D and it weighs in at about 4 lbs, which is a bit on the heavy side… but that shouldn’t be an issue since you’ve been hitting the gym lately (right?).
The Last Leather iPad Bag You Will Ever Need
You can easily fit your new iPad 3 and all it’s cords in this bag along with enough room for any other essentials the modern man needs to get work done. Additionally, your iPad will be more than safe inside this briefcase with the extra thick vertical seams designed to absorb shocks from impacts or falls.
This briefcase is designed to be used and broken in. It comes to you clean and pristine and it’s up to you to give it a personality so that every scratch, ding, dent, and scar tell a story- your story. With time it will take on it’s own aged patina, the leather will soften, and it will become as familiar and comfortable to you as that pair of Levi’s you’ve had since high school.
Buy It Now Or Kick Yourself Later
At the risk of waxing poetic… again… this hunk of animal flesh is more than a leather briefcase- it represents a lifestyle, a statement, a goal to strive towards and measure yourself by. It embodies a spirit of adventure, of pride in ones belongings, and of unbridled joy for life. It’s made by some of the most honest to goodness folks you’ll ever meet (and friendly to boot), and it’s hand crafted from some of the best stuff on Earth. Sure it’s expensive, but it’s the last bag you will ever need. The only thing you’ll regret is that you didn’t get it sooner!
Pros: Extremely durable, meticulously made, very versatile (a briefcase AND a backpack), ages with grace (unlike some in-laws we can think of…), incredibly manly
Cons: Expensive, a bit heavy, with so much space you’ll be tempted to load it up with tons of gear- resist that urge unless you want to build some serious muscle
(and don’t miss out on the Saddleback Leather iPad 3 Case or Saddleback Leather iPad Satchel either!)
Tips For Convincing Your Mate (and Yourself)
Oh, and if you are having trouble convincing your significant other that you absolutely MUST own these awesome leather iPad 3 accessories- here’s a few tips from the Saddleback website:
Her to Him
- I feel frisky every time I even think about this case.
- I would just feel so sexy with this case.
- I don’t think I’d ever want to go shopping for another thing all year after holding something like this.
Him to Her
- Just looking at this case makes me want to just HOLD you.
- I don’t know why, but just the thought of this case makes me want to TALK with you for hours on end.
- Think of all of the extra TIME we’d spend TOGETHER on our long walks holding hands and showing off the case.
- Maybe owning my dream case would help me OPEN UP to you and SHARE how I’m feeling and the hopes and dreams I have for us.
Convincing Yourself
- You’ll be more popular.
- You’ll have more friends.
- What’s wrong, you chicken?
- Dave might invite you to his birthday party.
- If you don’t buy this case, then next year when you’re scouring the internet again looking for your next garage sale iPad case, your mind will drift back to this review. You’ll slowly shake your head and say- “Man, was that guy right or what!” And then you’ll slightly squint, press your lips together and give a few small nods. I tell you what, buy it now or kick yourself later.
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I have just recently ordered my first Saddleback Leathers iPad folio carrying case. I’ve had my iPad 3 since March 15th but it sits there unused and longing for me to use it. I feed it a little finger oil from time to time but until I get an adequate case I am refusing to use it for fear I might drop it or sit on it or just end up with bad karma because I waited so long to buy what I think is going to be the hottest iPad folio in my little town of 1200. Now why would I need a “thin briefcase” from Saddleback Leathers? Because I’m going to take my iPad everywhere with me and it would be nice to have some place to put it and the charger and USB cable when I’m riding to and from work and other places. Their stuff looks like over the top quality and for that reason alone I want one. Now you just have to send it to me as quickly as possible. What I like the most is the messenger style carrying option and the stout leather along with uncompromising attention to quality and detail. I’ll have to come back and tell you how much I love my new iPad folio.
Stylish durability crafted to last for generations. Even if you don’t own an iPad, you’ll want to grab one of these!
This bag is super sexy. The 15″ size would be perfect to haul my MacBook Pro and iPad around. The size looks just about right, and having the option to use it as a backpack is very nice as well.
The D rings on the bottom would be especially handy during a zombie invasion. I could definitely see myself using their “Utility Straps” (sold separately) to tie my Zombie Apocalypse gear to the bottom of this bag, while still being able to hold the important stuff on the inside.
I love the way quality leather ages, it looks better as it gets older!
Even if I didn’t win this, I think I’ll have to at least buy a belt from this guy. Looks like quality stuff.
My husband has been a long time sufferer of UBS. Every year he struggles with his UBS because it constantly needs attention.
Thank you for providing a product that directly fights against Ugly Bag Syndrome. Ugly Bag Syndrome affects millions of people a year. Just walk into any airport and see the thousand of users with these horrible black bags.
This bag is both functional and stylish. And with a lifetime warranty, it certainly justifies the cost.
Thin, Leather, Professional look, Lots of space in the bag. Two ways to wear it. I’m a grandmother but once I wear no one will know I’m a grandmother. Everyone will love it on me.
Every globe trotting hippy needs a trustworthy bag he can rely on through thick or thin. Whether I’m battling the crazy streets of Calcutta, trekking in the lush jungles of Phuket, or enjoying a pannekoken in Amsterdam, this Saddleback bag will be at my side!
This bag is a travelers best friend, the D-Rings let me strap on all kinds of extra essentials like a travel tent or extra layers and the backpack feature let’s me carry it easily and safely. I love how thick the leather is and how sturdy the construction is! Ain’t nothin’ gonna hurt this bag! And every scratch I put on it will be another story I can tell at the next hostel or to entertain whoever is buying the next round of drinks at the pub!
Plus I can fit my iPad (which is of course already covered in the Saddleback Leather Case) and keyboard inside for all my travel writing!
Take everything away but don’t take my freedom and my Saddleback leather bag! The world is calling, and I’ve got to answer it!
This is a tough hearty looking case and exactly what I need for my naked ipad. As much traveling as I do this is exactly what I am looking for.