BestLeather.org - Saddleback Leather Squared Backpack Review - EP2
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- čas přidán 25. 10. 2013
- This review features some of the highlights of this new leather backpack. This backpack retails for $582 and can be purchased through this affiliate link on Saddleback Leather's website: www.jdoqocy.com/click-9196471...
I take the Saddleback Leather Squared backpack on a 3 hour hike and discuss its comfort on longer walks.
Please excuse the image stabilization method that iMovie has imposed. Next video will be done with a tripod. :)
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Hey Justin, the weight is pretty much what you would expect. I am a 6' 150lb male and I have no problems with it. It's heavier than your average Jansport, yes, but that is to be expected. It does not seem unduly heavy at 8.5 lbs. I routinely pack it full at 30+ lbs and it is still comfortable.
Great vids, you sold me on it. I will order one before I start back to college in the spring..
I notice this video is 9 years old… how is it now?
okay what the hell is with the video flying all over the place?
Hi thanks for the review. I'm glad that you are showing the new tobacco color that has an aged patina look to it. I wanted to search for Saddleback items with this color since I am considering buying future items in this color option--maybe the dry bag or water bag next. By the way, what are your feelings on the tobacco color? It looks beautiful but I noticed that on the undersides of the shoulder straps there is a darker coloration which is a bit of a deterrent on me choosing this color for future items. Just to let you know, I have the squared backpack in chestnut and absolutely love it. Concerning the "crookedness," I don't use the closure strap at all (I attach it to one of the D-rings in the corner and use it as a key holder with a carabiner). AND I keep my 13 inch macbook in the front pocket at all times. This may have helped keep it square. Thanks for the review.
Hey there Peter, thanks for the question!
The darker coloration on the shoulder straps is due to use, also known as patina. It is completely normal and actually quite attractive. I very much enjoy it. It is also noticeable on the lower back. With a little clear polish it will look even nicer.
Thanks for the note on the strap... I don't see the point of it... Are you worried about banging your MacBook?! I broke a Chromebook that was stored there when I dropped the backpack.
tjkastning sorry to hear about the broken chrome book. I don't have a problem with my computer hitting the ground at all as there is easily a centimeter of clearance between the bottom of the bag and the notebook and the seam at the bottom of the bag is plenty sturdy as you know, so I'm not concerned about my notebook abruptly hitting the floor as I put it down. I think any notebook with a beautiful metallic shell needs to have a cover--I use a speck brand cover on my 13" macbook pro and it does the job. Previously, I had a macbook pro in which I never used a plastic cover and in time it had all sorts of dings on it. So, now I've learned to buy and use a cover to avoid this from happening again, cheers.
Peter Chung
I have the their original backpack. Do you think the improvements are worth upgrading? the main thing that I don't like about mine is that it's so rigid, it limits what I can carry. I keep thinking I just need to break it in more but I think that'll take years before that will happen if at all. I like rigidness for durability to some extent since more flexible leather backpacks seem like they'd wear out due to being thin. This might strike the right balance but I'm wondering if the improvements justify the cost of buying a new one versus considering buying another one of their products that I might need such as the waterbag or duffle bag.
Hey JB, thanks for the question! I do think it is worth upgrading. The next video I am doing this week focuses on the differences between the classic and the squared. They are pretty significant when it comes to comfort. I would say the Squared is bigger and better. Vastly more comfortable. The Tank has it's own cool though too.
whats with the canera movements??
How is it for weight?
Great video! Did you know the frame on the video keeps moving around thought. Makes it hard to watch!
sakeyes2 he turned on the youtube stabilizing feature.