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Thanks for the comment! I’m still in love with mine so I won’t be selling, but I’d recommend checking out the Saddleback buy/sell/trade group on Facebook. People are always selling things on there. Might as well join the Saddleback fan group on Facebook as well just to see photos of everyone’s bags and customizations.

@@scottsmith4148 Thanks for the advice!

They have crude humor. It's not for everyone. But I assure you that their designs are quite refined for durability.

You won't be able to control the fam from the grave! Haha

Yup!

Not sure what you mean by weak point. The hinge is super strong and hasn't shown any signs of weakening. I think I saw one post in the Facebook fan group of someone's bag that had collapsed a bit so it doesn't stand straight up and the opening is a little awkward. That tells me that they routinely cinch the strap down as hard as it'll go, which is a huge mistake. I actually never buckle the top strap at all, but even if I did, I'd definitely make sure not to pull it too tight. Thus far, mine is standing tall and proud.

Scott Smith I guess I worded it wrong what I meant was that kind of opening hinge system like to kick out or bend inwards or out after few years of use I have a older leather tote type bag with that kind of opening and it has worn on one side and is very hard to open and close, just curious to how it feels in the hand while opening it. Does it feel solid or can you feel play in the hinge? Thank you

@@75thteaster54 Since the Saddleback Gladstone products have only been around for about a year and a half, there's no way to know how they'll age just yet, but I can tell you that it feels extremely solid. There's no play in it whatsoever. I handed mine to a friend once to check it out and he started manhandling it and it made me cringe...yes, they're meant to be used and abused, but everything has its limit. He's also the kind of guy that breaks everything he owns, though. I think that if you take care of it, it'll last a very long time.

What size hydro flask fits in the bag?

@@jeffreylee7349 I have the 20oz wide mouth hyrdo flask and it fits nicely.

None at all! I don't buckle the top strap...I have a feeling that if you cinch it super tight, it'll put too much stress on the leather and it'll collapse (I saw an example in the Facebook fan group). Mine has been great.

Thanks for the comment! I've always been interested in the Front Pocket Briefcase, but since I already have the Classic Briefcase, I couldn't justify it. The major difference would be size, as the Flight Bag is roughly 2 to 3 inches smaller in each dimension. If you're going to be packing your bag full of stuff or if you need lots of extra space "just in case," then you'll want the Briefcase. But if you can slim down your packing, I think you'd be happier with the Flight Bag overall. I hope that helps!

@@scottsmith4148 Thanks a bunch Scott I have the flight bag enroute to me now for comparison who knows i may keep both of them. Thanks again. i took the front pocket brief case to work today and it was truly a hassle opening and continuing to close the over flap over and over again because it not balance if the flap is not secured. So i'm waiting to see if the flight bag will have enough space for me to carry it as EDC.

Nathan Torres I hear you. Their bags are generally on the short side, which can look weird on a taller framed person. I’m roughly 5’11” and it looks fine on me. That said, the only difference between the two front pocket backpacks is the depth, so from that perspective, I think the thin looks totally fine. Hopefully I’ll have some shots of me wearing it in the next video.

@@scottsmith4148 hey thanks for the reply brother! I suppose the slimmer bag it is! I suppose my wife could use it as well. Tiny woman lol. Looking forward for another video from ya!

I'm 6 ft 160lb thin is my frame. I think would be the tank or larger thin front faced backpack

@@NitroMonkey91 did you end up getting a thin and do you have feedback? I’m in the same boat I’m 6’4 240 and deciding between the 2.

@@janeiser34 yes I ended up getting the thin. I’ve asked multiple people if I make it look weird and everyone says it looks totally normal on my frame. I love it. I have no gripes with this bag at all. Other than the fact that I blew 500 bucks on a bag 😂 so In short I think even at 6’4 you’ll be totally fine brother.

Thank you! More to come!

Thank you!