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Win it: The Saddleback Medium Thin Briefcase

August 14, 2013 By Joe | Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. Also, we take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

Saddleback Leather Co. Medium Thin Briefcase – $461.00

Consider this week five days of saying thank you. Without your readership, your emails, your terrific comments, and your willingness to spread the word, Dappered wouldn’t exist. The collection of good guys who frequent this corner of the internet is by far the greatest achievement of this website. And to say thank you, we’ve put together five, splurge-worthy giveaways that’ll hopefully express our gratitude. Good luck, and thanks a million.

 

Luggage Salesman: Have you thought much about luggage, Mr. Banks?

Joe Banks: No, I never really have.

Luggage Salesman: It’s the central preoccupation of my life.  You travel the world.  You’re away from home.  Perhaps away from your family.  All you have to depend on is yourself – and your luggage.

– Joe vs The Volcano

And thus began the century-long test of Saddleback’s Thin Briefcase here on Dappered. Why 100 years? Because that’s how long Saddleback’s guarantee is good for. And with a mere 97 years and 7 months left to go, this thing has just started to settle into its own. A unique patina is developing on the surface, but the structural integrity remains rock solid. There are no signs that’s going to change either… y’know, between now and the dawn of the 22nd century.

saddleback 1 year 1A Saddleback, just starting to get broken in.

The styling looks more like something from the 19th century instead of the 22nd. But these briefcases are simple enough to look “right” with any sort of work-wear. From on-site steel-toe boots and jeans, to corner office appropriate suits, a Saddleback is impressive no matter what the carrier is wearing. Plus, that design is incredibly functional. There are no breakable parts on this thing. Not a zipper, not a snap, nothing. Those gadgets are too newfangled and unpredictable. Just thick, 100% full grain boot leather that’s been stitched together by marine-grade thread, reinforcing rivets at all stress points, and a buckle, flap-over closure.

At 4.5 pounds, those with noodle-arms might find it heavy, but that’s a selling point to most. Our reviewer (and all around renaissance man) Ben went so far as to say the thickness of the leather “feels like it could stop a knife.” Probably not a good idea to test this theory in person, but you get the idea.

Saddleback’s briefcases, bags, and other leather goods have earned an army of fans for good reason. The only drawback to owning one is echoed in their slogan: “They’ll fight over it when you’re dead.” Indeed. And here’s to hoping there’s no one in your Will who’d artificially accelerate your demise, just so they can get their hands on your briefcase.

Enter here to win (Update: entries are closed) a Saddleback Medium Thin Briefcase in your preferred shade of leather. One entry per person. Deadline for entry is 11:59 pm ET 8/15/13. Thanks to Saddleback for providing one of their outstanding briefcases for our Reader Appreciation Week.

Update: Congrats to Andrew K. from Hamilton OH who won the drawing for the Saddleback!

saddleback 1 year ScotchSome things really do get quite a bit better with age.

Filed Under: Accessories Tagged With: Reader Appreciation Week 2013, saddleback

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Comments

  1. Jason M says

    August 14, 2013 at 4:10 AM

    Every day keeps getting better and better!

  2. pierrot says

    August 14, 2013 at 4:21 AM

    sexy

  3. Ryan N says

    August 14, 2013 at 5:25 AM

    Pleeeease say the Macallan 18 comes with it..

  4. brockab says

    August 14, 2013 at 5:36 AM

    This would be great for when I start my new job in December. Awesome giveaways so far, great week!

  5. Peter says

    August 14, 2013 at 5:40 AM

    Quality and ruggedness, what’s not to like?

  6. Seth Pollins says

    August 14, 2013 at 5:49 AM

    Man, this looks awesome. The giveaways are so generous. What are you giving away tomorrow? A Vespa?

  7. Cyle says

    August 14, 2013 at 5:54 AM

    wow, that looks awesome

  8. Mike N says

    August 14, 2013 at 5:57 AM

    That is one hell of a brief case. Know its a good week of give aways when I don’t know which I’d rather win more. This, the watch, or the shoes….

  9. Judson M says

    August 14, 2013 at 5:57 AM

    Wowwee!! Been drooling over one of these for a long time! Ever since the review on here first broke about it.

    Sure would look good on my business trip to Germany on the 25th!

  10. Brent says

    August 14, 2013 at 5:59 AM

    Fingers crossed!

  11. Jonathan N. Seabolt says

    August 14, 2013 at 6:02 AM

    Two years, five months. Well worth it. Saddle up!

  12. Andrew says

    August 14, 2013 at 7:02 AM

    I have to say how much I appreciate this website and these giveaways. You don’t HAVE to do this, but you do it anyways as a thank you to your readers. It’s great. This is literally the first place I visit each morning before heading out to the rest of the interwebs. Thanks for a great site, great information, great service.

  13. Brailleyard says

    August 14, 2013 at 7:11 AM

    May you live to be a thousand years old sir…
    – (It seems this blessing is a curse as well…as your descendants may never receive the luxury of inheriting your saddleback briefcase.)

    This thing is how you know which kid in your New-England Boarding School comes from old money…

  14. Brailleyard says

    August 14, 2013 at 7:12 AM

    (Made out of wholecut leather)

  15. Brailleyard says

    August 14, 2013 at 7:14 AM

    The more I think about this – the more I realize I’d have to get rid of every bag I own were I to win anything like this. (* 19 African cousins just started praying incredibly hard for me to win this…)

  16. Adam says

    August 14, 2013 at 7:19 AM

    Ooh! I actually need a briefcase now. Want!

  17. zaphod beeblebrox says

    August 14, 2013 at 7:20 AM

    If anyone here purchases something from these generous companies after this week, make sure you mention you saw them on dappered.

  18. jump says

    August 14, 2013 at 7:23 AM

    This sure would look great hoisted on my shoulder. Absolutely gorgeous. Another great giveaway to your readers, simply amazed.

  19. JWetz says

    August 14, 2013 at 7:35 AM

    If I won this I could die a happy man

  20. Leroy Hall says

    August 14, 2013 at 7:42 AM

    very nice.

  21. Serge P. says

    August 14, 2013 at 8:29 AM

    Campus envy!

  22. CHoov says

    August 14, 2013 at 8:59 AM

    D. All the above

  23. LL says

    August 14, 2013 at 9:24 AM

    pick me pick me!

  24. Marshall Lilly says

    August 14, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    I’ve had one of their wallets for about two years now. It’s amazing to watch how it’s transformed since I got it.

  25. Super Nova says

    August 14, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    Cannot wait to see what’s next. It’s like the Price is Right but with things I actually want!

  26. Simon says

    August 14, 2013 at 9:40 AM

    I hit the refresh button daily on “Dave’s deals” hoping one of these will show up. They never do…

  27. Dpdk says

    August 14, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    Though I would probably use the briefcase the most often, the shell cordovan Strands are what I want the most. God those are gorgeous.

  28. CT says

    August 14, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    Yes. I would wear that equal parts business-style, and Zach Galifianakis-style from The Hangover.

  29. Nikhil Sharma says

    August 14, 2013 at 11:02 AM

    This is awesome.

  30. wcz1219 says

    August 14, 2013 at 11:24 AM

    i could use a new briefcase!

  31. Brian says

    August 14, 2013 at 11:28 AM

    Pretty sure this easily has to be the best thing to win all week.

  32. Mike Z says

    August 14, 2013 at 11:33 AM

    Love it

  33. theYeti says

    August 14, 2013 at 11:42 AM

    Joe and other SB owners: Can you comment on how difficult the leather is to deal with as it breaks in? I can’t help but think all the straps and so forth would be a huge pain until the leather softens (and that I may not use it enough/hard enough to ever really break it in)

  34. Tyler says

    August 14, 2013 at 11:50 AM

    It’s also Made in Mexico with a huge mark-up. I’m sure it’s good quality, but at that price point I’d sooner keep my $ in the USA with something just as rugged from Filson or Tanner Goods.

  35. drbhrb says

    August 14, 2013 at 1:05 PM

    This is turning into reader depression week. I know I won’t win but I want to so bad….

  36. Steven Brown says

    August 14, 2013 at 1:33 PM

    Does Filson or Tanner Goods give any of their profits to charitable organizations? Well Saddleback does, so there’s some karma points accrued when you buy from them….

  37. Joe says

    August 14, 2013 at 2:43 PM

    I actually don’t own a Saddleback. Would love to one day though. One of our writers, Ben owns one, and the leather (if memory serves) is super tough, but still pliable.

  38. Joe says

    August 14, 2013 at 2:44 PM

    Bottom of the post, click “Enter here to win”

  39. Coleman says

    August 14, 2013 at 3:10 PM

    I have had this company bookmarked for ages and have dreamed of their product more than once. Whoever wins this will be a very, very lucky man.

  40. Andrew H says

    August 14, 2013 at 3:42 PM

    That looks awesome!

  41. Dillion says

    August 14, 2013 at 4:15 PM

    I truly love this! I am needing something to carry around my everything in and my work personalized tote, while nice, isn’t very stylish.

  42. Matt M says

    August 14, 2013 at 8:11 PM

    Absolutely love my large Saddleback briefcase for trips and my thing briefcase for daily use. Whoever wins this, enjoy!!

  43. Keith D says

    August 14, 2013 at 8:25 PM

    Beautiful!

  44. ari says

    August 14, 2013 at 9:23 PM

    stp going crazy with sale on wolverine 1ks again code:SITESMART813

  45. Brailleyard says

    August 15, 2013 at 6:54 AM

    sounds like something i wore last week…but yes. Given the trend of this year’s “Win It” series – i’m expecting a BMW 6-series on friday.

  46. Andrew says

    August 15, 2013 at 7:10 AM

    Looks great!

  47. Brenton says

    August 15, 2013 at 9:59 AM

    This looks great!

  48. Rich C. says

    August 15, 2013 at 2:07 PM

    Oh man, I’d love to win this!!

  49. Chris W says

    August 15, 2013 at 5:08 PM

    Entered, but I am buying one even if I don’t win.

  50. Morgan says

    August 15, 2013 at 7:10 PM

    This would be an excellent birthday present to myself.

  51. Leroy Hall says

    August 16, 2013 at 5:47 PM

    Congrats Andrew!

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