Saddleback Leather Front Pocket Briefcase unboxing, initial thoughts, and comparison

Decided to make a quick video of my new Saddleback Leather front pocket briefcase. Includes the unboxing, my initial thoughts, and comparison vs the classic briefcase.

[@penelope-oe2vr]

Absolutely beautiful bags! I am a retired welder and welding inspector. Now, I am taking up leather craft. Mostly to make items for myself! I need a laptop bag and love looking at these for ideas.

[@jordanlandsaw7263]

This is exactly the comparison video I've been looking for. Thank you.

[@EnterTheBukti]

I just ordered my Flight Bag in Tobacco. I cannot wait to get it. :D. Next one will be the large front pocket briefcase in chestnut. I didn’t like how it looked new but most definitely with use and patina, yours looks amazing.

[@iBJanky]

Thanks for watching, and enjoy your new flight bag!

[@timothyfreeman97]

Wow. If it wasn't for your video, I wouldn't have known that the tobacco brown has been updated and isn't that 'yellowish' colour that wasn't a big fan of. I'm planning on getting the front pocket briefcase, but had originally planned to get it in chestnut. Now I'm reconsidering after seeing your video. The tobacco looks awesome, plus I already have a chestnut satchel so it'll be good for me to invest in different colours of the saddleback collection. Cheers, mate.

[@MyFireVideos]

Great Video! It was really interesting that a lot of your reasons for wanting the front pocket briefcase were counter points to the classic briefcase, almost as if you got the front pocket because it is so opposite from your old one. You are right, the new tobacco color ages REALLY well (plug for going to my channel and checking out my 20 month update video). Also, your old briefcase looks AMAZING, I would love to see some close ups of the wear and tear on that bad boy.

[@gdp8636]

Amazing old classic! The classic has a few extra inches in depth, but the front pocket is a bit wider.

[@jefferyberg2850]

Nice video great bag, lots of storage, love Noodles.

[@iBJanky]

Thanks man! - Noodles 😸

[@lost_pidgeon]

I have the same one in chestnut. I love it man.

[@benm6719]

Dude you are so funny 😂 how has your channel not blown up yet??? I would work on the audio a bit and I think you could really run a high subscriber channel! Keep up the great work man!

[@iBJanky]

I’ve finally learned to finally edit my videos on my iPhone using iMovie 😅 I’ve posted several other videos since this one, and recently reached 1k subs. I’m still trying to learn, and improve more. Thanks for the kind words, and I hope all is well with you! 😎👍🏼

[@drew7099]

Wish they still made these medium size FPBC. They only make large and that’s too big for me. Good looking bag.

[@iBJanky]

I wasn’t aware that they don’t carry the medium size FPBC anymore. And yes, I agree that the large size is way too big for most people. Thanks for watching! 😎👍🏼

[@DD-mg9rf]

Great video I want both bags but what would be better is if they left the pockets on the inside and also add the pocket on the front win win kudos

[@TheSnappleman75]

Great video, just bought the large front pocket in coffee.

[@danmcarthur8077]

how do you like it?

[@marcelobbf]

Great review! But the cat was the gem of the video!

[@jameslee8886]

Sweet unboxing! What are your impressions, and particularly comparisons vs Medium Classic Brief, after 1 yr of use?

[@AraJackie2007]

Can you do a what's in my bag with the new briefcase? Thanks

[@AyyyyGone]

Shoutout to Noodles the Cat Also, Great Review

[@gjjakobsen]

Great video. Folks like me that have their eyes on these two similar but different bags have few ways to gauge their differences. What's your impression on which would make a better everyday commuter bag? The medium classic looks a bit chunky compared with the front pocket BC, which I've read will fit a 15" laptop. I do love the looks of the classic, however. I carry a bag lunch, couple bottles of water, 4 or 5 inches of papers, maybe a paperback. The large classic seemed way too much bag for my 5'8" 170 pound frame. So similar, but I can buy only one! Cheers

[@iBJanky]

Glenn Jakobsen The large would definitely be too big. I prefer the front pocket briefcase myself, but honestly, you can't go wrong with either one. It all comes down to personal preference.

[@gjjakobsen]

Thanks, man. One last question. Can the belt straps on the classic be cinched tight so the case has a slimmer profile?

[@iBJanky]

Glenn Jakobsen I guess you could the two side straps to do that, but that means that you'd have to undo three straps every time you want to access the inside of the briefcase. That's too much work for me.

[@gjjakobsen]

Thanks again for the insights my friend. Cheers

[@user-ei7qw8rh1n]

Thinking about the medium as well. What's the height range when you should think about moving to a large?

[@iBJanky]

Michael Nguyen I'd say anybody over 6'2"

[@PRicanLover70]

great review. I like the new front pocket bag better. I am curious though. You say you travel the world with the one bag. Is it big enough to put a change of clothes in there.?I am guessing it will be. I wont put a laptop in there but a change of clothes, small camera, a pair of sunglasses, a small book and phone

[@iBJanky]

I usually travel with a carry on bag and my Saddleback briefcase as my one personal item. The briefcase itself has more than enough room for a change of clothes. As a matter of fact, I once took it on a three day excursion, and I was able to fit all my clothes and some toiletries in it without any issues.

[@PRicanLover70]

Thanks. Thats what I thought. I think this will be a great investment in a quality item that will last a long time. I want mine in black. :-)

[@iBJanky]

I hope you get what you want. Saddleback Leather recently just had a BIG price increase, which upset a lot of customers. For example: I bought my front pocket briefcase for $599 shipped. After their price increase, it will now cost $810. Is this bag worth $810? Probably, but it's a tough pill to swallow.

[@is-hi]

I'm about to buy one right now. I am torn between the medium and large front pocket. I will be using it everyday for full time college for 4 years. I am worried that the medium will not be able to hold a couple books and my laptop and some other stuff... But I am. Also worried that the Large will be too big and bulky to carry everywhere all the time.

[@iBJanky]

I'd go with the medium. The large is just too big for everyday use for normal sized human beings.

[@is-hi]

Thank you very much for the help and the quick response. Here goes nothing. Time to pull the trigger after 5 years of dreaming.

[@iBJanky]

Do it and don't look back. Let me know how it works out for you.

[@is-hi]

I will

[@athletejmv]

I've owned both the Medium Front Pocket Briefcase and Medium Classic Briefcases. I'm looking at getting a Large Classic Briefcase for college use (I didn't use the Medium because I was always running out of space (length wise)... the Medium Classic is too small for the 2016 15" Macbook with a protective sleeve on it ( a very snug fit and I don't want the stress on my laptop). My only concern about the Front Pocket is folks on forums have complained about the cigar pocket tearing off due to the strap being anchored to it with the buckle. Carrying the Front Pocket by the handle puts the weight of the bag onto the stitched on cigar pocket. Just something to consider if you carry the briefcase by the handle at all. Also, if you use the handle at all, the Classic is considerably more comfortable IMO. One other consideration is if you use the classic as a duffel, you can collapse the interior pockets and have more space opposed to the Front Pocket. If you put a lot of weight into the classic, you have the extra straps to secure the bag down. I've owned a lot of Saddleback products and you may want to look through some of my initial reviews/unboxings. The Square Backpack is an excellent choice for college students, but not that great for formal environments hence why I'm considering the Large Classic. Another informal briefcase size bag is the Large Gear Bag. Did you end up ordering anything from Saddleback yet?

[@AraJackie2007]

Update please!!🤗😎

[@danielduron6131]

do you still have these bags? Curious if the front pocket briefcase sags forward like the classic briefcases tend to once they are older and broken in thanks!

[@iBJanky]

Yes, I do still own both of them. I have not experienced any of the sagging issues that you described. Hope that helps!

[@danielduron6131]

@@iBJanky it does thank you

[@iBJanky]

@@danielduron6131 You're welcome!

[@danielduron6131]

@@iBJanky time for an update video with these two and your newest one!

[@pcking2008]

They do not look identical. The front pocket looks taller. Nice bags.

[@is-hi]

How tall are you?

[@iBJanky]

6' tall when I wake up in the mornings

[@is-hi]

+iBJanky wow! Thank you for the quick response

[@carlblaskowitz7817]

Felis catus... is your taxonomic nomenclature, an endothermic quadruped... carnivorous by nature?

[@joekkl]

Love the review; hate the SBL bags.

[@audiosmalditos7786]

hi

[@yacovlk7924]

Just becuase it is made from full grain leather it is no indication to the quality. You can have low quality full grain leather also.

[@TheEfefefefefefefefe]

its PSY!

[@ericperkins3078]

Can ANYONE communicate anymore without profanity? I swear, even the CAT was dropping f and s bombs.

[@chrismccollum6913]

Good review. Maybe less cursing?

[@iBJanky]

Not possible, I was raised by a bunch of sailors.

[@chrismccollum6913]

I gotcha ;-)

[@verticalbitewing]

Great fucking review