Leather Explorer's Satchel

A leather satchel is likely the oldest and most classic pieces of luggage ever made.  In fact, leather satchels are often discovered as artifacts in archaeological excavations. 

In 1991, Otzi, 'The Iceman' was discovered by two Austrian hikers in the Ötztal alps.  After carbon dating and studies it was determined that he died about 5300 years ago.  One of the items that was found with him was a small leather satchel (still intact) which contained some herbs and a few small tools.  This says a few things:

1. The leather satchel is a classic functional pouch used for thousands of years
2. Leather is one of the most durable natural materials available
3. Otzi had great taste

The Vanderburgh Explorer's Satchel is a classic.  Perfect for those hikes into the woods when it's time to regain your life's focus.  It will fit everything you need for that 4 hour hike, or that fly fishing trip.  It will fit compact binoculars, a camera, your pipe and some tobacco.  It will perfectly cradle a 6 oz hip flask and your finest scotch.

It's easy to carry with it's removable leather shoulder strap.  Clip your satchel to your golf bag and toss a few cigars in it.  Or fasten it to loops on your saddle bags on your motorcycle.  It has built-in versatility that will surprise you.

Last summer I went on a canoe trip to Northern Minnesota, USA.  In my satchel I fit toothpaste, a toothbrush, deoderant, bug spray, knife, flint, and all the necessities for my travels.

Design

 
The Adventurer's Satchel is Functional. 

Not too big.  Not too small.  It has a special flap that unbuttons on both sides, allowing easy access and revealing the hidden pockets.  It has a cleverly designed front pocket designed to hold a 6 oz hip flask and your finest scotch.

Filled Dimensions:

• Tall: 8"
• Width: 5.5"
• Thickness: 2"

 
The Adventurer's Satchel is Individualistic and Rugged. 

It doesn't look like a man-purse.  It's masculine and versatile.  Available in three leather colors - Cafe Brown, Natural Tobacco, and Chestnut.  It will look better and better year after year.

 
The Explorer's Satchel is Tough. 

It’s made it from the best full grain cowhide and lined with pig skin (the second toughest leather on the planet). Stitched with marine-grade thread.  Aside from the stitching, it is completely made of leather.  Your friends will envy your leather satchel.

 
The Leather Explorer's Satchel is Intelligently Designed. 

It has a rounded profile allowing a great fit for a pair of compact binoculars.  Special pockets under the lid can carry functional items like lighters or cigar cutters. 

 
The Adventurer's Satchel Looks as Good Hanging on your Wall as it does over your Shoulder. 

I hang my Adventurer's Satchel on my office walls.  Use it as a leather binoculars case.  Use it to carry your tobacco.  It's scars and stains tell of my adventures and my stories ... and hints of more to come.

The Vanderburgh Leather Adventurer's Satchel  $218 + shipping.

The Classic Man's Wallet - Refined. Masculine. Functional.

The Classic Man knows that it can be difficult to find a well-made wallet.  He also has more sense than to spend $1500 on one in some boutique in Paris.  He is appalled by the thought of wrapping his hard earned money in vinyl, and appreciates well-made products with an artistic touch.

I used to buy a wallet every few years.  It looked fine at first, but soon time took its toll.  The stitching started to fail.  The nylon lining started to crack or fray.  What I thought was quality leather started to fall apart and soon the wallet looked worn out.  It was time to move on.

It can also be difficult to find the right style of wallet.  I have had wallets that were too simple and lacking enough room for the basics.  Others were too bulky and cumbersome to be useful – remember the George Costanza Wallet?

I wanted a wallet that did what I wanted it to do – so I designed my own … for the Classic, Refined Man.

Design

The Classic Man's Wallet is Functional - a special pouch fits your cigar cutter, extra business cards.

It fits just the right amount of cards, bills and receipts.  It has a small compartment that fits your cigar cutter, business cards or extra credit cards.  It compresses if empty.  You don't need anything else.

 
The Classic Man's Wallet is Handsome and Refined. 

It’s made it from luxurious pebble-grain calfskin.  Unique, masculin design.  Hand-stitched accents.  Available in three colors - Honey, Maduro Brown, and Oscuro Black.  It will look better the more you use it – like an old saddle.

 
The Classic Man's Wallet is Tough. 

Stitched with marine-grade thread.  It's pockets are lined with soft yet durable goatskin.  Aside from the stitching, it is completely made of leather.  No plastic windows or low-class fabric linings.  Quite possibly the last wallet you will ever choose to own.

 
The Classic Man's Wallet is Intelligently Designed. 

Some simple things were done to extend the durability.  Most wallets have painted edges that chip and crack over time.  Instead, we wrapped the leather over the edges, then stitched it tight – a finishing touch that will pay off over time.  Your cards fit vertically into the sleeves.  This allows for a more compact, intelligent design.

 
The Classic Man's Wallet Smells Great. 

It smells like you’ve walked into a leathersmith's shop.  It will transport your mind to a different time.

The Vanderburgh Classic Man's Wallet.  $113

The Classic Man's Leather Mousepad

The Classic Man has likely used and disposed of too many mousepads and has been happy with none of them.  You've seen them before - offered as 'corporate gifts' by some company trying to promote their product.  They usually sport bright, flashy colors, foam backing and will last about as long as one of Liz Taylor's marriages.

Design:

The Vanderburgh Classic Man's Leather Mousepad is unlike any of those.  Sporting simple, functional elegance, it makes a plain desk look great, and a fine desk even finer.

Materials:

Consider a hand-cut piece of full-grain cowhide.  The kind of leather that looks better the more you use it.  We incorporate a coarse-thread stitching to offer a masculine, stately appearance.  Cut larger than a typical mousepad, but not too large.

The smooth leather grain is perfect for your laser-mouse, offering accurate precision.  It feels great on your hands and wrist.  The natural rough bottom is scratch resistant and grips your desk keeping the mousepad stationary.

The Classic Man's Mousepad.  $43 

Designed by Vanderburgh.

Simple.  Classic.  The last mousepad you will ever own.

Available in two colors:  Dark Coffee Brown, and Natural Tobacco Brown. 

Simple.  Classic.  The last mousepad you will ever own.

Summary

The Vanderburgh Mousepad $43

• It's simple and has a classy perimeter stitch
• It looks right at home on a wood desk
• Its larger than normal, but not too big
• Cut from full-grain leather
• Looks better the more you use it
• Graphic artists will love the mouse accuracy
• The natural rougher leather backside grabs well on the desk.

Saddleback Leather

Saddleback Leather are the good folks who make the leather satchels in our Outback4 Travel Humidors.  The president, Dave Munson and I share many similar passions including our love for the outdoors, travel, family, cigars and our Land Rovers.

Saddleback Leather makes the very finest full grain leather bags that you can find anywhere at any price. They use only thick full grain boot leather in their products. Full grain leather is the type of leather that gets better with age. The harder you use it, the better it looks. I personally own 5 different Saddleback bags, and they look better and better each year.

Saddleback bags, wallets, pouches and satchels are built with strong marine-grade thread, and carry a 100 year warranty on every item. Now that's good enough for me!

If you are looking for a rugged leather bag that is built stronger than a double shot of Cuban coffee, or if you continually get a new wallet every 4 years, look no further than Saddleback Leather bags and leather wallets.

My family recently visited the Saddleback workshop a short while ago and we were very impressed. Saddleback's craftsmen are real experts when it comes to working with leather. The floor is so clean you can nearly eat off of it, and the employees are treated like gold.

Each image below will click to more product details on Saddleback Leather's website. They have great customer service, and will treat you right.