NEWS β Remember doctorβs bags? Those old-school leather beasties with the big opening? I have my dadβs bag from years ago, and Saddleback Leather has brought back that wide-mouthed design in a series of bags over the past couple of years. Today they announced the introduction of the Big Mouth Duffle to add to the lineup.
The Big Mouth Duffle is a simple beast: flat bottom, a couple of interior pockets, and a big olβ clamshell opening to wrangle your gear with a leather strap & buckle to lock it all down. A pair of carry handles and a shoulder strap round out the package. This guy is sized at 14β³ by 10β³ by 9β³ and weighs in at 4.8 pounds.
Iβve seen the Flight Bag (same clamshell opening in briefcase form) in person, and love the format for easy access & packing. I like the size and versatility of this particular design. Itβs a scaled down version of the Doctorβs Duffle Bag, which is more of an overnighter. This fella seems a bit more flexible as a gym bag, a tool bag, or a gear bag depending on your needs at the time.
The Big Mouth Duffle Bag retails for $449 and is available in Saddlebackβs 4 colors (tobacco, chestnut, dark coffee, and black). Check it out on the Saddleback Leather Web Site!