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I love the idea of getting a life-long keeper of a bag, but don't understand buying something so heavy. It completely defeats the purpose of travel luggage. Does anyone make a lambskin or similar bag? Something lightweight yet leather-type durable?
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Especially with a Leica in it.
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Here's what mine looks like after several thousand miles and about 5 years of abuse. Although the leather looks a lot drier here than it actually is.
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I've had my saddleback bag for 6 yrs and it keeps getting better. Just got a belt today, should last longer than I'll need a belt....
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Backpacks & Bags - School & Campus :: Duluth Pack :: Made in the USA :: Quality leather and canvas luggage, backpacks, camping, and outdoor gear,
I have Been happy with a leather bag from here. Was in the store in Duluth., mn ended up buying a used one in st Paul a couple of months later. Looked at the saddleback bags on line - was not willing to spend the money for the limited use I would give it.
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Did Saddleback finally make their camera bag? They came around to a site I'm a regular at to ask for input on one a couple years back. Everybody was listing all these pro-friendly features. I told them to forget everything everybody else was saying and go after the Leica guys instead, who are way, way more likely to buy a $500 leather camera bag than those of us throwing pro-body DSLRs and 2.8 zooms around. Maybe they actually listened.
If anybody wants a bag for a bigger DSLR-type setup, by the way, there is no brand better than Think Tank. The best made, best thought-out bags around, designed by real full-time photojournalists and made out of excellent materials.
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If you guys want high quality leather luggage, try Hartmann Luggage.
One piece that I have is over 30 years old and most a good 20 years old. Yes they show the wear and tear but still look excellent.
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Love those bags and especially the satchel. Another company that makes really nice leather goods that are a bit more urban is Hardgraft.
hard graft / Über Premium Leather and 100% Wool Felt. Authentically European. This is my EDC bag from Orvis. It makes me happy. 
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I wish I lived the kind of life where such a bag was appropriate. Nice leatherwork is amazing but it's not the kinda thing that I have a use for.
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