Occasionally, potential customers ask us to compare V.T. full grain leather bags to those from Saddleback Leather Co., among others. We are always pleased to do so. However, on a second thought, we think that these customers would find more of an “objective” opinion, by hearing comments/remarks from those who have first-hand experience with the beauty and functionality of their V.T. bags.
Recent Customer Testimonials
* Dear Vagabond Traveler: I am a road warrior who purchased one of your bags probably 5–7 years ago. All I can say is…Wow! This bag is heavy duty and it gets compliments everywhere I go! I am an engineer who is required to make presentations in Owners/Architects/Engineers offices as well as visit job sites on a regular basis. My travels take me across the world, so I need a bag that can hold a lot of stuff, look great, and protect the cargo it is required to contain. This bag does it better than any bag I have ever had. Thanks, again. You make a tremendous bag! I love the weathered look it has developed over the years!
by CRAIG COPPERSMITH, P.E. VICE PRESIDENT NOX-CRETE PRODUCTS GROUP
* Received my messenger bag and am very pleased with the quality (and price). I made a bracket and hard-mounted it to the fender strut of my Harley for use as a solo saddlebag. Spent a lot of time looking through motorcycle accessory catalogs and websites but didn’t find anything I really wanted on my bike, Plus H.D. wants an arm and a leg for anything with their logo on it. Color was too light for my taste so I spent a few hours rubbing Mink Oil into the leather, now it’s much darker brown and more weather-proof. Here’s a few photos of my new solo bag by Vagabond Traveler…
by Martin J Mathews, Bremerton, WA
* “A diamond In the Rough”
This bag is made with thick leather. It’s tough, firm, and good-looking. The inside is lined with suede.It has a small interior pocket on one side, along with three pen holder loops on the other. There is a side pocket on either side of the exterior, about large enough to hold a Ti-89 sized calculator or a small water bottle. The shoulder strap comes with a second shoulder pad, which is for use when the strap is arranged so the bag can be worn as a backpack. Use this configuration when carrying heavier loads in the bag. There are many D-rings around the bag, presumably for those times when you need to strap it to the saddle on your camel as you trek through the Sahara Desert. They are handy for attaching things to the bag, such as a small sleeping bag…
My friends now say that I look like a doctor from the old west when I use this bag.
by B. Morsman
* I am a 35 year law enforcement veteran. Duty bags, equipment bags & office bags are extremely important to us in the police profession . . . and we look for versatility, endurance and longevity . . . I am here to say that I’ve tried numerous company’s leather bags (including Saddleback Leather) , and I have found Vagabond Traveler’s bags to meet our criteria, and exceed all others. I wholeheartedly recommend and endorse them to my colleagues.
by Jim Crotty~ ATF Special Agent (Ret.) President, Strategies for Officer Survival (SOS) (01-26-2012)
* I am very happy to receive a very outstanding quality travel backpack bag and wallet. The quality was better than Coach cause I had products (bags, wallets, belts) from them. The Coach wallets did not last a year and so is their belt (only 6 months). The Coach bag sags and could not stand on its own (compared to Vagabond’s). The only difference is that Coach bag puts a lot of stain on them to cover the imperfections. In fact, all leathers do come with imperfection. As for the money, Vagabond is better will cost you half of what you pay to Coach for a backpack bag and one fourth of a Coach wallet. Now, I am ready to put the products through the stress tests and report later. Thank you.
by K.S. Kok Wong (12-30-2011)
Below are more customer comments from Ebay Web sites.
Wow… Gorgeous Bag.. Reminds me of a saddle!!!
Member id blackberry_violinman ( Feedback Score Of 54
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Jul-20-11 14:19 16″ Leather Laptop Case Tote w/front pocket L53-A (#150565570178)US Quality equal to Saddleback yet very affordable!!!! Highly Recommend!!!!
Member id krispycrane6q75 ( Feedback Score Of 120
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Jun-23-11 18:32 L598 Check Book ID Card Credit Card Holder Full Leather (#150522191433)US Very nice bag. Quality very good, not quite Saddleback but well worth the price
Member id messengermedia ( Feedback Score Of 31
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Apr-14-11 18:34 18″ Classic Full Leather Briefcase Backpack L06B (#150568151995) For those considering Saddleback give this guy a look…extremely satisfied A+++
Member id ericwilson6 ( Feedback Score Of 91)
Mar-30-11 08:47 16″ Leather Briefcase Backpack Messenger Bag 69C-1 (#160562218796)US love the bag!!!almost like the saddleback leather quality but for half the price
Member id gizmo0575 (private)
Jan-20-11 20:11 Last one Full Leather briefcase bag A02H21 (#160528011278) Fantastic quality. Competes head-on with Saddleback bags costing hundreds more.
Member id seamaster97 ( Feedback Score Of 24) Jan-20-11 10:15 —-PrivateThis bag is the real deal, just as good as my Saddleback bag. A+++++ thank you
Member id kelgs13 ( Feedback Score Of 151)
Dec-06-10 12:14 18.1″ Classic Full Leather Briefcase Backpack BagA01J21 (#160507496147)US lightening shipping, super nice, bag = saddleback, price terrific
Member id skeebogolf ( Feedback Score Of 58)
Jul-13-10 07:00 Leather Pouch Wny allet Waist FanLumbar Pack 012C05 (#150457971890)US High quality bag, on par with but design is far superior to Saddleback, THX
Member id villygh ( Feedback Score Of 183)
Mar-25-10 18:39 Brown Leather Briefcase Backpack Bag Tote 001A05 (#160413388812) Fantastic Bag! Mulholland, Saddleback…Vagabond is the best value by far!!!!!!!
Member id rxboy ( Feedback Score Of 960
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