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JDub

06/27/2009 06:20 AM CDT

Hi Dave... One of your bags will move to the top of my *buy* list when I am employed again!! Sorry about your buddy Blue. Stay cool... hugs and kisses to Suzette.

patty

06/27/2009 03:51 PM CDT

Found your company site in my search for the leather bag I have pictured in my head. I may have found it. I hope you feel lucky to have had such an awesome dog.

C Fennell

07/03/2009 07:50 AM CDT

Your site cracks me up. Say nothing of the great bags. I am graduating law school soon - one of these is for sure on the top of my registry.

Wade

07/07/2009 04:17 AM CDT

Hey Dave! Just wanted to let you know that I am away overseas on Navy orders...used holiday weekend to cross Rome and Bari with nothing but my Saddleback gear. Awesome. Note: Receiving bag compliments in foreign languages never gets old, buddy. I picked you up a few things at the Vatican and I'll send some pics of the same upon my return to the States. Ciao, Wade (P.S. For those new to the Saddleback family, you are in for a treat: Dave and his family are the real deal, and so are his products.)

Stephanie

07/07/2009 01:26 PM CDT

Hi! I first visited your site several months ago in search for a gift for my husband who is finishing up a degree in youth ministry and you ended my search!! I figure this bag will withstand all of the youth camping trips, retreats, and other adventures he will be a part of . During the time I have been saving money for this purchase, I have been frequenting your website often trying to choose a bag for him(all of your options make it hard to choose!!). Thank you in advance for crafting a bag which I know he will cherish for a lifetime!

Vicente

07/08/2009 01:22 PM CDT

Hola el Presidente Dave & Suzette

Como dijo la Irlandesa de Texas, Tierney, "...me engancharon.." por sus productos, para viajeros hechos por viajeros.

Y en mi caso, tal vez mis nietos no tengan que pelear por ella cuando muera, voy a decir exactamente en mi testamento que si quieren una, hablen con tus nietos por que me la llevo conmigo....seguramente la necesitare en ese viaje.

Saludos desde Morelia, Michoacán.

Lupita y Chente

Janet

07/11/2009 08:56 PM CDT

I was looking at your bags and ran across your story about Blue. What a blessing dogs are. We had to put our dear, 15 year old SharPei to sleep last year and that was very hard. He was such a good dog, great with the kids when they were small, and to this day is missed terribly.

Thank you for your story about Blue.

Tony Leding

07/12/2009 12:33 PM CDT

In my case, I would pick both or choose to not travel...our pups are like our kids. Part of the family for always.

Great stories & products - thanks for sharing...

Dban

07/17/2009 08:03 AM CDT

Dave, you're an inspiration. Thanks for sharing your experiences. I'm sorry for your loss of a dear friend. You can learn much about a man's character by how he treats his dog.

And thanks for producing the finest leather bags available anywhere!

Susan

07/21/2009 04:11 PM CDT

Love reading about your traveling adventures with Blue and Suzette!

Many blessings to both of you, and hope you are having a great summer. I'm still enjoying my wonderful bags!

Jim Hampton

07/24/2009 05:02 PM CDT

Lock you wife and dog in the trunk. Come back an hour later and see who's happy to see you! Wives and dogs are so GREAT that it's good to have both. I've had my wife for 30 years and counting. To lose either one would devastate me, so there's really no choosing. Of course the wife trumps the dog, if you get two beautiful daughters to sweeten the deal! Sorry about Blue, my condolences.

Aaron K.

07/30/2009 07:00 PM CDT

Dave, just wanted to say that your site is great and your products look even better. It looks like you've earned a faithful following through your products; I like that! Although I've yet to purchase the bags I want, I know I will in the near future... a new wife always comes first for a new husband!!!

Sincerely a faithful soon-2-be customer,
Ace

Libby

07/30/2009 08:48 PM CDT

Dave, you tell a good story! One that had me laughing out loud.

I'm glad you came to the conclusion you did, cuz sleeping on the couch indefinitely is no fun:)

Amy

08/06/2009 02:09 AM CDT

I was looking for bags today, when I happened across your site and read your memorial for Blue. I lost my beloved Jenna to salmon poisoning a year ago today. She was my best friend through thick and thin, and the love of my life. Your story was very touching, and really hit home - it triggered the tears again, which I thought dried up earlier today. We didn't travel the states as much, but traveled Oregon together at every chance, and she always kept me safe. I wish I could have done the same for her. Thanks for sharing the deep love for your dog that I think many people feel, but are shy to admit.

Colin

08/06/2009 02:43 PM CDT

Cool site.

Like you, I've been on a quest for the perfect bag and the perfect woman. Looks like I found both but I seem to have found the perfect woman first, which meant I had to buy her one of your bags too. Finding the perfect bag first would have been cheaper for me but these things happen.

will

08/06/2009 04:33 PM CDT

excellent site...no surprise to this fj40 fan that these excellent bags come from the mind of a dog appreciating cruiser fan. can you please send me one of everything? thanks!

steve leclerc

08/07/2009 09:18 PM CDT

Hi Dave , sorry to here about Blue He was a great friend i'm sure . I just purchased my 4th item from you this past week, 16 " briefcase in 04 an 18" briefcase and duffel in 08 and most recently a pouch. I have purchased several Ghurka bags, i've owned schlesinger Hartman, Jack Georges and several custom made bags. Nothing compares to the Saddle Back items i've owned. I hope you will choose one of my American Bulldogs as a companion some day. thanks Steve

Rick

09/05/2009 08:19 AM CDT

Fought back the tears reading your stories about Blue. I'm sorry for your loss. On a brighter side ,at least he did not loose you first. Even tho I don't know you I cant imagine Blue being alone without you , can you? Also what the heck do you think he was growling at near the river in New Mexico? What year was it? For some reason it comes to mind the terrorists that no one seems to remember that came over the border around that area were all militarily geared up all blacked out they killed several Border Patrol agents. It was caught on some border cam out there I get the feeling Blue saved your lives that day/night any way here is a cool tip I made out of desperation or necessity "I had an old wheelbarrow with a flat tire, but the replacement tire was far away and I needed to finish the job then and there, besides the bolts had rusted onto the wheelbarrow, so I couldn't get the tire off without snapping it. So I drilled a hole in the tire and sprayed expanding foam insulation inside till it was full. Last resort test " I didn't expect this to work at all , but it's made it through one season so far with over 400lbs in it at one time.

Rich

09/06/2009 07:45 PM CDT

Dave - Just read your tribute to Blue...I read it aloud to a friend and cried through most of it...we put down our best friend in February, Maggie - a 15 1/2 year old Chessie. Your tribute brought back some great memories - Thank you.

I found your web site looking for Made In America products and will put the back pack on my upcoming Christmas list.

Best to you and your family, thanks again for sharing (my black lab Jake, adopted from hurricane Katrina loved it too).

Natalie

09/17/2009 09:53 PM CDT

I loved your "Blue" story, its really moving I cryed a little =] but it really was a wonderful story.

Mike

09/18/2009 05:56 PM CDT

Echoing the sentiments of your supporters – great products, great dog, flealess wife, and entertaining site. Can’t wait to get one of your satchels once re-employed! Keep it going.

Greg Terry

09/21/2009 03:50 AM CDT

Dave love the story about Blue.
Love my briefcase belive me i looked for a better bag before I bought yours but could not find any that I liked better for my self.

thank greg terry
Roll Tide

John Marland

09/22/2009 11:59 AM CDT

Hi Dave,
I stumbled across your bags on ebay and it
led me to your site. I have to hounestly say that i've been searching hi and low all over the world looking for something like this and i cant wait to place my order once i deciede what size/color im getting.
Great to hear you found your soul mate! Also sorry to hear about blue, i hope to one day have a friend like that. Keep the blog going, love reading about your epic adventures and i'll soon be joining the saddleback family!

Sincerely,

John Marland

Daniel

10/02/2009 02:07 PM CDT

Hi Dave,

I came across your site and despite the fact that I was originally looking for a briefcase that would be more wall street than route 66, the personality that speaks through all this won me over. Add in the great sense of humor, the people (and pets) first-gear later attitude I sense in Lammy-videos, references to your wife (and, i admit, the Defender!) tipped the scale. I am looking forward to receiving my bag and hope you keep all this goodness, words and goods, coming.

thanks and best regards from the old worlde.

d

Hugo Benitez

10/25/2009 09:29 PM CDT

Tears and joy
I read of your adventures with Blue and I couldn't help but stop my tears. My Golden (Buzz Lightyear ...RIP 8/29/09) and I shared many adventures, 7 hurricanes, swimming in the caribbean, open sea kayaking, miles and miles on the F-150 and his mischiefs like passing gas under the covers. Yeah, I miss him.... I know he is in Dog Heaven ....waiting.
One thing for sure, I will buy a briefcase. Exactly what I've been searching for the last 20 years.
God bless your family,
Hugo Benitez

xmas presents

10/31/2009 06:17 AM CDT

That was great. I think your wife might get furious on you for comparing her with dog. loz

Wesley Davis

11/02/2009 11:00 PM CST

Hey Dave,

I've been enjoying my bag I bought from you awhile back. Im currently in the Army taking night classes at Chaminade University in Honolulu. I get complements from everyone at work and class. This is by far one of my prized "material" possessions. Family is always first, I see from your site you know what I mean. Take care.

P.S. Im looking forward to you getting more wallets in stock. I need to replace this junk I have now.

Wes

r4 games

11/04/2009 04:58 AM CST

Its difficult for me to leave my dog at home. All though tanks for the advise.

r4ds

11/07/2009 03:59 AM CST

Traveling with that dog. It's very fabulous. I think they are enjoying tour. Many people are arrange to their family with long tour. You are aware them. But some is gone alone. Why ?

Taylor

01/02/2010 02:20 PM CST

Dave,
Been collecting really interesting bags for years--a prize is an old doctor's bag from Italy. Would love your black with brass fittings AND steel (?) fittings, to match my jewelry, of course. I travel a fair amount, but in the day-to-day use these bags constantly, always amazed at what conversation starters they turn out to be. It seems no one expects a fairly petite, coporately dressed woman in high heels to carry something that looks like Hemingway slept with it in Africa.
Will place an order when I get a reply and would order both if you offered me black brief with steel and one with brass....would even pay a customization fee (how fair is that???)
Kindly and very best wishes for you and family on this adventure called life.

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01/15/2010 10:50 AM CST

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jud

01/21/2010 05:34 PM CST

Dave,

Been looking for some quality bags and found your site. Would have bought anyway, but I read your page to Blue and new you were the guy to go with. I have a "Blue" but we call him Kan. Hes a 112lb German Shep and boy do we love him. I feel for you and enjoyed your tribute to Blue.

Hugo Benitez

02/15/2010 01:32 PM CST

At last.... after months of drooling over the briefcase and trying to rationalize getting for myself this piece of art work I did it.
Now I just sit and wait like a nervous dog double waggin' his tail waiting for that bacon treat!!!

Bob

03/06/2010 03:28 AM CST

I am almost to my goal of saving enough pennies for my first purchase. Love you site and as a lab man, I loved the story of Blue.

Matt

03/11/2010 04:28 PM CST

Thank you for the wonderful story about Blue; seems both of you were fortunate to have found each other. Same goes for you and Suzette too.

As for your products, I just purchased my first one, a wallet--can't wait to get it. I've owned a lot of other brands and none have held up. Your warranty sealed the deal. Later this year I'll be back to buy more.

Keep up the good work.

Magnus

03/22/2010 07:20 AM CDT

Hi Dave,

I have made up my mind. I'm in an urgent need of a black satchel :-).

I bought a briefcase from you three years ago and it gets more and more beautiful for each day that pass! However, a smaller bag will be a great compliment to my briefcase. Just waiting for info about shipping costs...

Best regards from Sweden!

laurita

04/22/2010 08:40 PM CDT

hullo,

Your dog Blue looks like my old dog Buffalo. I am a fellow Portlander (is that a Timbers game I see??) and am about to buy a bag, and was desirous of a discount code, so I am trying this. :) Please??
thnx
Laurita

Richard Clompus OD

04/24/2010 01:41 PM CDT

Dave, I just received a Saddleback leather sleeve for my iPad. I wanted to share that it is the best case I have found for the iPad. It's thin, protective, easy to use and will look better the more I use it. I already carry a MacBookPro and Dell laptop for international business travel. I am hoping to leave the MacBookPro at home and present from the iPad. I needed a thin, protective sleeve that would hold up to extensive airline and international travel. Your leather iPad sleeve is the solution I've been searching for. It makes other company's sleeves look like low quality imitators. Now I'll need to take another look at your briefcases. Don't keep your iPad sleeve a secret.

Dr Richard Clompus

Erik

04/25/2010 06:23 PM CDT

I want to party with Lammy!

Retro Jordan

05/09/2010 08:02 PM CDT

Excellent post. It was very helpful for me. thank you! Wish you make a further progress in the future, I will always look through your website.

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05/12/2010 04:20 AM CDT

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nat

07/29/2010 05:51 PM CDT

:) Very Cute!