Brain Tan Frontiersman Saddlebag

A saddlebag style satchel made out of authentic Brain Tanned Bison leather.

A modified version of our “outlaw” bison saddlebag which is meant to capture the utilitarian spirit of frontiersmen. The brain tanned Bison hide is true to the period, tanned by hand using the brain of the animal and then smoked over a fire. This process produces a very strong but supple leather that “breathes” more than other leathers and retains its strength as time goes on.

The straps on this bag are made out of 10 ounce vegetable tanned cowhide, and laced onto the bag. The straps are adjustable via a leather lace, or a buckle. If you would like the straps made out of the same leather as the bag, let me know before ordering.

The flap is closed via an elk antler tip toggle that is wedged into a loop that passes through the flap. The antler is tethered to the bag with a leather cord.

The diamond shape to the overlay for the toggle is standard, but each bag is made to order, so we can do whatever shape you’d like.

The leather has a buffed “chamois” texture, and the color is naturally a yellow/rawhide that will darken with use. We’re not currently offering any coloring options, but may in the future.

Each bag has a generous (12.5″ x 9.5″ x 3″) main storage area as well as a smaller inner pocket for smaller items, and a larger pocket on the outside back of the bag for storage without having to unfasten the flap.

As always, customization is available, feel free to message me for details.