June 20, 20223 yr I swear there was a thread on the old site, but couldn't find one on this site. There were a few recommendations in the wallet thread, but thought I would kick this off. I've had a leather laptop bag for work for about 10 years, but the part that holds the shoulder strap finally broke on me, so I'm looking for something new. Not certain I want to make the move to a backpack, so if you've got some shoulder bag recommendations, throw them out there, or try and convert me to a backpack if you have one you love. Edited June 20, 20223 yr by JSB
June 20, 20223 yr I'm fond of Saddleback Leather; I have 4 of their bags. Incredibly heavy, but you aren't going to break one. https://saddlebackleather.com/ I have these two canvas bags, but they are out of stock, and no ETA of when they will return. I actually prefer the canvas due to the lighter weight:
June 20, 20223 yr I had a hell of a time finding a quality leather briefcase that was right a few years back after the previous one crapped out after decades. Bought a few from known luggage stores and online vendors and they all broke quickly. I went with one from Allen Edmonds (shoe store) that held up well, has the right pockets and laptop area, and high enough quality leather. Down side is a damn logo embossed on the bag, which I am not a fan of but hard to avoid. It has held up well for years and has good fasteners and stitching (which were the failures on other bags). https://www.allenedmonds.com/product/american-grain-collection-multi-pocket-briefcase-3023369/dark-brown-ec4005110 And thanks for the link @Francisco 2.0, I am on the hunt for a decent leather weekender bag that won't break the bank.
June 20, 20223 yr I'm fond of Saddleback Leather; I have 4 of their bags. Incredibly heavy, but you aren't going to break one.https://saddlebackleather.com/ I have these two canvas bags, but they are out of stock, and no ETA of when they will return. I actually prefer the canvas due to the lighter weight: I love my Saddleback. They are amazing quality and so cool, like strangers stop and comment cool, but not a practical daily bag IMO because they are heavy and bulky. I now use it for special occasions and have a smaller canvas tumi laptop bag but have mostly gone full backpack given convenience / practicality.
June 21, 20223 yr 1 hour ago, Axle Hongsnort said: I love my Saddleback. They are amazing quality and so cool, like strangers stop and comment cool, but not a practical daily bag IMO because they are heavy and bulky. I now use it for special occasions and have a smaller canvas tumi laptop bag but have mostly gone full backpack given convenience / practicality. I don't know how many people in airports have asked me about one of my 2 leather bags. The canvas doesn't get the same reaction, but they weigh about half as much as the leather and are really over built (waxed 24oz canvas from Scotland, marine stitching, etc). I use one of the canvas as my daily driver, because you are right....the leather bags can get heavy and bulky. Only issue on the canvas is all of the models sold out, and Saddleback hasn't kept up production or whatnot. They assure the canvas bags are coming back someday. I actually picked up one of my canvas bags from eBay.
June 21, 20223 yr While I liked my tumi, it lasted forever but super uncomfortable. I gave up and switched to a backpack these days.
June 21, 20223 yr Along the lines of Saddleback, and also heavy, Mitchell Leather. (I've recommended their money clip wallets a couple times.) https://mitchell-leather.com/pages/briefcases For a more modern and synth material, I'm partial to Briggs and Riley (also my preferred luggage). I find their briefcase pocket layout/design to be more usable than Tumi.
June 21, 20223 yr Author 13 hours ago, Francisco 2.0 said: I don't know how many people in airports have asked me about one of my 2 leather bags. The canvas doesn't get the same reaction, but they weigh about half as much as the leather and are really over built (waxed 24oz canvas from Scotland, marine stitching, etc). I use one of the canvas as my daily driver, because you are right....the leather bags can get heavy and bulky. Only issue on the canvas is all of the models sold out, and Saddleback hasn't kept up production or whatnot. They assure the canvas bags are coming back someday. I actually picked up one of my canvas bags from eBay. I'm on their notification list for a canvas one. I'll check around ebay too, good idea.
June 21, 20223 yr This place has nice stuff. The leather and construction are quality. https://www.customhide.com/leather-briefcases-s/1477.htm
June 22, 20223 yr Tevocas has an option. Pic below. https://www.tecovas.com/products/briefcase?variant=29544270594157
June 22, 20223 yr I don't know how many people in airports have asked me about one of my 2 leather bags. The canvas doesn't get the same reaction, but they weigh about half as much as the leather and are really over built (waxed 24oz canvas from Scotland, marine stitching, etc). I use one of the canvas as my daily driver, because you are right....the leather bags can get heavy and bulky. Only issue on the canvas is all of the models sold out, and Saddleback hasn't kept up production or whatnot. They assure the canvas bags are coming back someday. I actually picked up one of my canvas bags from eBay. I have had the same experience as others with my saddleback slim briefcase. High quality stuff but a bit heavy. I use it when I am in a suit or blazer, otherwise use a back pack.
June 22, 20223 yr i have a light weight kate spade, love it. it's great and a bigger traditional Knomo brown leather, also love it. Edited June 22, 20223 yr by tx 3 putt
June 22, 20223 yr I've had this bad boy about 20 years. It has seen courtrooms from California to Rhode Island. I got it at the Coop. Just had new wheels and handle put on it. He refurbished the leather as much as he good. I've lost count on the number of compliments I have received on it.
June 22, 20223 yr Dunno, Guys. Those options are rather efeet. Can you find something that doesn't make you look so...European?
June 22, 20223 yr One thing to bear in mind. While buckles look cool, there really needs to be a different, quick-release, fastener underneath because they are a pain in the ass.
June 22, 20223 yr 26 minutes ago, TwiceHorn said: One thing to bear in mind. While buckles look cool, there really needs to be a different, quick-release, fastener underneath because they are a pain in the ass. 100% this
June 22, 20223 yr 2 hours ago, Parliament said: Dunno, Guys. Those options are rather efeet. Can you find something that doesn't make you look so...European?
June 22, 20223 yr 14 hours ago, tx 3 putt said: i have a light weight kate spade, love it. it's great couldn't tell you how many kate spade bags i've bought. usually smaller. 2 hours ago, Parliament said: Dunno, Guys. Those options are rather efeet. Can you find something that doesn't make you look so...European?
June 22, 20223 yr My Kate spade messenger bag is labeled ‘jack spade’ but they got rid of that line. It’s a great bag, perfect size and weighs about nothing has a nice slot / pocket for a pistol
June 22, 20223 yr 19 minutes ago, tx 3 putt said: My Kate spade messenger bag is labeled ‘jack spade’ but they got rid of that line. It’s a great bag, perfect size and weighs about nothing has a nice slot / pocket for a pistol that's actually interesting - I've seen that brand but never made the connection (obligatory - that pocket is for a tampon) Edited June 22, 20223 yr by Celery Man
June 22, 20223 yr I linked the Tusting bag above. Levenger used to sell them in the US rebranded. They still do minus the rebranding (only apparent on the zipper pull and a leather badge inside the bag), although it looks like the design has changed slightly and they don’t have the nice dark brown color on their site. New bag isn’t separated into three sections inside as the old one was, although it still does come with the padded laptop pouch. anyways, just cause it is sitting next to me at the moment. Love this bag, have had it for ten years. Still breaking it in.
June 22, 20223 yr I have a leather orvis duffel that I use all the time. Grandpa’s initials on it, which means it’s from the 90s at the latest.
June 23, 20223 yr Can’t go wrong with Tumi. Both their ballistic nylon and leather briefcases are solid products https://www.tumi.com/p/compact-large-screen-laptop-brief-01173021041/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr-r0lczC-AIVgxB9Ch095AiYEAQYASABEgJgqPD_BwE Edited June 23, 20223 yr by EuroHorn
June 23, 20223 yr none of these can beat my SwissGear backpack with built-in USB-C ports and webbed water bottle holders. There's even multiple hooks to attach my Air Canada Prestige 35k luggage card. it's the envy of all my junior kpmg associates.
June 23, 20223 yr Author 8 hours ago, 52-80 said: none of these can beat my SwissGear backpack with built-in USB-C ports and webbed water bottle holders. There's even multiple hooks to attach my Air Canada Prestige 35k luggage card. it's the envy of all my junior kpmg associates. wow. USB-C ports huh, as in multiple? living like a king my man
June 23, 20223 yr On 6/22/2022 at 10:29 AM, Parliament said: Dunno, Guys. Those options are rather efeet. Can you find something that doesn't make you look so...European? This. Briefcases do not have shoulder straps and outside pockets.
June 24, 20223 yr A few more depending on size and style needs: Col. Littletonhttps://www.colonellittleton.com/shop/leather-briefcase-navigator-no1943/ Vermilyea Pellehttps://www.vermilyeapelle.com/collections/all-leather-bags/products/brown-nut-dublin-leather-briefcase Marlondo (cheaper version of SBL but still well made) https://www.marlondoleather.com/collections/leather-briefcases/products/businessmans-briefcase-vintage-leather This one is 40% off with code at checkout:https://loyalstricklin.com/collections/clearance-summer-2022/products/briefcase-brown-nut-derby Edited June 24, 20223 yr by topochico
June 24, 20223 yr 16 hours ago, 66BUFF said: This. Briefcases do not have shoulder straps and outside pockets. Also, men wear hats
June 25, 20223 yr On 6/21/2022 at 12:07 AM, Sam Lin said: Along the lines of Saddleback, and also heavy, Mitchell Leather. (I've recommended their money clip wallets a couple times.) https://mitchell-leather.com/pages/briefcases For a more modern and synth material, I'm partial to Briggs and Riley (also my preferred luggage). I find their briefcase pocket layout/design to be more usable than Tumi. Those are really nice.
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