Briefcases/Bags

JP10 · 06-04-2022, 03:08 PM

I have always had an annoyance with my work back pack. Yeah, it carries everything so no quarrels there. With that said, from a business/aesthetic/organizational sense, I am not found of walking in with it and I am constantly losing items within the abundance of pockets. I don't know how it took me so long to realize, but a nice leather brief case seems to be the solution to my problem as bulk of the items are present on first glance without sorting through an abundance of pockets.

So, I've begun browsing around, but I am a rookie in the briefcase arena. Figured I would open this up and see if anyone recommends a specific brand or bag. I am partial to brown leather and soft vice a hard briefcase, but again just interested if anyone has a bag that has blown them away.

I appreciate the comments and opinions in advance!

overcoil · 06-04-2022, 03:21 PM

This vintage Samsonite ( called the Focus 2 ) case is awesome. Might be worth picking one up wherever you can find it. I could get something newer but this Samsonite is perfect. The outer shell is a textured hard plastic weave, so cool.

chassis · 06-04-2022, 03:56 PM

Tumi

Choose one that works for your storage space and budget needs.

x622 · 06-04-2022, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by chassis

Tumi

Choose one that works for your storage space and budget needs.

Second my Tumi bag and breifcase. They're pricy but you actually do get what you pay for. My samsonite stuff is just OK.

E_R_S_M4_Comp · 06-04-2022, 04:46 PM

Been looking for a new one myself. I have this Kenneth Cole Reaction messenger-type bag (https://www.kennethcole.com/collecti...-528774-cognac)

I like it, but I hate the Flap. Also, the leather stains WAY too easily.

I've been looking at Coach, but everything they have is too small (can't fit a decent sized laptop).

I ordered the BMW Laptop Bag for now and am still looking.

Any other good leather retailers that sell these?

Nuckle · 06-04-2022, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by x622

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Originally Posted by chassis

Tumi

Choose one that works for your storage space and budget needs.

Second my Tumi bag and breifcase. They're pricy but you actually do get what you pay for. My samsonite stuff is just OK.

Thirded

Tumi all the way. This one is 10 years old.

Bruuuce · 06-04-2022, 05:24 PM

the bags I have been buying for quite a few years. I have a few of them.

https://www.sfbags.com

Bumper2Bumper · 06-04-2022, 05:41 PM

I use a backpack but then have mesh zipper pouches of different sizes inside, for different things. Writing utensils, charging cables and plugs/adapters, apple specific things and personal items like chapstick/deodorant/ibuprofen.

I find this works great as I can quickly grab the important things like my laptop or iPad, but if I need a specific item I just pull out that mesh pouch.

Buug959 · 06-04-2022, 07:12 PM

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I used A backpack but then have mesh slipper pouches of different sizes inside, for different things. Writing utensils, charging cables and plugs/adapters, apple specific things and personal items like chapstick/deodorant/ibuprofen.

I find this works great as I can quickly grab the important things like my laptop or iPad, but if I need a specific item I just pull out that mesh pouch.

chassis · 06-04-2022, 08:18 PM

If you travel, you need a briefcase with a slip-through back to fit over a rollerboard handle. A must-have feature.

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JP10 Major 2463 Rep 1,144 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: SC iTrader: (0)	Briefcases/Bags I have always had an annoyance with my work back pack. Yeah, it carries everything so no quarrels there. With that said, from a business/aesthetic/organizational sense, I am not found of walking in with it and I am constantly losing items within the abundance of pockets. I don't know how it took me so long to realize, but a nice leather brief case seems to be the solution to my problem as bulk of the items are present on first glance without sorting through an abundance of pockets. So, I've begun browsing around, but I am a rookie in the briefcase arena. Figured I would open this up and see if anyone recommends a specific brand or bag. I am partial to brown leather and soft vice a hard briefcase, but again just interested if anyone has a bag that has blown them away. I appreciate the comments and opinions in advance!
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06-04-2022, 03:21 PM	#2
overcoil Major General 3074 Rep 5,577 Posts Drives: M235i 6spd Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Mid-Atlantic iTrader: (0)	This vintage Samsonite ( called the Focus 2 ) case is awesome. Might be worth picking one up wherever you can find it. I could get something newer but this Samsonite is perfect. The outer shell is a textured hard plastic weave, so cool. Attached Images Last edited by overcoil; 06-04-2022 at 03:42 PM..
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chassis Colonel 6532 Rep 2,308 Posts Drives: 9Y0 Cayenne S Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Einbahnstraße iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 Porsche Cayenne S [7.69]	Tumi Choose one that works for your storage space and budget needs.
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E_R_S_M4_Comp Second Lieutenant 170 Rep 234 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Huntsville, Alabama iTrader: (0)	Been looking for a new one myself. I have this Kenneth Cole Reaction messenger-type bag (https://www.kennethcole.com/collecti...-528774-cognac) I like it, but I hate the Flap. Also, the leather stains WAY too easily. I've been looking at Coach, but everything they have is too small (can't fit a decent sized laptop). I ordered the BMW Laptop Bag for now and am still looking. Any other good leather retailers that sell these? __________________ -2022 G82 M4 Comp Xdrive: Portimao Blue, Fjord Int., P.A.P, Exec.Pkg, Laser lts., Carbon Fiber Ext., M Performance Rear Spoiler -2018 F80 M3 Fully Loaded -2011 F10 550i M-Sport -2006 Saleen S281 Supercharged
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Bruuuce the me 342 Rep 318 Posts Drives: 01ZCoupe, 08M3Coupe, 21M2C Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	the bags I have been buying for quite a few years. I have a few of them. https://www.sfbags.com __________________ 01 Z Coupe, 5MT, SB, not much else 08 M3 Coupe, 6MT, JB, not much else 21 M2c Coupe ,DCT, SOM, not much else
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Bumper2Bumper Private First Class 340 Rep 168 Posts Drives: Tesla Model Y (G80 On Order) Join Date: May 2022 Location: Ca iTrader: (0)	I use a backpack but then have mesh zipper pouches of different sizes inside, for different things. Writing utensils, charging cables and plugs/adapters, apple specific things and personal items like chapstick/deodorant/ibuprofen. I find this works great as I can quickly grab the important things like my laptop or iPad, but if I need a specific item I just pull out that mesh pouch. Last edited by Bumper2Bumper; 06-04-2022 at 07:55 PM..
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chassis Colonel 6532 Rep 2,308 Posts Drives: 9Y0 Cayenne S Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Einbahnstraße iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 Porsche Cayenne S [7.69]	If you travel, you need a briefcase with a slip-through back to fit over a rollerboard handle. A must-have feature.
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