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Expect to pay $100-400 for thoughtful designs + legit materials.
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Lots of simple org in this sucker. I love using this on the daily because it's easy to organize.
Slimline. Great feeling materials.
Classic AF. Hands fall in love with it.
This bag from Filson is easily one of my favorite briefcase-type bags due to it's excellent materials, organization, and classic aesthetic. view bag
Low-key, playful aesthetic.
Stowable shoulder straps. #BriefcaseMode #MessengerMode
Two of my favorite external access pockets.
Decent capacity. Slim profile.
External laptop compartment.
The Global Briefcase from Topo converts from backpack to briefcase with enough external access and style to be one of my personal favorite daily carry bags. view bag
The Atlas Executive Holdall from Waterfield is an excellent large-ish capacity shoulder bag designed to help you shift seamlessly from tech gear to gym gear. view bag
Simple organization. Those two pouches on the front are very useful.
Made with just beautiful materials. Very classy bag in person.
Camera insert accessory available.
A gorgeous messenger bag with a kind of modern urban-alpine aesthetic and absolutely lovely, dense, long-haul materials. view bag
The inner compartment is completely customizable using their innovative dividers.
You'll find tons of beautiful design details throughout the bag.
One of the only messenger bags to enable such a wide variety of custom carry options.
The Everyday Messenger from Peak Design is a delightfully innovative messenger, with the capabilities to be used as both serious office bag and adventure photography/drone bag. view bag
Uber well built.
Converts between: backpack, briefcase, messenger.
Expandable from 20-30L.
Easy-ish front access pocket.
Tech organization throughout.
Killer details.
The Forge from Black Ember is a convertible backpack-briefcase-messenger with expandability from 20-30L. view bag
Playful aesthetic. Ready for heavy use.
Stowable backpack straps.
Clothing + tech for short trips.
Laptop compartment with admin panel.
Two front dimensional pockets.
The Global Briefcase 3-Day from Topo is a very capable minimal traveler's bag, with enough tech organization, clothing capacity and style hybrid 2-3 day travel. view bag
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