Filson 24 Hour Tin Briefcase Review
"Hemmingway."
Easily one of my favorite briefcase-type bags due to it’s excellent materials, organization, and classic aesthetic.
It’s called the “tin” briefcase because it uses Filson’s tin cloth, a thick cotton canvas with an oil-finish wax applied. It’s got such a beautiful look and feel, and the wax can be applied again and again over the years.
I truly love the organization and access on this bag. The two big pouches on the front make me pine for this kind of design in every bag I use.
And yea, sure, it’s expensive. But the best thing about this bag is it’s going to last FOREVER. The leather, the buckles, the canvas, it’s all gorgeous and it’s gonna last for ages and never go out of style. So, you know, amortize the cost over 50 years and you’ll realize it’s actually an affordable bag.
If you need a bag for the office or cafe or just for your Hemingway halloween costume, this is the one for you.
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What I like
- One of my favorite briefcases of all time. This is the bag that started my love affair with bags
- Filson's tin cloth: thick, dense, oil-finish waxed canvas that feels sensational and gets better with age
- Two big front pouches, big enough for headphones, a book or a charger. I wish every bag had them
- Open slide-in pockets with no clasp or zipper. Just reach in and grab
- Leather handles get better and better over time
- Big main compartment and a laptop compartment that does fine
- Built to last for ages and never go out of style. A grown-up bag that still likes to party
Watch for
- Get the leather shoulder strap upgrade
- The leather bits can take months to break in
- Not a lot of weather resistance or laptop protection
- Big metal zippers can scrape your laptop going in and out. I tip it back first
- The little rain flap strap feels poorly designed. I leave it undone
- It's expensive, and I'm not sure current versions match the old tin cloth
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