Expect to pay $100-300+ for thoughtful makers + legit materials.
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Easily one of my favorite briefcase-type bags due to it’s excellent materials, organization, and classic aesthetic.
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The Bolt Backpack from Waterfield Designs is a damn classy bag. If I was playing the “raise money” game in the bay area, this is the direction I would go.
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High quality waxed canvas and leather. Simple organization. Some models use magnets to latch. Simple and solid.
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A delightfully innovative messenger with the capabilities for both serious office bag and adventure photography/drone bag.
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Converts from backpack to briefcase with external access and style for days.
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Protection, material delight, and the side-door access this bag offers are really what define the Peak Design Everyday Backpack. The shell material is tough, weather-resistant, and has that really premium feel Peak Design is known for. Fk’n love the clip version (I used to be a fan of the zip, now i’m clippy).
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Classy heritage vibes. Dry finished waxed canvas. Solid modern organization. Hand shucked in Scotland. Made for the long-haul.
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The 28L Transit Backpack from Bellroy is nicely sized and well organized for big commutes, business travel and regular ol’ adventure travel. Innovative and classy bag.
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A perfectly sized bag for tight daily carry packed up in a very modern, functional package. Now available in premium materials.
The Forge from Black Ember is a convertible backpack-briefcase-messenger with expandability from 20-30L.
A large-ish shoulder bag that goes just as easily from the office to the gym.
The Pro Executive Backpack from Waterfield Designs is an exceedingly great bag for any of you business-y type people out there. Whoooo doggie.
The Messenger Bag from Nomatic is chock-full of organization and tech-lifestyle features for the modern commuter.
A compact, organized duffel that doubles perfectly as a briefcase.
The Speed Backpack is elegant, expandable, and features an innovative magnetic panel design for quick on-body access. Might be too innovative, tho.
Beautiful design with expansion for more capacity and lots of little bits for organization.
Premium dry-finish waxed canvas, COBRA buckles, room for a 16″ laptop. Absolute class.
The Slim Pack from Aer is a sleek, all matte black compact daily carry bag with simple, but solid organization and excellent durability.
Modern Dayfarer has since updated this to the 3rd generation Dayfarer Backpack — same work/gym hybrid concept, now with a Fidlock V-Buckle closure, improved water/dirt-resistant fabric, and a built-in chest strap.
A great option for slimline casual-professional daily carry. Great materials. Solid organization. 20L.
The Classic Backpack Plus from Bellroy has a clean aesthetic, lots of organization and some excellent build and materials… well suited to be your everyday carry for work.