Month: February 2024

Currently, I use a Land’s End cloth briefcase that I bought in the early 2000s. It was made in Wisconsin. I used it for college, grad school, and my jobs. It is old and breaking apart. I am going into the office and I need something more stylish and useful.

I mostly carry paper files as well as spare glasses, some candy, hand sanitizer, a comb, metro fare card. Over the years, there have been times I found myself in need of something that I did not have. The resolution of the problem involved adding the thing I needed to the bag. One time, I had to walk in the rain because I forgot my umbrella. So, after that, I packed an umbrella.

The Land’s End bag has room for many paper files and can expand. At times, I carry a laptop. So, I would like a replacement that has the same features. Unfortunately, it is a tall order.

After a search online, many briefcases have room for a laptop, some accessories, but not much more. Some brands are nice but have high prices. I am afraid to have something over $300 because I take the subway and sometimes stop by a coffee shop on my trips through the city.

Oak and Rove

During my search for a new business briefcase, I found the Oak and Rove brand. It sells the Alto briefcase, which is made using nylon and leather.

The black color was out of stock, so I joined the wait list. I then received an email with a good price offer. So, I bought one because my Lands End bag, while great, is looking really bad.

The briefcase arrived. I will have my first commute with it soon.

Satchel and Page Diplomat

I like some of the leather bags, but it rains occasionally where I live. The Satchel and Page warranty and care page states that its bags can be used in rainy climates.