Introduction: Need to replace old Land’s End briefcase
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.
List of briefcases
Some brands I found in my search.
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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.
Any tips, advice?
Have any readers bought any of the briefcases listed? Please let me know of your experience. If you know of a good brand that could help me, please let me know.
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