I want a new briefcase

[davids]

I've got an old nylon thing from Eddie Bauer, full of more pockets, zippers, snaps and lumpiness than I need. One of the shoulder strap links snapped a few weeks ago. Plus I dropped part of a jelly donut on it today.

I want something simple and timeless. Leather or canvas, preferably. Something in which I can carry my house keys; a 7" tablet; a 5" smartphone; an umbrella; a book; a magazine; and an occasional couple of boxes of bike tires or inner tubes. It's got to have a handle and a shoulder strap.

Whatcha got for me?

[sbornia]

I like WaterField's bags. Well built, functional, and good looking.

[hampco]

Well, what kind of jelly doughnut?

[davids]

Well, what kind of jelly doughnut?

Raspberry, from Anna's Hand Cut, W. Roxbury.

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They looked at me funny when I tried to get 2 dozen cranberry.

[SpeedyChix]

Second on the Waterfield. We have a few variants of them in use. VertiGo & Cozmo are the main two for us right now.

Have a Racer-X that's unused and would make you a great deal on it if of interest.

[davids]

I like WaterField's bags. Well built, functional, and good looking.

Thanks. There's some nice stuff there.

Second on the Waterfield. We have a few variants of them in use. VertiGo & Cozmo are the main two for us right now.

Have a Racer-X that's unused and would make you a great deal on it if of interest.

What size?

[Eddie]

Leather: Hartmann, or maybe Allen Edmonds?

Canvas or Cordura: I'd show up at M.E. Swings on a Friday morning and talk to the guy with the red beard.

[SpeedyChix]

Thanks. There's some nice stuff there.
What size?

It's the 15" (larger of the two). I had to travel with both a mac and PC laptop for awhile.

[sbornia]

Have a Racer-X...

That's what I use when not working from home - great bag.

[WayneJ]

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I've got an old nylon thing from Eddie Bauer, full of more pockets, zippers, snaps and lumpiness than I need. One of the shoulder strap links snapped a few weeks ago. Plus I dropped part of a jelly donut on it today.

I want something simple and timeless. Leather or canvas, preferably. Something in which I can carry my house keys; a 7" tablet; a 5" smartphone; an umbrella; a book; a magazine; and an occasional couple of boxes of bike tires or inner tubes. It's got to have a handle and a shoulder strap.

Whatcha got for me?

David,

I have one of these and I think it fits your needs. You can borrow mine to confirm. I use it for travel books and binoculars mostly and have no immediate needs for it, so yours for as long as you need to make a decision.

Field Bag - Medium | Filson

mine is otter green.

[ron l edmiston]

--- have my ole brooks leather from corporate days --- just like a fine wine --better with age..

welcome to you anyday my brother,

ronnie

[funcrusher]

I just got one of these

Tin Cloth Original Briefcase | Filson

Just started makin em in black recently. Takes a beating and holds a lot but it isn't bulky

[davids]

It's the 15" (larger of the two). I had to travel with both a mac and PC laptop for awhile.

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David,

I have one of these and I think it fits your needs. You can borrow mine to confirm. I use it for travel books and binoculars mostly and have no immediate needs for it, so yours for as long as you need to make a decision.

Field Bag - Medium | Filson

mine is otter green.

You guys are great! I was hoping for advice, and you come through with actual product!

Neither is exactly what I want - I find myself drawn to the Waterfield City Slicker, with an optional handle and strap. The minimalist design really appeals. Imagine this with the handle/strap:

cityslicker-black-lg.jpg

I just got one of these

Tin Cloth Original Briefcase | Filson

Just started makin em in black recently. Takes a beating and holds a lot but it isn't bulky

Yeah, the design doesn't quite do it for me - I can see filling the outside pockets with rainwater. Thanks for the suggestion, though!

[JTC33]

Look at Ghurka. Great bags in either leather or canvas/leather.

[NYCfixie]

/thread revival


Starting grad school (virtual online weekly live classes and a ton of reading) in my mid-40s so I will be moving from library to library in Boston to keep boredom at bay.

It is time for a new bag because my current Timbuk2 is showing major wear and tear at the bottom edges. For the past 20+ years I have used Manhattan Portage and Timbuk2. The quality is not the same as what is used to be. Need to get something that will keep my NYC street cred but not make me look like someones father.

I need to carry 1 or 2 textbooks (I do not like reading on the computer), 14" thin/light laptop (Lenovo X1), laptop and phone charger, notepad, pens, pencils, keys, small umbrella, and a water bottle. I really like the Filson stuff but not really sure what to get. Filson suggestions?

I have one of these and I think it fits your needs. You can borrow mine to confirm. I use it for travel books and binoculars mostly and have no immediate needs for it, so yours for as long as you need to make a decision.

Field Bag - Medium | Filson

mine is otter green.

I just got one of these

Tin Cloth Original Briefcase | Filson

Just started makin em in black recently. Takes a beating and holds a lot but it isn't bulky

[alexstar]

Check out WaterField designs - https://www.sfbags.com/

Great quality, well-designed stuff made in SF.

[NYCfixie]

The WaterField Designs NEW! ATLAS EXECUTIVE ATHLETIC HOLDALL is cool but much too big for an everyday carry-all. If I was travelling for work I would definitely consider it.

Not too crazy about the other offerings.

[Matthew Strongin]

/thread revival


Starting grad school (virtual online weekly live classes and a ton of reading) in my mid-40s so I will be moving from library to library in Boston to keep boredom at bay.

It is time for a new bag because my current Timbuk2 is showing major wear and tear at the bottom edges. For the past 20+ years I have used Manhattan Portage and Timbuk2. The quality is not the same as what is used to be. Need to get something that will keep my NYC street cred but not make me look like someones father.

I need to carry 1 or 2 textbooks (I do not like reading on the computer), 14" thin/light laptop (Lenovo X1), laptop and phone charger, notepad, pens, pencils, keys, small umbrella, and a water bottle. I really like the Filson stuff but not really sure what to get. Filson suggestions?

I use this one: Original Briefcase | Durable, Rugged | Filson

Works great and I felt like a grownup when I switched to it from my old messenger bag.

[NYCfixie]

I use this one: Original Briefcase | Durable, Rugged | Filson

Works great and I felt like a grownup when I switched to it from my old messenger bag.

Coming from you that also means it has "tech pro" cred which is also what I need to maintain.

I was also looking at the Padded Computer Bag | Laptop Briefcase | Filson

[Matthew Strongin]

Coming from you that also means it has "tech pro" cred which is also what I need to maintain.

I was also looking at the Padded Computer Bag | Laptop Briefcase | Filson

Ha! It lets me blend in with the suits and still hang with the nerds.