I need a new laptop bag.

[jalefkowit@vmst.io]

I need a new laptop bag. Recommendations welcome. Briefcase style preferred #lazyweb

[mwyman@mastodon.social]

@jalefkowit I like Waterfield’s messenger bags, and they’ve got some briefcase style ones. $$$ but well built.

[jalefkowit@vmst.io]

@mwyman ooo, those messenger bags look really nice

[mwyman@mastodon.social]

@jalefkowit oh, turns out the more recent one I bought is the Air Porter Carry On bag, which is briefcase style. But I also have the executive messenger bag. Both are great, and holding up well to years of daily use.

[mwyman@mastodon.social]

@jalefkowit I’ve literally carried two laptops, a 13” iPad, and a rangefinder camera + extra lens in the Air Porter while traveling. It got heavy, but held everything comfortably.

[jalefkowit@vmst.io]

For reference, I have been looking at this one for a long time without ever quite mustering the will to fling one of my long-suffering credit cards at it

Cary Briefcase - Single - Navy and Tan | Stuart & Lau

The award-winning original waterproof and lightweight men's briefcase with umbrella holder | Stuart & Lau - The Cary Briefcase - Single Compartment - Navy and Tan.

Stuart & Lau (stuartandlau.com)

[mwyman@mastodon.social]

@jalefkowit and it fits upright under many airplane seats

[puercomal@sfba.social]

@jalefkowit I have two Waterfield bags, love them equally https://www.sfbags.com/collections/shoulder-messenger-bags/products/shinjuku-messenger-bag

[pkyo@kind.social]

@jalefkowit

Men's Bags | M&S

When it's time to travel, our bags for men range has you covered from washbag to holdall. Navigate the office day in style with briefcases for men from M&S

Marks & Spencer (www.marksandspencer.com)

[jgrg@mstdn.science]

@jalefkowit I recommend Chapman, but I don't have this briefcase. Should be very durable. https://chapmanmade.uk/products/minimalist-briefcase?variant=55161610207608

[gnomon@mastodon.social]

@jalefkowit you've seen https://saddlebackleather.com/leather-briefcase-laptop-bag-thin already, I expect?

[jgrg@mstdn.science]

@jalefkowit Billingham are also excellent quality. I use their camera bags. https://billingham.co.uk/products/thomas-briefcase-laptop-bag?variant=47914046587117

[oscherler@tooting.ch]

@gnomon Isn’t that the brand that made an epic video a decade-ish ago where the founder explained to would-be counterfeiters how to save the most money when copying his bags?
@jalefkowit

[gnomon@mastodon.social]

@oscherler @jalefkowit that does sound like a vaguely familiar stunt, yes.

[feloniouspunk@beige.party]

@jalefkowit I have a Chrome messenger bag I’ve used almost daily for twenty+ years.

Bags

Street-tested for decades. Chrome Industries bags are rugged, weather resistant & built to carry it all—backpacks, messengers, slings & more.

Chrome Industries (chromeindustries.com)

[voiceofduum@mindly.social]

@jalefkowit Love my 20-year-old Timbuk2 tho I have messenger-style. Very durable.