This is one heck of a bag! The quality and craftsmanship are superb. The materials are top-notch. When you open the main flap and observe the quality of the leather, you are amazed at the thickness of the hides, and recognize that this bag will last for many, many years. My 15.5" laptop fits in perfectly. The middle compartment has thick, leather half-round "bumpers" stitched into the sides and bottom to protect the computer if it is bumped or dropped. Make sure that your laptop will fit the bumpers will not compress much if you have a larger machine. If you have a widescreen laptop >16", this bag is probably not for you. Verify measurements. Plenty of storage for pens, cards, papers, power supply, cords, medicine, mouse...you name it. Shoulder strap is long and comfortable. Backstraps (for use as a backback) seem to be a novelty, but they function fine (who would wear this as a backpack??) Quality, quality, quality! Wine red finish is beautiful and classy. Other finishes, given the quality of leathers, must be stunning, and would likely wear like a fine leather jacket. Long was a pleasure to deal with excellent communication, helpful, and quick shipping. (Can you tell that I am loving my new briefcase???) A great buy for a great product. Thank you!
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This. This is a serious bag. If you've had a dozen bags in as many years because they've broken, worn out, or been otherwise insufficient, you've finally landed on the right one. As others have said, the quality of materials and craftsmanship is outstanding. The design is relatively simple, with very few details though it has enough subtlety to be useful for those rare occasions when you're not riding a bucking bronco or patrolling the frontier, like pen holders and a clasp for your keys favoring instead a design and materials that will not rip or break or malfunction. Big chunky buckles, thick straps, solid chrome studs.The only possible drawback compared to some other bags (but not compared to Saddlebacks, as someone also said), is the weight. It weighs at least as much empty as your messenger bag or lightweight briefcase weighs fully loaded. It also smells intensely of leather for a while enough to fill up a small office but for some that'll be a plus. Indeed, when your officemates smell you coming around the corner, and then see the massive neck you've developed from wearing this thing every day, they'll know you're not a man to be trifled with. They will talk about you and invite you to their parties, which you'll graciously turn down with a squinting gaze to the horizon. "No," you'll say, chewing on a straw from Starbucks as if it were a stalk of wheat, "I wish I could, but there are some things a man just can't run away from." You'll tip your hat and walk away, and they will stare at this bag on your back with wide eyes and slackened jaws. And so the legend begins...Wow, just wow.
I had been browsing around some other briefcases before discovering Vagabond Traveler. I'm one year out of college and needed something to hold all my stuff like anyone else, but I wanted something with swagger. The bag I had(some cheap Solo bag) broke; cheap quality bags will do that, hell even other bags do that. I decided to up my game a little and spend my money on what I assume is a smaller, classier company.
Just got the bag today and I'm blown away. This bag will last a few generations in my eventual family, but I'd rather it be buried with me. Me and this briefcase are going to go through a lot together. He, who I have named Ted, will be there for me in times of need, I will cover him in the rain, etc.
It's big but fits my 15inch Mac perfectly and then some. I could probably pack about 3-4 laptops within the inside. The backpack straps are great if you ride a bike, or if you have a lot in it since it is rather heavy already. I should also mention I'm 5'10 at average weight, and the bag is a little disproportionate with my frame but the quality of leather, stitching and chrome buckles are worth 2 out of 10 girls laughing. The other 8 will want to pay for dinner.
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The previous reviews were very helpful to me and the pictures didn't do the bag justice. Even nicer when you see it in person. Love the quality and construction. It is a heavier bag so make sure you consider this when purchasing. It is definitely a quality, durable product that should last.
