need a new one

suggestions?

1/29/2012 8:56:19 PM

http://tinyurl.com/7w2gpyp

i have a swiss gear laptop bookbag that I love.

1/29/2012 8:59:31 PM

Breifcase /= bookbag

Business appropriate only. (bookbags never are, unless you're an intern, and even then it's a stretch)

1/29/2012 9:01:26 PM

i use a keen alameda



i'd like to get an osprey astro



i'm obviously not concerned about a "professional" appearance...i just want my gear to last

1/29/2012 9:02:51 PM

What's your budget?

I have everything from Tumi & Timbuktu to Coach, Cole Haan & Jack George's (all brand offer men's & women's "computer" or work type bags)

I agree that backpacks aren't professional. Not to say that almost everyone I know at work carries one, I refuse because I'm already young & one of the only females, I refuse to look juvenile in my accessories.

I also have an obsession with bags (including purses but not limited to!)

1/29/2012 9:58:04 PM

Let me get this thread off topic

I'm glad I don't have a job where I have to worry about the professionalism of my backpack

1/29/2012 10:09:45 PM

100-300


I guess I could go higher, but it'd have to be worth it.

I'm looking at this

http://www.ebags.com/product/piel/eroupean-briefcase/79337?productid=1011016

and

http://www.ebags.com/product/piel/computer-briefcase/79279?productid=1010525

[Edited on January 29, 2012 at 10:24 PM. Reason : ]

1/29/2012 10:13:34 PM

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0041O4G7O/ref=redir_mdp_mobile
My sister bought that for me since my company only gave us laptop backpacks which as mentioned before doesn't exactly look professional. I'm surprised it's held up as well as it did for the past few years but the leather feel, durability, and look are so good a coworker bought one too. It holds a 17" laptop and charger/mouse/gear easily but anything more than a binder or small stack of papers to go with it all and you might not have room for any more items. Got two large pockets for notepads, pens, business cards, etc.

1/29/2012 11:14:27 PM

^ I like that style a lot for men ^^ the first link you posted, really like it!

Looks like you're on the right track

1/29/2012 11:24:23 PM

I like the bag Chief posted

its a little more "hip" than the first one you posted greeky...if that even makes sense

I need a reason to buy the Marc by Marc laptop bag I've been drooling over for a couple years now....my job doesn't give me that excuse just yet.

1/29/2012 11:35:03 PM

the first bag arcgreek posted is nice, just my two cents

1/30/2012 9:08:59 AM

my old roommate got one of these bags
http://www.saddlebackleather.com/Classic-Messenger-Bag.html?sc=8&category=83

expensive but apparently well worth the money.

1/30/2012 9:12:39 AM

Backpack to work, thats rich

1/30/2012 9:26:51 AM

^^I've got something similar.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_SPM5948565007P?sid=IDx20101019x00001a&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=SPM5948565007

[Edited on January 30, 2012 at 9:27 AM. Reason : .]

1/30/2012 9:26:51 AM

jack spade

classic bags that are stylish, functional, and last forever

the sale section has some great deals

http://www.jackspade.com

1/30/2012 9:28:34 AM

Is there an outlet mall near you?? I got a briefcase similar to this:

http://www.wilsonsleather.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3965574&cp=2446816.2019559.11621848&parentPage=family

but a little more "rustic" looking at a Wilson's leather outlet store a few years back. It was listed at something like $140 and I ended up getting it for $35 at a Black Friday sale. Obviously you're not going to get that kind of every day deal, but they have some great briefcase there for around or under a $100.

Actually...this is what mine looks more like...but not as bright a brown:

http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/515235/McKlein-Halsted-Leather-Briefcase-Brown/

So you can find some good ones at an Office Depot/Staples as well.

1/30/2012 9:37:30 AM

I got one from my office that was a lands end or something and replaced it with a tumi after it died...

1/30/2012 12:37:52 PM

fossil bags are very nice as well. They are my favorite bags. Leather.

1/30/2012 3:20:21 PM

i use the vanguard uprise 38 and love it - remove the insert when i'm not using it exclusively as a camera bag

1/30/2012 8:40:58 PM

I would highly, highly recommend the following two:

http://www.undfind.com/

http://www.onabags.com/

Small companies with insane customer service. Couldn't recommend 'em more.

1/30/2012 8:42:58 PM

Quote :

"jack spade"

This is an awesome deal...

http://www.jackspade.com/messenger-bags/messenger-bags-for-men/waxwear-folded-messenger/NYRU0684,default,pd.html?start=1&cgid=sale

1/30/2012 8:51:22 PM

These fantastic leather bags are on sale on Fab.com right now

http://fab.com/sale/3375/






if you don't have an account on there, here's an invite
http://fab.com/r43c3p

2/19/2012 5:23:18 PM

i have Beakgaard computer bag that I love but unfortunately the company went under. If you could find one I totally recommend it. Great leather, clean lines, bright colors but not to fussy

2/21/2012 12:28:10 AM

Jen I like that a lot!!!!

I want something super cute, but made with materials that will last a bit.

2/21/2012 1:44:44 AM

I'm glad my job doesn't require that I carry a laptop. I can do most of my important day off type stuff on my smartphone.

2/21/2012 1:53:54 AM

I use a Timbuk2 laptop bag and it works just fine. I'm with Ernie.

2/21/2012 6:57:36 AM

http://www.tumi.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4210005&prodFindSrc=lcf

2/21/2012 9:40:43 AM

get yourself a shortround. carrys virtually unlimited amount of stuff, holds your 1liter kaiserdom while you go meet ppl, makes you look like a pedo.

2/22/2012 3:01:34 AM