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Old 04-12-2015, 07:27 AM
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I have a Boyt that looks similar to this in the closet. I guess I forgot to get its passport renewed since it hasn't been on a trip in a long, long time.

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Old 04-12-2015, 12:53 PM
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Alberto.......It appears your briefcase thread has transitioned into a general briefcase discussion. Your beautiful new Saddleback Leather thin briefcase is definitely in a class of its own but would never have served me well because I would have destroyed it from abuse over the years, plus it doesn't provide the internal volume I needed for carrying all sorts of files, photos, plans, etc.

My briefcase of choice for the past 25 years has been the Samsonite Classic. Before retiring I carried this briefcase every day, in and out of the home office and jobsite office trailers all over the country. The first Samsonite Classic lasted me about 15 years of daily abuse before I finally purchased a second one. This one only saw about three years service before I retired and has been lounging in my home office since then. I always carried my laptop computer and accessories in a separate leather laptop bag, so both hands were typically full when moving about.

The Samsonite Classic has some useful features that always appealed to me and the manner in which I used the briefcase. It has a special set of latches inside that allow the briefcase to be opened for file access while it is being carried by the handle without having the briefcase opening completely. It also has a feature that keeps the latches from opening if the briefcase is upside down. There are two zippered pouches attached at the top that are convenient for storing my electronic measuring wheel scale, extra mechanical pencil lead and erasers, pens, colored high light markers, etc. The file folder section remains closed when the briefcase is opened until you release the latches on each side for it to fold open. The combination lock is secure and can be set to the numbers of your choice. All in all, the Samsonite Classic has proven to be very useful, tough as nails, stands up to travel and extreme daily use, and is attractive enough look good no matter your daily attire. This one should now last me the rest of my life.














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Old 04-12-2015, 01:10 PM
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Dan... no headphones?
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Old 04-12-2015, 01:22 PM
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When you travel weight is everything, then space utilization.
This means no leather, no hard side cases
Tumi Ballistic Nylon will last forever, can be stuffed in odd spaces and looks great....
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After some online research, I decided to go with Saddleback Leather...
I have the exact same briefcase. It starts to look better after using it and exposing it to rain. Don't be afraid to beat the crap out of it.
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Old 04-12-2015, 01:53 PM
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I have the exact same briefcase. It starts to look better after using it and exposing it to rain. Don't be afraid to beat the crap out of it.
Steve.......One thing is certain, the cow beat the crap out of it.
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Old 04-12-2015, 03:35 PM
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I have the exact same briefcase. It starts to look better after using it and exposing it to rain. Don't be afraid to beat the crap out of it.
That's my plan. I've taken it out today, even though I did not need it just to break it in --- and build my muscles and back to carry it when fully loaded.

Much to my surprise, the backpack configuration works amazingly well and is easy to carry even fully loaded.

I love this thing!

Only downside, I am already eyeing other Saddleback products . It could turn into yet-another-expensive passion.

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Old 04-12-2015, 03:41 PM
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Dan, that is another beautiful briefcase -- and cleverly designed for access to files.

I love seeing all these different options and how our personal tastes are reflected in them.

About your comment on the Saddleback:

but would never have served me well because I would have destroyed it from abuse over the years,

Don't be so sure; one of its claims to fame is its indestructibility -- it comes with a 100 year warranty (extended to your successors!) and it's designed to look better with age and use. Every possible joint/juncture is reinforced and the leather itself is ~1/4" thick (hence the weight.)

I look forward to giving it a patina and a few battle scars.

I'll post an update in a few months.

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Alberto.......It appears your briefcase thread has transitioned into a general briefcase discussion. Your beautiful new Saddleback Leather thin briefcase is definitely in a class of its own but would never have served me well because I would have destroyed it from abuse over the years, plus it doesn't provide the internal volume I needed for carrying all sorts of files, photos, plans, etc.

My briefcase of choice for the past 25 years has been the Samsonite Classic. Before retiring I carried this briefcase every day, in and out of the home office and jobsite office trailers all over the country. The first Samsonite Classic lasted me about 15 years of daily abuse before I finally purchased a second one. This one only saw about three years service before I retired and has been lounging in my home office since then. I always carried my laptop computer and accessories in a separate leather laptop bag, so both hands were typically full when moving about.

The Samsonite Classic has some useful features that always appealed to me and the manner in which I used the briefcase. It has a special set of latches inside that allow the briefcase to be opened for file access while it is being carried by the handle without having the briefcase opening completely. It also has a feature that keeps the latches from opening if the briefcase is upside down. There are two zippered pouches attached at the top that are convenient for storing my electronic measuring wheel scale, extra mechanical pencil lead and erasers, pens, colored high light markers, etc. The file folder section remains closed when the briefcase is opened until you release the latches on each side for it to fold open. The combination lock is secure and can be set to the numbers of your choice. All in all, the Samsonite Classic has proven to be very useful, tough as nails, stands up to travel and extreme daily use, and is attractive enough look good no matter your daily attire. This one should now last me the rest of my life.














When I toted a briefcase it was the same one as yours. It was a work horse and could really take the abuse. It replaced a much more expensive leather one that was just too heavy even empty.
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Pro:
-We reside in Buenos Aires, Argentina arguably one of the top 3 places for leather on the planet.
Con:
-Missus has embarked on a quest to possess more shoes, bags and pouches than I could possibly afford (or Argentina can breed enough cattle for)
Pro:
-She's got plenty of products by local brand, Vaja and last week showed me a really cool wallet / "thingy" for her iPhone as well as a nice looking case for her laptop. I liked the "thingy" (it's called the Vaja Lucy Clutch) so much that I'm having a leather attaché custom made by them. Gonna be brown with blue details and blue stitches, the only bummer is I need to wait until June 1st for them to make it for me.
Con:
-I'm sure she will acquire even more Vaja product when she goes to Vaja to pick mine up
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