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So what is the modern day equivalent of a briefcase??

Need to cart around a couple of small files, loose reports, etc, etc. Only to get from the car to the office, but needs to be something tidier than the elastic band I currently wrap around what I need to carry.

What do people suggest....


 
Posted : 11/02/2015 8:06 pm
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Ipad. Or if you're feeling retro a laptop.


 
Posted : 11/02/2015 8:10 pm
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A carrier bag. Use a Waitrose one to impress your colleagues.


 
Posted : 11/02/2015 8:10 pm
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Posted : 11/02/2015 8:11 pm
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[url= http://www.staples.co.uk/a4-snap-wallets-assorted-colours/cbs/404147.html?promoCode=300300666&Effort_Code=WW&Find_Number=404147 ]other shops available.[/url]

I use these for reports and loose papers.

Or if its an interview or meeting i use a leather report folder.


 
Posted : 11/02/2015 8:20 pm
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I'm off to Mumsnet, might get some sense over there!


 
Posted : 11/02/2015 8:26 pm
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I'm off to Mumsnet, might get some sense over there!

Be careful a Briefcase may have a whole different meaning on there.


 
Posted : 11/02/2015 8:28 pm
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Deutschsland deutschland uber alles
Piss off your ukip supporting colleagues

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Posted : 11/02/2015 8:35 pm
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Way to many guys wearing a backpack and suit round these parts.


 
Posted : 11/02/2015 8:40 pm
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On a more serious note 🙂 I now use an Osprey Flap Jack. It works on a bike and doesn't look that out of place in a meeting (if that kind of thing bothers you).


 
Posted : 11/02/2015 8:41 pm
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North Face messenger, in small.


 
Posted : 11/02/2015 8:47 pm
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For carrying laptop etc - Timbuk 2 in plain black
When it's just a tablet and papers - Zip up, A4+ folder type things. My fave is an old Scott one from way back in the day! 🙂


 
Posted : 11/02/2015 8:49 pm
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A briefcase?


 
Posted : 11/02/2015 9:26 pm
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mens-Vintage-Canvas-Leather-Satchel-School-Military-Shoulder-Bag-Messenger-Bag-/111231830446
I'm currently using a green canvas bag with 'Evening Post' in faded stencil on the flap, it's a classic newspaper delivery bag that I used to use when I sold papers on the gate at Westinghouse after school. It then got used for carrying my stuff to college when I was doing my Design for Print course and to work.
Stops me carrying to much crap around.
That satchel looks good for the money, might invest in one myself as a camera bag.


 
Posted : 11/02/2015 11:14 pm
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I use something like [url= http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/vidavida/product/medium-satchel-with-front-pocket-and-handle ]this.[/url]


 
Posted : 12/02/2015 2:32 am
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The messenger bag is my normal choice but I have been swapping for the rucksack as I've been carrying too much and the single shoulder strap is no good for weight.


 
Posted : 12/02/2015 2:41 am
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I think it's a "briefcase". Quite a "modern" one [url= http://www.briggs-riley.com/category/productDetail.aspx?id=Engage-Mini-Brief_VB104 ]here[/url]


 
Posted : 12/02/2015 4:17 am
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Need to cart around a couple of small files, loose reports, etc, etc. Only to get from the car to the office, but needs to be something tidier than the elastic band I currently wrap around what I need to carry.

Pop to W H Smith and get a leather document holder?

http://www.whsmith.co.uk/products/whsmith-a4-black-zipped-ringbinder-folio/30049154


 
Posted : 12/02/2015 4:37 am
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jamj1974 +1
I have something similar. Smart enough for work, informal enough to use as an overnight bag at the weekend.
Also, leather ages nicely,.


 
Posted : 12/02/2015 5:04 am
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I have an Osprey Flap Jack courier bag.

After 3 years there isn't a mark on it whereas the laptop bag that travels everywhere with it is a right tatty mess.


 
Posted : 12/02/2015 7:03 am
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Way to many guys wearing a backpack and suit round these parts.

Thing is, if work makes you wear a suit, and you don't want to screw your back - a backpack it is. Or one of those silly trolley things.


 
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I use a Picard document folder for going to meetings where I'm not carrying a laptop, although it will accommodate a thin laptop:

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A briefcase is the version of that with a carrying handle and a better closure.

An attaché case is a fatter, sometimes rigid case (Samsonite, Delsey etc.) that will carry a laptop and your sandwich and Thermos.

Then there's the business rucsac, which is currently quite fashionable.


 
Posted : 12/02/2015 9:39 am
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The correct thread title was of course "Manbagtrackworld".

Hmm modern day.... I think you'll need some kind of messenger bag, probably with some hashtags on it, spelled out in diamonds, like #SWAGOVERLOAD or #WELLPENG (I don't know what these mean). If you want the files to be kept uncrumpled you'll need a folder with Kanye on (or whoever the biggest **** is on the day of purchase).


 
Posted : 12/02/2015 9:50 am
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Another Osprey flap jack owner here, had mine for 7 months, looks brand new still, probably overkill for your needs though.


 
Posted : 12/02/2015 9:56 am
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Mine is this

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Posted : 12/02/2015 10:19 am
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Posted : 12/02/2015 11:53 am
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An a more helpful note - something about the right size, a bit more more-world-like and suitable for a cyclist aboot the toon

a carradice mussette

Very simple but nicely made, waterproof and smart looking in black

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Posted : 12/02/2015 11:57 am
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I have leather document folder for lose forms notes etc ( was originally a welcome pack for a time share deal .) A nylon brief case ( purchased at the airport when I felt self conscious about turning up at the officers mess with my case papers in two carrier bags. ) and the ubiquitous black trolley bag as used by little old ladies and cabin crew ( because a grip bag full of paper really hurts your back.)
A standard black nylon brief case really covers most bases .
Those who actually need a "brief" case actually use purple silk pump bags with embroidery initials, unless they are really special in which case it's ref


 
Posted : 12/02/2015 12:05 pm
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Timbuk2 messenger bag for me

But I often have laptop etc in it too


 
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I got one of these made up. Kind of pricey and a long wait. But love the idea of something made bespoke for me by a man in his shed in Devon.
[url= http://www.htleather.co.uk/category/satchels ]Henry Tomkins[/url]


 
Posted : 12/02/2015 1:32 pm
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Timbuk2/Crumpler, size dependant on how many sandwiches you're carrying.

I have a Dell Laptop rucksac thing work gave me but it's horrid and nowhere near niche enough. 😉


 
Posted : 12/02/2015 1:44 pm

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