"As much as I would like a distressed leather or waxed canvas "dress" briefcase, and a cheap Rothco for "field" work, I'm having a hard time working out the logistics of two bags. I'm afraid that the pragmatic…"
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Briefcase nice enough for office, but tough enough for field work?
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OK guys, I have a fashion/function conundrum for you. I'm officially an office worker in a business casual office. But, my job entails spending a fair amount of time in environments where gloves,…Continue
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Mark R replied to Mark R's discussion Briefcase nice enough for office, but tough enough for field work?Buck Johnson replied to Mark R's discussion Briefcase nice enough for office, but tough enough for field work?"Check out eBags.com for a mind-numbing variety of business cases/bags. The site has fairly extensive filtering capability. Personally speaking, have had success with the house-brand - well thought-out designs and durability, for the…"
Liam S. replied to Mark R's discussion Briefcase nice enough for office, but tough enough for field work?"I was going to recommend an LL Bean waxed canvas briefcase, but even theirs is $200 now. "
David F. replied to Mark R's discussion Briefcase nice enough for office, but tough enough for field work?"Go military canvas bag from a surplus store. Or a simple tan canvas bag from a travel store. The other option is frankly two cases, field and dress work.
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Johnzerd1 replied to Mark R's discussion Briefcase nice enough for office, but tough enough for field work?"Halliburton favorite of the oil patch and drug dealers check ebey"
Mark R replied to Mark R's discussion Briefcase nice enough for office, but tough enough for field work?"David and Monte - Filson makes great stuff, but at $300 it's more then I care to risk. I'm not exaggerating about the dust and oil coated surfaces.
Corey - I had not considered laptop bags previously. I know Ful, Targus, and Wenger make…"
monte jensen replied to Mark R's discussion Briefcase nice enough for office, but tough enough for field work?"I agree with David. I've had this bag for over 10 years. It has travelled the world with me, including some not-so-nice places. It is scuffed, but showing the charactar of age. I wouldn't trade it for any…"
Corey C. Jordan replied to Mark R's discussion Briefcase nice enough for office, but tough enough for field work?"Have a look at these... Similar to what I use. They work fine without a…"
David replied to Mark R's discussion Briefcase nice enough for office, but tough enough for field work?"I would look at the products from Filson. They are very classic looking yet very durable."
Mark R posted a discussionBriefcase nice enough for office, but tough enough for field work?
OK guys, I have a fashion/function conundrum for you. I'm officially an office worker in a business casual office. But, my job entails spending a fair amount of time in environments where gloves, earplugs, and safety glassses are required.I need a briefcase, attache, or messenger bag that's nice enough for office casual environment, but can be taken into environment I mentioned above. I'm not plunking a $$$ briefcase down on a dust and oil coated surface.I need the ability to stuff a 3 ring…See More
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