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Title: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: DQ12 on January 22, 2012, 09:46:39 PM
Mom informed me today that she is set on getting me one of these as a graduation present in preparation for my grad school exploits.  She wants me to pick it out.  The trouble is, I don't have any experience in this department and don't know what is cool and tasteful.  I imagine that I'll still use a backpack for my day to day classes, but maybe use it for when I want to look a little more elite for interviews and things of that nature.  For those ITK, I'd love some opinions.

Let's get this conversation started, goEMAW.com!

Also, save your "man purse" comments for another thread, mouth-breathers.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: puniraptor on January 22, 2012, 10:21:10 PM
Coach all the way, Prada is for punks.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: Trim on January 22, 2012, 10:27:35 PM
interviews and things of that nature. 

What's going in the bag?
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: EllToPay on January 22, 2012, 10:31:52 PM
Why are you going to grad school?
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: DQ12 on January 22, 2012, 10:34:10 PM
interviews and things of that nature.  

What's going in the bag?
I have no idea.  Laptop?  Documents?  Maybe like, a resume or something?

Why are you going to grad school?
Why are you derailing the thread?
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: _33 on January 22, 2012, 10:43:47 PM
interviews and things of that nature.  

What's going in the bag?
I have no idea.  Laptop?  Documents?  Maybe like, a resume or something?

gum?
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on January 22, 2012, 10:45:17 PM
http://www.amazon.com/Samsonite-Leather-Expandable-Briefcase/dp/B004CKB3LE/ref=pd_sbs_e_1 (http://www.amazon.com/Samsonite-Leather-Expandable-Briefcase/dp/B004CKB3LE/ref=pd_sbs_e_1)
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: Trim on January 22, 2012, 10:46:05 PM
interviews and things of that nature. 

What's going in the bag?
I have no idea.  Laptop?  Documents?  Maybe like, a resume or something?

People don't use those leather-bound folders anymore for taking resumes/documents to interviews?  Laptop seems unnecessary for what you're talking about.  I guess you could big-time your classmates, but you've said you'll use a regular backpack for school.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: Trim on January 22, 2012, 10:46:42 PM
interviews and things of that nature. 

What's going in the bag?
I have no idea.  Laptop?  Documents?  Maybe like, a resume or something?

gum?

Hmm, maybe get a nice suit with a good interior pocket for the gum?
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: the KHAN! on January 22, 2012, 10:47:46 PM
http://www.amazon.com/Samsonite-Leather-Expandable-Briefcase/dp/B004CKB3LE/ref=pd_sbs_e_1 (http://www.amazon.com/Samsonite-Leather-Expandable-Briefcase/dp/B004CKB3LE/ref=pd_sbs_e_1)

Would take.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: pissclams on January 22, 2012, 10:48:20 PM
I've been carrying a Coach laptop bag for about 7 years, similar to the Transatlantic they currently sell.  I like it.  Tumi also makes some good ones.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on January 22, 2012, 10:57:29 PM
http://www.amazon.com/Samsonite-Leather-Expandable-Briefcase/dp/B004CKB3LE/ref=pd_sbs_e_1 (http://www.amazon.com/Samsonite-Leather-Expandable-Briefcase/dp/B004CKB3LE/ref=pd_sbs_e_1)

Would take.

Yeah, I'm having to restrain myself from buying it right now.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: DQ12 on January 22, 2012, 10:59:03 PM
Is black the way to go?  I'm intrigued a little by tan leather. 
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on January 22, 2012, 11:03:13 PM
Is black the way to go?  I'm intrigued a little by tan leather.  

They both look pretty good. Black is more popular, so you will stand out more with a tan leather bag. Brown is also much harder to find than black, so your choices will be more limited.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: _33 on January 22, 2012, 11:04:06 PM
http://www.amazon.com/Samsonite-Leather-Expandable-Briefcase/dp/B004CKB3LE/ref=pd_sbs_e_1 (http://www.amazon.com/Samsonite-Leather-Expandable-Briefcase/dp/B004CKB3LE/ref=pd_sbs_e_1)

Would take.

Too bulky.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: EMAWmeister on January 22, 2012, 11:08:16 PM
Kenneth Cole has some really good tan ones.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: FP TC etc. on January 22, 2012, 11:22:38 PM
http://www.amazon.com/Samsonite-Leather-Expandable-Briefcase/dp/B004CKB3LE/ref=pd_sbs_e_1 (http://www.amazon.com/Samsonite-Leather-Expandable-Briefcase/dp/B004CKB3LE/ref=pd_sbs_e_1)

Would take.

I also have a samsonite (but not this one) and love the crap out of it. Really well built and looks professional/elite.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: DQ12 on January 22, 2012, 11:24:11 PM
http://www.amazon.com/Samsonite-Leather-Expandable-Briefcase/dp/B004CKB3LE/ref=pd_sbs_e_1 (http://www.amazon.com/Samsonite-Leather-Expandable-Briefcase/dp/B004CKB3LE/ref=pd_sbs_e_1)

Would take.

I also have a samsonite (but not this one) and love the crap out of it. Really well built and looks professional/elite.
Well!  Post a picture, FP TC etc.!
 :D
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: FP TC etc. on January 22, 2012, 11:36:36 PM
http://www.amazon.com/Samsonite-Leather-Expandable-Briefcase/dp/B004CKB3LE/ref=pd_sbs_e_1 (http://www.amazon.com/Samsonite-Leather-Expandable-Briefcase/dp/B004CKB3LE/ref=pd_sbs_e_1)

Would take.

I also have a samsonite (but not this one) and love the crap out of it. Really well built and looks professional/elite.
Well!  Post a picture, FP TC etc.!
 :D

http://shop.samsonite.com/Samsonite-Pro-3-Messenger-Bag/dp/B004EGTA98?ie=UTF8&id=Samsonite%20Pro%203%20Messenger%20Bag&field_product_site_launch_date_utc=-1y&field_availability=-1&field_browse=2235754011&searchSize=12&searchNodeID=2235754011&searchPage=1&class=quickView&refinementHistory=brandtextbin%2Csubjectbin%2Ccolor_map%2Cprice%2Csize_name&searchRank=salesrank (http://shop.samsonite.com/Samsonite-Pro-3-Messenger-Bag/dp/B004EGTA98?ie=UTF8&id=Samsonite%20Pro%203%20Messenger%20Bag&field_product_site_launch_date_utc=-1y&field_availability=-1&field_browse=2235754011&searchSize=12&searchNodeID=2235754011&searchPage=1&class=quickView&refinementHistory=brandtextbin%2Csubjectbin%2Ccolor_map%2Cprice%2Csize_name&searchRank=salesrank)

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gotbriefcases.com%2Fmedia%2Fcatalog%2Fproduct%2Fcache%2F1%2Fimage%2F5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d%2Fm%2Fe%2Fmessanger_1.jpg&hash=88cd342731d01d4d905195f82e10951262ec954b)

:gocho:
Title: Re: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: Pete on January 23, 2012, 06:34:44 AM
Like Clams, I had a single strap laptop bag for a long time (series if them, actually).  However, I recently switched over to a backpack and won't look back.

Partly, it was because of a temporary back issue, but mostly for ease in travel.  Now, its just way more comfortable.  I am in an industry that is cool with this...I don't really have to be "fancy," so it is perfect for me.  go cats
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: steve dave on January 23, 2012, 07:08:24 AM
I really want a high quality travel bag, not really the same thing but many will serve both functions. 
Title: Re: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: Stupid Fitz on January 23, 2012, 07:20:19 AM
Like Clams, I had a single strap laptop bag for a long time (series if them, actually).  However, I recently switched over to a backpack and won't look back.

Partly, it was because of a temporary back issue, but mostly for ease in travel.  Now, its just way more comfortable.  I am in an industry that is cool with this...I don't really have to be "fancy," so it is perfect for me.  go cats

Since you have back problems, I will give you a pass, but backpacks are for grade schoolers.  True story, A few people that I travel with for work have backpacks and every time I see them at the airport I ask them if they remembered their lunch money.   :grin:
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: ednksu on January 23, 2012, 07:31:38 AM
when quality matters, and you don't want to look like a homo with a Prada or Coach bag

http://www.saddlebackleather.com/Products/Business-Bags/

Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: pissclams on January 23, 2012, 07:34:40 AM
when quality matters, and you don't want to look like a homo with a Prada or Coach bag

http://www.saddlebackleather.com/Products/Business-Bags/



heh, these are excellent.  i didn't post about them in this thread b/c i don't want anyone else to have one as this will be the replacement for my aged coach bag.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: pissclams on January 23, 2012, 07:35:08 AM
douche
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: ednksu on January 23, 2012, 07:45:36 AM
 :lol:

maybe you two can coordinate colors.  I mean calling dibs on coffee, chestnut or black based on the wardrobe and accessories of two guys would be totally no homo.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: pissclams on January 23, 2012, 07:54:09 AM
:lol:

maybe you two can coordinate colors.  I mean calling dibs on coffee, chestnut or black based on the wardrobe and accessories of two guys would be totally no homo.

great post. 
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: steve dave on January 23, 2012, 08:38:23 AM
when quality matters, and you don't want to look like a homo with a Prada or Coach bag

http://www.saddlebackleather.com/Products/Business-Bags/

owner of that place:  make it look like Indiana Jones' bag so all the neck beards want it.  also, add this to the description:

Quote
•1 full-sized interior pocket for handguns or power cords, which can be pressed flat when not in use
Title: Re: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on January 23, 2012, 09:14:49 AM
Like Clams, I had a single strap laptop bag for a long time (series if them, actually).  However, I recently switched over to a backpack and won't look back.

Partly, it was because of a temporary back issue, but mostly for ease in travel.  Now, its just way more comfortable.  I am in an industry that is cool with this...I don't really have to be "fancy," so it is perfect for me.  go cats

Since you have back problems, I will give you a pass, but backpacks are for grade schoolers.  True story, A few people that I travel with for work have backpacks and every time I see them at the airport I ask them if they remembered their lunch money.   :grin:

well i bet that never gets old and is funny everytime.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: michigancat on January 23, 2012, 11:58:24 AM
backpacks are just too damn functional. When you're lugging around a 17" laptop for cad a backpack is as good as it gets.

but damn, this guy at the office always gets in some pretty good burns about it. :frown:

Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: DQ12 on January 23, 2012, 12:01:37 PM
backpacks are just too damn functional. When you're lugging around a 17" laptop for cad a backpack is as good as it gets.

but damn, this guy at the office always gets in some pretty good burns about it. :frown:


Guy at the office sounds like a winner.

What's he sporting in the bag department?
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: kitten_mittons on January 23, 2012, 12:07:09 PM
backpacks are just too damn functional. When you're lugging around a 17" laptop for cad a backpack is as good as it gets.

but damn, this guy at the office always gets in some pretty good burns about it. :frown:


Guy at the office sounds like a winner.

What's he sporting in the bag department?
Just get a better version of what he has and make fun of him about his stupid POS bag.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: michigancat on January 23, 2012, 12:07:47 PM
backpacks are just too damn functional. When you're lugging around a 17" laptop for cad a backpack is as good as it gets.

but damn, this guy at the office always gets in some pretty good burns about it. :frown:


Guy at the office sounds like a winner.

What's he sporting in the bag department?

the single strap samsonite thingy in this thread. He spent like $107 on it. He's a real big shot, ya know?
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: steve dave on January 23, 2012, 12:08:52 PM
michigancat, get the indiana jones one and use the gun/cord compartment for a gun.  should shut that guy up pretty quick. 
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: DQ12 on January 23, 2012, 12:11:47 PM
backpacks are just too damn functional. When you're lugging around a 17" laptop for cad a backpack is as good as it gets.

but damn, this guy at the office always gets in some pretty good burns about it. :frown:


Guy at the office sounds like a winner.

What's he sporting in the bag department?

the single strap samsonite thingy in this thread. He spent like $107 on it. He's a real big shot, ya know?
You should get him to bbs here.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: michigancat on January 23, 2012, 12:21:59 PM
everyone, thank you for your suggestions. I will let you know how it goes.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: Skipper44 on January 23, 2012, 12:23:35 PM
well, the fancy saddleback single strap converts to a back pack in seconds as shown on this very slick youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjGe8Oys0oA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjGe8Oys0oA)
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: Stupid Fitz on January 23, 2012, 12:24:40 PM
backpacks are just too damn functional. When you're lugging around a 17" laptop for cad a backpack is as good as it gets.

but damn, this guy at the office always gets in some pretty good burns about it. :frown:



Completely agree about the functionality of the backpack.  I mean, there are days when I am lugging around my single strap and pushing my luggage at the airport and I see my coworker with his comfy backpack just strolling along without a care in the world.  I throw out at "Hey, did your mom pack your lunch today?", but only to make myself feel better, you know? :frown:
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: FP TC etc. on January 23, 2012, 01:51:19 PM
Backpacks make you look like a college student who is dressed up for a presentation but still has his backpack because he's a stupid townie student who only has a backpack.

No offense to stupid townie backpack retards.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: mocat on January 23, 2012, 02:08:02 PM
I have had this Tumi bag for a couple years. I have used it for quick small stuff like interviews, and I also carried it around Europe for a month. Great bag. Tumi is the best imo.

http://www.tumi.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4063079&prodFindSrc=paramNav (http://www.tumi.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4063079&prodFindSrc=paramNav)
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: Dugout DickStone on January 23, 2012, 02:19:19 PM
If you are going to grad school full time you had better go backpack.  It is school and you will be taking books to campus for multiple classes.  Nothing else has the room you need.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: TBL on January 23, 2012, 03:59:55 PM
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fitemimg.auction.ph%2F2006%2F10%2F05%2F14298%2F1210870086.jpg.c&hash=1b78bf18390811857bcce79a64929ac4701144f7)


http://listings.auction.ph/Shoes+Bags+Fashion+Accessories/Women/Bags/VICTORIA+SECRET+Pink+U+Corduroy+Messenger+Bag/id-11623868 (http://listings.auction.ph/Shoes+Bags+Fashion+Accessories/Women/Bags/VICTORIA+SECRET+Pink+U+Corduroy+Messenger+Bag/id-11623868)


This looks to be more your style.  Seems very functional, too.    :blindfold:
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: Stevesie60 on January 23, 2012, 07:24:52 PM
I have a very casual messenger bag. Why so casual, you ask? So I can use it for any occassion without feeling too formal.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on January 23, 2012, 07:39:02 PM
i'm going to get a backpack and start wearing it a lot just to shove it in all of your dumbass faces. oh man, i have a bag that i purchased for a hundred dollars and wear over one shoulder, so i'm going to make fun of the guy with the backpack. wow. i thought that i had seen it all but it just goes to show
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: michigancat on January 23, 2012, 07:41:52 PM
Oh, great. While I packed up my laptop into my backpack, the cool coworker guy was really razzin' me. Said, "Careful, hope your crayons don't fall out! LMAO!" as he walked away with a slight lean.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on January 23, 2012, 07:43:30 PM
Oh, great. While I packed up my laptop into my backpack, the cool coworker guy was really razzin' me. Said, "Careful, hope your crayons don't fall out! LMAO!" as he walked away with a slight lean.

these guys sound like bullies. i'd turn them into HR.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: FP TC etc. on January 23, 2012, 09:10:29 PM
Oh, great. While I packed up my laptop into my backpack, the cool coworker guy was really razzin' me. Said, "Careful, hope your crayons don't fall out! LMAO!" as he walked away with a slight lean.

I bet this guy makes way more than you do.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on January 23, 2012, 09:28:58 PM
Oh, great. While I packed up my laptop into my backpack, the cool coworker guy was really razzin' me. Said, "Careful, hope your crayons don't fall out! LMAO!" as he walked away with a slight lean.

I bet this guy makes way more than you do.


why?
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: Trim on January 23, 2012, 09:42:51 PM
If you are going to grad school full time you had better go backpack.  It is school and you will be taking books to campus for multiple classes.  Nothing else has the room you need.

:thumbs:
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: sys on January 23, 2012, 09:43:39 PM
to me the single strap is more comfortable unless you carry a lot.  if you carry a lot, then a backpack is better, but not carrying anything is best.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: sys on January 23, 2012, 09:45:53 PM
If you are going to grad school full time you had better go backpack.  It is school and you will be taking books to campus for multiple classes.  Nothing else has the room you need.

:thumbs:

real grad school or a professional school?  if it's real grad school, you'll have an office and won't need a bag. 
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: Trim on January 23, 2012, 10:10:01 PM
If you are going to grad school full time you had better go backpack.  It is school and you will be taking books to campus for multiple classes.  Nothing else has the room you need.

:thumbs:

real grad school or a professional school?  if it's real grad school, you'll have an office and won't need a bag. 

Professional school.  He'll absolutely want a backpack.

not carrying anything is best.

Especially for interviews and stuff.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on January 23, 2012, 10:43:00 PM
when i was in middle school people would get made fun of if they wore backpacks with two straps. better to just one strap it. not sure if that holds true for middle schoolers still. separate thread? mods would probably combine. dunno. better come to a consensus here.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: pissclams on January 23, 2012, 10:46:11 PM
i've never seen any respectable executive wearing a "back pack" but to those who suggest that he buy one, make sure that my fries are hot when i get to the drive through window, thanks a lot.  otherwise i'll run back through the drive through and have your job on a platter.  good job, not.  some people should just shut their pie holes when it's obvious they've been out manned in a thread.  backpacks.  comedy relief here folks, comedy relief.  where's robin williams at, i bet he's hiding in a cake somewhere.  for heaven's sake.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: jtksu on January 23, 2012, 10:50:17 PM
Fossil makes some sweet laptop/messenger bags, as does Swiss Army.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: FP TC etc. on January 23, 2012, 10:54:29 PM
Oh, great. While I packed up my laptop into my backpack, the cool coworker guy was really razzin' me. Said, "Careful, hope your crayons don't fall out! LMAO!" as he walked away with a slight lean.

I bet this guy makes way more than you do.


why?

Messenger bag vs Backpack.

It's science.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: steve dave on January 24, 2012, 08:37:11 AM
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Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on January 24, 2012, 09:02:47 AM
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Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on January 24, 2012, 09:05:40 AM
i've never seen any respectable executive wearing a "back pack" but to those who suggest that he buy one, make sure that my fries are hot when i get to the drive through window, thanks a lot.  otherwise i'll run back through the drive through and have your job on a platter.  good job, not.  some people should just shut their pie holes when it's obvious they've been out manned in a thread.  backpacks.  comedy relief here folks, comedy relief.  where's robin williams at, i bet he's hiding in a cake somewhere.  for heaven's sake.

wait. this thread is only about "executives". my bad then. i thought dlew was going to grad school or something and assumed that there were people in other fields posting as well.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: kitten_mittons on January 24, 2012, 09:34:35 AM
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If he had a messenger bag they would have won.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: pissclams on January 24, 2012, 12:12:54 PM
i've never seen any respectable executive wearing a "back pack" but to those who suggest that he buy one, make sure that my fries are hot when i get to the drive through window, thanks a lot.  otherwise i'll run back through the drive through and have your job on a platter.  good job, not.  some people should just shut their pie holes when it's obvious they've been out manned in a thread.  backpacks.  comedy relief here folks, comedy relief.  where's robin williams at, i bet he's hiding in a cake somewhere.  for heaven's sake.

wait. this thread is only about "executives". my bad then. i thought dlew was going to grad school or something and assumed that there were people in other fields posting as well.

you're right, you know the old saying "dress like a scumbag and no one will think you're a scumbag".  thanks rick daris, you're droppin major knowledge in this thread, like every other thread you post in.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: slimz on February 20, 2012, 11:50:37 AM
Picked up one of these a couple of weeks ago: http://www.jackgeorges.com/elements-collection-4403-triple-gusset-flap-w-open-back-pocket.html (http://www.jackgeorges.com/elements-collection-4403-triple-gusset-flap-w-open-back-pocket.html). Pretty happy with it so far. Well-made, good leather, looks good. Guess the guy used to be Coach's designer. Got a return on eBay for $200.

Did a bit of comparison, inspired by this thread. As mentioned, Tumi, Coach, and Saddleback are all high-quality. The Fossil and Kenneth Cole bags I looked at were much lower quality.  Fossil price point is especially disappointing for what you get.

I was also impressed with reviews on Filson, Tusting, and Custom Hide bags.

Basically, you're gonna spend $200-$500 for a quality briefcase or messenger. The cheaper brands seem pretty prone to giving out fairly early, so you're better off in the long run dropping an extra $100 (or, in the case of Fossil, getting a Jack Georges online for a comparable price).
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: steve dave on February 20, 2012, 12:00:12 PM
I've noticed a trend with east coast attorneys having the most beat up POS leather cases I've ever seen.  It appears to be a show of experience or something.  You have a $5k pair of glasses on and your briefcase/bag looks like a 40 year old catchers mitt.  I imagine everyone who shows up with a brand new bag must get mocked as a n00b or something.   
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: michigancat on February 20, 2012, 12:03:02 PM
I've noticed a trend with east coast attorneys having the most beat up POS leather cases I've ever seen.  It appears to be a show of experience or something.  You have a $5k pair of glasses on and your briefcase/bag looks like a 40 year old catchers mitt.  I imagine everyone who shows up with a brand new bag must get mocked as a n00b or something.   

It's like a hardhat on a construction site.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: Dugout DickStone on February 20, 2012, 01:37:25 PM
I've noticed a trend with east coast attorneys having the most beat up POS leather cases I've ever seen.  It appears to be a show of experience or something.  You have a $5k pair of glasses on and your briefcase/bag looks like a 40 year old catchers mitt.  I imagine everyone who shows up with a brand new bag must get mocked as a n00b or something.   

It's like a hardhat on a construction site.

yup.

Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: bringonthecats on February 21, 2012, 10:47:02 PM
if you were going to grad school for something like history or int'l relations like me with a bunch of weirdos and not worried about impressing any of them, i'd say go with the backpack for functionality. however, since you'll be in law school and not grad school, there will be exponentially less weird people. you might even want to impress them! it's obviously all about how you look and a nice leather messenger bag will do the trick.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: DQ12 on February 21, 2012, 10:53:21 PM
if you were going to grad school for something like history or int'l relations like me with a bunch of weirdos and not worried about impressing any of them, i'd say go with the backpack for functionality. however, since you'll be in law school and not grad school, there will be exponentially less weird people. you might even want to impress them! it's obviously all about how you look and a nice leather messenger bag will do the trick.
Thanks, BOTC. 
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on February 21, 2012, 10:56:16 PM
some of you people really need to get over trying to impress other people with clothes and other ridiculous things. this isn't 7th grade where all the grade schools are coming together as one school and you have to fight to regain your dominance as one of the important people. get a life.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: DQ12 on February 21, 2012, 10:57:41 PM
some of you people really need to get over trying to impress other people with clothes and other ridiculous things. this isn't 7th grade where all the grade schools are coming together as one school and you have to fight to regain your dominance as one of the important people. get a life.
YES IT IS.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: SdK on February 22, 2012, 12:38:26 AM
I'm surrounded by law students in my apt building, and I have never once seen them with anything aside from a backpack. One of the girls drives a Benz and has a middle aged boyfriend though, she always has designer handbags that she carries her stuff in.

Grad school and being a lawyer are two different things. I'd think it would go along the same lines as white lab coat length while in med school, but only for bags for law students? When you get out there, drop dollars on a bag. While you're in law school, and dropping 1k a semester on books, I don't think you need to worry about an attache, briefcase, etc. Unless you are  :kstategrad:
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: Trim on February 22, 2012, 07:19:06 AM
I'm surrounded by law students in my apt building, and I have never once seen them with anything aside from a backpack. One of the girls drives a Benz and has a middle aged boyfriend though, she always has designer handbags that she carries her stuff in.

Grad school and being a lawyer are two different things. I'd think it would go along the same lines as white lab coat length while in med school, but only for bags for law students? When you get out there, drop dollars on a bag. While you're in law school, and dropping 1k a semester on books, I don't think you need to worry about an attache, briefcase, etc. Unless you are  :kstategrad:

Huh.  Sundance Kid took a minute off from rough ridin' over fellow EMAWs on tickets to make a good point.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: SdK on February 22, 2012, 11:58:01 AM
I'm surrounded by law students in my apt building, and I have never once seen them with anything aside from a backpack. One of the girls drives a Benz and has a middle aged boyfriend though, she always has designer handbags that she carries her stuff in.

Grad school and being a lawyer are two different things. I'd think it would go along the same lines as white lab coat length while in med school, but only for bags for law students? When you get out there, drop dollars on a bag. While you're in law school, and dropping 1k a semester on books, I don't think you need to worry about an attache, briefcase, etc. Unless you are  :kstategrad:

Huh.  Sundance Kid took a minute off from rough ridin' over fellow EMAWs on tickets to make a good point.

I figured I would save you some time of having to bring it up every time I post something and just put it in my signature. You're welcome.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: Trim on February 22, 2012, 12:01:49 PM
I'm surrounded by law students in my apt building, and I have never once seen them with anything aside from a backpack. One of the girls drives a Benz and has a middle aged boyfriend though, she always has designer handbags that she carries her stuff in.

Grad school and being a lawyer are two different things. I'd think it would go along the same lines as white lab coat length while in med school, but only for bags for law students? When you get out there, drop dollars on a bag. While you're in law school, and dropping 1k a semester on books, I don't think you need to worry about an attache, briefcase, etc. Unless you are  :kstategrad:

Huh.  Sundance Kid took a minute off from rough ridin' over fellow EMAWs on tickets to make a good point.

I figured I would save you some time of having to bring it up every time I post something and just put it in my signature. You're welcome.

Not harsh enough.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: jtksu on February 22, 2012, 12:06:18 PM
Self imposed penalties?  No, denied.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: SdK on February 22, 2012, 12:08:33 PM
I'm surrounded by law students in my apt building, and I have never once seen them with anything aside from a backpack. One of the girls drives a Benz and has a middle aged boyfriend though, she always has designer handbags that she carries her stuff in.

Grad school and being a lawyer are two different things. I'd think it would go along the same lines as white lab coat length while in med school, but only for bags for law students? When you get out there, drop dollars on a bag. While you're in law school, and dropping 1k a semester on books, I don't think you need to worry about an attache, briefcase, etc. Unless you are  :kstategrad:

Huh.  Sundance Kid took a minute off from rough ridin' over fellow EMAWs on tickets to make a good point.

I figured I would save you some time of having to bring it up every time I post something and just put it in my signature. You're welcome.

Not harsh enough.

Welp,  I'll take it away then. I'll let you levy harshness of tone on your own, as you cry it about town.

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cocktailshakers.com%2FShakers%2FTownCrierBell.JPG&hash=50d9adf0cf8a534dee06882b739e392297a80fd6)

Knock yourself out.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: DQ12 on February 22, 2012, 12:10:11 PM
So like:

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftheleatherbriefcase.net%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2011%2F07%2Fleather-attache-briefcase.jpg&hash=195e294d8215102a85d0644c18558a126500f08f) ?
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: Trim on February 22, 2012, 12:16:02 PM
Dlew, are you familiar with how much crap you have to carry around during your first year of law school?

I've forgotten by now if this bag is what you're going to use on a daily basis or if it's just for a handul of Summer 2013 internship interviews and other special occasions and that you've got a regular schoolbag.  If it's the latter, never mind.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: DQ12 on February 22, 2012, 12:20:24 PM
Dlew, are you familiar with how much crap you have to carry around during your first year of law school?

I've forgotten by now if this bag is what you're going to use on a daily basis or if it's just for a handul of Summer 2013 internship interviews and other special occasions and that you've got a regular schoolbag.  If it's the latter, never mind.
It's the latter.  My mom is dead set on getting me this for graduation.  So I might as well get a cool one.

Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: Trim on February 22, 2012, 12:22:40 PM
Dlew, are you familiar with how much crap you have to carry around during your first year of law school?

I've forgotten by now if this bag is what you're going to use on a daily basis or if it's just for a handul of Summer 2013 internship interviews and other special occasions and that you've got a regular schoolbag.  If it's the latter, never mind.
It's the latter.  My mom is dead set on getting me this for graduation.  So I might as well get a cool one.



I like the light tan leather ones. 
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: Pete on February 22, 2012, 01:27:15 PM
It you work in technology, backpacks are common, if not the norm. 

If you work in technology consulting, and you travel, backpacks are essential.


Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on February 22, 2012, 01:36:43 PM
I've noticed a trend with east coast attorneys having the most beat up POS leather cases I've ever seen.  It appears to be a show of experience or something.  You have a $5k pair of glasses on and your briefcase/bag looks like a 40 year old catchers mitt.  I imagine everyone who shows up with a brand new bag must get mocked as a n00b or something.   

It's like a hardhat on a construction site.

you better have a bunch of stickers yo
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: Dugout DickStone on February 22, 2012, 02:18:22 PM
if you were going to grad school for something like history or int'l relations like me with a bunch of weirdos and not worried about impressing any of them, i'd say go with the backpack for functionality. however, since you'll be in law school and not grad school, there will be exponentially less weird people. you might even want to impress them! it's obviously all about how you look and a nice leather messenger bag will do the trick.

 :dubious: 

Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: steve dave on February 22, 2012, 03:35:09 PM
any exec. worth his salt would make an interviewee turn that bag upside down to see what the hell you drug into an interview. 
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: DQ12 on February 22, 2012, 03:37:58 PM
any exec. worth his salt would make an interviewee turn that bag upside down to see what the hell you drug into an interview. 
Wallet.  Carton of smokes.  5 dollar footlong.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: steve dave on February 22, 2012, 03:39:55 PM
any exec. worth his salt would make an interviewee turn that bag upside down to see what the hell you drug into an interview. 
Wallet.  Carton of smokes.  5 dollar footlong.

I once brought 2 five dollar footlongs into AT&T Park in a backpack once.  They allow that there.  Very liberal. 
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: jtksu on February 22, 2012, 07:01:29 PM
you carry your wallet in your attache'?!  that's just weird.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: SdK on February 22, 2012, 07:04:49 PM
you carry your wallet in your attache'?!  that's just weird.


Makes sense. Though I enjoy the authentic warm wallet mark on my jeans, it is very undesirable in some nice pants. I suppose you could keep your wallet in your jacket as well, but to each their own!
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: jtksu on February 22, 2012, 07:40:13 PM
I don't enjoy the tone of your post.  :shakesfist:
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: SdK on February 22, 2012, 07:49:43 PM
One with a kinder wording:

While yes, it would be very weird for one to carry their wallet around in their attachè, it could also serve as a nice alternative to keeping the wallet in your pants pocket. I enjoy the warn look that develops in the back pockets of my jeans. I would never want to make the fashion statement of having one on my pants pocket, however. Some people could use their attachè, while others may prefer their jacket pocket, or possibly the front pocket of their pants. Either one display a keen eye for the small details that I can support.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: DQ12 on February 22, 2012, 09:38:41 PM
...I was kidding around, guys.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: Rams on February 22, 2012, 09:59:46 PM
I second Trim's advice.  Don't let your mom drop a bunch of money on something you'll never use.  It'll collect dust for 3 years and then you'll want something different by the time you get out of law school anyway.  Have her get something that you'll actually be able to use for the next 3 years and then she can get you a super pimp bag when you graduate law school.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: DQ12 on February 22, 2012, 10:09:25 PM
I second Trim's advice.  Don't let your mom drop a bunch of money on something you'll never use.  It'll collect dust for 3 years and then you'll want something different by the time you get out of law school anyway.  Have her get something that you'll actually be able to use for the next 3 years and then she can get you a super pimp bag when you graduate law school.
I'm getting one.  The point of this thread isn't "debate the merits of Dlew12 getting purchasing an attaché, briefcase, or messenger bag," it was, "Dlew12 is getting an attaché, briefcase, or messenger bag, which kind should he get?"
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on February 22, 2012, 11:29:27 PM
You should go with a big east-coast lawyer type bag and spend the next few years really beating the crap out of it so that by the time you get out of law school you will already be able to look down upon all of those noobs with brand new bags.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: wetwillie on February 22, 2012, 11:40:19 PM
You should go with a big east-coast lawyer type bag and spend the next few years really beating the crap out of it so that by the time you get out of law school you will already be able to look down upon all of those noobs with brand new bags.


Like a center fielder molding that perfect glove, or _fan folding his favorite curved bill, dlew will spend the next several years beating the ever living crap out of his leather bag so he can hit the courtroom looking like a boss.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: jtksu on February 23, 2012, 12:52:48 AM
I would suggest a pair of pants that aren't form fitting?
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: Kat Kid on February 23, 2012, 10:09:32 AM
I would suggest a pair of pants that aren't form fitting?

PLEATS BABY PLEATS!
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: michigancat on February 23, 2012, 10:57:34 AM
I would suggest a pair of pants that aren't form fitting?

of course you would.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: steve dave on February 23, 2012, 11:22:39 AM
 :lol:
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: jtksu on February 23, 2012, 01:27:19 PM
Look, if you guys want to wear pants that are so tight you can't fit a wallet in them, be my guess.  Skinny jeans are in, I guess.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: SwiftCat on February 24, 2012, 12:13:24 AM
I have great legs and I want to show them off. Do you have a problem with that?
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: slobber on February 24, 2012, 07:28:03 AM
I have great legs and I want to show them off. Do you have a problem with that?
Leave something for the imagination.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on February 24, 2012, 08:05:26 AM
I have great legs and I want to show them off. Do you have a problem with that?
Leave something for the imagination.

That's why he's wearing pants. JFC, some people. . .
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: Rams on February 24, 2012, 08:15:43 AM
Look, if you guys want to wear pants that are so tight you can't fit a wallet in them, be my guess.  Skinny jeans are in, I guess.

Wait, you're not advocating for pleats, are you?  :confused:
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: slobber on February 24, 2012, 08:25:46 AM
I have great legs and I want to show them off. Do you have a problem with that?
Leave something for the imagination.

That's why he's wearing pants. JFC, some people. . .
Well, if he wore shorts to the interview, he may as well stay home, unless he had a really nice bag carrying his resume.

BTW, get a true briefcase since Mom is adamant. You may not use it for a number of years, but there will be a few occasions that it will be nice to have it.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: kitten_mittons on February 24, 2012, 08:58:26 AM
I have great legs and I want to show them off. Do you have a problem with that?
Leave something for the imagination.

That's why he's wearing pants. JFC, some people. . .
Well, if he wore shorts to the interview, he may as well stay home, unless he had a really nice bag carrying his resume.

BTW, get a true briefcase since Mom is adamant. You may not use it for a number of years, but there will be a few occasions that it will be nice to have it.
Like every time you have to go into a bank.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: DQ12 on February 24, 2012, 09:42:17 AM
I will probably wear overalls to my interview so this fitted/unfitted argument doesn't really apply.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: steve dave on February 24, 2012, 09:43:46 AM
new idea:  skinny overalls
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on February 24, 2012, 09:44:53 AM
new idea:  skinny overalls

suspenders?
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: DQ12 on February 24, 2012, 09:45:10 AM
new idea:  skinny overalls
Well i had them tailored, so they fit pretty well
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: pissclams on February 24, 2012, 09:47:04 AM
make sure and roll the cuffs
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: slobber on February 24, 2012, 09:56:52 AM
make sure and roll the cuffs
Since there is no belt, what do I match my shoes with???????????? :runaway:
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: Ghost of Stan Parrish on February 24, 2012, 01:35:15 PM
Sorry to change the subject from overalls, but I'd go with something like this if I were doing it over.  It's not what I have, but Steve Dave is uncannily accurate, and I'm too far along with my beat-the-hell-up black leather briefcase for me to make a change at this point.  No turning back now.

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fpublic%2F6yRMFNoeGpFvvomL5W4WrEyMoxR6Kb29PopogFsVf3YuX6x2myJRmGNCtNiZBRA1rWC-CSHvksb3sH345rjwpA4l-no1YF-vUJZ5hQxzF55mobiLvk16s0G7J7cKPrCNHffBFOVlhgE_&hash=483377f7ec65efc40bbf67b79ee8360a906c53b0)
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: Ghost of Stan Parrish on February 24, 2012, 01:42:45 PM
Sorry to change the subject from overalls, but I'd go with something like this if I were doing it over.  It's not what I have, but Steve Dave is uncannily accurate, and I'm too far along with my beat-the-hell-up black leather briefcase for me to make a change at this point.  No turning back now.

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fpublic%2F6yRMFNoeGpFvvomL5W4WrEyMoxR6Kb29PopogFsVf3YuX6x2myJRmGNCtNiZBRA1rWC-CSHvksb3sH345rjwpA4l-no1YF-vUJZ5hQxzF55mobiLvk16s0G7J7cKPrCNHffBFOVlhgE_&hash=483377f7ec65efc40bbf67b79ee8360a906c53b0)

By the way, I like bags like these, with no shoulder straps.  Whenever a guy carrying one of these walks into a room, they immediately show dominance over the other males who have to rely on shoulder straps to carry their loads.  (Or, god forbid, wheels.)
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: slimz on February 24, 2012, 01:46:06 PM
Sorry to change the subject from overalls, but I'd go with something like this if I were doing it over.  It's not what I have, but Steve Dave is uncannily accurate, and I'm too far along with my beat-the-hell-up black leather briefcase for me to make a change at this point.  No turning back now.

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fpublic%2F6yRMFNoeGpFvvomL5W4WrEyMoxR6Kb29PopogFsVf3YuX6x2myJRmGNCtNiZBRA1rWC-CSHvksb3sH345rjwpA4l-no1YF-vUJZ5hQxzF55mobiLvk16s0G7J7cKPrCNHffBFOVlhgE_&hash=483377f7ec65efc40bbf67b79ee8360a906c53b0)

By the way, I like bags like these, with no shoulder straps.  Whenever a guy carrying one of these walks into a room, they immediately show dominance over the other males who have to rely on shoulder straps to carry their loads.  (Or, god forbid, wheels.)

Looks like a Jack Georges. Solid. Agree on the shoulder straps.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: Fedor on February 24, 2012, 02:31:41 PM
Sorry to change the subject from overalls, but I'd go with something like this if I were doing it over.  It's not what I have, but Steve Dave is uncannily accurate, and I'm too far along with my beat-the-hell-up black leather briefcase for me to make a change at this point.  No turning back now.

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fpublic%2F6yRMFNoeGpFvvomL5W4WrEyMoxR6Kb29PopogFsVf3YuX6x2myJRmGNCtNiZBRA1rWC-CSHvksb3sH345rjwpA4l-no1YF-vUJZ5hQxzF55mobiLvk16s0G7J7cKPrCNHffBFOVlhgE_&hash=483377f7ec65efc40bbf67b79ee8360a906c53b0)

By the way, I like bags like these, with no shoulder straps.  Whenever a guy carrying one of these walks into a room, they immediately show dominance over the other males who have to rely on shoulder straps to carry their loads.  (Or, god forbid, wheels.)

Looks like a Jack Georges. Solid. Agree on the shoulder straps.

Looks like something Matlock would carry.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: Trim on February 24, 2012, 02:39:50 PM
Sorry to change the subject from overalls, but I'd go with something like this if I were doing it over.  It's not what I have, but Steve Dave is uncannily accurate, and I'm too far along with my beat-the-hell-up black leather briefcase for me to make a change at this point.  No turning back now.

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fpublic%2F6yRMFNoeGpFvvomL5W4WrEyMoxR6Kb29PopogFsVf3YuX6x2myJRmGNCtNiZBRA1rWC-CSHvksb3sH345rjwpA4l-no1YF-vUJZ5hQxzF55mobiLvk16s0G7J7cKPrCNHffBFOVlhgE_&hash=483377f7ec65efc40bbf67b79ee8360a906c53b0)

By the way, I like bags like these, with no shoulder straps.  Whenever a guy carrying one of these walks into a room, they immediately show dominance over the other males who have to rely on shoulder straps to carry their loads.  (Or, god forbid, wheels.)

There's a flip side to this rationale, at least when it comes to courtroom settings, but I think what I'd describe could be considered an ethical violation.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: Trim on March 12, 2012, 10:00:19 PM
I've noticed a trend with east coast attorneys having the most beat up POS leather cases I've ever seen.  It appears to be a show of experience or something.  You have a $5k pair of glasses on and your briefcase/bag looks like a 40 year old catchers mitt.  I imagine everyone who shows up with a brand new bag must get mocked as a n00b or something.   

It's like a hardhat on a construction site.

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi709.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fww92%2FTommyRoanoke%2Fhardhat.png&hash=1379dba39ec9985f67d7ab743bff713a3c8f3cf6)
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: Panjandrum on March 12, 2012, 11:42:13 PM
I have one of these.  I love it.  Works well with casual gear and formal gear.  Comfortable.  Holds a laptop and a power cord, iPod, a couple of legal pads in leather cases, tablet PC, etc. comfortably. 

I had a backpack for several years when I flew more.  I just got to the point where it broke down and I wanted something more formal.  So, I went with the leather laptop bag.

If you go with one, I'd highly recommend this.

http://www.ebags.com/product/kenneth-cole-reaction-business-and-luggage/columbian-leather-flapover-computer-case/100888?productid=1278177 (http://www.ebags.com/product/kenneth-cole-reaction-business-and-luggage/columbian-leather-flapover-computer-case/100888?productid=1278177)

Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: Trim on May 03, 2012, 11:58:17 AM
Hey team, I need a bag with a secure place for an ipad and the little apple wireless keyboard, and room for files, maybe an occasional book, pens, chargers, etc.  Basically a laptop bag but with designed slots for a tablet and keyboard instead of a laptop.  Will be used primarily for court trips.  T-Y.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: pissclams on May 03, 2012, 12:38:07 PM
buy any briefcase in the world, should fit your needs
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: DQ12 on May 03, 2012, 12:59:51 PM
So my mom told me that she talked to my bro-in-law who is an attorney and he told her that there is no need for Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags etc. in law school.  So we can lock this thread now.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: SdK on May 03, 2012, 01:12:27 PM
So my mom told me that she talked to my bro-in-law who is an attorney and he told her that there is no need for Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags etc. in law school.  So we can lock this thread now.

I'm surrounded by law students in my apt building, and I have never once seen them with anything aside from a backpack. One of the girls drives a Benz and has a middle aged boyfriend though, she always has designer handbags that she carries her stuff in.

Grad school and being a lawyer are two different things. I'd think it would go along the same lines as white lab coat length while in med school, but only for bags for law students? When you get out there, drop dollars on a bag. While you're in law school, and dropping 1k a semester on books, I don't think you need to worry about an attache, briefcase, etc. Unless you are  :kstategrad:

 :gocho:
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: DQ12 on May 03, 2012, 01:49:24 PM
So my mom told me that she talked to my bro-in-law who is an attorney and he told her that there is no need for Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags etc. in law school.  So we can lock this thread now.

I'm surrounded by law students in my apt building, and I have never once seen them with anything aside from a backpack. One of the girls drives a Benz and has a middle aged boyfriend though, she always has designer handbags that she carries her stuff in.

Grad school and being a lawyer are two different things. I'd think it would go along the same lines as white lab coat length while in med school, but only for bags for law students? When you get out there, drop dollars on a bag. While you're in law school, and dropping 1k a semester on books, I don't think you need to worry about an attache, briefcase, etc. Unless you are  :kstategrad:

 :gocho:
This isn't news to me.  My mom was dead set on getting it for me, and luckily my bro-in-law talked her out of it, because I couldn't.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: ChiComCat on May 03, 2012, 02:04:34 PM
Get it now and start beating the crap out of it so you will have lots of street cred when you get out
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: SdK on May 03, 2012, 02:11:22 PM
So my mom told me that she talked to my bro-in-law who is an attorney and he told her that there is no need for Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags etc. in law school.  So we can lock this thread now.

I'm surrounded by law students in my apt building, and I have never once seen them with anything aside from a backpack. One of the girls drives a Benz and has a middle aged boyfriend though, she always has designer handbags that she carries her stuff in.

Grad school and being a lawyer are two different things. I'd think it would go along the same lines as white lab coat length while in med school, but only for bags for law students? When you get out there, drop dollars on a bag. While you're in law school, and dropping 1k a semester on books, I don't think you need to worry about an attache, briefcase, etc. Unless you are  :kstategrad:

 :gocho:
This isn't news to me.  My mom was dead set on getting it for me, and luckily my bro-in-law talked her out of it, because I couldn't.

:D I was just happy I gave solid gold advice. Nothing more.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: Trim on May 03, 2012, 02:53:08 PM
So my mom told me that she talked to my bro-in-law who is an attorney and he told her that there is no need for Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags etc. in law school.  So we can lock this thread now.

What are you getting instead?

No lock, let's find my bag.  I'm aware all that crap can fit in a big briefcase.  I'm looking for something small that will barely hold what I need for a court hearing.  The biggest things in it would be a 9 x 12 file that holds 8.5 x 11 paper, and a paperback statute book that's smaller than that file and an inch thick.  I don't want the ipad and keyboard swimming in a regular laptop bag/briefcase. 
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: Trim on May 03, 2012, 02:53:37 PM
:D I was just happy I gave solid gold advice. Nothing more.

You were really on top of this one.  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: michigancat on May 03, 2012, 02:57:03 PM
hey dlew, if you need a good backpack, go with jansport.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: pissclams on May 03, 2012, 03:02:28 PM
So my mom told me that she talked to my bro-in-law who is an attorney and he told her that there is no need for Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags etc. in law school.  So we can lock this thread now.

What are you getting instead?

No lock, let's find my bag.  I'm aware all that crap can fit in a big briefcase.  I'm looking for something small that will barely hold what I need for a court hearing.  The biggest things in it would be a 9 x 12 file that holds 8.5 x 11 paper, and a paperback statute book that's smaller than that file and an inch thick.  I don't want the ipad and keyboard swimming in a regular laptop bag/briefcase. 

trim, this is your bag (http://www.louisvuitton.com/front/#/eng_US/Collections/Men/Mens-Bags/products/Wichita-UTAH-M92990)
 :cool:
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: Trim on May 03, 2012, 03:30:37 PM
trim, this is your bag (http://www.louisvuitton.com/front/#/eng_US/Collections/Men/Mens-Bags/products/Wichita-UTAH-M92990)
 :cool:


The "COMPLETE THE LOOK" for the Basalte-colored one was a scarf!  :love:
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: SdK on May 03, 2012, 06:18:02 PM
:D I was just happy I gave solid gold advice. Nothing more.

You were really on top of this one.  :rolleyes:

Huh.  Sundance Kid took a minute off from rough ridin' over fellow EMAWs on tickets to make a good point.

Consistent, I cannot claim are you are anything else on this issue.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: EMAWmeister on February 06, 2014, 10:28:19 AM
Are the shoulder strap messenger/laptop bags still a thing or will I be so two thousand and late rolling into the office with something like this from J Crew:

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fproduct.nuji.com%2Flarge%2F53a7e82f-b299-49e9-9ac6-902799e681c5.jpg&hash=fe68fdb984ccad937933a1a088e32b61252ece38)
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: Trim on February 06, 2014, 10:32:24 AM
What are you taking into the office?
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: EMAWmeister on February 06, 2014, 10:35:29 AM
What are you taking into the office?

A laptop.  Various papers.  I do worry that it might be a little big
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: DQ12 on February 06, 2014, 10:36:39 AM
really glad i forewent these.  what a terrible idea.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: Daddy Claxton on February 06, 2014, 10:46:12 AM
I use something very similar (no leather buckle straps, though) made by Tumi. So yeah, probably out of style by a decade or more. But I find it very functional for carrying lap top and various papers.


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Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: michigancat on February 06, 2014, 10:50:53 AM
I don't understand why bicycle messengers (or anyone, really) favor the one strap. The asymmetry would bother me.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: mocat on February 06, 2014, 10:54:35 AM
the advantage is if you need to access your bag very frequently. you can just swing it around without pulling your arm awkwardly out of some strap. i use it on site visits a lot to take notes and get stuff out and put it back.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: steve dave on February 06, 2014, 11:01:01 AM
backpack fan here
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: pissclams on February 06, 2014, 11:04:17 AM
the only acceptable time for an adult to wear a backpack is when they're riding a bike.  or hiking.  < - a tip from a pro
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: Daddy Claxton on February 06, 2014, 11:05:19 AM
Mocat's explanation makes sense but I never have to access my bag while in transit. I just find a backpack awkward to put on/take off. I think it's just a weird hang up of mine or mostly an irrational reluctance to change from what I've always done.


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Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: Trim on February 06, 2014, 11:07:14 AM
What are you taking into the office?

A laptop.  Various papers.  I do worry that it might be a little big

Get the smallest, most practical thing that will hold your stuff.  Whatever computer bag is designed for your size laptop will be fine.  Get one that has the extra pockets or whatever you'd want for tablets, cords, the size of files you'll be dealing with.

You're smart enough to know what will look ridiculous in your office setting, i.e. backpacks are great and I usually use mine on personal trips, but I'm not rolling into court with it.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: steve dave on February 06, 2014, 11:07:28 AM
my backpack is also my "personal item" when travelling even though it holds shitloads.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: steve dave on February 06, 2014, 11:11:50 AM
You're smart enough to know what will look ridiculous in your office setting, i.e. backpacks are great and I usually use mine on personal trips, but I'm not rolling into court with it.

as a fan of watching how people act in courtrooms I can tell you the further north east you go the more beat up 50 year old catchers mitt'ish the shitty square briefcases become. it's like a contest to see whose is most beat up to show how long you've been whipping ass in the court room. the further west you go the more likely you are to see an attorney with an ipad or backpack.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: steve dave on February 06, 2014, 11:12:50 AM
I think I've said that in this exact thread before, tho. prolly luked myself.  :frown:
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: Daddy Claxton on February 06, 2014, 11:14:48 AM
I'm also exclusively back pack when traveling. Clams, any chance of amending your list of acceptable backpack times to include traveling (other than by bike or hiking)?


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Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: Trim on February 06, 2014, 11:17:02 AM
You're smart enough to know what will look ridiculous in your office setting, i.e. backpacks are great and I usually use mine on personal trips, but I'm not rolling into court with it.

as a fan of watching how people act in courtrooms I can tell you the further north east you go the more beat up 50 year old catchers mitt'ish the shitty square briefcases become. it's like a contest to see whose is most beat up to show how long you've been whipping ass in the court room. the further west you go the more likely you are to see an attorney with an ipad or backpack.

You've posted this before, maybe in this thread.

For court, I use a black samsonite laptop bag that has a spot for everything I could use in that setting including ipad and keyboard.

For cases with big files, I've got this ridiculous leather-ish hard suitcase thing that rolls.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: Trim on February 06, 2014, 11:17:20 AM
crap, luked my luking of sd.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: DQ12 on February 06, 2014, 11:18:02 AM
I've noticed a trend with east coast attorneys having the most beat up POS leather cases I've ever seen.  It appears to be a show of experience or something.  You have a $5k pair of glasses on and your briefcase/bag looks like a 40 year old catchers mitt.  I imagine everyone who shows up with a brand new bag must get mocked as a n00b or something.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: steve dave on February 06, 2014, 11:19:28 AM
I added 10 years to the catcher's mitt  :D
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: DQ12 on February 06, 2014, 11:20:16 AM
and you illustrated the dichotomy of the techy/hip west coast.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: Trim on February 06, 2014, 11:21:13 AM
I added 10 years to the catcher's mitt  :D

1 human year = 7 dog years

2 human years = 10 catcher's mitt briefcase years
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: michigancat on February 06, 2014, 11:25:11 AM
the advantage is if you need to access your bag very frequently. you can just swing it around without pulling your arm awkwardly out of some strap. i use it on site visits a lot to take notes and get stuff out and put it back.

That makes sense. I see a lot of commuter cyclists use them, and I don't think it makes as much sense for them. I am a backpack loyalist because I never really have to look nice. (Although the bike messenger bags from timbuktu or the German company that makes them from recycled tarps generally look shittier than a backpack.)
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: michigancat on February 06, 2014, 11:25:46 AM
You're smart enough to know what will look ridiculous in your office setting, i.e. backpacks are great and I usually use mine on personal trips, but I'm not rolling into court with it.

as a fan of watching how people act in courtrooms I can tell you the further north east you go the more beat up 50 year old catchers mitt'ish the shitty square briefcases become. it's like a contest to see whose is most beat up to show how long you've been whipping ass in the court room. the further west you go the more likely you are to see an attorney with an ipad or backpack.

This was very interesting. The West Coast addendum was a nice one.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: Dugout DickStone on February 06, 2014, 11:38:14 AM
I think I've said that in this exact thread before, tho. prolly luked myself.  :frown:

yes you did.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: pissclams on February 06, 2014, 12:08:27 PM
the advantage is if you need to access your bag very frequently. you can just swing it around without pulling your arm awkwardly out of some strap. i use it on site visits a lot to take notes and get stuff out and put it back.

That makes sense. I see a lot of commuter cyclists use them, and I don't think it makes as much sense for them. I am a backpack loyalist because I never really have to look nice. (Although the bike messenger bags from timbuktu or the German company that makes them from recycled tarps generally look shittier than a backpack.)

this is what i was referring to when i said the bike backpack, my friend bikes to work and has one, they're great
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: chum1 on March 10, 2019, 05:22:21 PM
I've just recently learned one of the best lessons of my life. When you need a bag, have your woman help pick it out. Or even just have her go ahead and get it for you. Women are totally rough ridin' obsessed with bags and spend about half of their lives thinking about them. I've now done this for my last two bags - a briefcase and a day pack. These things have all kinds of features and pockets that I never could have imagined existed. And now that I have them, I totally use and appreciate them!
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: steve dave on March 10, 2019, 05:46:20 PM
Backpack


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Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: star seed 7 on March 10, 2019, 06:19:20 PM
What features and pockets are you talking about dumb1
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: chum1 on March 10, 2019, 06:42:59 PM
What features and pockets are you talking about dumb1

Everyone is different. But when you tell your woman that you want a bag, she'll be like, "what do you want to use it for? Do you want to use it for this or that? Do you ever plan to do such and such with it," and so on. Then, she comes back with this thing that has like magical powers to make your life more awesome.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: Phil Titola on March 10, 2019, 08:12:38 PM
not to dox myself but I carry this bad boy everyday

https://www.zappos.com/p/scully-solvang-workbag-brown/product/8979497/color/6

Fits umbrella (sorry trim), surface pro, banana and plenty of room for other stuff like a pair of shoes.  Latches well and has good zipper pockets with a bunch of organizational holes in said zipper pocket I don't use one bit because who uses all those card holders etc in this type of bag.  Very long strap to go crossbody and silverback anybody I encounter.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: DaBigTrain on March 10, 2019, 08:16:42 PM
not to dox myself but I carry this bad boy everyday

https://www.zappos.com/p/scully-solvang-workbag-brown/product/8979497/color/6

Fits umbrella (sorry trim), surface pro, banana and plenty of room for other stuff like a par of shoes.  Latches well and has good zipper pockets with a bunch of organizational holes in said zipper pocket I don't use one bit because who uses all those card holders etc in this type of bag.  Very long strap to go crossbody and silverback anybody I encounter.

I’ll take your word for it lol

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190311/e2cccbd0ce8671af1c994750eaae4c3d.jpg)
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: DaBigTrain on March 10, 2019, 08:18:44 PM
Tapatalk and a normal browser treat that link very differently :lol:
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: Pete on March 10, 2019, 08:21:30 PM
Backpack


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Totally. 
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: DQ12 on March 11, 2019, 08:50:34 AM
This is what I finally decided on:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0184VBB40/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0184VBB40/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71JBgDay9UL._SL1001_.jpg)
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: cas4ksu on March 11, 2019, 09:03:00 AM
I have this beaut for work.

(https://snpi.dell.com/snp/images2/300/en-us~A9203918/A9203918.jpg)

Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: _33 on March 11, 2019, 09:04:34 AM
Canvas is very durable.  I'll give it that.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: Phil Titola on March 11, 2019, 09:06:59 AM
Just don't get a wheeled laptop bag. Please for the love of Xavier Sneed do not do that.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: star seed 7 on March 11, 2019, 09:49:52 AM
I have these two things. Like Pete, I don't need to be fancy.

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/514DKVXte0L._AC_SY400_.jpg)

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41-3mlF4CWL._AC_SY400_.jpg)
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: star seed 7 on March 11, 2019, 09:53:44 AM
I have a separate backpack that I use for booze/mixer/drugs transpo to paks
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: IPA4Me on March 11, 2019, 12:17:26 PM
Every ad is now Zappos messenger bags. Thanks, Phil.  :shakesfist:
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: SkinnyBenny on March 11, 2019, 12:30:28 PM
Canvas bag from Acme Gift that says Kansas Native and has a bison on it. :cool:
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: Phil Titola on March 11, 2019, 12:56:22 PM
I have a separate backpack that I use for booze/mixer/drugs transpo to paks

Osprey daylite dayPAK for this.
Title: Re: Attachés, Briefcases, Messenger Bags
Post by: Phil Titola on March 11, 2019, 12:56:55 PM
Every ad is now Zappos messenger bags. Thanks, Phil.  :shakesfist:

Most impactful thing I've ever done on here. Feels good