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….

Ipad. Or if you’re feeling retro a laptop.

A carrier bag. Use a Waitrose one to impress your colleagues.

other shops available.

I use these for reports and loose papers.

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

I’m off to Mumsnet, might get some sense over there!

I’m off to Mumsnet, might get some sense over there!

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

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Piss off your ukip supporting colleagues

Way to many guys wearing a backpack and suit round these parts.

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).

North Face messenger, in small.

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! 🙂

A briefcase?

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.

I use something like this.

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.

I think it’s a “briefcase”. Quite a “modern” one here

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

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,.

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.

Freitag pouch?
Keith, the writers bag
Alonso

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.

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

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.

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).

Another Osprey flap jack owner here, had mine for 7 months, looks brand new still, probably overkill for your needs though.

Mine is this

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

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

Timbuk2 messenger bag for me

But I often have laptop etc in it too

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.
Henry Tomkins

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. 😉