Leather briefcase 18 Inch Laptop Messenger Bags for Men and Women Best Office Briefcase Satchel Bag

I was looking for a bag for my daily commute that could hold my 17"+ work laptop - and charger brick and mouse - when necessary. I know that a backpack is more ergonomic for large loads, but they make my back sweat on warmer days, so I opted to try a messenger bag instead.This bag is priced similarly to a very nicely-featured higher-end nylon bag, but is instead made of a beautiful natural-toned leather. When it arrived, it had only a very subtle leather smell, not chemically and not profound. The interior is a gorgeous muted green canvas. The leather is nice enough to work with a suit, but casual and worn enough to not worry about it taking a beating on a commute.The interior consists of a massive compartment big enough to hold my beastly work laptop with room to spare. But that's not all. It also contains two interior zippered compartments, and several pockets of various sizes, and places for pens. Outside of this primary compartment is a smaller leather compartment out front, which still exists under the main flap. On the inboard side (when wearing the bag) there is a zippered compartment that is accessible without having to open the bag flap.To give you an idea of what this bag can hold, on my most laden day so far, I had my work laptop in the center compartment (a 17" Dell Precision M6800), the charger brick and wireless mouse in one of the interior secondary compartments, my sketchbook in another interior compartment, my folded-up Sony on-ear headphones and a knit cap in the front leather compartment, and a large-print library book in the exterior zippered compartment. There was still a considerable amount of room to spare.While I'm not a clothing or upholstery expert, I am an engineer, so I notice the quality of the materials and craftsmanship. This bag is double- and triple-riveted in the locations that bear the weight, in addition to being sewn. The leather is pliable but not floppy, and I'm sure will soften in time. That said, the bag stands upright and holds its shape nicely under all conditions I have stood it in so far. The compartments are also pleated, so they can expand to suit their contents. The metal all seems to be bronze and very hard. I don't see any of this failing in the future.Regarding a few of the negatives that people mention about this bag:--the buckles in front are real buckled straps. If you need rapid access to the contents of the primary compartments, this can be a pain. However, I knew this when I purchased the bag, and the inboard zippered exterior compartment can be used for items you need easy access to, without being susceptible to theft. The buckles are secure and seem very durable. I am considering paying someone (a tailor or shoe-repair person, perhaps) to add a few snaps to the main flap, so that I can improve the convenience of accessing the interior en-route to my destination. Given the quality of this bag against the price, it may be worth the money to have an expert customize it for me in this minor sense. I'll update the review, should I decide to go this route.--the padded strap cushion does not surround the buckle. I haven't needed the pad to be in this location, as I tend to wear the bag slightly cockeyed (angled instead of horizontal), and the strap at its shortest setting. It might be an issue for some people, but I haven't been bothered by it. Given that the strap is two halves that buckle together, a different (or modified) pad could be used instead, if so desired.--size. This bag is a huge bag. If I didn't have such a colossal laptop for work, I may have returned this for the 16" or 14" version, but the extra size means extra capacity for whatever else I feel like taking to/from work. I can fit LPs and a sweater in my bag, which is awesome. I really don't feel awkward with this bag, though, despite not being a large guy.--strap is not removable. While this can be an issue for some people, I find that I use the strap almost all of the time, and that when set at the smallest setting, does not hang far below the bag when carried by the handle.I have only had this bag for about 3 weeks, and will update the review as time goes on. But when I first examined the bag I was very impressed with the construction and in the personal touch of the enclosed care guide and thank you note. After interacting with this bag on my commute, I am so far very satisfied with my purchase and feel like I made the right choice. At a hair over a hundred bucks, this is not a cheap bag, but also not one of the more expensive ones. But if you compare it to other leather bags of this size, I think you'll find that it's very reasonably priced and very VERY well-made. You can easily double the price by throwing on a designer name, lose half of the compartments, and still not feel cheated. While not made in the USA, it is made in India by people that clearly know what they are doing, and take pride in the product.Buy this bag, or buy its smaller cousins. If you commute or carry around a lot of crap, this is well worth the investment.

I like the looks and it has plenty of room.

At first I thought that the leather used is too soft for a bag, but it is holding up well after 4 months of daily (weekdays) usage with some significant weight in it (laptop, mouse, pointer device, fountain pen, phone charger, some documents, etc.).I personally like how soft and supple the bag is after I conditioned it. I'm no leather expert, but I'm folding the top part of the shoulder pad as I write the review and I feel like it is not far from the softness of my lambskin jacket.The softness does have some inherent problems that some people might not like. it is prone to creases and stretching. The width of the bag could have contributed to the number of creases when wearing the shoulder strap. I personally don't mind them. I think a smaller size will be better about this issue but I was considering that I might need to bring my 17" laptop instead of the 15" one, so I got this size.Another minor fault that I see is the balance of the bag when carrying it from the handle. I think that it pulls too much on the point where the front buckles are sewn.I like how it looks - simple and raw. Every aesthetic element has functionality. Some of the brass is fading which is a plus for me (I'd rather all the brass fade). It lacks the refined elegance of a proper briefcase, but it still goes well with a non-suit office attire particularly if wearing a leather belt, shoes, and watch strap. I personally think that it matches the formality of wearing a vest without coat in an office attire. Again, the smaller size will probably look better here.The pictures are quite unflattering, but I just took it as how it sits on my office table right now.To cap the review: If you are looking for a bag which is not too formal/dressy but still have the timeless and raw look, then this bag is very good for its price.

The picture in the catalog shows this as a bag that would stand up.It appears from the picture, you could drop things in it, and it would stand up on its own.This is not the case.I was looking for one that would stand up and stay open so it so is to not have to pick it up to get anything out of my bag.This one did not do that, but if you can tolerate that condition, then this is a good bag for you .

My old laptop bag--a nylon one that I paid $40 for--lasted about two years until it started to fall apart. I recently started a new job managing offices in seven counties, and need to carry my laptop and lots of files with me every day, so I wanted a really nice sturdy bag. I bought this one based on the reviews--coupled with the incredible price--and am 150% satisfied. This bag easily holds my padfolio, several file folders, laptop, keyboard, mouse, power cord, phone charger, keys for seven offices, two security badges, and a couple of small tablets. The bag looks great and I've gotten several compliments on it, and have been told that it looks like a bag that should cost a few hundred dollars. A huge plus is that this bag stands up when you put it down. The leather 'broke in' very nicely, and it very soft and supple and smells great! It has gotten wet in the rain but it didn't let any marks behind. I would have preferred snap buckles rather than the 'belt' style, but they are easy to work. There are a few dark marks where the brass buckles are rubbing against the leather, but that just adds character. The bag did have a very strong smell for the first few weeks--I think it was the lining. The bag came with all of the brass pieces wrapped, and it was in a cloth bag and had a letter from the owner of the company. I'd be thrilled if this bag lasts two years, but have a feeling it will last much longer than that. When it is time to replace it, I will buy the exact same one.

Komal’s Passion Leather items are ALWAYS of the TOP QUALITY! This is the third item I’ve bought and all have been BEYOND what I was expecting.Thank you so much for being a great, quality company with an obvious passion😁 for your work!

Great fricking bag! Honestly when I first received it I was a little unsure of the quality but I prefer to wait a few weeks and try things out before rating or reviewing. I've had this bag now for a few months and I am so glad I bought it. The construction is sturdy, the internal design makes a lot of sense, and the number of compliments I get is unreal. I've already sent the product page to a few colleges who loved the look and design. Keep in mind it is a LARGE bag, if you don't want a bag this large try some of their smaller options. I would buy this product or any similar product from this buyer again in a heartbeat.

Very good quality. Come wrapped in a beautiful silk bag and a personal thank you from the seller. Highly recommend! Arrived much earlier than expected too.