Traveler Briefcase

I spent a lot of time looking at different leather bags, because I was hyper-specific with what I wanted.

I wanted a briefcase (not a messenger bag); real, quality leather (not fake or crap); two handles (for better balance); more than one top-load pocket (and no flap); quality zippers (busted zips make me choose violence over peace); a front pocket (for stuff); isn't bulky (but still big enough to be useful); a luggage pass-through (for convenience at the airport); doesn't bleed dye onto my clothes (for obvious reasons); has a meaningful warranty (because no manufacturer is perfect); is from a reputable brand (or at least one I've heard of); and I want all that for <$400.

Many would say "Good luck Chief, let me know how that works out for you.", and it was looking like their sarcasm would be my fate for a while there.

Then I found this bag.

Skeptical at first, I scrutinized the pictures, read up on Land, read the reviews, read reviews of their other products, watched the vids, scoured their website, checked the BBB, asked Mr. Google if he thought Land Leather was legit. I cursed. I prayed. I called my lawyer and told him to fire up the false-advertising language on his firm's letterhead just in case.

Then I took the plunge. I ordered this baddie and waited with cautious anticipation to see if it was destined to land on my porch. It did. I cautiously opened the box, expecting to see a hairy animal hide, held together with duct-tape and Leatherface stitching, and coated with a substance the State of California knows to cause cancer. But alas! It was the bag I ordered, looking like the picture I obsessed over, and the smell...oh that distinctive smell. I looked up at the heavens and gave Thanks, because I finally have a bag that fits all my needs. It wasn't too good to be true. My faith in humanity has been restored.

All kidding aside, I'm really very happy with this bag so far. I travel a lot - like Delta Diamond by early-August a lot - and I've learned the virtues of not spending $1K on something that I'll stress over if it gets dirty, so I need a bag that has all the conditions listed at the top. I'm really surprised to say this, because it's rare to find a product that checks all the boxes at the price you want, but this bag meets all the conditions I listed. Not one miss or sacrifice.

Warning: I'm not a total fan-boy yet because I'm still in the honeymoon phase. For this thing to really impress me, it needs to hold up over time - so time will tell. With that said, since receiving it I've taken it to the office everyday, a handful of cross-country trips, and a couple of international trips...so far, so good.

As an added bonus, the bag gets lots of looks, a handful of compliments, and even had one guy ask me to send him the link to the product (so Land people, if you're reading this, I expect a refer-a-friend bonus. Your Valet Snap Tray in Burgundy is nice.)

Thanks Land for producing a quality product for an affordable price.

I received my briefcase which came well protected and nicely packaged. Excellent leather work and stitching. I am very pleased and plan to add more soon!

Met my expectations....very satisfied

I just purchased the Land Leather Traveler Briefcase and I'm thrilled. It came lightning fast and when I opened the box, I noticed the bag was shipped in a cloth overbag - nice touch. The anticipation mounted as I opened the bag and found a phenominal briefcase - with a style and utility I've been looking for for some time. The leather itself is great quality, soft yet durable, and the lining is beautiful with the world map motif. I especially like the multiple compartments allowing for files and paperwork in one, a laptop or other larger media in the center, and the front pocket for a portfolio or note pad, along with holders for cards, phones, pens, and small note pads. It really has a place for everything. And when stuffed it doesn't appear bulky like so many other bags. The extra bag inside for my laptop is equally perfect and stylish, utilizing the quilted material from the lining as the exterior and interior. It is well padded and holds my Apple Macbook perfectly. The front pocket on this, divided in two sections, is great for my charger and other cables. I can carry that seperately if I wish, to meetings and gatherings without the entire briefcase. Although that's not fun becuase now I'm getting compliments on my case everyday. This IS the perfect everyday briefcase as well as my traveling briefcase now. It's good to finally have ONE bag that works everywhere. Thank you Land.

Very good service