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dr35mm · 11 April 2018, 12:52 AM

Hey guys,

Just curious what do you prefer to move around and travel, a briefcase or a backpack?

I'm considering getting something new for traveling and I'm stuck on the endless dilemma. I travel fairly light with the basics, Passport, iPad, AirPods and accessories plus my carry on luggage.

What do you guys recommend, looking at Montblanc and Tumi for both options.

Thanks!

droptopman · 11 April 2018, 01:07 AM

Carry an old RL Polo soft messenger bag with tons of pockets. Thing will outlive me and is super practical. Works in just about any activity. Laptop pocket and another zip pocket on the back. Has a shoulder strap but never used it.

Spartacus · 11 April 2018, 01:07 AM

Backpack, keeps my hands free.

SearChart · 11 April 2018, 01:08 AM

I'm a backpack guy.

brandrea · 11 April 2018, 01:09 AM

It depends what I’m hauling. When I travel for vacation and all I have is my wLlet, phone, iPad and sunglasses etc., I use a smaller sized Tumi messenger bag.

For work trips it’s always a carry on and briefcase.

Abdullah71601 · 11 April 2018, 01:15 AM

Tumi leather backpack. Great for airports and long walks from distant parking areas. Can fit two laptops, notebooks, records, and still have pockets for small accessories and phone kit.

c0de · 11 April 2018, 01:41 AM

For travel, definitely a backpack..

For daily use, a briefcase without the shoulder strap. This way my suit jacket isn't ruined, and I think it looks more put together.

Laszlo · 11 April 2018, 02:25 AM

Backpack for travel.

Messenger bag for work.

GradyPhilpott · 11 April 2018, 02:36 AM

For now, I use a briefcase to carry my stuff for guitar lessons.

For heavier stuff a backpack/bookbag is better, but at this stage of the game, I don't need one.

christianj · 11 April 2018, 02:40 AM

For travel I carry a briefcase with a shoulder strap and a backpack if I need more stuff. For everyday work I carry a briefcase.

andromeda160 · 11 April 2018, 04:18 AM

I have a messenger bag and a backpack. Prefer the messenger bag but use the backpack when im out in the woods.

TheVTCGuy · 11 April 2018, 04:29 AM

First, TUMI

Second, it depends on the situation. If I am going to my home office, then definitely a (the) Tumi leather Alpha 2 backpack. It holds more then you need, including a padded laptop case, and is easy to carry around. However, if you are entering a clients office, or a meeting in which you are going to make a statement, then a nice briefcase is the answer. I have the Tumi Coleford (carbon fiber) briefcase. Maybe it sounds shallow, but I want to feel good and confident when I am entering a business meeting looking for results, and a nice briefcase helps.

Art 1 · 11 April 2018, 04:33 AM

Neither. I use a small canvas duffel bag I purchased from J Crew. Has a convenient place for a pass port. I use it as a personal item and put it under the seat. It's very retro looking and I like it a lot. Very well made. We travel a lot, every other week or so and rarely take anything other than a personal item. I'm not a back pack kind of guy and would never use one.

The Libertine · 11 April 2018, 05:00 AM

Leather messenger bag for me.

jrs146 · 11 April 2018, 05:44 AM

For traveling with my iPad, kindle, headphones, and a few small accessories I opt for my LV messenger bag. It’s small and light. When I’m traveling with the family I bring my bigger Swiss army backpack.

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sco · 11 April 2018, 05:51 AM

I use a Swiss Army Backpack. Great protection for my laptop, and enough room for the other gadgets with space to spare.

lopez784 · 11 April 2018, 05:53 AM

This is beautiful. I also like Filson totes.

Quote:

Originally Posted by droptopman

Carry an old RL Polo soft messenger bag with tons of pockets. Thing will outlive me and is super practical. Works in just about any activity. Laptop pocket and another zip pocket on the back. Has a shoulder strap but never used it.

Wesley Crusher · 11 April 2018, 05:57 AM

I haven’t seen a briefcase in about 20 years.

Brenngun · 11 April 2018, 06:19 AM

My trusty Saddleback. Shoulder straps included turn it into a back pack if wanted. Holds an amazing amount of stuff.

FTX I · 11 April 2018, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SearChart

I'm a backpack guy.

+1. But to work I only take my wallet and my phone.

bdex75 · 11 April 2018, 07:10 AM

Airport travel=backpack
Local travel=briefcase

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ajas · 11 April 2018, 09:00 AM

Tumi backpack for me.

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enjoythemusic · 11 April 2018, 09:24 AM

Have LV, did Tumi which is great, TravelPro... yet must say the Swiss Army backpack gets the living sh*t beaten out of it. Snow, rain, too many travel hops over the the past few years to count. Solid build, rain is no biggie, and handles some good weight if/when needed. Plenty of pockets too, plus side webbing for drinks, pens, etc. Added benefit, doesn't draw attention like designer items. Love my LV, Tumi rocked, yet the Swiss Army gets my vote. Also has good back ventilation.

ejvette · 11 April 2018, 09:25 AM

Backpack is way more versatile

Drewkeffler · 11 April 2018, 09:33 AM

Backpack wins it for me.

stratguy · 11 April 2018, 09:41 AM

I've been a bag addict my whole life. Have owned so many Tumi's that I can't count, both briefs and backpacks. I've had custom bags, leather bags, messenger bags, you name it. Approx 18 month ago, I bought a Filson 24 Hr Tin Brief. I upgraded to the the bridle leather shoulder strap, and I haven't looked at another bag since. It handles everyday office duty as well as one overnight. It's fantastic.

https://www.filson.com/24-hour-tin-b...-fco-000971913

I recently added the 48 hour duffle as well and it's great for multi-day trips.

https://www.filson.com/48-hour-duffl...-fco-000971916

Nikrnic · 11 April 2018, 01:03 PM

Tumi backpack for me

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swils8610 · 11 April 2018, 01:43 PM

Neither. I use one of these...

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AzPaul · 11 April 2018, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

I haven’t seen a briefcase in about 20 years.

Then it's probably ready for a comeback.

RHIII · 11 April 2018, 10:46 PM

Filson messenger bag for me.

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View Poll Results: Which do you prefer?
Briefcase	17	41.46%
Backpack	24	58.54%
Voters: 41. You may not vote on this poll

11 April 2018, 12:52 AM	#1
dr35mm "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Real Name: Peter Location: Caribbean Watch: BB58 Posts: 2,398	What do you prefer? Hey guys, Just curious what do you prefer to move around and travel, a briefcase or a backpack? I'm considering getting something new for traveling and I'm stuck on the endless dilemma. I travel fairly light with the basics, Passport, iPad, AirPods and accessories plus my carry on luggage. What do you guys recommend, looking at Montblanc and Tumi for both options. Thanks! __________________ Present: BB58 \| BB36 \| GMW-B5000D-1JF \| 6900-PT80 Past: 16610LN \| 16622 \| 116610LN \| 214270

11 April 2018, 01:07 AM	#2
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	What do you prefer? Carry an old RL Polo soft messenger bag with tons of pockets. Thing will outlive me and is super practical. Works in just about any activity. Laptop pocket and another zip pocket on the back. Has a shoulder strap but never used it. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

11 April 2018, 02:25 AM	#8
Laszlo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,868	Backpack for travel. Messenger bag for work. __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

11 April 2018, 02:36 AM	#9
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	For now, I use a briefcase to carry my stuff for guitar lessons. For heavier stuff a backpack/bookbag is better, but at this stage of the game, I don't need one. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

11 April 2018, 01:07 AM	#3
Spartacus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: DC Watch: Daytona Posts: 2,745	Backpack, keeps my hands free.

11 April 2018, 01:09 AM	#5
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,120	It depends what I’m hauling. When I travel for vacation and all I have is my wLlet, phone, iPad and sunglasses etc., I use a smaller sized Tumi messenger bag. For work trips it’s always a carry on and briefcase.

11 April 2018, 01:15 AM	#6
Abdullah71601 Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Calumet Harbor Watch: ing da Bears Posts: 13,568	Tumi leather backpack. Great for airports and long walks from distant parking areas. Can fit two laptops, notebooks, records, and still have pockets for small accessories and phone kit.

11 April 2018, 01:41 AM	#7
c0de "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Ohio Watch: 214270 Posts: 111	For travel, definitely a backpack.. For daily use, a briefcase without the shoulder strap. This way my suit jacket isn't ruined, and I think it looks more put together.

11 April 2018, 02:40 AM	#10
christianj Banned Join Date: May 2013 Location: CT Posts: 562	For travel I carry a briefcase with a shoulder strap and a backpack if I need more stuff. For everyday work I carry a briefcase.

11 April 2018, 04:18 AM	#11
andromeda160 Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Greg Location: michigan Watch: Rolex Oyster Posts: 4,046	I have a messenger bag and a backpack. Prefer the messenger bag but use the backpack when im out in the woods.

11 April 2018, 04:29 AM	#12
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	First, TUMI Second, it depends on the situation. If I am going to my home office, then definitely a (the) Tumi leather Alpha 2 backpack. It holds more then you need, including a padded laptop case, and is easy to carry around. However, if you are entering a clients office, or a meeting in which you are going to make a statement, then a nice briefcase is the answer. I have the Tumi Coleford (carbon fiber) briefcase. Maybe it sounds shallow, but I want to feel good and confident when I am entering a business meeting looking for results, and a nice briefcase helps.

11 April 2018, 04:33 AM	#13
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Neither. I use a small canvas duffel bag I purchased from J Crew. Has a convenient place for a pass port. I use it as a personal item and put it under the seat. It's very retro looking and I like it a lot. Very well made. We travel a lot, every other week or so and rarely take anything other than a personal item. I'm not a back pack kind of guy and would never use one.

11 April 2018, 05:00 AM	#14
The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	Leather messenger bag for me.

11 April 2018, 05:44 AM	#15
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	For traveling with my iPad, kindle, headphones, and a few small accessories I opt for my LV messenger bag. It’s small and light. When I’m traveling with the family I bring my bigger Swiss army backpack. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

11 April 2018, 05:51 AM	#16
sco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicago Watch: Subc AT 8500 CSO Posts: 3,646	I use a Swiss Army Backpack. Great protection for my laptop, and enough room for the other gadgets with space to spare.

11 April 2018, 05:57 AM	#18
Wesley Crusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Wes Location: Holosuite Posts: 6,345	I haven’t seen a briefcase in about 20 years.

11 April 2018, 07:10 AM	#21
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	Airport travel=backpack Local travel=briefcase Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

11 April 2018, 09:00 AM	#22
ajas "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Will Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: SubC, Pam, Speede Posts: 3,146	Tumi backpack for me. Sent from my SM-N935F using Tapatalk

11 April 2018, 09:24 AM	#23
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,189	Have LV, did Tumi which is great, TravelPro... yet must say the Swiss Army backpack gets the living sht beaten out of it. Snow, rain, too many travel hops over the the past few years to count. Solid build, rain is no biggie, and handles some good weight if/when needed. Plenty of pockets too, plus side webbing for drinks, pens, etc. Added benefit, doesn't draw attention like designer items. Love my LV, Tumi rocked, yet the Swiss Army gets my vote. Also has good back ventilation. __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup* <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

11 April 2018, 09:25 AM	#24
ejvette 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: East Hampton NY Watch: me break clays.. Posts: 7,516	Backpack is way more versatile __________________ Rolex•Omega•Breitling•Grand Seiko•Tudor "No one on their death bed ever said I wish I worked more" My Grandma * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

11 April 2018, 09:33 AM	#25
Drewkeffler Banned Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Usa Posts: 54	Backpack wins it for me.

11 April 2018, 09:41 AM	#26
stratguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: USA Watch: Speedmaster Pro Posts: 670	I've been a bag addict my whole life. Have owned so many Tumi's that I can't count, both briefs and backpacks. I've had custom bags, leather bags, messenger bags, you name it. Approx 18 month ago, I bought a Filson 24 Hr Tin Brief. I upgraded to the the bridle leather shoulder strap, and I haven't looked at another bag since. It handles everyday office duty as well as one overnight. It's fantastic. https://www.filson.com/24-hour-tin-b...-fco-000971913 I recently added the 48 hour duffle as well and it's great for multi-day trips. https://www.filson.com/48-hour-duffl...-fco-000971916

11 April 2018, 01:03 PM	#27
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,172	Tumi backpack for me Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

11 April 2018, 01:43 PM	#28
swils8610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,211	Neither. I use one of these... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

11 April 2018, 10:46 PM	#30
RHIII Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Roger Location: ... Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 6,309	Filson messenger bag for me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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