Small briefcase to fit into carry-on?

[radicaldog]

I hate luggage. I mostly travel with a GoRuck that's much smaller than max carryon size, and I still loathe having to carry it around once I reach my destination. So I want a thin and light briefcase/folio that can fit into the backpack's laptop compartment (15'' size). A shoulder strap would be a nice bonus. Also, something that looked classic and/or very high quality would be good, since the backpack is so rugged and practical. Price is not a major consideration. Any suggestions would be gratefully received.

 

[ap10046]

I had exactly the same issues with my GR1.
It came down to one of these 2 : (bought the Filofax)

http://www.filofax.co.uk/malden-zipped-portfolio-1.html#color=Ochre

https://www.etsy.com/listing/173303430/handmade-briefcase-business-bag-leather

 

[radicaldog]

Thanks. I've also been looking at this sort of thing, but it strikes me as a bit fuddy-duddy:

https://www.sagebrown.co.uk/mens-co...own-bridle-portfolio-with-sliding-handles?p=1

Great functionality with the three-side opening though.

 

[razl]

Hmm, how about the La Portegna "Fat" Carter or the slimmer Carter?

The Fat Carter is sold at No Man Walks Alone here: http://www.nomanwalksalone.com/index.php/fat-carter-briefcase-sol-brown-leather.html

I don't know who stocks the Carter, but here it is on La Portegna's site: http://laportegna.com/products/leather-briefcase-carter#.VlOAcHarQdU

 

[radicaldog]

^ good thought. Those are a bit heavy but I seem to recall they also had some good folios. I'm partly based in London so I've been to their Marylebone shop. I have their passport cover and like it. I'm now considering this, though I'm still holding out for something less fuddy-duddy and with a shoulder strap:

http://laportegna.com/collections/mens-bags/products/leather-office-bag-belgrano-13-black

 

[radicaldog]

Latest idea, from Bleu de Chauffe:

 

[mr nacl]

Dunhill??

http://www.dunhill.com/en/products/boston-city-messenger/
http://www.dunhill.com/en/products/traveller-leather-single-document-case/