Filson Twill Briefcase

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Hi all,

Looking for a briefcase. I work at a very casual company, no dress code at all, but I still take pride in my appearance, so I'm thinking the backpack-mesenger bag is no longer going to cut it.

I am interested in the Filson Twill Briefcase. I'd like to buy something versatile, so that I can use it with jeans regularly, but could also be paired with a suit if need be. Is the Filson proper for this? It seems like it would be.

Also, is anyone aware of a shop in NYC where I can check out the twill briefcases in their different colors?

Thank you.

 

[robin]

Originally Posted by blank

I am interested in the Filson Twill Briefcase. I'd like to buy something versatile, so that I can use it with jeans regularly, but could also be paired with a suit if need be. Is the Filson proper for this? It seems like it would be.
I agree - it's a great bag for casual looks. If you want to save a few bucks keep any eye on ebay - there are a few wholesalers who sell them at 10-20% less than the regular retail price. Barbour also makes some similar bags in the same price range as well.

Originally Posted by blank

Also, is anyone aware of a shop in NYC where I can check out the twill briefcases in their different colors?
You can get them in any color you like, as long it's dark green or tan.

 

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I need to see the size before I get it, and while eBay has some good prices, I'd have no chance to return if I didn't like it.

and I'd get tan

 

[Luckyguy]

Originally Posted by blank

I need to see the size before I get it, and while eBay has some good prices, I'd have no chance to return if I didn't like it.

and I'd get tan

Among other leather briefcases, I have one of these. It is a very versatile, virtually indestructible bag. I like the ruggedness of it. The official dimensions are 16 1/2" W x 14" H x 7 1/2 " D.

 

[scruff]

Having taken a look at their luggage in person (this was at a small clothing / outfitter shop in Portland, ME), I was very very impressed. Good workmanship and a style that will never be dated. If I was in your shoes, though, I'd give a hard look to their zip-top tote bag. I'm not averse to dudes carrying around tote-bags and I often find them to work a bit better for casual non-work situations (it's easier to jam a bunch of stuff for a picnic or a pick-up soccer game into a tote than a briefcase).

 

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Thanks. I'd like to check out their full line of bags but don't know where in NYC to do it. Steven Alan doesn't have what I'd want.

 

[ephemeralcoherence]

Saks had the briefcase a while ago (near the escalator by the men's accessories area). Maybe call their men's dept and see if they have any?

***There's also a small store called Upland Trading Co. by 13th and 3rd Ave. (IIRC) that might have some Filsons.

 

[scruff]

Originally Posted by ephemeralcoherence

Saks had the briefcase a while ago (near the escalator by the men's accessories area). Maybe call their men's dept and see if they have any?

***There's also a small store called Upland Trading Co. by 13th and 3rd Ave. (IIRC) that might have some Filsons.

Tent and Trail in Tribeca/City Hall should have them as well.

 

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Thanks. I'll call both of those places. The Filson site is currently down so I can't find out if they list briefcase stockists.

 

[denota]

Paragon Sports near Union Square has Filson bags on the 2nd floor.

 

[norton]

I have some filson clothing and am very impressed with the quality, but for a briefcase I'd also look at Duluth Pack. I drag their packs through the lakes and woods of northern Minnesota almost every summer, they're indestructible. I have a Duluth Pack briefcase and computer pouch that I really like. They make great stuff so compare price, color etc. with Filson and see what you like, you're safe either way.

http://www.duluthpack.com/sub_businessgear.aspx

 

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I don't like the styling of those as much. I should be in Union Square this weekend so I'll check out Paragon.