Briefcase (15 inch model)
1 expert review
Est. ~$270 · check retailer for current price
Specifications
- Material
- wax twill, Indonesian vegetable tanned leather
Expert Intelligence
1 of 1 experts recommend it
1 review · Carl Murawski
Carl MurawskiYouTube✓ RecommendsSentiment 4/5
Exceptional value at $270 with thoughtful design improvements over the Filson. Superior handle construction, better zipper placement, and refined details make it the clear value winner, though it needs more long-term testing compared to the Filson's proven track record.
Strength
- Excellent value at $270 (60% less than Filson)
- D-rings positioned at top prevent tipping and content spillage
- Leather wraps around entire bag for superior load support
- Zipper opens halfway down for easier access to contents
- Lined with acrylic fabric and leather-bound edges
- Adjustable and removable handles
- Leather trim on all edges
- Includes luggage strap
- Two-layer leather construction
- Leather card holder included
- Snap closure on one exterior pocket
Weakness
- Zipper is smaller gauge and doesn't slide as smoothly as older Filson models (may improve with time)
- Handle keeper wraps have slight edges from stitching
- Limited long-term durability testing compared to Filson's legacy
- New bag so zipper teeth still need to break in
