Good to hear your bag comparison. I've considered the medium cafe as well. I have a small cafe and recently got a nook and it fits quite well in the small but then I don't have room anymore for my...

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I'm looking to get my Dad a new briefcase this year and need help picking one. I'm primarily debating between the Empire Builder and the Checkpoint Flyer.

He travels a handful of times a year...