Empire Builder

I have used this bag almost daily for over 15 years. Is great as a briefcase and the perfect size for a carry-on, under the seat in front you, travel bag. It was showing expected and natural signs of age/wear. Found a like-new Empire Builder on E-Bay and bought it. My wife now gets to use the "new" one for travel as I continue to use the bag I first purchased. Could not be happier that I bought the 1st bag from Tom Binh and recently found the 2nd bag.

Stopping back by to write a review of this amazing bag. I have had it for well over 15 years and it has traveled all over the world with me. Other than a small bit of the paint rubbing off on a couple of zipper pulls, you can't tell it from a new one, it's absolutely bulletproof and I LOVE it. My only complaint is that it is so well made, it won't wear out so I have the excuse to buy something new. If you are looking to build an empire and can have only one bag, this is it. 10/10

As others have indicated here - this was an *awesome* bag. I've carried mine around the world for almost a decade and it's just now getting to the point where it's time for retirement. Now the only problem is that I can't find anything that's nearly as good as this and is still capable of handling my 16 and 17" Thinkpads.

This is the bag of all bags. Plenty of pockets and features; I have no doubt it took 3 years of R&D to perfect. It's an absolute workhorse for the mobile, professional knowledge worker. I am so sad that mine has finally worn out after over a decade of heavy use, and that this model is no longer available.