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Founder's Briefcase

$325

Clamshell-style briefcase for the daily commuter or weekend flyer. Organized, sleek, and ready for whatever the day throws your way. 

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Color & Material

Exterior Color: Olive
Material: 420 Parapack

Upcoming Colorways

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Founder's Briefcase

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Description

The Founder’s Briefcase is a compact, one-compartment briefcase with a handy clamshell opening. Designed by Tom, for Tom — this is his ultimate do-it-all briefcase. It’s tough, intuitive, and designed for the most technically driven user. 

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Founder's Briefcase Key Features

Pack it Flat

The full clamshell design lets you pack without breaking a sweat. No digging, no guessing, just grab and go.

Your Laptop’s Bodyguard

A padded laptop sleeve keeps your tech safe from the bumps and thumps that come with travel. Designed to fit up to a 16” laptop or tablet.

Everything in its Place

Two exterior pockets for those important things: Airpods, wallet, keys, snacks — You name it.

Interior Storage, Simplified

Interior pockets keep your small things where you need them — ready at all times for whatever the day throws your way.

Grab it Like You Mean it

Two simple three-ply nylon webbing grab handles meet in the middle, always at the ready.

Tool Kit on the Go

Measuring tape? Pocket knife? Flashlight? Sure, why not? The multitool webbing is designed to accept accessories with belt clips — because you never know when you’ll need that 10-in-one multitool.

Clip it and Forget It

Two internal O-rings to tether your essentials. Keep the little stuff where you need it. No spelunking required.

Classic Look

Coyote trim for an outdoorsy state of mind.

Pack it Flat

The full clamshell design lets you pack without breaking a sweat. No digging, no guessing, just grab and go.

Your Laptop’s Bodyguard

A padded laptop sleeve keeps your tech safe from the bumps and thumps that come with travel. Designed to fit up to a 16” laptop or tablet.

Everything in its Place

Two exterior pockets for those important things: Airpods, wallet, keys, snacks — You name it.

Interior Storage, Simplified

Interior pockets keep your small things where you need them — ready at all times for whatever the day throws your way.

Grab it Like You Mean it

Two simple three-ply nylon webbing grab handles meet in the middle, always at the ready.

Tool Kit on the Go

Measuring tape? Pocket knife? Flashlight? Sure, why not? The multitool webbing is designed to accept accessories with belt clips — because you never know when you’ll need that 10-in-one multitool.

Clip it and Forget It

Two internal O-rings to tether your essentials. Keep the little stuff where you need it. No spelunking required.

Classic Look

Coyote trim for an outdoorsy state of mind.

Pack it Flat

The full clamshell design lets you pack without breaking a sweat. No digging, no guessing, just grab and go.

Your Laptop’s Bodyguard

A padded laptop sleeve keeps your tech safe from the bumps and thumps that come with travel. Designed to fit up to a 16” laptop or tablet.

Everything in its Place

Two exterior pockets for those important things: Airpods, wallet, keys, snacks — You name it.

Interior Storage, Simplified

Interior pockets keep your small things where you need them — ready at all times for whatever the day throws your way.

Grab it Like You Mean it

Two simple three-ply nylon webbing grab handles meet in the middle, always at the ready.

Tool Kit on the Go

Measuring tape? Pocket knife? Flashlight? Sure, why not? The multitool webbing is designed to accept accessories with belt clips — because you never know when you’ll need that 10-in-one multitool.

Clip it and Forget It

Two internal O-rings to tether your essentials. Keep the little stuff where you need it. No spelunking required.

Classic Look

Coyote trim for an outdoorsy state of mind.

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