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Color: Aubergine Ballistic/Mountain Grey 210 Cerylon

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Ultralight minimalist briefcase that fits 13" laptops.

8 liters / 475 cu. in.


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$50.00 - 10A (10.5" 2021 iPad/ iPad Air/Pro)
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Description

From the less-is-more school: a minimalist briefcase for those who desire a classic, ultralight, and utilitarian briefcase. 

  • 4 compartments: 2 front exterior pockets, 1 back pocket, and 1 main compartment
  • Large enough to fit most 13" laptops
  • Sewn-on loops to attach an optional Cache to protect your laptop
  • Packs flat and easily rollable for stowing inside larger travel bags
  • 6 O-rings to hook on optional pouches and accessories
     

Full Description

Carry Styles

Sturdy, minimalist webbing handles meet at the top of this bag, making it easy to hand carry. In addition, d-ring attachment points make it easy to sling over your shoulder with the included Simple Shoulder Strap.

Front Pockets

A slanted pocket sized to fit a small (~7") tablet or a large phone, deep enough to accomodate a Cache if wanted. Above that, a larger zippered pocket that spans the width of the bag, divided down the middle, and big enough to hold a paperback, kindle, power supply, or a pen pouch. Two o-rings live in each of the front pockets.

Back Pocket

This pocket is well sized for files, a magazine, or even a rain shell or light jacket.

Main Pocket

Inside is an open-top pocket with an elastic top, great for holding bulkier items without the pocket bellowing out. Loops for our Cache laptop sleeve are just inside this pocket, accomodating up to a 13A Cache. 4 o-rings are speckled throughout.

What's Included

The Simple Shoulder Strap, an 8" Black Snaphook/Snaphook Key Strap, and set of Black ZIpper Pulls are included with this bag.

What's Optional

The Cache is a great choice for adding a laptop and providing some padding for it.
The Clear 3D Organizer Cube or Ghost Whale Organizer Pouch are great to build your own organization with.

Sturdy, minimalist webbing handles meet at the top of this bag, making it easy to hand carry. In addition, d-ring attachment points make it easy to sling over your shoulder with the included Simple Shoulder Strap.

A slanted pocket sized to fit a small (~7") tablet or a large phone, deep enough to accomodate a Cache if wanted. Above that, a larger zippered pocket that spans the width of the bag, divided down the middle, and big enough to hold a paperback, kindle, power supply, or a pen pouch. Two o-rings live in each of the front pockets.

This pocket is well sized for files, a magazine, or even a rain shell or light jacket.

Inside is an open-top pocket with an elastic top, great for holding bulkier items without the pocket bellowing out. Loops for our Cache laptop sleeve are just inside this pocket, accomodating up to a 13A Cache. 4 o-rings are speckled throughout.

The Simple Shoulder Strap, an 8" Black Snaphook/Snaphook Key Strap, and set of Black ZIpper Pulls are included with this bag.

The Cache is a great choice for adding a laptop and providing some padding for it.
The Clear 3D Organizer Cube or Ghost Whale Organizer Pouch are great to build your own organization with.

Zippers

#5 YKK coil zippers with plastic slider

Handles

Top shelf webbing handles

Components

Tough Duraflex®, Nexus, and Woojin buckles and related components

Specs

Dimensions

14.2" (w) x 10.2" (h) x 3.9" (d) / 360 (w) x 260 (h) x 100 (d) mm

Weight

630d Ballistic: 12.7 oz / 359 grams

Volume

8 liters / 475 cu. in. (ASTM Standard Measure)

Total O-Rings

6

(2 in the main compartment
2 in the front horizontal pocket
2 in the back horizontal pocket)

Choosing an Exterior Fabric

You like choices and we like to give you choices! That's why the Daylight Briefcase is typically available* in two different exterior fabrics. Our Materials Glossary explains each fabric in great detail, but here are some quick facts that may help you decide which to choose. And we're always here if you have questions: emailus@tombihn.com

400d Halcyon

Weave
plain weave with 1/4” / 6mm ripstop
Fibers
400 denier type 6 filament nylon (base fabric); 420 denier ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene ripstop grid
Coatings
light urethane
Made In
Japan

Choose this fabric if

  • You want a lighter weight alternative to traditional nylon fabrics that has remarkable tear strength and good abrasion resistance.
  • You're looking for a fabric with a modern, "technical" appearance.
  • You have pets: 400d Halcyon doesn't collect pet hair, reducing your monthly lint roller costs.

525d High Tenacity Ballistic Nylon

Weave
2x2 “ballistic” weave
Fibers
525 denier type 6,6 (high tenacity) filament nylon, twisted
Coatings
heavy urethane
Made In
South Korea with Canadian Yarn

Choose this fabric if

  • You want your bag to be soft and supple yet tough as nails.
  • You want a fabric that's stately enough to be at home at work, the mountains, or a nice hotel.
  • You don't want your bag to collect pet hair or abrade your clothing.
*There may be times when one of the exterior fabrics mentioned here isn't available. Even with our best efforts, the demand for our bags occasionally outpaces our production capabilities: at times, some products, color combinations, or fabrics might be temporarily unavailable or "In Production." See the In Production color combinations as a guide to what our factory crew is making and what will be available next.
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101 reviews
  • CC C.
    Verified Buyer
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Comfortable, High Quality Craftsmanship, Sewn in USA, High Quality Finishings
    1 year ago
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Comfortable, High Quality Craftsmanship, Sewn in USA, High Quality Finishings
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Fits a 2021 Macbook Pro 14" Perfectly

    Paired with a Cache - 13C (2021 14" Macbook Pro), exactly what I was looking for. The Cache slides easily in and out with the provided strap hardware.

    Long horizontal front zippered pocket is big enough for the power supply with the Apply 3-prong 3-foot Power Adapter Extension.

    The top zippered vertical pocket is split into two equal sized pockets internally and does a nice job organizing small odds and ends.

    Great bag!

  • Curt G.
    3 years ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Versatile of Purpose

    I overlooked this bag in TB’s catalog for a long time, but I’m so glad I finally tried it out. It’s the most versatile bag I’ve ever had. It works great as titled, as a briefcase. But it’s also excellent as an all-around, casual daily carry bag. I’ve also occasionally put a camera insert in the main compartment to make a great discreet camera bag...in fact, unlike most dedicated camera bags, this one continues to excel as a daily bag even while carrying a camera. Finally, it’s a marvelous travel bag: it can be squished in a larger bag, or used at your seat on the plane, and as a small secure carry at your destination. One of my favorite parts of this bag are the light but always available handles. Paired with the Synik 30 or the Aeronauts, this bag is a great cross-body companion.

    It’s nearly perfect as is...if I were to have one wish, it’s that it had a couple more organization pockets for pens and a thing or two, maybe on the back wall of the main compartment, or inside the back pocket. But not big deal, just a nice-to-have. Either way this will continue to be my go-to bag for just about everything.

  • Kathy M.
    Verified Buyer
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Durable, High Quality Finishings, Great Gift, Sewn in USA
    1 year ago
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Durable, High Quality Finishings, Great Gift, Sewn in USA
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Magic for a carry-on bad

    I took this on a plane and with organizers, it held everything I needed including the Amazon Fire in the front pocket. I love it and am so glad I bought it! I will use it everywhere.

  • Constantine V.
    Verified Buyer
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Compact
    1 year ago
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Compact
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Good lightweight bag for airline “personal item” and EDC use

    I was looking for something that would easily fit under an airline seat, fit a slightly larger tablet/laptop than a Co-Pilot, and be slimmer and smaller than a Pilot. The Daylight Briefcase fit my requirements nicely. It’s well-made and well-priced, and still has plenty of pockets to help organize things.

  • Christina A.
    Verified Buyer
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Compact, High Quality Craftsmanship, Sewn in USA
    1 year ago
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Compact, High Quality Craftsmanship, Sewn in USA
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Fine Piece of Gear

    Needs a pencil slot. I get the lightweight design goal, but I think handles padding would be worth it. Otherwise standard Tom Bihn excellent quality!

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