• visible variant TB0740-BKSL TB0740-BKIJ TB0740-BKLD^^The Cadet in Black Ballistic
  • visible variant TB0740-BKLD^^The Cadet in Black Ballistic with a Island (bright blue with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0740-BKND TB0740-BKGL^^The Cadet in Black Ballistic
  • visible variant TB0740-BKND^^The Cadet in Black Ballistic with a Northwest Sky 200 Halcyon (light grey with white grid) interior.
  • visible variant TB0740-GKLD TB0740-GKND^^The Cadet in Nebulous Grey Ballistic
  • visible variant TB0740-GKND^^The Cadet in Nebulous Grey Ballistic with a Island (bright blue with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0740-GKLD^^The Cadet in Nebulous Grey Ballistic with a Island (bright blue with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0740-UKND TB0740-UKLJ^^The Cadet in Aubergine (purple) Ballistic
  • visible variant TB0740-TKND TB0740-TKLJ^^The Cadet in Burnt Orange Ballistic
  • visible variant TB0740-RKND TB0740-RKLJ^^The Cadet in Ursa (dark brown) Ballistic
  • visible variant TB0740-VKGL^^The Cadet in Saguaro
  • visible variant TB0740-DKND TB0740-DKGL^^The Cadet in Deep Blue (dark blue) Ballistic
  • visible variant TB0740-DKND^^The Cadet in Deep Blue (dark blue) 525 Ballistic with a Northwest Sky (light grey with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • detail visible^^Back of the Cadet
  • detail visible^^Top of Cadet showing the zippers and front of the bag.
  • detail visible^^Shoulder strap attachment point at the base of the main compartment zipper.
  • detail visible^^Close-up of the zippers on the front of the bag
  • detail visible^^Close up of the main zipper and grab handles
  • lifestyle visible^^A person walking across a bridge wearing a Cadet.
  • lifestyle visible^^A person holding a conversation while carrying a Cadet.
  • lifestyle visible^^A person waiting for the light rail wearing a Cadet.
  • Cadet
  • Cadet
  • visible variant TB0740-BKSL TB0740-BKIJ TB0740-BKLD^^The Cadet in Black Ballistic
  • visible variant TB0740-BKLD^^The Cadet in Black Ballistic with a Island (bright blue with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0740-BKND TB0740-BKGL^^The Cadet in Black Ballistic
  • visible variant TB0740-BKND^^The Cadet in Black Ballistic with a Northwest Sky 200 Halcyon (light grey with white grid) interior.
  • visible variant TB0740-GKLD TB0740-GKND^^The Cadet in Nebulous Grey Ballistic
  • visible variant TB0740-GKND^^The Cadet in Nebulous Grey Ballistic with a Island (bright blue with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0740-GKLD^^The Cadet in Nebulous Grey Ballistic with a Island (bright blue with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0740-UKND TB0740-UKLJ^^The Cadet in Aubergine (purple) Ballistic
  • visible variant TB0740-TKND TB0740-TKLJ^^The Cadet in Burnt Orange Ballistic
  • visible variant TB0740-RKND TB0740-RKLJ^^The Cadet in Ursa (dark brown) Ballistic
  • visible variant TB0740-VKGL^^The Cadet in Saguaro
  • visible variant TB0740-DKND TB0740-DKGL^^The Cadet in Deep Blue (dark blue) Ballistic
  • visible variant TB0740-DKND^^The Cadet in Deep Blue (dark blue) 525 Ballistic with a Northwest Sky (light grey with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • detail visible^^Back of the Cadet
  • detail visible^^Top of Cadet showing the zippers and front of the bag.
  • detail visible^^Shoulder strap attachment point at the base of the main compartment zipper.
  • detail visible^^Close-up of the zippers on the front of the bag
  • detail visible^^Close up of the main zipper and grab handles
  • lifestyle visible^^A person walking across a bridge wearing a Cadet.
  • lifestyle visible^^A person holding a conversation while carrying a Cadet.
  • lifestyle visible^^A person waiting for the light rail wearing a Cadet.
  • Cadet
  • Cadet
(84 Reviews)

Cadet

$194

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Everyday carry laptop briefcase. Checkpoint friendly.

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Each bag is handmade in the U.S. using premium, hard-wearing materials—and built to last a lifetime, guaranteed. You're not just buying a bag, you're investing in decades of thoughtful design, durable function, and responsible craftsmanship.

Color & Material
Available Color options

Exterior Color:
Black
Interior Color:
Northwest Sky
Exterior Material:
Ballistic
Interior Material:
200 Halcyon

Upcoming Colorways

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Description

The Cadet is a minimalist, everyday-carry briefcase designed to fit your laptop, a few files or magazines, power supplies, pens, notebooks, and other small accessories.

Reviews

4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
Based on 84 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 76 Total 4 star reviews: 8 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
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84 reviews
  • ML
    Michael L.
    Verified Buyer
    Bought For Other
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Comfortable, High Quality Craftsmanship, Durable, Great Gift
    2 weeks ago
    Bought For Other
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Comfortable, High Quality Craftsmanship, Durable, Great Gift
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Perfect

    Works perfectly for my office and travel needs. There is nothing I would change. I AM a Tom Bihn fan!

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  • YP
    Yale P.
    Verified Buyer
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship, Good Storage Size, High Quality Finishings, Easily Adjustable
    3 weeks ago
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship, Good Storage Size, High Quality Finishings, Easily Adjustable
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Cadet Bag

    Positively love this daily work solution. Fits all I need and looks great!

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  • A
    Allan
    3 weeks ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5 Stars

    Solid construction, comfortable as an over-shoulder bag with the upgraded strap. Using it as my every day bag since it arrived and I’m quite happy with it.

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  • BB
    Bobby B.
    Verified Buyer
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts High Quality Craftsmanship, Durable, Versatile, Good Storage Size, High Quality Finishings
    3 weeks ago
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts High Quality Craftsmanship, Durable, Versatile, Good Storage Size, High Quality Finishings
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    The Perfect Messenger Bag

    I am so happy I purchased this. Stores my 15 inch MacBook Pro and my notebooks and my chargers and my pens and other accessories. The design and materials are top notch!!

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  • MM
    Michael M.
    Verified Buyer
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Comfortable, High Quality Craftsmanship, Sewn in USA, Compact
    1 month ago
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Comfortable, High Quality Craftsmanship, Sewn in USA, Compact
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Game changer for a daily commuter...

    A high-quality, well-designed briefcase...light, tough and good looking. I was hoping for something like this bag, and it has exceeded my expectations.

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