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  • visible variant TB0722-WKGL^^Daylight Briefcase in Wilderness (forest green) 525 Ballistic with Mountain Grey (light grey) 210 Cerylon interior
  • visible variant TB0722-BKGL TB0722-BKLJ^^Daylight Briefcase in Black 525 Ballistic
  • visible variant TB0722-BKGL^^Daylight Briefcase in Black 525 Ballistic with Mountain Grey (light grey) 210 Cerylon interior
  • visible variant TB0722-TKLJ TB0722-TKGL^^Daylight Briefcase in Burnt Orange Ballistic
  • visible variant TB0722-TKGL^^Daylight Briefcase in Burnt Orange Ballistic with Mountain Grey (light grey) 210 Cerylon interior
  • visible variant TB0722-RKLJ TB0722-RKOL^^Daylight Briefcase in Ursa (brown-grey) 630 Ballistic
  • visible variant TB0722-RKOL^^Daylight Briefcase in Ursa (brown-grey) 525 Ballistic with Cobalt (blue) 210 Cerylon interior
  • visible variant TB0722-GKOL^^Daylight Briefcase in Nebulous Grey (medium grey) Ballistic
  • visible variant TB0722-GKOL^^Daylight Briefcase in Nebulous Grey (medium grey) Ballistic with Cobalt (blue) 210 Cerylon interior
  • visible variant TB0722-PKGL^^Daylight Briefcase in Raspberry 630 Ballistic
  • visible variant TB0722-PKGL^^Daylight Briefcase in Raspberry (reddish purple) Ballistic in Mountain Grey (grey with a light grey grid) 210 Cerylon
  • visible variant TB0722-VKGL^^Daylight Briefcase in Saguaro (olive green) Ballistic
  • visible variant TB0722-VKGL^^Daylight Briefcase in Saguaro (olive green) 630 Ballistic with Mountain Grey (light grey) 210 Cerylon interior
  • ^^Text: new color / photo coming soon; Image: Illustration of a pair of shears over a swatch of fabric.
  • detail visible^^A close shot of the top of the Daylight Briefcase showing the main compartment zippers, and the front zippered compartment
  • visible variant TB0722-DKGL^^Daylight Briefcase in Deep Blue (dark blue) Ballistic
  • visible variant TB0722-DKGL^^Daylight Briefcase in Deep Blue (dark blue) Ballistic in Mountain Grey (grey with a light grey grid) 210 Cerylon
  • detail visible^^A close shot of the nylon carry handle and the front zippered compartment
  • lifestyle visible^^A person sitting at a table with laptop open and a Nebulous Grey Daylight Briefcase sitting next to them.
  • lifestyle visible^^A person packing an empty Nebulous Grey Daylight Briefcase inside a Techonaut travel bag.
  • lifestyle visible^^A person holding open a Nebulous Grey Daylight Briefcase with Island blue interior, showing a pair of headphones and a tablet inside the bag.
  • detail visible^^A person carrying the Daylight Briefcase crossbody
  • visible video^^Thumbnail for a video explaining the features of the Daylight Briefcase
  • visible video^^Thumbnail for a video: Daylight Briefcase: How to Pack for Your Next Trip
  • visible variant TB0722-UKGL^^Daylight Briefcase in Aubergine (dark purple) Ballistic
  • visible variant TB0722-UKGL^^Daylight Briefcase in Aubergine (dark purple) 630 Ballistic with Mountain Grey (grey) 210 Cerylon interior
  • visible variant TB0722-UKOL^^Daylight Briefcase in Aubergine (dark purple) 525 Ballistic with Cobalt (blue) 210 Cerylon interior
  • visible variant TB0722-CKLJ TB0722-CKGL^^Daylight Briefcase in Coyote (tan) 525 Ballistic
  • visible variant TB0722-CKGL^^Daylight Briefcase in Coyote (tan) 525 Ballistic with Mountain Grey (light grey) 210 Cerylon interior
  • visible variant TB0722-WKGL^^Daylight Briefcase in Wilderness (forest green) Ballistic
  • visible variant TB0722-WKGL^^Daylight Briefcase in Wilderness (forest green) 525 Ballistic with Mountain Grey (light grey) 210 Cerylon interior
  • visible variant TB0722-BKGL TB0722-BKLJ^^Daylight Briefcase in Black 525 Ballistic
  • visible variant TB0722-BKGL^^Daylight Briefcase in Black 525 Ballistic with Mountain Grey (light grey) 210 Cerylon interior
  • visible variant TB0722-TKLJ TB0722-TKGL^^Daylight Briefcase in Burnt Orange Ballistic
  • visible variant TB0722-TKGL^^Daylight Briefcase in Burnt Orange Ballistic with Mountain Grey (light grey) 210 Cerylon interior
  • visible variant TB0722-RKLJ TB0722-RKOL^^Daylight Briefcase in Ursa (brown-grey) 630 Ballistic
  • visible variant TB0722-RKOL^^Daylight Briefcase in Ursa (brown-grey) 525 Ballistic with Cobalt (blue) 210 Cerylon interior
  • visible variant TB0722-GKOL^^Daylight Briefcase in Nebulous Grey (medium grey) Ballistic
  • visible variant TB0722-GKOL^^Daylight Briefcase in Nebulous Grey (medium grey) Ballistic with Cobalt (blue) 210 Cerylon interior
  • visible variant TB0722-PKGL^^Daylight Briefcase in Raspberry 630 Ballistic
  • visible variant TB0722-PKGL^^Daylight Briefcase in Raspberry (reddish purple) Ballistic in Mountain Grey (grey with a light grey grid) 210 Cerylon
  • visible variant TB0722-VKGL^^Daylight Briefcase in Saguaro (olive green) Ballistic
  • visible variant TB0722-VKGL^^Daylight Briefcase in Saguaro (olive green) 630 Ballistic with Mountain Grey (light grey) 210 Cerylon interior
  • ^^Text: new color / photo coming soon; Image: Illustration of a pair of shears over a swatch of fabric.
  • detail visible^^A close shot of the top of the Daylight Briefcase showing the main compartment zippers, and the front zippered compartment
  • visible variant TB0722-DKGL^^Daylight Briefcase in Deep Blue (dark blue) Ballistic
  • visible variant TB0722-DKGL^^Daylight Briefcase in Deep Blue (dark blue) Ballistic in Mountain Grey (grey with a light grey grid) 210 Cerylon
  • detail visible^^A close shot of the nylon carry handle and the front zippered compartment
  • lifestyle visible^^A person sitting at a table with laptop open and a Nebulous Grey Daylight Briefcase sitting next to them.
  • lifestyle visible^^A person packing an empty Nebulous Grey Daylight Briefcase inside a Techonaut travel bag.
  • lifestyle visible^^A person holding open a Nebulous Grey Daylight Briefcase with Island blue interior, showing a pair of headphones and a tablet inside the bag.
  • detail visible^^A person carrying the Daylight Briefcase crossbody
  • visible video^^Thumbnail for a video explaining the features of the Daylight Briefcase
  • visible video^^Thumbnail for a video: Daylight Briefcase: How to Pack for Your Next Trip
(139 Reviews)

Daylight Briefcase

$115

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Ultralight minimalist briefcase that fits 13" laptops.

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Color & Material
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Exterior Color:
Aubergine
Interior Color:
Mountain Grey
Exterior Material:
Ballistic
Interior Material:
210 Cerylon

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Description

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

Reviews

4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
Based on 139 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 127 Total 4 star reviews: 10 Total 3 star reviews: 2 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
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139 reviews
  • DT
    daniel t.
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    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Compact, Durable, Sewn in USA, High Quality Craftsmanship, Versatile
    1 minute ago
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Compact, Durable, Sewn in USA, High Quality Craftsmanship, Versatile
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    lightweight messenger bag very good

    I enjoy the quality of the materials making this bag. It's very light yet durable. I can't hold too much stuff but one tablet or one PC (14 inches or less) is ideal. Only complaint is the strap isnt the most comfortable.

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  • CB
    Corinne B. M.
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    1 month ago
    Bought For Myself
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Love it.

    A great bag. I’m awaiting for new colours to be introduced.

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  • KP
    Kevin P.
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    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Versatile
    1 month ago
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Versatile
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Perfect for the intended purpose

    I use this bag as a packable brief case for certain business trips and it really works well in that capacity. It can handle a minimal daily bisuiness carry, it looks professional, it packs well, and it is well made.

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  • SS
    Stephen S.
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    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Comfortable, Good Storage Size, Compact, High Quality Craftsmanship
    2 months ago
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Comfortable, Good Storage Size, Compact, High Quality Craftsmanship
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Daylight Briefcase

    Purchased the Daylight Briefcase to lighten my load when attending conferences and customer meetings. Used it for the first time and it was wonderful. Small and light yet able to pack all of the essentials. Very happy with the purchase!

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  • K
    Kimberly
    2 months ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5 Stars

    Going tobe my mini office- planner, ipad, keyboard pens..

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