Man's Briefcase
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A man's briefcase is as important as it is convenient in all aspects of his personal or business life. More than a carry-all for papers and pens, a briefcase is an indispensable tool. Here are some buying tips to keep in mind.
Body Options
Any man’s briefcase will receive heavy daily use at least five days a week for years. Buy the best quality briefcase you can afford. You’ll get a better product and will benefit from the extra costs of your investment.
Briefcases are made from natural and synthetic materials. Hard shell cases usually have some form of stiff material encased between two layers of leather and some form of a liner on the inside. These traditional briefcases are being replaced by lighter, soft-body varieties made from leather, imitation leather or vinyl. If you routinely carry a lot of loose papers and files, it’s best to buy a hard shell briefcase. Soft-body briefcases work well when you don’t have too many loose items to carry.
Organizers
A good briefcase will have a number of compartments, pockets and pouches, as well as some exterior side pockets. Standard office items like files, writing accessories and calculators have separate defined storage spaces. An organized briefcase interior is a great time-saver rather than one having just a single pouch running the full length of the interior that quickly gets crammed full of stuff.
Briefcase costs
Briefcases can cost less than $100 if you opt for the shoulder-slung, soft leather version, or as much as $500 or more if you choose a premium brand in the latest style. Don’t buy smaller briefcases to save a few dollars. Buy as large a briefcase as you can, one that can accommodate slightly more than what you’ll anticipate carrying.
On the other hand, larger means hauling more stuff around, probably more than you really need. How many files will you really work on in a night or weekend? Do you need to carry both a laptop and files on a regular basis? When the weight of your briefcase creates the urge to purge, you’ll know you’ve got too much.
Where to buy online
LeatherBriefcases.com offers a great selection of all types of leather briefcases of in both soft and hard shell.
Baggageforless a good place to find great prices on premium briefcase brands.
New Territory offers a selection of fine leather briefcases.
Barrotbags.com offers elegant European-style briefcases, portfolios, and handbags.
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