@@DiddlyD-xx2ih Never met with bankers. I have all sorts of back packs for hiking, vacationing, etc. So many reviews and choices, but for business travel and meetings with corporate types its hard to locate good looking formal looking bags that don't run at banker prices. I think TravelPro has some good choices.
Great review! I find myself looking at this pack because I want a backpack that will stand up on its own and is also friendly for putting on top of a roll-aboard suitcase. I've traveled with a single bag that I carry as a backpack for a long time, but the ability to free my back when my travels involve walking long distances in airports and lack walking on cobblestone streets is appealing.
I’ve had this backpack for a few months, and I find that the large pockets that stuff was flying out of is great for large items, like lotion or sunscreen bottles or a first aid kit. I don’t have a flying out issue with larger items. This has been a great everyday work bag for me since I carry a lot of technology, and I’m excited to use it as a travel carry on soon because it can easily hold my essentials and a spare change of clothes for emergencies.
I had a B&R roller tote for about 8 years and I travelled every month >15k miles from UK to Asia for 4 of those. I only binned it last week because I broke the handle mechanism. NOTE it didn't break. I broke it by letting it drop with a heavy box on it. The fabric is bomb proof so don't worry about the durability. My other case FYI was a Hartmann metal spinner cabin bag (Something 7) and I've panned beaten that back into shape so many times. Again a great case.
i dont have this bag, i have the knock off version by targus. But i love the design. I consider this a great daily work bag. Front small pocket fits usbs and small things like that great. The side pockets dont fit a giant water bottle well, but they fit a normal 20oz bottle of water you would normally buy before going to work or while at work. Also use one of those side pockets for my battery bank as it fits in there great for emergencies.
This is identical to the old school iconic Tumi, which was phenomenal for work and travel 15 years ago. But things change and this design is obsolete in my opinion. Considering the price point it is hard to recommend, considering the crazy amount of options you have with just as good materials or better and up to date designs and layouts.
@@Vlad-vb8lo me neither, I love people who comment line this then disappear. At least offer an alternative. From my research the Tom Bihn Synik 30 gets called out a lot but no good in the UK for nobody sells it.
I’m looking at B&R and Tumi for a backpack where I can do an overnight trip with some clothes (likely a suit), toiletries and some work stuff (laptop). Will this or the Tumi Bird pack work?
Good review - I wish your site had more reviews on business travel backpacks, particularly with a focus for airline travel (under-seat).
OMG yes. They have too many reviews of hostel backpacks. I can't look like a hiker when I meet with European bankers.
@@DiddlyD-xx2ih Never met with bankers. I have all sorts of back packs for hiking, vacationing, etc. So many reviews and choices, but for business travel and meetings with corporate types its hard to locate good looking formal looking bags that don't run at banker prices. I think TravelPro has some good choices.
Same. Pilot here and it’s hard to find good reviews of bags that can go underseat with ease
@@DiddlyD-xx2ih European Bankers carry leather briefcases. Even a business backpack would not be appropriate for a meeting with them.
Great review! I find myself looking at this pack because I want a backpack that will stand up on its own and is also friendly for putting on top of a roll-aboard suitcase. I've traveled with a single bag that I carry as a backpack for a long time, but the ability to free my back when my travels involve walking long distances in airports and lack walking on cobblestone streets is appealing.
Thanks for watching! 😃
-Eric
I’ve had this backpack for a few months, and I find that the large pockets that stuff was flying out of is great for large items, like lotion or sunscreen bottles or a first aid kit. I don’t have a flying out issue with larger items.
This has been a great everyday work bag for me since I carry a lot of technology, and I’m excited to use it as a travel carry on soon because it can easily hold my essentials and a spare change of clothes for emergencies.
Bought this a few months back and have loved it for the most part. I wish there was a better water bottle pocket, but other than that it’s great.
Thanks for sharing your insights with us! 😃
-Eric
You answered all my questions. Thank you for the video 👍
Thanks for watching! 😃
-Eric
I had a B&R roller tote for about 8 years and I travelled every month >15k miles from UK to Asia for 4 of those. I only binned it last week because I broke the handle mechanism. NOTE it didn't break. I broke it by letting it drop with a heavy box on it.
The fabric is bomb proof so don't worry about the durability. My other case FYI was a Hartmann metal spinner cabin bag (Something 7) and I've panned beaten that back into shape so many times. Again a great case.
Thanks for sharing your insights! 🤙
-Eric
You could have sent it to Briggs and Riley for free repair.
Briggs & Riley offers free lifetime repairs
@@NathanSoultrain true but it was me that broke it in non-normal use. So I don't think it is ethical to claim that. Now binned it.
Having had both this and tumi, tumi is so much better designed. I've never had anything come loose in a tumi.
Which tumi bag would you recommend? I’m looking at this one and the tumi search bag for my next work bag
@@dantem7358 tumi alpha3
i dont have this bag, i have the knock off version by targus. But i love the design. I consider this a great daily work bag. Front small pocket fits usbs and small things like that great. The side pockets dont fit a giant water bottle well, but they fit a normal 20oz bottle of water you would normally buy before going to work or while at work. Also use one of those side pockets for my battery bank as it fits in there great for emergencies.
I actually got the medium. The large will NOT fit under certain plane seats.
?? I fly bi-weekly... got the large and I put under the under the seat all the time are over packing it?
Is this a stiff structured backpack or is there some give and pliability to it
Hi there, have you done a review of the Briggs & Riley ZDX convertible backpack? if so, where can I find it? thanks!
This is identical to the old school iconic Tumi, which was phenomenal for work and travel 15 years ago. But things change and this design is obsolete in my opinion. Considering the price point it is hard to recommend, considering the crazy amount of options you have with just as good materials or better and up to date designs and layouts.
Thanks for sharing your insights with us! 😃
-Eric
What more modern designs etc are there? I can’t find much of anything that’s actually functional
Meanwhile the Tumi equivalent of this back is like $700+
@@Vlad-vb8lo me neither, I love people who comment line this then disappear. At least offer an alternative.
From my research the Tom Bihn Synik 30 gets called out a lot but no good in the UK for nobody sells it.
@@Jimphoto I find the Synik, although well made, to look more like a college or hiking backpack then for business like B&R does.
Doesn't seem like a 33l bag
Appears much smaller
I’m looking at B&R and Tumi for a backpack where I can do an overnight trip with some clothes (likely a suit), toiletries and some work stuff (laptop). Will this or the Tumi Bird pack work?
tumi is super reliable too, both options are nice specially for travel
Nice backpack
Is this design and material same to Tumi?
IMO this is better nylon than Tumi
@@DiddlyD-xx2ih no it's not. And tumi backpacks are much better designed too.