bought a similar brown leather Tiding brand bag in the past and it has held up really well over last 2 years, though i didnt use it much because I didnt really like flipping over the big flap on the top of it to access documents… so been rocking a cheaper flip top lately which made me really dislike flip over tops, and so now im after quality and ease of access and here we are.. normally these bags sell for around $180 maybe?.. so not too bad of a deal. im going with black this time to not stand out too much.
with Tiding bags ive read in comments that their brown leather, leather, tends to be thicker than their black leather, be aware.. the brown leather bags more rigid and the black leather abit thinner softer leather etc.. let me know if i'm wrong about that
there is another more fashionable style on sale, but my work requires speed so i'm going for this more functional design with more zippers at the sides for faster access. not a massive fan of flipping over flaps to access documents, though it may offer more protection from rain. But if you dont mind flaps, here it is:
Tiding Genuine Leather Briefcase for Men 17.3 Inch Laptop Bag Work Business Travel Messenger Shoulder Bag $129 @ Amazon AU
https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B097H22N5K/ref=sspa_dk_detail_6…
15.6 Inch zip version dimensions:
https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B096V4YK93?psc=1&smid=A1GCYDOSU…
45cm(L)13cm(W)32cm(H), weights about 1.5 KG, the length of adjustable shoulder strap: 94~160 CM. Padded laptop sleeve fits 15.6" laptop, main compartment fits 17.3" laptop.
2 front zipper pockets(the larger front pocket contains 4 card slots, 3 pen holder, 1 slip pocket and 1 inner zipper pocket), 1 back zipper pocket, 2 main pockets, 2 phone/wallet pouches and 1 interior zipper pocket.
17.3 Inch with a flap version dimensions:
https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B097H22N5K/ref=sspa_dk_detail_6…
44(L) x 13(W) x 29(H) cm, weight: 1.65kg, adjustable shoulder strap: 94cm~160cm. Laptop sleeve fit up to 15.6 inch laptop, main compartment fit up to 17.3 inch laptop.
The front pocket under the flap contains 2 pen holder and 2 phone/ wallet pouch, 1 back zipper pocket, 2 main compartment, 1 interior zipper pocket, 1 laptop padded sleeve, 2 slip pouch, 6 card slots and 1 passport pocket.
not much difference in size it seems
Maybe head down to local Vinnie's instead? Leather bags for $10 all the time