Samsonite Leather Checkpoint Friendly Briefcase

4.5 out of 5 stars 305 ratings
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Product details

  • Fabric type
    Crafted of genuine leather
  • Closure type
    Zipper
  • Item Display Dimensions
    4.75 inches

About this item

  • Front pocket organization for all your business needs
  • Padded, removable adjustment shoulder strap
  • Smart strap slides over upright handles for easy mobility
  • Top carry handles, Fits 15.6" laptop
  • Separate laptop only compartment to ease passing through security

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About Samsonite

Samsonite’s not just in the business of making luggage, we’re in the business of building confidence. Confidence that when you step off the curb, your luggage wheel isn't going to pop off. Confidence that if you put your laptop in the bag in one piece, that’s the way it will come out. Samsonite has set an industry precedence by perfecting and innovating luggage, casual bags, backpacks, travel accessories, and now electronics carriers and laptop bags. Over one hundred years of reliability, durability, style and innovative functionality have made Samsonite’s iconic products, and brand, a global leader they are today. If you are going to head out the door, do it with peace of mind. Because, life has a way of coming at you fast. Be ready for anywhere.

Product Description

Top loading and checkpoint friendly. This notebook carrying cases holds up to a 15.6 notebook and is made of high quality leather in black.

Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 16.5 x 6.5 x 11.5 inches; 2.1 Pounds
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 43122-1041
  • Department ‏ : ‎ unisex-adult
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ November 16, 2010
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Samsonite Corporation
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B004CI8CW4
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 305 ratings

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Customers find the briefcase well-made with sturdy stitching and zippers, and appreciate its professional appearance, with one noting the tasteful brushed silver hardware. The bag offers plenty of room for laptops and multiple compartments, making it perfect for work and travel. While some customers praise the leather quality, others find it mediocre, and opinions about size are mixed, with some finding it compact while others say it takes up too much space.

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62 customers mention "Build quality"59 positive3 negative

Customers praise the briefcase's construction, noting its durable leather and well-constructed stitching and zippers, with one customer mentioning that the shoulder strap is holding up well.

"...Really, no complaints about this bag. The inner material stands up to the random corners and edges from pens, card stock documents, and other..." Read more

"...The craftsmanship seems very good and the bag feels very sturdy and capable of carrying the weight I subject it to on a daily basis." Read more

"...I haven't had any problems with the construction quality of this item, and am happy with how it looks...." Read more

"...Four versatile storage compartments, very nice, durable leather...." Read more

59 customers mention "Bag quality"59 positive0 negative

Customers find the briefcase to be professional and well-made, with one customer noting it's a nice "grown-up" bag.

"...First of all, the outside design is very sleek, elegant and professional...." Read more

"...But for the average business traveler, this is an excellent choice, and very well laid out. I'll try to put some pictures up when I can." Read more

"...It is nice and light; b.) It actually stands up by itself!..." Read more

"This is a great bag with a ton of organizational possibilities...." Read more

58 customers mention "Roominess"54 positive4 negative

Customers appreciate the briefcase's roominess, noting it has multiple compartments and is big enough to hold a laptop, with one customer mentioning it can accommodate two tablets.

"...Pens, mobile devices, documents, personal IDs/cards, and a generous laptop/table space make this bag a delight to carry around...." Read more

"...The main compartment fits a couple of books and folders and has two slots which are perfect for medium-size notepads, one of which I use to store my..." Read more

"...nice advantage of this feature is that it's great for holding a coffee thermos/sealed cup while the bag is on your shoulder...." Read more

"...As for storage - the front pocket fits knickknacks like earbuds, several pens, cards, etc, with a padded cellphone pocket that fits an iPhone or a..." Read more

52 customers mention "Looks"49 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate the briefcase's appearance, describing it as classy and posh, with one customer noting its tasteful brushed silver hardware.

"...to some of the rigors of my work, but it maintains its supple and clean appearance...." Read more

"This is a great bag. I've wanted a nice elegant bag which I could use to carry my laptop and a couple of other things to work and I have not made a..." Read more

"This bag works great for what I needed: A nice looking, compact shoulder bag to carry my laptop and a binder of documents, along with pens, &..." Read more

"...the average business traveler, this is an excellent choice, and very well laid out. I'll try to put some pictures up when I can." Read more

15 customers mention "Carryability"15 positive0 negative

Customers find the briefcase perfect for work and travel, with one customer noting it can be carried on the shoulder.

"...IDs/cards, and a generous laptop/table space make this bag a delight to carry around...." Read more

"...great for what I needed: A nice looking, compact shoulder bag to carry my laptop and a binder of documents, along with pens, & accessories...." Read more

"...sturdy and don’t snag, the easy-access laptop side is convenient to bring a laptop home for teleworking, timeless style...." Read more

"...Overall a great bag for a working professional. The only features I would suggest Samsonite improve upon are the following: -..." Read more

14 customers mention "Functionality"14 positive0 negative

Customers find the briefcase functional, with one mentioning it works well for overnight flights.

"...It is nicely built and is perfectly functional for what I need...." Read more

"...The bag looks very professional & he's had no issues at all!" Read more

"...It's not the best looking leather case but it's very functional and it holds a lot of stuff...." Read more

"...So far I've found no issues, defects, or early wear outs." Read more

55 customers mention "Size"36 positive19 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the briefcase's size, with some finding it nice and compact, while others note it is bit heavy and takes up more space than expected.

"...leather with the modest heft in lifting it up, but not some laboring weight to carry around..." Read more

"...The inside has a separate laptop compartment that easily fits my 15ish inch laptop (widescreen) including its protruding high capacity battery...." Read more

"...Basically, the bag is designed for fairly thin things to be put into it, so if you have an object that is wider than 3 inches, it's not going to..." Read more

"...would be awesome, but it's not a huge deal, as it's the perfect size for cleaning cloths for my cellphones and tablets...." Read more

37 customers mention "Leather quality"25 positive12 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the leather quality of the briefcase, with some praising its high quality and soft texture, while others find it mediocre.

"...You can feel the quality of the leather with the modest heft in lifting it up, but not some laboring weight to carry around..." Read more

"...Class Products Samsonite sells in a 3rd. World country like India. The leather, zippers, auto-close handles, shoulder strap and the interiors are..." Read more

"...Horrible contraption, unless you perhaps are a 21st Century messenger, in which case wouldn't you be digital instead of walking around with a feed..." Read more

"First impressions are positive. The smell, look, and feel of real leather give this bag a professional edge...." Read more

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Top reviews from the United States

  • VS1979
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic work bag!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2014
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    I had to get a new work bag as my previous one suffered from the frequent abuses and abrasions in this world. The former bag was made of that synthetic leather material, where edges were becoming frayed and worn. This geniune leather bag has not only stood up to some of the rigors of my work, but it maintains its supple and clean appearance.

    Great storage space and options for the professional on the. Pens, mobile devices, documents, personal IDs/cards, and a generous laptop/table space make this bag a delight to carry around. You can feel the quality of the leather with the modest heft in lifting it up, but not some laboring weight to carry around (it's more the laptop you feel inside that contributes to weight).

    Really, no complaints about this bag. The inner material stands up to the random corners and edges from pens, card stock documents, and other plastic and metal bits. The zippers are quality with no snags or derailings. Haven't tried the shoulder strap yet (don't wanto be accused of carrying a purse, after all), but I keep it on hand for later. Seams are sturdy with no signs of fraying or loose ends. For the price, you'd be an idiot not to get it.
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  • Dant G.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice compact bag
    Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2013
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    This is a great bag. I've wanted a nice elegant bag which I could use to carry my laptop and a couple of other things to work and I have not made a mistake by going with this bag. First of all, the outside design is very sleek, elegant and professional. The inside has a separate laptop compartment that easily fits my 15ish inch laptop (widescreen) including its protruding high capacity battery. The main compartment fits a couple of books and folders and has two slots which are perfect for medium-size notepads, one of which I use to store my mouse. Another compartment has a number of dedicated slots for pens, your phone and the like, in addition to same general use area. I don't really use the smaller external pocket for anything, but I imagine it could be useful for quick access papers. The craftsmanship seems very good and the bag feels very sturdy and capable of carrying the weight I subject it to on a daily basis.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Patrick Sullivan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Solid Compact Carrying Bag
    Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2012
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    This bag works great for what I needed: A nice looking, compact shoulder bag to carry my laptop and a binder of documents, along with pens, & accessories. I can even fit the tupperware container with my lunch in it, although it is a tight fit. I haven't had any problems with the construction quality of this item, and am happy with how it looks.

    The only drawback I could see is if someone were looking for something with a little more room bulk-wise. Basically, the bag is designed for fairly thin things to be put into it, so if you have an object that is wider than 3 inches, it's not going to fit very well, and will affect any of the other things you have in the bag.

    A nice byproduct of this bag's design is that the handles for the bag are designed to curl inward toward each other. That way, you don't have to fumble to get both handles together if your other hand is occupied already in order to pick the bag up. Another nice advantage of this feature is that it's great for holding a coffee thermos/sealed cup while the bag is on your shoulder. The handles curl in nicely to secure the container, cradling it and freeing up your other hand for whatever else you need to carry.
    13 people found this helpful
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  • l3bowsk1
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of space, stylish, and not too bulky
    Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2013
    Verified Purchase
    Love this briefcase. I had a three gusset expandable brief I got from Wilson's Leather a few years ago, but the handle broke a while back, and since I didn't have time to shop for a new bag, for several months I was using both a computer backpack, and a freebie messenger bag I got at a trade show. Tired of looking like a schlub, an having people asking me if I worked for [company name on the free bag], I decided I needed something a bit more professional looking. Looked at a lot of different bags, some twice as expensive as this, and this seemed to have the right blend of looks, storage options and versatility. Once I got it, I realized I wasn't wrong - it is very slick-looking, but not so fancy that I can't wear it in casual dress. Zippers all work very smoothly, and the hardware is finished in a tasteful brushed silver.

    As for storage - the front pocket fits knickknacks like earbuds, several pens, cards, etc, with a padded cellphone pocket that fits an iPhone or a large-ish Android (Samsung Galaxy S II) perfectly. A small zippered pocket inside the front pocket - if it were a little bigger to fit a passport, that would be awesome, but it's not a huge deal, as it's the perfect size for cleaning cloths for my cellphones and tablets. The middle pocket has two padded pockets side by side, each taking up about half the width. These are the perfect size for notebooks, or 7" tablets like my Nexus 7. The remaining space is separated into two compartments by a stiff divider - I throw my iPad into one compartment, and things like a charger, headset, travel accessories, etc. into the other. Finally, the laptop compartment fits my 14.1" Lenovo well, with a bit of extra room on the sides. Don't expect to throw a charger or any bulky accessories in the lapotop compartment - while most other briefcases I've had have a bit of room for stuff like that in the laptop pocket, in this bag, those should go in the middle pocket. You can put notebooks in here, but more than a Moleskine or a slim training manual would be a tight fit with anything but a slim ultrabook or Macbook Air.

    Overall, this seems a very good deal as long as you don't pack a lot of accessories - if you're a hardcore road warrior, and tend to pack bigger accessories like a dock, travel projector, or extra charger with you, it will be a tight fit, and you'll want a wheeled brief. But for the average business traveler, this is an excellent choice, and very well laid out. I'll try to put some pictures up when I can.
    47 people found this helpful
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  • aerolark
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good quality leather, great storage, nice "grown-up" bag
    Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2015
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    On my 53rd birthday, I decided I'd outgrown messenger bags to carry my computer and "stuff" and this bag was my present to myself. Best one I ever gave myself! Four versatile storage compartments, very nice, durable leather. The handles are designed so they fold in on themselves, which makes it easy to pick up. It also stands upright on it's own. Small quibble - it's a little heavy all by itself, so if you do a lot of walking carrying this bag, that might be a factor for you. Otherwise, it's nice to feel like a "grown-up" when going to meetings.
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  • EG
    5.0 out of 5 stars bargain
    Reviewed in the United Arab Emirates on July 28, 2019
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    great product for a great price with excellent delivery time
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  • Jaffary
    5.0 out of 5 stars Samsonite Leather Checkpoint Friendly Brief (Black)
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 21, 2019
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    PERFECT SIZE TO CARRY AROUND AND EASY OPEN AND PASS THROUGH CHECKPOINTS. LEATHER AND SHOULDER STRAP. SUFFICIENT POCKETS TO CARRY LAPTOP ACCESSORIES , SEPARATE SAFEE POCKET FOR LAPTOP, TABLET ETC. GOOD BUILD QUALITY.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of room
    Reviewed in Canada on December 28, 2020
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    Made really well!!! Bought for my hubby and he loves it.
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  • M Irwin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good quality
    Reviewed in Canada on March 1, 2019
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    Durable and great quality
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  • Ashley Hughes
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic bag
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 9, 2018
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    This was a gift to my partner for Christmas. This bag is perfect. Plenty of space, great layout, looks and feels expensive. He’s really happy with it.
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