What is Reddit's opinion of Samsonite Colombian Leather Flap-Over Messenger Bag, Brown, One Size?

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Hi, I'm looking for a foldover leather briefcase-- something around 1-200$. I really like the Samsonite one I've attached to this comment, but the comments seem to say it has a tendency to fall apart. Help please!

Samsonite Colombian Leather Flap-Over Messenger Bag, Brown, One Size https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004XAVT8K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_FEneybYE80JTS

I have this one:

https://www.amazon.com/Samsonite-Colombian-Leather-Flap-Over-Messenger/dp/B004XAVT8K/ref=sr_1_1?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1468420618&sr=1-1&nodeID=15743231&keywords=briefcase

Lots of compliments, people ask me where I get it often, holds everything you need, etc.

I bought a leather brief case which I took the straps off.

Very rugged and well built. Leather "ages" well. Pretty scratch resistant. Protects contents well.

Carries up to three Thinkpads. Honestly, the best luggage purchase I've made. I use it 365 days a year!

I was looking to get a messenger bag for my friends birthday. I have purchased the samsonite one from amazon before and had a really good experience with it and its built very well.

Link to one I am considering buying again: Samsonite Bag

Any recommendations for a messenger bag for a college student?

I've used this one from Samsonite for two years. It has held up great and looks MUCH better than your standard issue nylon bag or backpack.

Samsonite Colombian Leather Flapover Case, Brown, One Size

I am also considering Samsonite Colombian Leather Flapover Case:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004XAVT8K/ref=twister_B004YZD0JK?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Both are good looking bags in almost the same price range, but Barneys' bag could be higher quality. I am not sure if olive green would work, ahe black colored one which I like better is only 30% off instead of 60%.

I've been using this Samsonite leather bag since mid-2013 for work and school. Probably not what you have in mind, as it's a fair bit larger than what would be required to carry just the Surface.

I carry my SP2, charger, mouse, pen, a calculator, hard glasses case, a note book, and regular pens and pencils with room to spare.

If you're willing to up your price range a bit, you could get the Samsonite Colombian Leather Flapover Case
If you're trying to be a little more thrifty and don't mind getting something other than leather, you could get the Rothco Vintage Messenger Bag

I purchased this Samsonite Colombian Leather Flapover Case recently.

Fairly clean and classic look.

So I've been using this samsonite for the past 3.5 years and it's in pretty good condition so far considering the abuse (rain and snow) it has taken.

https://www.amazon.com/Samsonite-Colombian-Leather-Flap-Over-Messenger/dp/B004XAVT8K/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1543511021&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=samsonite+messenger+bag&dpPl=1&dpID=41RAbhubnIL&re...

You said you dont need a laptop pocket so I guess that's a plus.

I don't know about that one, but samsonite leather brief is on sale at amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004XAVT8K