This is a multi-use bag with rugged good looks that reeks of quality. The top grade oil tanned leather is obvious, as opposed to any imitation leather product I've seen. As previous rater noted, there aren't many compartments (3 main compartments), but in some cases that allows more versatility. The handle is comfortable, and genuine leather which makes for a nice feel, compared to cheaper bags with vinyl handles (eeew!). Stitching and the mostly solid brass hardware is heavy duty. The leather looks distinctive and this bag is designed to look better with age (unlike me). Because it is such high quality, this bag may feel a bit heavy if you're used to lightweight nylon bags, so look elsewhere if that would bother you. My wife uses it for her nursing gear for work, but it could just as well be handed down to my daughter for her college carry-all, and then as an heirloom to an architect, a carpenter, a sales rep, sports enthusiast, etc. By the time you sell it in a yard sale of the future, someone will probably get the full price paid back, if not more!

I had very clear desires. A leather laptop bag in a saddle or buckskin color that was solidly constructed, masculine, and would last forever. I'm very satisfied with the Alpine Mailbag from the Brown Bag Company. When I saw they make those great leather tool bags, I was hoping they brought the same craftsmanship to this briefcase/laptop bag. They did! This thing is heavy duty leather with rivets, buckles and a very nice clasp. The handle carries it well regardless if the clasp is engaged or note. No cloth, nylon carrying strap or anything to fray and rip; just high quality leather throughout

The only thing keeping it from 5-star rating is the interior finish-out. The divider separates the laptop from my other stuff, but there really aren't internal pockets, which would be helpful. Just a business card slot and 2 pen loops. I put a cushion in the bottom from a cheapie laptop bag, but my small stuff kinda moves around inside. If you really need a slot for your phone, pod, etc. this might not be the bag. Logic says that a full leather bag is going to be heavier and it is, but I understood that and was prepared for it. But given the competitors for this kind of bag were $100 to $335 more, this is an excellent choice.