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24 alternatives to The Modern Day Briefcase

Is it a backpack or a satchel? It's both!

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. The Modern Day Briefcase launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Aer Duffel Pack▲118

   The Modern Office and Gym Bag

   2014 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Bags for Thinkers▲191

   Baron Fig's new minimal backpack, messenger, and tote

   2017 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   KP Duffle▲87

   The Ultimate Travel Bag

   2016 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   The Lanier Briefcase▲14

   Digital And Analog Tools In One Slim Briefcase

   2016 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   The Everyday Backpack, Tote, and Sling▲140

   Versatile & beautiful bags based on the Everyday Messenger

   2016 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   KP Sling▲88

   The everyday adventure bag

   2015 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   The Designer Leather Backpack▲3

   Modern Minimalist Leather Backpacks

   2017 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Minaal carry-on▲103

   A new type of backpack, designed for travelers

   2014 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Current Bag Co.▲6

   Tech Bags With Style

   2017 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    The Bond Travel Briefcase▲106

    Quality leather bags that organise all your daily essentials

    2017 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Slicks Travel Backpack▲210

    The Swiss army knife of backpacks

    2016 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Bomber Bag▲104

    the best damn everyday carry bag

    2015 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Fastnomad 2▲172

    Backpacks designed for weekend travelers

    2016 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Genius Pack▲98

    The most functional carry-on. Period.

    2014 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Toast▲116

    Real wood and leather laptop and phone cases

    2017 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Side One Bags by Jacques-Elliott▲71

    The perfect bags for the modern creative professional.

    2016 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    The Lunch Bag, re-invented▲14

    The Mighty Stash Pack

    2017 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    BookBook▲125

    An inconspicuous book case for your Macbook

    2014 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Pack▲120

    pack logos

    2015 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    TrustBag▲5

    World's safest bag

    2016 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Hackpack▲117

    A highly configurable laptop bag

    2016 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Raden▲129

    Smart travel bag for smart travelers

    2016 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    HighOnLeather Messenger Bags▲60

    Best collection of leather bags

    2016 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Mr Fox Briefcase▲3

    Unique combination of style and technology

    2016 · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →