Garbelle briefcases and laptop sleeves carry files, a laptop up to 17 inches and a pen from the office to the client meeting. Three briefcases go from 12 to 23 liters, and 2 sleeves protect a laptop or a MacBook from 12 to 15 inches. Each piece is cut from full-grain waxed cowhide with brass fittings, so it looks right in a boardroom and holds up on the train.

Which Garbelle briefcase fits a 17-inch laptop and a day of files?

Two of the 3 briefcases take a 17-inch laptop. The Briefcase – Large Model holds 23 liters in 3 compartments, with a card and pen organizer. Four brass feet keep the base off the floor. Its slim counterpart holds 15 liters in a 10 cm (3.9 in) depth, closer to a document portfolio, with an organizer built into the front pocket.

For a 16-inch laptop and a single folder, the Briefcase – Compact Model holds 12 liters in one compartment. It weighs 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) empty, against 2 kg (4.4 lb) for the large model.

Is a leather briefcase practical for travel?

Each Garbelle leather briefcase carries a trolley sleeve on the back. It slides over the handle of a rolling bag between the taxi and the gate, so the briefcase stops pulling on the shoulder. The largest model measures 45 × 31 × 16 cm (17.7 × 12.2 × 6.3 in), a figure to compare with your airline's personal item limit before departure.

When is a laptop sleeve enough?

A sleeve is enough when the laptop travels inside another bag or walks alone to a meeting down the hall. The Laptop Sleeve – Classic Model comes in 14-inch and 15-inch sizes, from 0.36 kg (0.8 lb). A microfiber lining, a front zip pocket for the charger and a wrist strap complete it. Its minimalist counterpart fits a 12-inch or 13-inch MacBook, with a natural suede lining and a built-in mouse pad.

What makes the leather hold up over years of commuting?

Garbelle briefcases use full-grain waxed cowhide, a cotton-polyester lining and brass fittings. Full grain means the surface of the hide stays intact. It takes the rubbing of a desk edge or a car seat and develops a patina with use. Each briefcase and sleeve comes with a 10-year warranty against manufacturing defects.