Briggs & Riley Baseline 17" Double Expandable Tote 

"(From a transportation industry professional with very tough requirements for daily use luggage)......... I found the B&R Baseline 17" Double Expandable Tote while searching the web desperately for a replacement "grip" for an eight year old (and completely worn out) "worldbound" tote that I had purchased at a chain dept. store for $40. The cheap spring wire cords were protruding and had to be trimmed back many times; the zippers were worn out and would fail/open unexpectedly and also would jam frequently. IMAGINE HOW EXCITED I WAS... to find that the one I had been using all those years was merely a cheap knockoff of the the B&R tote! They are very, very similar except the B&R is about 50 times better in design, quality, etc. I plan to purchase another identical olive green B&R tote as a spare as I use it every day for carrying PC, documents, cigars, shades, etc when working on the railroad. I never want to be without one, even if my primary has to be sent in for a repair."

"I purchased the Briggs & Riley Baseline 16" Tote in November 2012 (It must be discontinued. This one is identical but a bit bigger). I loved it so much I wanted to write a positive review. I took it on a busy, two week trip half way across the country. It is very well made and engineered for the traveler. It was a joy to use. Thank you Briggs & Riley for a quality product."

"I seek the brand out and this is the 3rd piece of Briggs & Riley in my assemblage of luggage. The tote is designed for use and built to survive as is everything from Briggs & Riley."

"Well made, highly functional bag. B&R brand is the best, rating it well above Tumi and other high $$ bags."

"Very well made."

"Great bag, can fit a laptop as well as change of clothes for an overnight trip. Avoids the need for 2 bags for overnight business trips."

"The bag has worn like iron for more than 6 years. Zippers glide like new and very little if any fraying on the tough wear spots. Roomy enough for several days travel especially if you've gotta pack an extra pair of size 12 shoes in there! The best feature which shows a lot of thought and consideration- offset shoulder straps. The bag rests easily at your side with no bouncing or swaying back and forth - a huge plus! A very comfortable bag. I would buy this for a gift or for myself again in a heartbeat."

"Excellent quality (typical Briggs & Riley) and great organization sections."

"I purchased this bag for an upcoming trip to the islands. We will be flying on the smaller planes and normal carry-on bags are considered too large. We are restricted to 36 linear inches and no more than 15 pounds per bag. This bag is perfect for the requirements. The bag is well made and I love all the compartments for organization. Also, each of the main 2 compartments expands 2 inches. This is really nice luggage."

"Buy this bag!!! Overall outstanding. I use this bag as my everyday briefcase to carry my laptop, paperwork, etc. Since I travel VERY frequently it is always at the ready to be an overnighter - which is the reason I chose the bag. It can easily carry business needs and everything else for one overnight or, if packing smartly, two hotel nights (three days travel). The quality is as good or better than Swiss Army or Tumi - I have used both in the past."