Briefcase or Backpack: Which Suits You?
Start your day with a bag that fits how you work. Both The Amsterdam Briefcase and The London Backpack are made from the same vegetable-tanned, top-grain leather, fit a 13" or 14" laptop (up to 15.6" in the front pocket) and have 13 interior pockets. The difference is in how you carry them. Four questions help you choose.
1. How do you commute?
- By train, bike or on foot: choose the backpack. Your hands stay free and the weight sits on both shoulders. The London Backpack in Petrol Blue also comes with a removable strap, so you can wear it crossbody when you walk into a meeting.
- By car: a briefcase is easy to grab from the passenger seat. The Amsterdam Briefcase in Deep Black has a handle and a removable shoulder strap with a sliding shoulder pad.
2. How often do you travel for work?
- Frequent flyer: the briefcase slides over your suitcase handle and rides on your trolley instead of your shoulder. See the Amsterdam Briefcase in Deep Red.
- Now and then: the backpack carries your laptop, tablet and a notepad comfortably on a day trip.
3. What is your style?
- Sharp and structured: a briefcase like the Amsterdam Briefcase in Petrol Blue gives a focused, business-ready look.
- Relaxed and modern: a backpack moves easily from the office to the weekend. The London Backpack in Dutch Orange is hard to miss.
4. Still not sure?
Both come in seven colours, with a Dutch Orange lining. Read how to choose a coloured leather laptop bag, or compare both models side by side in the collection.
Frequently asked questions
Can I wear the London Backpack over one shoulder?
Yes. It comes with a removable strap, so you can wear it as a backpack or crossbody.
Does the Amsterdam Briefcase fit on a suitcase?
Yes. It has a trolley sleeve that slides over the handle of your suitcase.
Do both bags fit the same laptop?
Yes. Both fit a 13" or 14" laptop in the padded section, and up to 15.6" in the front pocket.
Every Evan Red bag comes in a gift box with a fleece cover, with free shipping within the EU, 30-day returns and a 1-year warranty.
