If you need more—more capacity, more pockets, and a more rugged exterior—this is the briefcase for you. Tough bullhide handles the abuses of morning commutes and life on the job, with a patina that's the envy of every colleague in your meeting room. Main compartment boasts three pen pockets, two large sleeves for a PDA and cell phone, and business card slots. The second is fully lined with nylon; a laptop slips in and out with ease. One outside slip compartment holds the daily paper. D-rings for included shoulder strap make it easy for you to carry in comfort. 13"H x 17"W x 5¼"D; 1,180 cu. in. Snag-free nylon zippers. Imported.
Average Customer Rating:
4.5 out of 5
29 of 32 (91%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Bullhide Extra–Capacity Briefcase
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
To Burgermeister re Floppy Handles,
02 July 2009
By:
Webprof
Good Value:
5
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
5
out of 5
Features:
5
out of 5
Appearance:
5
out of 5
Capacity:
5
out of 5
Weight:
5
out of 5
Durability:
5
out of 5
Carrying Ease:
5
out of 5
Design/Functionality:
5
out of 5
"You said: 'The single biggest problem with this case is that the handles do not stay upright. Rather, they flop to a perpendicular angle. For commuters...this is a problem. I take the train daily and place my bag at the side of the seat in the aisle. Every day people are tripping over my bag handles which extend out about 6 inches at the perpendicular angle.' My response: I bought my briefcase at about the same time you did. I've trained my handles to lie down flat against the side of the case when they're not in use by laying my case on its side at night and placing a couple of heavy books on the handles in the down position. The handles 'behave' quite well now."
Review 2 for Bullhide Extra–Capacity Briefcase
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Old faithful companion...,
25 June 2009
By:
TheLoneStranger
Good Value:
4
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
5
out of 5
Features:
5
out of 5
Appearance:
5
out of 5
Capacity:
5
out of 5
Weight:
5
out of 5
Durability:
5
out of 5
Carrying Ease:
4
out of 5
Design/Functionality:
4
out of 5
"I have had this case for six years now, and it has been my faithful business travel companion to Asia, Europe, and across the United States. It is durable, gets better looking with age, and I would not be without it."
Review 3 for Bullhide Extra–Capacity Briefcase
Overall Rating:
3
out of 5
Handles are a flop,
08 June 2009
By:
Burgermeister
Good Value:
4
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
3
out of 5
Features:
4
out of 5
Appearance:
4
out of 5
Capacity:
5
out of 5
Weight:
5
out of 5
Durability:
5
out of 5
Carrying Ease:
4
out of 5
Design/Functionality:
3
out of 5
"The case is made exceptionally well. No doubt, the leather will last for years. The capacity is excellent. The inner pocket lining could definitely be made with more sturdy material...it is flimsy and unstable. The strap is very strong and I feel confident carrying a full case load. The single biggest problem with this case is that the handles do not stay upright. Rather, they flop to a perpendicular angle. For commuters...this is a problem. I take the train daily and place my bag at the side of the seat in the aisle. Every day people are tripping over my bag handles which extend out about 6 inches at the perpendicular angle. The result for me is to only use this bag when necessary....which is really too bad because it is gorgeous. They need to provide some type of strap to hold the handles together. Without that, I could never recommend this bag to anyone."
Review 4 for Bullhide Extra–Capacity Briefcase
Top 25 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Great case!,
17 May 2009
By:
flyfishingmanfrom nh
Good Value:
5
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
5
out of 5
Features:
5
out of 5
Appearance:
5
out of 5
Capacity:
5
out of 5
Weight:
5
out of 5
Durability:
5
out of 5
Carrying Ease:
5
out of 5
Design/Functionality:
5
out of 5
"I am totally satisfied with this case. The quality is charming. and the case is also very tough."
Review 5 for Bullhide Extra–Capacity Briefcase
Overall Rating:
1
out of 5
Disappointing Design and Functionality,
16 May 2009
By:
Anonymous Reviewer
Good Value:
2
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
1
out of 5
Features:
1
out of 5
Appearance:
4
out of 5
Capacity:
3
out of 5
Weight:
3
out of 5
Durability:
4
out of 5
Carrying Ease:
3
out of 5
Design/Functionality:
1
out of 5
"This bag replaced a Battenkill Overnight briefcase that saw lots of duty and wasn't quite suitable for the office anymore. While this bag looks great, the design is really poor. The zippers don't seem to go as far so it lacks the access the expanding Battenkill bag offered. But worse by far are the internal panels dividing the compartments. They are very flimsy and it is difficult to use the pockets for business cards, cell phone, pens, etc. A snap to hold the handles together when using the strap would have also been an added convenience that I'm surprised this bag lacks . . . my old bag had one."
Review 6 for Bullhide Extra–Capacity Briefcase
Overall Rating:
1
out of 5
Poor Design,
06 May 2009
By:
mhmullenfrom LA, CA
Good Value:
1
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
1
out of 5
Features:
2
out of 5
Appearance:
4
out of 5
Capacity:
4
out of 5
Weight:
4
out of 5
Durability:
4
out of 5
Carrying Ease:
4
out of 5
Design/Functionality:
1
out of 5
"I like to look of this briefcase, but the inside pockets are poorly designed. All the inner sleeves that hold business cards, passports, etc are attached to a flimsy strip of nylon, and make it very difficult to get at anything in them. It also increases the difficulty of putting anything into the adjacent pockets as well.
Overall poor useability & a disappointment."
Review 7 for Bullhide Extra–Capacity Briefcase
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Bullhide Extra Capacity Briefcase,
17 April 2009
By:
SalesRep
Good Value:
4
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
4
out of 5
Features:
5
out of 5
Appearance:
5
out of 5
Capacity:
5
out of 5
Weight:
4
out of 5
Durability:
5
out of 5
Carrying Ease:
4
out of 5
Design/Functionality:
4
out of 5
"Couldn't wait to receive this fine piece of luggage. Has met all expectations. The two handles do flop apart but don't seem to be a problem and the leather tanning does crock, or rub off slightly onto clothing, especially seen on light colored slacks but does come out in the wash. Don't know if that goes away the longer I have it. Hope so; it's really the only negative. Great capacity, hold my laptop with ease. Very happy I bought this gift for myself."
Review 8 for Bullhide Extra–Capacity Briefcase
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
Great Size, Weight, and Durability,
31 January 2009
By:
ColoradoTomfrom Colorado
Good Value:
3
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
4
out of 5
Features:
4
out of 5
Appearance:
4
out of 5
Capacity:
4
out of 5
Weight:
5
out of 5
Durability:
5
out of 5
Carrying Ease:
4
out of 5
Design/Functionality:
4
out of 5
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Briefcase and Portfolio
"Have purchased MANY Orvis products over the years. Wife bought this for Christmas as well as a handled Portfolio (pictured as well). Have already traveled extensively and holds what is needed on the road and organized very well. Be careful of the handled Portfolio shown however, (it doesn't appear Orvis offers it any longer) as it is impossible to zip up single handed (and difficult with both hands), and you can't access contents without opening it fully. Maybe Orvis discontinued due to this difficulty? However, the briefcase is highly recommended."
Review 9 for Bullhide Extra–Capacity Briefcase
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Easy choice--Bullhide Extra Capacity,
23 January 2009
By:
FRICSfrom Virginia
Good Value:
5
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
5
out of 5
Features:
4
out of 5
Appearance:
5
out of 5
Capacity:
4
out of 5
Weight:
4
out of 5
Durability:
4
out of 5
Carrying Ease:
4
out of 5
Design/Functionality:
4
out of 5
"Looked long and hard at many options--Unless you want to step up to perhaps a custom $700 +case this is an outstanding value.
Compared it to Officers Case side by side--similar capacity , but ease of access and zipper open/closures instead of buckles (cumbersome),and price won the day.
Case grows on you every day and amazing the number of compliments you get."
Review 10 for Bullhide Extra–Capacity Briefcase
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
look no further, this is the right one,
15 January 2009
By:
greg25troutfrom new orleans, la
Good Value:
5
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
5
out of 5
Features:
5
out of 5
Appearance:
5
out of 5
Capacity:
5
out of 5
Weight:
5
out of 5
Durability:
5
out of 5
Carrying Ease:
5
out of 5
Design/Functionality:
4
out of 5
"look no further, or at the orvis' officers bag, no flaps is the way to go. I am a happy camper with my bag, gotta get one...."
Review 11 for Bullhide Extra–Capacity Briefcase
Top 1000 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
10 January 2009
By:
wolf09from Sinking Spring, PA
Good Value:
5
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
5
out of 5
Features:
5
out of 5
Appearance:
5
out of 5
Capacity:
5
out of 5
Weight:
5
out of 5
Durability:
5
out of 5
Carrying Ease:
5
out of 5
Design/Functionality:
5
out of 5
"I am so impressed with the quality and craftsmanship of this bag. As usual Orvis has provided a product that is not only beautiful but functional. I know this product will be with me for years to come. WOW!"
Review 12 for Bullhide Extra–Capacity Briefcase
Top 500 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Impressive!,
25 December 2008
By:
OleMissFan
Good Value:
5
out of 5
Meets Expectations:
5
out of 5
Features:
5
out of 5
Appearance:
5
out of 5
Capacity:
5
out of 5
Weight:
5
out of 5
Durability:
5
out of 5
Carrying Ease:
4
out of 5
"This briefcase was given to our son for Christmas. He is so impressed with it and so are we. It is great looking and so versatile. This will be a good investment that I am sure will bring years of quality and service as well as compliments!"
Review 13 for Bullhide Extra–Capacity Briefcase
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Exceeded Expectations,
03 December 2008
By:
Anonymous Reviewerfrom Tennessee
"This is a beautiful case. I've had mine for about two weeks now and still get compliments on it, both from coworkers and strangers. I looked in stores and on-line for a couple of months and was about to buy a case from a manufacturer when I rememberd that Orvis made the leather wallet that was given to me by my sons almost ten years ago. That wallet has aged wonderfully, so I looked at what Orvis offered in cases and made my decision. My laptop, legal-sized files, books, and other odds and ends that I tend to accumulate fit with room to spare. The look and feel of this case suggest that it will stand up well to years of use. This really is a purchase to be proud of."
Review 14 for Bullhide Extra–Capacity Briefcase
Top 25 Contributor
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
Awesome Leather!,
10 October 2008
By:
SWANKfrom Hammond, LA
"This case makes a very strong statement, looks great! I added a sleeve for my laptop. Great for files and documents, limited pocket space if you need it. In 4 years I had a rivet pop out on the shoulder strap, need to check into getting that fixed, it hasn't been an issue. Very stiff leather stands up well."
Review 15 for Bullhide Extra–Capacity Briefcase
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
Great bag!,
16 September 2008
By:
Simonchfrom Surrey, England
"I've wanted one of these for quite while now and boy was I pleased when my girlfriend purchased it for my birthday. I recently started a new job after spending a year or so unemployed, carrying this bag really boosted my confidence when attending meetings etc. I've received quite a few positive and admiring comments from colleagues and friends. On the down side, as a previous purchaser remarked, the unsupported inner pocket sleeve can be a pain when trying to insert items for storage. In addirion the two carrying handles have a mind of their own and do not stay together preferring to stick out at right angles making storage a minor problem. If Orvis make a change to the design they should consider the use of a wrap around to secure the handles in place. But when all is said and done, it's a great bag and I'm really pleased with it!"
Review 16 for Bullhide Extra–Capacity Briefcase
Top 10 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Handsome Bag,
05 September 2008
By:
Labrador
"I bought one of these as a gift. It is very handsome. The leather is very luxurious and sturdy, having no problem standing up to the travels of my archeologist husband. It has a lot of space for papers and a computer. The only negative is that sometimes a slight bit of color comes off of the bag onto light clothing. The instructions with the bag do indeed note this as a possibility. But I think it was suggested this might happen in warm weather, while I have noticed it even in not so warm weather. My husband does not mind, and I think many if not most people would not. It would probably only be a problem in one wore a lot of light colors, especially those that could only be dry cleaned."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 17 for Bullhide Extra–Capacity Briefcase
Top 500 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Great Travel bag!,
28 May 2008
By:
TKLBOXfrom King George, VA
"I love this bag. My In-law's gave this to me last Xmas and as a frequent traveler, I have to say this briefcase is a must for the businessman. It has a built-in padded section for a laptop, lots of pockets inside and three other separate sections inside for paperwork and travel info. This will forever be my only carry-on when I travel! The distressed leather makes it even better and gives it a very rugged look. Love IT!!"
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
Review 18 for Bullhide Extra–Capacity Briefcase
Top 500 Contributor
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
Excellent but flawed,
07 April 2008
By:
Wiedersfrom Minneapolis
"First off, I love this briefcase. I goes everywhere with me and I get lots of comments on it. It handles my laptop with ease, along with the necessary chargers and notepads. The bad part, and this is where I hope Orvis will listen up, is the small interior pockets. I travel quite a bit internationally, and need to store my passport, meds, camera etc. The small pockets are sewn to a flexible backing which does not stand up straight as the passport etc are being stored. Thus, one must push both hands into the case and hold the pockets open to insert the passport. This sounds trivial, but experiencing this every time I go through security is frustrating me. If Orvis fixes this problem, I will buy another case."
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
Review 19 for Bullhide Extra–Capacity Briefcase
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Perfect Briefcase,
21 January 2008
By:
Chief
"I have purchased numerous briefcases over the years. Like many others stated in their reviews, the briefcases I chose to compromise on just didn't hold up, or was not exactly what I wanted. Well, after many months of viewing this bag on-line, I finally bought it. Now, upon taking it out of the box it looked just exactly like what I thought it would look like; however, I was somewhat, how shall I say it...'askance' about all the "extra-capacity". I was not sure I was going to keep the bag to be honest, but I decided to give it a try b/c it just looked so good. Everyone in my office had something good to say about it. Well, extra-capacity? Okay, so far everything I stuff in it seems to go in, and I have combined from two cases into this one. I'd say it fits the bill. Super buy! Rugged, good looking, and mine. Go get one! Just do it."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 20 for Bullhide Extra–Capacity Briefcase
Top 1000 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Beautiful, functional, and professional,
26 December 2007
By:
DWLangfrom Bartlett, IL
"I received the Extra Capacity Brief Case as an early Christmas gift this year and could not be happier with it! Not only is it a beautiful brief case, it is also very well constructed, thoughtfully designed, and the envy of all coworkers!"
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