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. The 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. Snag-free nylon zippers. 13"H x 17"W x 5¼"D; 1,160 cu. in. Holds laptops up to 15½" wide. Imported.
Average Customer Rating:
4.4 out of 5
Rating Snapshot
(43 reviews)
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37 of 43 (86%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Bullhide Leather Extra-Capacity Briefcase
Review 1 for Bullhide Leather Extra-Capacity Briefcase
Overall Rating:
3
/ 5
A Heavy Bag and Disappointing Interior,
06 March 2010
By:
Camp3from Philadelphia, PA
Good Value:
2
/ 5
Meets Expectations:
2
/ 5
Features:
2
/ 5
Appearance:
4
/ 5
Capacity:
2
/ 5
Weight:
1
/ 5
Durability:
4
/ 5
Carrying Ease:
2
/ 5
Design/Functionality:
3
/ 5
"This case is a prime example as to why it is so difficult to purchase a case via the internet.
The case is extremely handsome and projects an executive image. The interior relative to file storage and accessories is a disaster. As prior reviews stated there is no structure or space. I will often place extra files in the computer side but in general find that limiting when you have power strips, mouse and the like. Lastly, the bag with a computer, files, and accessories weighs a ton.
I have used the bag for about two years and it has held up well but I will not replace it with the same model when it's time is up."
Review 2 for Bullhide Leather Extra-Capacity Briefcase
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Great and great value.,
04 March 2010
By:
ZorbaJ
Good Value:
5
/ 5
Meets Expectations:
5
/ 5
Features:
5
/ 5
Appearance:
5
/ 5
Capacity:
5
/ 5
Weight:
5
/ 5
Durability:
5
/ 5
Carrying Ease:
5
/ 5
Design/Functionality:
5
/ 5
"Very happy and less than half of comparable brands. To nitpick, I would prefer the Orvis label smaller and the pocket divider a little stiffer. But really very happy with it."
Review 3 for Bullhide Leather Extra-Capacity Briefcase
Overall Rating:
4
/ 5
Great case, needs updating,
04 March 2010
By:
PainDocfrom Salt Lake City
Good Value:
5
/ 5
Meets Expectations:
4
/ 5
Features:
3
/ 5
Appearance:
5
/ 5
Capacity:
5
/ 5
Weight:
4
/ 5
Durability:
5
/ 5
Carrying Ease:
4
/ 5
Design/Functionality:
4
/ 5
"Have had the case for about 2 months. For the most part, I am quite pleased with my purchase. This is definitely one welll made briefcase that I believe will serve me well for many years. The pockets/separators inside are not well designed, difficult to use. Orvis needs to update the pockets etc, by looking at other manufacturers of "soft cases". Despite this flaw, I would purchase this case again. There are very few cases that come close to the capacity and quality and cost."
Review 4 for Bullhide Leather Extra-Capacity Briefcase
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Excellent Bag!!!,
05 February 2010
By:
LMarkis
Good Value:
5
/ 5
Meets Expectations:
5
/ 5
Features:
5
/ 5
Appearance:
5
/ 5
Capacity:
5
/ 5
Weight:
5
/ 5
Durability:
5
/ 5
Carrying Ease:
5
/ 5
Design/Functionality:
5
/ 5
"If you thought this bag looked nice on the website or in the store, wait till you get it home and break it in. The bag can handle any need you might have and is as durable as can be. I cannot tell you how many compliments I have received from complete strangers.
One of the best purchases I have made from Orvis."
Review 5 for Bullhide Leather Extra-Capacity Briefcase
Overall Rating:
4
/ 5
Great Briefcase,
03 February 2010
By:
NCshooter
Good Value:
4
/ 5
Meets Expectations:
5
/ 5
Features:
4
/ 5
Appearance:
5
/ 5
Capacity:
5
/ 5
Weight:
5
/ 5
Durability:
4
/ 5
Carrying Ease:
4
/ 5
Design/Functionality:
4
/ 5
"The leather and overall look of the brief case are great. For the price, I was really impressed with the overall product.
Here are a couple of potential improvements: - The handles are a bit awkward. They don't stand up or flop down well. Something to hold them together to keep them up would be great. Alternatively, a different connection to the main case where they would flop down would be helpful. - It would be nice to have a hook for keys in the interior. - A zippered interior pouch and / or more organizing pockets would be nice."
Review 6 for Bullhide Leather Extra-Capacity Briefcase
Overall Rating:
3
/ 5
disappoointed,
04 January 2010
By:
meredith1
Good Value:
3
/ 5
Meets Expectations:
2
/ 5
Features:
4
/ 5
Appearance:
4
/ 5
Capacity:
4
/ 5
Weight:
4
/ 5
Durability:
1
/ 5
Carrying Ease:
3
/ 5
Design/Functionality:
3
/ 5
"I was so hopeful but this bag arrived scratched which did not bode well for future scratches which came easily. I had to return it."
Response from Orvis:
ByOrvis Customer Service Team,
29 January 2010
Orvis contacted this customer and thanked him for his honest feedback. This is a durable and rugged briefcase; leather products do require regular maintenance with a leather conditioner to minimize the appearance of scratches and to help prevent future scratches from occurring. We were disappointed to hear our customer wasn't happy with his purchase. Orvis will happily exchange or refund any item; we want our customers to be happy with all of their Orvis purchases.
Review 7 for Bullhide Leather Extra-Capacity Briefcase
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Fabulous Bag,
17 November 2009
By:
Brehm
Good Value:
5
/ 5
Meets Expectations:
5
/ 5
Features:
5
/ 5
Appearance:
5
/ 5
Capacity:
5
/ 5
Weight:
5
/ 5
Durability:
5
/ 5
Carrying Ease:
5
/ 5
Design/Functionality:
5
/ 5
"My only regret is that I didn't buy it earlier.
My husband is a college professor. Every 7-8 months I was purchasing a new leather case for him. The bags would always wear out, seams would tear, the leather would wear thin. Well he has now had this bag for two years. It is absolutely fabulous. It looks as good today as it did the day I gave it to him. The bag is functional, durable and looks great."
Review 8 for Bullhide Leather Extra-Capacity Briefcase
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
WOW!!,
04 October 2009
By:
smc1382from Indiana
Good Value:
5
/ 5
Meets Expectations:
5
/ 5
Features:
5
/ 5
Appearance:
5
/ 5
Capacity:
5
/ 5
Weight:
5
/ 5
Durability:
5
/ 5
Carrying Ease:
5
/ 5
Design/Functionality:
5
/ 5
"This is without question the BEST business brief case i have ever had. Built like a tank, lots of room for all my stuff and looks awesome. This is the type of product I have come to expect from Orvis!!"
Review 9 for Bullhide Leather Extra-Capacity Briefcase
Overall Rating:
2
/ 5
Handsome, durable ... impractical.,
01 September 2009
By:
Franknsfrom Chicago Commuter
Good Value:
2
/ 5
Meets Expectations:
1
/ 5
Features:
1
/ 5
Appearance:
4
/ 5
Capacity:
4
/ 5
Weight:
3
/ 5
Durability:
3
/ 5
Carrying Ease:
2
/ 5
Design/Functionality:
1
/ 5
"A great looking, handsome leather brief with great capacity ... but lacking attention to detail in a bag of this value.
I've owned the bag for over a year now and I find myself using it for a while and then putting it back in the closet. As long as I use it for my laptop and notepad, it's fine. But as soon as I try to use the interior divider for business cards, pens, calculator and so forth, I put it away again. The interior divider is poorly designed. It flops back and forth and won't stay "in place" long enough to slips pens and cards into their holders. And the velcro strap intended to support it is too long to be of any help.
I've ended up using a divider from another bag, binder-clipped to to this one to give it some substance. For a bag of this quality, you shouldn't have to do that.
Likewise the handles make this an impractical bag for a commuter. They fold over and you're constantly having to fumble for one or the other when you take the bag off your shoulder, get the bag out of the back seat of the car, or from under your feet on the train. It really needs some kind of "snap together handle."
Again, attention to "daily usability/detail" is really lacking.
The laptop strap intended to hold a computer in place is a problem as well. It's far too long to do any good. It really doesn't hold the machine in place at all. It stretched out in a day or two and I haven't been able to use it since.
Finally, my shoulder strap quickly stretched out and made the bag hard to carry. Not a big deal, but a hassle. I took the case to the local shoe-maker and had the strap shortened. But should you have to do this in the first year of ownership?
Put all together, these things make me wonder: "Did anyone actually try out this briefcase?" They would have known the problems in a week.
In sum: a great exterior ... a poor interior ... weak execution. Back to the closet it goes."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Response from Orvis:
ByOrvis Customer Service,
21 September 2009
Orvis contacted the customer to thank him for his time and valuable feedback about the Bullhide Briefcase. Orvis welcomes our customers' comments and suggestions. We are always striving to improve the products we offer and the voice of the customer is extremely important to Orvis. We have passed these comments on to our product developers for review- we work hard to achieve 100% Customer Satisfaction.
Review 10 for Bullhide Leather Extra-Capacity Briefcase
Overall Rating:
4
/ 5
Built to last, could use a few improvements,
30 July 2009
By:
LostSailor
Good Value:
4
/ 5
Meets Expectations:
4
/ 5
Features:
5
/ 5
Appearance:
5
/ 5
Capacity:
5
/ 5
Weight:
5
/ 5
Durability:
5
/ 5
Carrying Ease:
5
/ 5
Design/Functionality:
3
/ 5
"I've had this bag for almost exactly a year now, during my first year in business school and over the Summer. I use the heck out of this bag, literally every day, to carry my laptop, cords, and usually at least 20 pounds of books, files, folders and electronics all over the country and campus. It has been attached to my hip for 1 year, so here are my thoughts:
Construction and the leather materials of the bag are great. The shell of the bag should outlast me easily.
Like others have mentioned, the nylon dividers and pockets are floppy and catch on the corners of media I'm putting into it. I think the nylon used is durable, and for the most part stitched well, but stiffer compartment dividers with pockets that are flush with them would suit me better for ease of inserting files, folders, books and all the stuff I previously mentioned.
I accidentally bought an extra strap for the bag, because I didn't see that it came with one in the description. I'm glad I did, because the original has stretched over 1 foot (that's my fault most likely-I carry a LOT of books and equipment in it.) But also the cloth/rubber strap pad has worn through and has about a 3-1/2" tear in the edge of it. That's from daily use for 1 year.
I take very good care of this bag, incidentally, as far as cleaning and oiling it. Like another reviewer, I don't particularly like the giant 'Orvis' badge on the side, but hopefully as it ages, it will become more indiscreet. One of the main reasons I shop at Orvis is that their branding and logos are usually subtle, compared to other brands I used to buy frequently. As an MBA student concentrating in Marketing Strategy, I'll offer that Orvis has several unique customer bases, and the one that contains the people that would buy this product aren't the customers that are looking to pay premium prices to advertise the manufacturer or where they bought it, such as fly-fishing gear or any battenkill product. This affluent segment will pay extra for subtlety and tradition. This is a word of mouth/legacy product, and I have successfully convinced two classmates to buy one as well.
I wonder what's going to become of the velcro strap that holds the laptop in place. The elastic strap is already becoming sort of shot, and the stickiness of the velcro won't last as long as the bag. Also, the velcro tab scarifies the nylon when not attached. But I'll cross those bridges later.
The only other "complaint" is that the stitching has come out above the 'Orvis' tag inside the bag. I didn't do that; it was an inspection oversight, but minor.
It's a diverse product, in that I think it would be fine to take in to a business meeting and is casual and rugged enough for everyday use, and is very handsome. People notice this bag wherever I take it (which is everywhere, and may be because I have so much stuff packed into it ;))
Overall I'm highly pleased; this bag has exceeded some of my expectations, and fallen a little short on others, but for the money and the demands I have placed on it I consider it a real value, and hopefully it'll be around for many, many years to come. I'd recommend buying an extra strap or two just in case, since this bag will most likely be in your family for generations."
Review 11 for Bullhide Leather Extra-Capacity Briefcase
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
great bag,
09 July 2009
By:
MichaelR
Good Value:
4
/ 5
Meets Expectations:
5
/ 5
Features:
5
/ 5
Appearance:
3
/ 5
Capacity:
5
/ 5
Weight:
5
/ 5
Durability:
5
/ 5
Carrying Ease:
5
/ 5
Design/Functionality:
5
/ 5
"I am thrilled with this bag. I have been able to comfortably fit plenty of files and my computer in it. When I put it on my shoulder the weight shifts well and makes it comfortable to carry. The only thing that I do not care for on this bag is the big Orvis label on the side. It was a good purchase and well worth the money."
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
Review 12 for Bullhide Leather Extra-Capacity Briefcase
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
To Burgermeister re Floppy Handles,
02 July 2009
By:
Webprof
Good Value:
5
/ 5
Meets Expectations:
5
/ 5
Features:
5
/ 5
Appearance:
5
/ 5
Capacity:
5
/ 5
Weight:
5
/ 5
Durability:
5
/ 5
Carrying Ease:
5
/ 5
Design/Functionality:
5
/ 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."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 13 for Bullhide Leather Extra-Capacity Briefcase
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Old faithful companion...,
25 June 2009
By:
TheLoneStranger
Good Value:
4
/ 5
Meets Expectations:
5
/ 5
Features:
5
/ 5
Appearance:
5
/ 5
Capacity:
5
/ 5
Weight:
5
/ 5
Durability:
5
/ 5
Carrying Ease:
4
/ 5
Design/Functionality:
4
/ 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 14 for Bullhide Leather Extra-Capacity Briefcase
Overall Rating:
3
/ 5
Handles are a flop,
08 June 2009
By:
Burgermeister
Good Value:
4
/ 5
Meets Expectations:
3
/ 5
Features:
4
/ 5
Appearance:
4
/ 5
Capacity:
5
/ 5
Weight:
5
/ 5
Durability:
5
/ 5
Carrying Ease:
4
/ 5
Design/Functionality:
3
/ 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."
Response from Orvis:
ByOrvis Customer Care,
21 September 2009
Orvis Customer Service spoke with this customer and told him how much we appreciate the detailed feedback offered for this briefcase. We apologized that the case has not lived up to its great looks and we are currently reviewing the product to address the issue. We are always striving to improve the products we offer and we learn much from our customers. We offered this customer a full refund for his purchase.
Review 15 for Bullhide Leather Extra-Capacity Briefcase
Top 50 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Great case!,
17 May 2009
By:
flyfishingmanfrom nh
Good Value:
5
/ 5
Meets Expectations:
5
/ 5
Features:
5
/ 5
Appearance:
5
/ 5
Capacity:
5
/ 5
Weight:
5
/ 5
Durability:
5
/ 5
Carrying Ease:
5
/ 5
Design/Functionality:
5
/ 5
"I am totally satisfied with this case. The quality is charming. and the case is also very tough."
Review 16 for Bullhide Leather Extra-Capacity Briefcase
Overall Rating:
1
/ 5
Disappointing Design and Functionality,
16 May 2009
By:
Anonymous
Good Value:
2
/ 5
Meets Expectations:
1
/ 5
Features:
1
/ 5
Appearance:
4
/ 5
Capacity:
3
/ 5
Weight:
3
/ 5
Durability:
4
/ 5
Carrying Ease:
3
/ 5
Design/Functionality:
1
/ 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."
Response from Orvis:
ByOrvis Customer Service Team,
19 July 2009
Orvis contacted this customer and apologized for the fact that this briefcase did not suit his needs. We appreciate the feedback and will take these suggestions into consideration for the future development of this item. We did offer this customer an exchange or a full refund. Our 100% customer satisfaction guarantee is the stongest in the business!
Review 17 for Bullhide Leather Extra-Capacity Briefcase
Overall Rating:
1
/ 5
Poor Design,
06 May 2009
By:
mhmullenfrom LA, CA
Good Value:
1
/ 5
Meets Expectations:
1
/ 5
Features:
2
/ 5
Appearance:
4
/ 5
Capacity:
4
/ 5
Weight:
4
/ 5
Durability:
4
/ 5
Carrying Ease:
4
/ 5
Design/Functionality:
1
/ 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."
Response from Orvis:
ByOrvis Customer Service Team,
19 July 2009
Orvis contacted this customer and apologized that the interior pockets did not meet the customer's expectations. We are reviewing this item to inspect the durability of the inner pockets while keeping in mind the weight concerns during travel. We offered this customer an exchange and thanked him for his detailed feedback.
Review 18 for Bullhide Leather Extra-Capacity Briefcase
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Bullhide Extra Capacity Briefcase,
17 April 2009
By:
SalesRep
Good Value:
4
/ 5
Meets Expectations:
4
/ 5
Features:
5
/ 5
Appearance:
5
/ 5
Capacity:
5
/ 5
Weight:
4
/ 5
Durability:
5
/ 5
Carrying Ease:
4
/ 5
Design/Functionality:
4
/ 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 19 for Bullhide Leather Extra-Capacity Briefcase
Overall Rating:
4
/ 5
Great Size, Weight, and Durability,
31 January 2009
By:
ColoradoTomfrom Colorado
Good Value:
3
/ 5
Meets Expectations:
4
/ 5
Features:
4
/ 5
Appearance:
4
/ 5
Capacity:
4
/ 5
Weight:
5
/ 5
Durability:
5
/ 5
Carrying Ease:
4
/ 5
Design/Functionality:
4
/ 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 20 for Bullhide Leather Extra-Capacity Briefcase
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Easy choice--Bullhide Extra Capacity,
23 January 2009
By:
FRICSfrom Virginia
Good Value:
5
/ 5
Meets Expectations:
5
/ 5
Features:
4
/ 5
Appearance:
5
/ 5
Capacity:
4
/ 5
Weight:
4
/ 5
Durability:
4
/ 5
Carrying Ease:
4
/ 5
Design/Functionality:
4
/ 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."
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