Tumi Alpha 3 Brief Pack - This backpack tops the list with its superior ballistic nylon construction, extensive organizational capabilities, and a sleek, professional design
Tumi is a popular luxury item; especially in Asia. It is like wearing a Rolex or Persols sunglasses, many people just know you have a $500 bag or $1200 carry-on. Even the airport/airline staff treat you differently.
I bought into the hype and I have to say, after a few years, their stuff is worth it. But you also put a big mark on you with pick-pockets and brazen thieves abroad.
And yet Briggs & Riley have a real lifetime warranty, better construction, and while being expensive still cost less. But brand image is everything to many people. I'm sure their packs are well built though. They've been around long enough to build that brand image for a reason.
And yet Briggs & Riley have a real lifetime warranty, better construction, and while being expensive still cost less. But brand image is everything to many people. I'm sure their packs are well built though. They've been around long enough to build that brand image for a reason.
Never heard of Briggs & Riley. But I can tell you this, I've taken my Tumi bags to a Tumi store in Bangkokk or Ho Chi Minh City, I can get it personalized, add accessories, and repaired. Tumi is every where internationally.
Tumi is a popular luxury item; especially in Asia. It is like wearing a Rolex or Persols sunglasses, many people just know you have a $500 bag or $1200 carry-on. Even the airport/airline staff treat you differently.
I bought into the hype and I have to say, after a few years, their stuff is worth it. But you also put a big mark on you with pick-pockets and brazen thieves abroad.
Airport staff treat you differently if they see a higher end backpack? They smile more and say please and thank you?
Never heard of Briggs & Riley. But I can tell you this, I've taken my Tumi bags to a Tumi store in Bangkokk or Ho Chi Minh City, I can get it personalized, add accessories, and repaired. Tumi is every where internationally.
B&R will repair your bag at any time even if the airport causes damage, even if you are the third owner and bought it off fleabay. True anytime, anywhere, for any reason, lifetime warranty. Their products also can easily be personalized on their leather tags, and they will do it for free even if you didn't order it that way.
Your words in bold suggest B&R are not used worldwide. Everything I've heard has suggested Tumi is not what it used to be. I'm sure it's a nice product though. Not trying to put it down. How do I bold that last part, oh well.
Would rather just get a North Face, much more comfortable and also a good warranty. I'm not in a conservative profession where looks matter though, if you are then I guess it's worth it.
I'll take B+R any day over Tumi for luggage. However, for travel laptop backpacks the Everki Onyx is where it's at. Still expensive (though way less than Tumi), lifetime warranty, and better layout. Handles my laptop, tablet, portable screen, plus 10 lbs of cords, batteries and other crap with ease.
Okay, I like slightly higher-end stuff and I can afford it, but I would never pay $400+ for a backpack. Like, what? I guarantee you you can get the same functionality and durability from something that costs half as much, a fourth as much, or less.
People who buy this are just trying to seem wealthy. Which is just ironic, because the actual 1% never walk around looking like living billboards for Canada Goose, Louis Vuitton, Tumi, etc. It's just sad wannabe/lemming behavior.
Okay, I like slightly higher-end stuff and I can afford it, but I would never pay $400+ for a backpack. Like, what? I guarantee you you can get the same functionality and durability from something that costs half as much, a fourth as much, or less.
People who buy this are just trying to seem wealthy. Which is just ironic, because the actual 1% never walk around looking like living billboards for Canada Goose, Louis Vuitton, Tumi, etc. It's just sad wannabe/lemming behavior.
So you don't drive a vehicle? don't go out to eat? don't make your own clothes ? everything you have is a luxury to someone else
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I bought into the hype and I have to say, after a few years, their stuff is worth it. But you also put a big mark on you with pick-pockets and brazen thieves abroad.
And yet Briggs & Riley have a real lifetime warranty, better construction, and while being expensive still cost less. But brand image is everything to many people. I'm sure their packs are well built though. They've been around long enough to build that brand image for a reason.
Never heard of Briggs & Riley. But I can tell you this, I've taken my Tumi bags to a Tumi store in Bangkokk or Ho Chi Minh City, I can get it personalized, add accessories, and repaired. Tumi is every where internationally.
I bought into the hype and I have to say, after a few years, their stuff is worth it. But you also put a big mark on you with pick-pockets and brazen thieves abroad.
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B&R will repair your bag at any time even if the airport causes damage, even if you are the third owner and bought it off fleabay. True anytime, anywhere, for any reason, lifetime warranty. Their products also can easily be personalized on their leather tags, and they will do it for free even if you didn't order it that way.
Your words in bold suggest B&R are not used worldwide. Everything I've heard has suggested Tumi is not what it used to be. I'm sure it's a nice product though. Not trying to put it down. How do I bold that last part, oh well.
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If they are new backpacks boy do I have news for you…
So does my $24.99 jansport. 15 years since college and still going strong
People who buy this are just trying to seem wealthy. Which is just ironic, because the actual 1% never walk around looking like living billboards for Canada Goose, Louis Vuitton, Tumi, etc. It's just sad wannabe/lemming behavior.
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People who buy this are just trying to seem wealthy. Which is just ironic, because the actual 1% never walk around looking like living billboards for Canada Goose, Louis Vuitton, Tumi, etc. It's just sad wannabe/lemming behavior.
So you don't drive a vehicle? don't go out to eat? don't make your own clothes ? everything you have is a luxury to someone else