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TUMI Alpha Brief Backpack - $439.98

$439.98
$625.00
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Tumi Alpha 3 Brief Pack - This backpack tops the list with its superior ballistic nylon construction, extensive organizational capabilities, and a sleek, professional design

https://www.samsclub.com/p/tumi-a.../P03029111
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FreshPrinceSumNLips
04-20-2024 at 04:30 PM.
04-20-2024 at 04:30 PM.
Quote from spec2 :
I have two other Tumi Alpha Bravo backpacks - one small, on med. Many years old now, still look brand new. Bought one at the outlet, the other at a Nord. Anniv. sale. Love them both. There is no other brand of men's professional-style backpack that compares for style and build-quality. I seem to recall seeing them for less at the outlet recently if you are looking for smaller styles. I would pass on the leather ones. They are heavy and wear quickly. The nylon ones will look new for years if cared for.

BTW items made specifically for Tumi's outlet don't have the leather area for initials. That's how you can tell if it's "real" Tumi or just branded Tumi. If you buy a product that has the leather area you can take it to any Tumi retail store to have your initials stamped on it. It doesn't matter where you bought it or how much you paid. Also the leather is just glued on. You can get blanks at the Tumi store to if you ever hand it down or sell it.

I got one. I think it has a design flaw in that it can't sit upright. The tilting forward is freaking annoying especially with laptop in it and the shit falls to the floor when placed on a chair or table. Mine was a gift as I would never pay big dolla for somethang like this.
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IfYouSeeKay
04-20-2024 at 06:53 PM.
04-20-2024 at 06:53 PM.
Quote from Coconutz0311 :
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.

Another + for B & R. I have two of their bags and one Tumi bag. Quality is similar in both (although b&R is slightly more subdued in style). If I'm traveling within the US for work - I'll take Tumi. If I'm international - I'll take B&R.

Tumi has more style, but B&R is definitely the better buy.
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cxsx
04-20-2024 at 07:49 PM.
04-20-2024 at 07:49 PM.
At this price point, I would rather just buy a replica for $60
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d46300
04-20-2024 at 09:47 PM.
04-20-2024 at 09:47 PM.
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At this price point, I would rather just buy a replica for $60

From where?
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cxsx
04-21-2024 at 12:12 AM.
04-21-2024 at 12:12 AM.
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From where?

AliExpress
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thegerd
04-21-2024 at 01:42 PM.
04-21-2024 at 01:42 PM.
Quote from 4u2c :
Where are these made ?

China
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Hank5150
04-21-2024 at 01:46 PM.
04-21-2024 at 01:46 PM.
I have this and don't recommend it. Way too heavy for any type of traveling. If you're going from just your car to office that might just be all.
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MMahany88
04-22-2024 at 02:20 AM.
04-22-2024 at 02:20 AM.
Quote from flipnf3rno :
Gray color for cheaper at Nordstrom Rack site. Doesn't have the leather part on the front for initials though.

https://www.nordstromrack.com/s/tumi-brief-pack/7776481?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&breadc... [nordstromrack.com]

That is a made for outlet version and notably lower quality. You can tell because it lacks the monogram plate. The made for outlet luggage models typically have cheaper wheels, zippers, liners, etc.
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kidcharliemain
04-22-2024 at 03:52 AM.
04-22-2024 at 03:52 AM.
Quote from Hank5150 :
I have this and don't recommend it. Way too heavy for any type of traveling. If you're going from just your car to office that might just be all.
This whole thread is a hoot
A $600+ bag on sale for $400+ that is too heavy to carry
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AnneRielo
04-22-2024 at 06:17 AM.
04-22-2024 at 06:17 AM.
Quote from ufgersh22 :
Own this. Paid close to $600 but had to when my backpack broke at the airport overseas and only the Tumi store was open 🙄. Holds way more than you would expect. Durable. Main drawback is the weight. The thing is heavy even before putting anything inside. Good price compared to retail.

Does it have a pass through at the back so you can put it on top of a rolling luggage securely.
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Chuck-a-Buck414
04-22-2024 at 11:04 AM.
04-22-2024 at 11:04 AM.
Early in my sales career I switched to Tumi after wearing out a series of briefcases on frequent overseas trips. I believe I'm up to only my second brief, having added the backpack about 5 years ago. The backpack is classy enough for the boardroom and wears just as tough as the briefcases (in ballistic nylon). I'm not a big brand pusher honestly. But these are admired - flight attendant says "Sir, thank you for switching to the bulkhead seat - may I take your bag?" I grab tablet and hand over the Tumi... "Oooh nice, I need a new backpack" Smilie
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04-22-2024 at 01:05 PM.
04-22-2024 at 01:05 PM.
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At this price point, I would rather just buy a replica for $60
At that price point I would rather spend the $400+ bucks on a way ticket to Bangkok and carry my clothes in a trash bag.
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04-23-2024 at 01:55 AM.
04-23-2024 at 01:55 AM.
Ugly af
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duckeggs
04-23-2024 at 02:26 AM.
04-23-2024 at 02:26 AM.
A backpack for $500☠️☠️☠️☠️
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Mydiscover
04-23-2024 at 02:54 AM.
04-23-2024 at 02:54 AM.
I have the Tumi Alpha ballistic Nylon luggage and it has lasted me over 10 years and looks like new. Got it when united airlines store was offering 20k united miles for each of the luggage during a sale. Picked up 4 of them for 80k miles total. 2 of them was 22"x14"x9" and the other 2 was 22"x16"x9" Very durable. I would not pay almost $1k each for them tho.
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