BRIEFING Expands With Their New Made in USA Collection

Instantly recognisable by their red stitching and detail, Japanese fashion brand BRIEFING have been making high quality and minimalist luggage and bags since 1998. Chances are that if you’ve spent any time in Japan you’ve seen their carry-ons in terminals, their golf bags on the green, and their briefcases in boardrooms.

At the core of their design identity is mil-epic toughness that can walk the line between city slicking and outdoor exploration. By producing a line of bags in the USA, BRIEFING were able to use Ballistic Nylon and laser cutting technology in a way the brand hadn’t before.

We take a look at two of the cornerstones of that collection–the Attack Pack L and the Neo Trinity Liner 3-way Briefcase.

The Attack Pack L

A sleek 20L pack, the Attack Pack L is a great daily driver. Made from 1050D Ballistic Nylon, this bag is designed for a lifetime of abuse. Usually, as a 6ft tall man, I can find the smaller volume packs to look silly on my frame. However, thanks to the tapered shape of the Attack, it doesn’t look too small on me – a nice surprise! A slender five inch depth keeps me nimble on the move and I do like that even when full, it isn’t a huge extension of your body like some EDC packs can be. This lends itself well to ducking and diving through crowds in busy cities without the concern of getting stuck between other commuters!

While the Attack is decidedly minimalist in terms of organisation, it has all that’s needed for a daily commute. A laptop sleeve sits against the back of the bag and can hold a 16” laptop. However, it is not padded at all, so you’ll likely want to put your laptop in a protective sleeve before carrying it about. In the same main compartment, you can house a jacket, and a Dopp kit comfortably, while maintaining the slim profile. On the front wall of the bag, is a zippered (YKK) pocket for small items.

On the exterior are two gusseted water bottle pockets that comfortably fit my 26oz bottle, and a tripod. There are also zippered pockets for your EDC, the bottom one has two slip compartments which are the perfect size for a field notes notebook and pen or your wallet. This bottom pocket also includes a key loop that is detachable by buckle. The top pocket is a simple zippered pouch, I found this to be a great spot for masks, snacks, and other quick to grab items.

Harness wise – I wouldn’t take this on extended ascents, but I found it plenty comfortable for hours with 15-20lbs worth of contents. BRIEFING is keeping it light here at 1.92lbs, so there isn’t a need for extra padding on a 20L pack.

BRIEFING have created a good, lightweight carry that is not only as tough as they come, but also minimalist and MiUSA. This will appeal to many looking for a tacticool pack.

Neo Trinity Liner

This three way briefcase has a lot of hidden tricks up its sleeves and is a good option for those whose day to day varies regularly.

Also constructed from robust 1050D Ballistic Nylon–there are three carry options with this briefcase – shoulder, handle, and backpack. The backpack straps hide away behind a YKK zipper on the rear of the bag, and the buckle connection points tuck away neatly leaving you with a clean silhouette. The shoulder strap (with removable pad) hides nicely in one of the front pouches when not in use and is quick to deploy for either slinging over the shoulder or carrying crossbody. The three way carry adds to the versatility of this bag, particularly for commuters – it’s simple to go from travelling with the bag on your back to a boardroom ready briefcase with just two clicks and a zip!

The main opening is suitcase style, allowing you access to the whole 16L capacity. One side is a full size zippered pocket while the other is home to a well padded and lined laptop sleeve. This sleeve comfortably fits a 16” laptop, and thanks to clever piece of padding, protects all of the corners too.

While this is a briefcase, it is deeper than many at approximately 6 inches, and as such allows you to pack a change of clothes, a rain jacket, or to customise with your own Dopp kit/pouch system. On the front of the briefcase are two large pouches, one rectangular and one square. The rectangular one is a good hiding spot for the shoulder strap, or an umbrella. While the square pocket is where you’ll naturally find yourself putting your EDC. There is an included detachable key loop with an angled zipper pocket too. I found this to be easy to access on the go, and a nice place to keep my wallet secure. On the exterior of these pockets you have BRIEFINGS famous red-stitch webbing – ideal for customising your bag further.

Although only 20 years old, BRIEFING are continuing to evolve into new products. By creating high quality MiUSA items – they’ve added another string to their bow. BRIEFING bags are seen all over Tokyo and other Japanese cities, perhaps we’re about to start seeing them more in New York too!

This article is a #curatedsponsor piece from the fine folks at BRIEFING USA.