Looking for a new briefcase to try in 2021? The Stuart and Lau Cary briefcase might be just what you need. Read on for our full review.

I’ve used a lot of computer bags in my time, and to be quite honest, most of them worked really well. As my style leans casual, I found a canvas messenger bag with a padded laptop pocket was all I needed. Why would I need a briefcase?

The truth is I didn’t think I did, but I do like nice things. When Stuart and Lau offered me a chance to take their Cary Briefcase for a test drive, I couldn’t pass it up. What I found in the process was far more than I expected.

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I chose The Cary Briefcase Double in Tobacco and Chocolate. The color combo fit my style, being mostly monochrome aside from the bright metal buckles and zippers. It seemed like a near-perfect match with most of my favorite watches and footwear. 

I always strive for total transparency, so I should mention that I knew about this bag long before Stuart and Lau reached out. When they gave me the green light to pick out a bag, I knew exactly which one and which color I was going to choose.

One Tough Bag

When the bag arrived at my house, I was a bit nervous. It arrived with a big, gaping hole in the box. It looked like it was in the fight of its life in the back of that delivery truck. The hole was so big that I could see quite a bit of the briefcase without opening the box.

I figured this was all for nothing. I thought I’d open the box, pull out a torn, broken, and stained briefcase. I could sense the hours I’d waste in a never-ending run-around with the delivery company trying to get this briefcase replaced in time to review it. 

To my surprise, the briefcase was completely intact. After I spun it around a few times to check it over for damage, I couldn’t even remember which section of the bag was exposed. If there’s one thing that impresses me, it’s ruggedness. And believe it or not, this briefcase is rugged.