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Sportsman's Deluxe Briefcase

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Sportsman's Deluxe Briefcase

  • Our bestselling briefcase, loaded with organizational features
  • Extra-strong spine prevents sagging for easy packing
  • Roomy main compartment expands with zippered gusset

Average Customer Rating 4.6 out of 5 (4.6 out of 5)
15 of 16 (94%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.

Customer Reviews for Sportsman's Deluxe Briefcase

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Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 (5 out of 5)
More than I expected, December 26, 2008
By PapawJeff from South Charleston, WV

"As with other things I have recieved from L.L. Bean, this was much more than I expected.
Really a heavy nylon fabric and sturdy zippers.
Its a quality piece that would serve you well at the office, on a plane, about town or as a weekend man bag that you can throw all your stuff in.
Camera, lunch, sunglasses, small shopping or whatever.
No more "Honey put this in your purse for me"!!!!"


Age: 45-54
Gender: Male
How often do you shop at L.L.Bean?: Frequently
I would describe myself as: Liker of nice things

Review 2 for Sportsman's Deluxe Briefcase

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 (5 out of 5)
Excellent Choice, December 17, 2008
By WooferDawg from Alexandria, VA

"This briefcase was a pleasant surprise after handling it upon arrival. This rugged case more space than expected and it feels as solid as it looks as well as being handsomely designed inside and out. It's an excellent choice for a replacement or someones very first briefcase. In the process of getting a couple more for Christmas gifts."

Age: 35-44
Gender: Male
How often do you shop at L.L.Bean?: Occasionally
I would describe myself as: self-taught small computer repair business owner
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Review 3 for Sportsman's Deluxe Briefcase

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 (5 out of 5)
Great bag for a great price, November 5, 2008
By SnowmaninBuffalo from Buffalo, NY

"I bought this bag with the intention of using it as a daily briefcase to the office and travel. It has certainly not let me down. There is so much room in the briefcase - so much so that I have yet to fill it despite my attempts to do. It carries well (I prefer to hold it by the handles as opposed to the shoulder strap) and is a far cry from the boring old brown leather briefcases everyone seems to have. I should note that I DO NOT carry a laptop in my bag but I do think you could easily fit one in there on the fly."

Age: 25-34
Gender: Male
How often do you shop at L.L.Bean?: Frequently
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Review 4 for Sportsman's Deluxe Briefcase

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 (4 out of 5)
Fantastic except for..., October 9, 2008
By RIJoe from Warwick RI

"...the top zipper. It is not quite waterproof. If it had a flap over the top zipper, it would be a five star bag. Other than that I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a fully functioning sharp looking brief case that COULD hold a laptop but was not specifically designed for it.
This was the big selling point for me. My laptop case was just too heavy with all of the "Stuff" I had to carry.
Having this as a second brief case that I can carry on my other shoulder or by the handles it a great relief to my back. Since it does look so good and function so well, I enjoy just taking this with me when the laptop can stay home."


Age: 45-54
Gender: Male
How often do you shop at L.L.Bean?: Occasionally
I would describe myself as: Professional High Tech Consultant who loves sports and the outdoors.

Review 5 for Sportsman's Deluxe Briefcase

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 (5 out of 5)
GREAT briefcase, October 3, 2008
By MsBeanJeans from Bethlehem, PA

"This is a really well-made, handsome bag. It was a gift for my husband, who loves it. The sage color is really olive green, and it looks very smart with the british tan trim. Roomy bag, fits all his stuff without looking overstuffed and sloppy. Highly recommended product."

Age: 45-54
Gender: Female
How often do you shop at L.L.Bean?: Frequently
I would describe myself as: lawyer, avid reader (especially mysteries/crime stories), love to hike, owned by 2 Jack Russells
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Review 6 for Sportsman's Deluxe Briefcase

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Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 (5 out of 5)
Outstanding value, September 28, 2008
By Consumerista from Long Island, NY

"I don't know how Bean stays in business--nothing, including this briefcase, ever seems to wear out! I had this bag's predecessor for more than 10 years when I finally decided to replace it with this newer version and it's very handsome, especially with monogramming, looks good with everything, and is water-resistant. The only thing I miss from the earlier version is the interior divider, but inserting file folders makes up for its absence. The zip-enlarging feature is great when you need some extra room. Would be a great gift, too."

Age: 55-65
Gender: Female
How often do you shop at L.L.Bean?: Frequently
I would describe myself as: thrifty fashionista
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Review 7 for Sportsman's Deluxe Briefcase

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 (4 out of 5)
Great BUT!!, August 21, 2008
By NUMBER1LLBeanfan from Lynbrook, NY

"This is a GREAT briefcase,But just don't get caught in Rain Storm!!!"

Age: 45-54
Gender: Male
How often do you shop at L.L.Bean?: Frequently
0 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Review 8 for Sportsman's Deluxe Briefcase

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 (5 out of 5)
Sportsman's Deluxe Briefcase, June 19, 2008
By ReviewWriter from Tallahsssee, Florida

"I chose the Sportsman's Deluxe Briefcase after looking at several types. My daily briefcase is a hardside case but I wanted a flexible case with losts of pockets for air travel. This case fit the bill. The outside pocket was perfect for my passport and wallet. The inside compartments were just the right size for ipods, phones, books and pdas.
I highly recommend the briefcase."


Age: 45-54
Gender: Male
How often do you shop at L.L.Bean?: First time

Review 9 for Sportsman's Deluxe Briefcase

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 (5 out of 5)
A Great Bag, April 18, 2008
By Ash6Shopper from Albany, NY

"I bought this briefcase as a gift for my boyfriend who is a beginning teacher. He loved it! Its durable- very heavy duty- stain resistant and all of the compartments are very useful. Best of all, it was delivered very quickly and it was still returnable even after I had his initials put on it. Its expandable and can hold all his text books and personal items. Doing business with LL Bean was great."

Age: 18-24
Gender: Female
How often do you shop at L.L.Bean?: Occasionally

Review 10 for Sportsman's Deluxe Briefcase

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 (4 out of 5)
Great bag - only one "con", April 18, 2008
By Lawdevil from Atlanta, GA

"This is really a well-made, versatile briefcase. My only complaint is that the pad on the shoulder strap is way too stiff - it sort of rocks on your shoulder rather than lying on your shoulder."

Age: Over 55
Gender: Male
How often do you shop at L.L.Bean?: Occasionally

Review 11 for Sportsman's Deluxe Briefcase

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 (5 out of 5)
Nice bag, April 18, 2008
By BrookynDodger from Amityville, NY

"Very
nice quality. Nice hardware and storage capacity. I like the fact that
my laptop and sleeve fits perfectly. Expands to accomodate larger
loads. Two minor issues - the contoured shoulder pad is not as
comfortable as it looks and the Velcro strip across the top of the back
panel is annoying. Perhaps this should be replaced with a zipper
instead. Otherwise, an excellent bag. Worth the extra bucks over those
found in luggage stores, etc."


Age: 35-55
Gender: Male
How often do you shop at L.L.Bean?: Occasionally

Review 12 for Sportsman's Deluxe Briefcase

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 (5 out of 5)
Deluxe Briefcase a winner!, April 18, 2008
By JED22 from Boca Raton, FL

"This briefcase is beautiful, and of excellent quality. The construction and fabric are built to last forever, and will stand up to very rugged treatment.
Equally worthy of praise are the numerous compartments of different sizes. This briefcase is adaptable to many uses because of its flexible design."


Age: Over 55
Gender: Female
How often do you shop at L.L.Bean?: Occasionally

Review 13 for Sportsman's Deluxe Briefcase

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 (4 out of 5)
Good bag., April 17, 2008
By geogplanner from Albany, NY

"I bought this bag along with the Carryall to see what one would be the better bag. By far, this bag is the better bag. It was a bit smaller than I thought it would be. It doesn't hold as much as I would like it to, but still a good bag."

Age: 25-34
Gender: Male
How often do you shop at L.L.Bean?: Frequently

Review 14 for Sportsman's Deluxe Briefcase

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 (5 out of 5)
breifcase, April 17, 2008
By DreamaR40 from Pickerington, OH

"this was actually a replacement for the same style purchased 13 years ago for my husband....loved it then, love it now. Great durability & function!"

Age: 25-34
Gender: Female
How often do you shop at L.L.Bean?: Occasionally
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Review 15 for Sportsman's Deluxe Briefcase

Overall Rating: 2 out of 5 (2 out of 5)
too many straps, April 17, 2008
By Sprendthrift from Maryland

"I checked the briefcases at LLBean to
find another wonderful "ballistic" briefcase
like the one we ordered a years or so ago
in dark green, but couldn't find it, so ordered the Sportsman. My husband is
using it as a gym bag, but it doesn't have
easily accessible zippered pockets for the
plastic key, padlock, earphones, etc. one
carries. (The 'ballistic" briefcase is now his main briefcase, nice & stiff for
documents. It had been a wonderful
gym bag, too. One doesn't always need
a soft bag."


Age: Over 55
Gender: Female
How often do you shop at L.L.Bean?: Occasionally

Review 16 for Sportsman's Deluxe Briefcase

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 (5 out of 5)
SPORTSMANS DELUXE BRIEFCASE, April 17, 2008
By DESPERADO from Chesterfield, MO

"I am totally satisfied with this briefcase. It is very versatile, light-weight and and just the right size to carry newspapers, magazines, reports, and assorted personal items and to toss in the back seat of my car in a hurry. The construction quality seems very good. I am very satisfied with the sage color. I would buy this again."

Age: Over 55
Gender: Male
How often do you shop at L.L.Bean?: Occasionally
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.