Nov 6, 2026
Happy I purchased the brief
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Wonderful addition to my travel. Perfect size and durable. So happy I added this to my list.
DianaR
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Details & care
Take your office with you—and then some—with this brief pack that's designed to be spacious and well-organized, every item has its place, from the organizational panel to the hidden phone pocket.
Exterior features:
- Zip entry to main compartment with magnetic zip garage
- Two front U-zip pockets
- Two side zip pockets on either side
- Side L-zip entry to water-resistant water bottle pocket
- Side L-zip pocket with key leash inside
- Webbing top carry handle with leather wrap
- Zip entry to padded laptop compartment (fits up to a 15-inch PC or 16-inch MacBook screen)
- Adjustable shoulder straps with tail keepers
- Two D-rings
- Back quick-access microfiber-lined pocket with hidden magnetic snap closure
- Add-a-Bag sleeve
- Monogram patch
- Luggage tag
Interior features:
- Organizational open pocket
- Two card pockets
- Pen loops
- Two zip pockets
- Two elastic pockets
- Two media pockets
- Large open pocket
- Hidden pocket behind leather patch
- Padded tablet compartment
- Key leash
- TUMI Tracer®
Sizing information: 3.4 lb.; 17" x 14" x 9".
- Nylon/polyester with leather trim
- Imported
- Item #11315063
- Core Product ID 333334CEKE
Size info
- 14"W x 17"H x 9"D.
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Tumi
Offering stylish gear designed to upgrade, uncomplicate and beautify all aspects of life on the move, TUMI designs essentials for business and travel. The brand is a favorite among frequent fliers who demand durability, function and ingenuity coupled with sleek styling. Designed in the USA, TUMI products undergo rigorous quality-control trials, including a combination of 30 tests.
Reviews
(16)164.4 out of 5
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July 22, 2026
Design Flaw
Huge TUMI fan, have a ton of their bags. This laptop bag is a fail. Claims to be a laptop bag BUT they don't have a suspended laptop compartment. They used to put that in all their backpacks and for some reason didn't in this one. If you have carried many laptops in backpacks this is a huge risk as you don't always set the bag down as soft as you want and all that force hits the laptop, padding of a 1/2 inch doesn't blunt much force.
I have owned 20 laptops over the years and probably 10 backpacks, this is a really bad design.
JeffA
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Nov 6, 2026
Happy I purchased the brief
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Wonderful addition to my travel. Perfect size and durable. So happy I added this to my list.
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DianaR
Oct 31, 2026
What A Bag!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Graduated from ho-hum to oh wow! What a bag. 10 day trip overseas. Easy access zip pouches in the front. Quality rocks. As long as you don't over stuff it easily fits under airline seating. Built to last. Zipped side pouches are super nice touch. Lots of interior compartments. Could make this a weekender if you pack smart. A swiss army knife of a backpack. Comfortable shoulder straps and bag is lightweight - even for Tumi's amazing ballistic nylon. Grab one - you will love it.
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OriC
Aug 11, 2026
Masterful at helping me organize my crap
I love my new updated Brief Backpack . I enjoy the structure - how it does not slouch at all and is upright at all times. I enjoy all of the compartments - very well laid out. I just discovered that if you start from the top and unzip both zippers at the same time down the main compartment, it automatically and quickly unfolds outwards so you can see everything exposed on the inside- nice touch because everything is exposed and the bag ceases to become a black abyss to lose things in. The two front zip pockets in the front are exceptional - and are not one dimensional slots,- they are actual roomy bins that can fit sunglasses cases, pen cases and probably even headphones. Looking forward to work and trips with this bag and discovering more cool things it can do - organizing all of my crap! It would be nice to see slightly beefier shoulder straps and maybe one or two more attachment points to hang a Tumi accessory from. But I get it - it’s a more business/work aesthetic (not hiking!). My first major Tumi product. Good job!
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MattyD
Aug 10, 2026
Nice upgrade from my 10 y/o Tumi Alpha Backpack
You get what you pay for. It’s sturdy, has large pockets, luxury feel, and comfortable to carry.
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JonathanW
July 25, 2026
Good quality bag
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Good quality. Made of strong material. I’ve stored my bag under the seat in front of me in tight spaces and it does not seem to scratch.
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JamesL
July 22, 2026
Design Flaw
Huge TUMI fan, have a ton of their bags. This laptop bag is a fail. Claims to be a laptop bag BUT they don't have a suspended laptop compartment. They used to put that in all their backpacks and for some reason didn't in this one. If you have carried many laptops in backpacks this is a huge risk as you don't always set the bag down as soft as you want and all that force hits the laptop, padding of a 1/2 inch doesn't blunt much force.
I have owned 20 laptops over the years and probably 10 backpacks, this is a really bad design.
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JeffA
July 15, 2026
Perfect so far
Love this backpack so far. The color looks better in person. There’s nothing I don’t like about it so far.
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DaleN
July 11, 2026
Worth the money
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I absolutely love the backpack, both of my sons have the same model, and I highly recommend it. I traveled all over Africa with it, and it was extremely practical and durable.
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TatianaW
June 16, 2026
LOVE the bag - love the color
Amazing bag - I love the following
1 - the style is professional yet looks stunning
2 - super stylish
3 - the color is unique
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AnthonyL
June 3, 2026
One critical flaw
I really wanted to love this backpack, and for the most part I did! However, one gripe I could not get over is how the main compartment zippers would get caught, every time without fail, in the folding fabric of the accordion opening fold. So frustrating, especially considering how expensive this bag is. This is either a really dumb design miss or a quality assurance issue for the particular item I got. Either way, I sadly ended up returning due to this critical flaw.
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savedbyjesus
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- One Size
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Apr 7, 2026
Nice Upgrade
The Alpha 3 Brief was my EDC. The refresh model has been a very nice upgrade. I understand the purpose of the zipper magnetic keeper on the main compartment is to keep the zipper pulls neat and in place, but I don’t understand why the other 7 zippers don’t have that same feature.
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WayneN
Apr 3, 2026
Yes, Please.
I’ve had many travel backpacks through the years. This is by far my favorite. It’s light, has tons of room and pair perfectly with the carry on luggage from Tumi.
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JodyG