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TWO-POCKET BRIEF

TWO-POCKET BRIEF

🧵 Made in Schenectady, NY since 1970
🛠️ Built to last decades. Premium materials and triple-stitched construction.
🔒 Purposeful design. Carefully engineered features that solve real problems.
🚚 Ships in one day from NY • Real humans if you need help
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The Two-Pocket Brief is a lightweight flat briefcase designed for professionals who carry papers, documents, and artist supplies. Featuring two zippered flat compartments, a front open pocket, and both grab handle and detachable shoulder strap, this ultra-tough brief is hand-sewn in Schenectady, NY for years of professional use.

Specifications

Dimensions Weight Type
16"W x 14"H Ultra-lightweight Flat briefcase

Features:

  • Two zippered compartments: Flat storage for papers and documents
  • Perfect for artist supplies: Spacious flat design
  • Flat open front pocket: Quick-access storage
  • Detachable shoulder strap: Adjustable for comfortable carry
  • Grab handle on top: Quick carry option
  • Ultra-lightweight: Weighs less full than many empty briefcases
  • Water-resistant: Protects contents from the elements
  • Machine washable: Easy care for professional use
  • Zero-Waste option: Sustainable version using leftover material scraps
  • Made in USA: Handcrafted in Schenectady, New York

Perfect For:

  • Professionals - Lightweight document carrier
  • Artists - Flat storage for supplies and portfolios
  • Students - Papers and documents organized
  • Architects - Large format document storage
  • Designers - Flat compartments for work materials
  • Anyone who values lightweight carry - Professional appearance without the weight

Crafted by Hand in Upstate New York

  • Hand-sewn by skilled craftspeople - Each Two-pocket brief is made by experienced sewers in our Schenectady factory
  • 50+ years of expertise - We've been perfecting briefcase design since 1970
  • Precision construction - Every seam, every stitch placed with care and attention
  • Made in America - Supporting American manufacturing and American jobs
  • Quality you can feel - Durable construction that lasts for years
  • Built to last - Designed for years of professional use

What Customers Say:

"After searching the Internet for a sturdy, light briefcase, I ordered the Two-Pocket Flat Briefcase. The lightness is awesome -- this briefcase weighs less, full, than the other one that I used to carry weighed empty. I can tell that it will last for many years and I am reassured that the folks at Tough Traveler stand behind their products. The fact that it is made in the USA is a definite plus."
- Bob Torzynski, Rochester, New York

Zero-Waste Option

Select "Zero-Waste" for an even more sustainable choice. We use leftover scraps of material that would otherwise be discarded. Colors are random, but note your color preferences in your order and we'll do our best to find one that suits you!

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Logo with American flag and text 'Proudly Made in USA Since 1970' on a white background

Hand-Crafted in the USA since 1970

As recommended in BUSINESS TRAVELER MAGAZINE, Aug 2024: "The Best American-Made Luggage Pieces"

The Tough Traveler Story

In 1970, Mark Goldstein—an avid outdoorsman and military veteran—couldn't find a backpack that matched the durability of his military-issued gear or the comfort he needed for long treks. So he designed his own.

Working from his Schenectady apartment, Mark hand-sewed backpacks with tough materials and innovative designs. When fellow outdoorsmen saw his work, they wanted their own. Tough Traveler was born.

More than 50 years later, we're still family-operated and still manufacturing every bag in that same Schenectady community. In 2019, we represented New York at the White House Made in America Product Showcase—proof that Mark's commitment to uncompromising quality and American craftsmanship still defines everything we make.

Every bag we sew today carries that original mission: build it tough enough to last decades, comfortable enough to carry every day.

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