Reviews & Ratings for 5.11 Tactical Side Trip Briefcase — 13 reviews — Page 1

It holds my CPAP and more. Separate pocket will hold iPad and magazines. Two small pockets are great for miscellany. Well constructed with zippers that are easy to use and very durable. Lighter colored interior lining makes it a snap to find things. Will attach easily to the handle of a roll on bag. I find I don't need the shoulder strap, but it's removable.

Great concealed carry over the shoulder bag. Holds a laptop and other gear in the main compartment.Quality construction.Good handle and carry strap. Just the right size and weight.Concealed carry slot holds pistol and mags. Will order the velcro holster for the slot next.

Construction is really, really good and the strap is great. Very tacky and comfortable. The hidden compartment is great for CCW, but accessing the weapon requires fine motor skills to grab the pull tab. Adding a longer strap would be beneficial.
Plenty of pockets for odds and ends. As a briefcase it falls a little short as there's no lengthwise dividers in the main compartment for files, papers, etc.
Silver lining...makes a perfect small low-profile range bag and I'm keeping mine for that purpose. Main compartment can hold tons of ammo and a couple handguns. Pockets can hold everything else. Plenty of padding. Zippered section in back is perfect for paper targets.

Love this bag. It is my EDC bag for my laptop, papers, pens, folders, etc... It is light weight but very well made and seems strong. The grey interior is great for being able to see inside the pockets and bag to search for items in the bottom. (my last bag I always had to just feel for what I needed) the locking handle is pretty strong. I like the wide strap it is very comfortable. I use the two water bottle pockets to carry two 1 liter Nalgene bottles with me every day. They work great and I have also used them to carry 1 liter soda bottles to work. my only complaint is that I would like to have some sort of divider for the large middle compartment. it would very easy to attach one in there but the one provided is only wide enough to fit in the laptop pocket. I also have been unable to find anywhere where I could buy a divider that would attach to the loop Velcro liner in the compartment.
Pros: Gray interior, locking handle, strap, construction
Cons: padding for laptop pocket, no divider for the large compartment

I use this case daily as a commercial pilot. Changes I would make: Stronger zippers throughout. Side pocket zippers length increase about four inches to wrap around the side pocket more. Move the inner pockets access of the side pockets to the outside on at least one side pocket. Add one to one and half inch to the height overall. Offer a zipper option to the hidden pocket as the velcro will not last forever. Think about a place for wallet and phone with easy access. Upgrade the overall material one step. Add better bottom protection to computer storage pocket.
Pros: Appropriately sized
Cons: storage pockets and slots not all user friendly

With the effort for for short business trips

I am a pilot and I use for carrying in the cockpit of the airplane. It carries everything I want in very accessible locations. I will fit in the overhead storage or under the seat when I fly as a passenger.
Pros: Features, usability, size

I use this bag in my usual business trips. I'm a big fan of 5.11 bags, but this one is one of my favorite.
Pros: Ideal for travel, sufficient space, a plenty of pockets, good look. Shoulder strap is really comfortable!
Cons: No

I'm an airline pilot and use this as my kit bag. Its absolutely fantastic! Its very well thought out and logically designed. A+
Pros: everything
Cons: nothing

You might say "Diaper bag ??" Yes!! really!! I notice that many diaper bags are so cheap and poor quality which is easily fall apart or not useful. Therefore, I knew many law enforcement materials are always better quality and very useful. I decided to order it and used it as a diaper bag. My wife and I love it! Suggest you buy this if you are looking for a diaper bag!
Pros: everything!
Cons: None