Briggs & Riley @work Medium Cargo Backpack review

The Briggs & Riley @work Medium Cargo Backpack is the buy-once option. Briggs & Riley lists it at 17.5 x 15 x 8 in., 3.3 lbs and 23.3 L, in ballistic nylon. The three-section layout keeps a padded sleeve for most 15 in. laptops and a tablet slip pocket apart from the rest of your gear, and a suite of internal and external pockets handles cables and documents. A slip-through back panel slides over any luggage handle, and the back padding is aerated for long walks between gates. The main reason to pay $399 is the Simple as that lifetime guarantee, which Briggs & Riley says needs no receipt. Against that, it is the most expensive bag we compared, it has no expansion zipper and laptops are limited to 15 in. Men who already own Briggs & Riley luggage will get a matching set; others get more features per dollar from Nomatic or Cotopaxi. We compared documented features and published prices.

Who it is for

frequent flyers who want lifetime repairs

Price

$399 on Briggs & Riley's US store as of November 2026.

Regular price $399.00
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• 23.3 L, 17.5 x 15 x 8 in., 3.3 lbs
• Three-section design with internal and external pockets
• Padded laptop sleeve for most 15 in. laptops plus a tablet slip pocket
• Slip-through back panel that slides over a luggage handle
• Ballistic nylon with a padded, aerated back panel

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Simple as that lifetime guarantee with no receipt needed
• Strength: Free US shipping over $99 and free returns
• Strength: Larger Large Cargo Backpack sold for $429
• Weakness: Most expensive bag here at $399
• Weakness: No expansion zipper
• Weakness: 15 in. laptop limit

Key facts

• Price: $399
• Capacity: 23.3 L
• Dimensions: 17.5 x 15 x 8 in.
• Weight: 3.3 lbs
• Warranty: Lifetime, no receipt needed

Where it ranks

Briggs & Riley @work Medium Cargo Backpack is No. 8 in our Best Men's Bags for Air Travel verdict.