I carry this briefcase & mac book pro in a backpack during long hauls, and then carry the briefcase when I'm actually using or walking around with laptop. Great product - perfect. Handles are great but also very packable. Very well protected laptop. Case is well built - I have the bad habit of occasionally overstuffing with two laptops and chargers, and generally things that stretch and abuse the briefcase. So far, so good, with this product. Very often get compliments on the good looks as other reviewers have mentioned.