Cadet

4.9/5.0 (95 Reviews)

$200

In Stock

Core Colors

Aubergine Ballistic/Northwest Sky 200 Halcyon

Black Ballistic/Northwest Sky 200 Halcyon

Deep Blue Ballistic/Northwest Sky 200 Halcyon

Saguaro Ballistic/Mountain Grey 210 Cerylon

Exterior Color: Aubergine

Interior Color: Northwest Sky

Material: Ballistic

Material: 200 Halcyon

Limited Edition Colors

Perfect Pairings

Absolute Shoulder Strap Carrying a heavy load? Swap your Standard Strap out for this cushy strap! $30

Cache Want more tech storage? Add a removable laptop sleeve with this Cache! $53

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Lifetime Guarantee, 60-Day Returns, and Fast Shipping

The Cadet is a minimalist, everyday-carry briefcase built for folks who need their work gear ready on the move. It easily slides under the airplane seat for travel and keeps your laptop and essentials always within reach.

Two front zippered exterior pockets for grab-and-go items, like phone, wallet, keys, and travel documents.
Back open-top pocket that’s ideal for quick-access items.
Main compartment with one open-top banded pocket and space for a 16” laptop or tablet.
Built-in Cache loops to attach an optional Cache to protect your device.
Padded construction along the front, back, bottom, and between the exterior and lining to provide some protection for an unprotected laptop.
Fits under the seat of a plane and meets the personal item requirements for most major airlines.
Luggage pass-through sleeve to attach to your rolling luggage.
Shoulder strap attachment points so you can transition from traditional briefcase carry to crossbody and shoulder carry with the included Standard Shoulder Strap.

Exterior Fabrics

bluesign® certified 630D High-Tenacity 2x2 Ballistic nylon

Interior Fabrics

bluesign® and OEKO-TEX® certified 200 denier Halcyon/nylon ripstop

Zippers

#10 YKK Racquet coil zipper on main compartment
#8 YKK Racquet water-repellent coil zippers on pockets

Hardware

Tough Duraflex®, Nexus, and Woojin buckles and related components

Made In

Seattle, WA, USA

95

Cadet

$200

Lifetime Guarantee

We stand behind our work. If your bag ever develops a defect in materials or workmanship, we'll make it right so you can carry it with confidence for years to come.

60-Day Returns

Try your bag at home and make sure you like the fit, look, and organization. If it's not quite right, you can return it within 60 days for a refund or exchange.

Fast Shipping

We get your bag to you fast so you can start using it right away. Most in-stock orders ship the same or next business day.

Reviews

4.9

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars

Based on 95 reviews

Total 5 star reviews: 87

Total 4 star reviews: 8

Total 3 star reviews: 0

Total 2 star reviews: 0

Total 1 star reviews: 0

4.9

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars

Based on 95 reviews

Reviews Summary

Customers say this laptop bag is perfectly sized for daily work and travel needs. Many reviews mention it accommodates laptops from 13" to 16" with room for accessories, notebooks, and personal items. Users appreciate the thoughtful organization with front pockets, admin panels, and o-rings for small items. The bag stands upright when loaded and fits comfortably under airplane seats. Reviewers consistently praise the durable construction, quality zippers, and lightweight design. Some note the shoulder strap can squeak and recommend upgrading to the absolute strap. Overall, customers find it ideal for commuting, business travel, and everyday carry.

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Thomas G.
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I recommend this product
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Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship, Durable, Comfortable, Compact
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
1 month ago
Just what I needed
I just needed a simple laptop bag with no whistles and no bells. This bag hit the points that I wanted.
I’m retired so I don’t need something to carry a lot of paperwork. ✔️
I only need space for the laptop, mouse and mat, and spots for check book | pen | AirPods | recharging cables for other devices. ✔️
Something light weight. ✔️
The Cadet fits my needs quite nicely.
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Nicole R.
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I recommend this product
Bought For Myself
Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Comfortable, High Quality Finishings, Durable, Good Storage Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
4 months ago
Most durable lappy bag ever
I've owned my Cadet for years and abused it plenty, but you wouldn't know it by looking at it. These bags are built to last, my friends. Quality is unmatched. Attention to detail so fine, designed with usability in mind. I cannot recommend these bags enough!
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Raymond T.
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I recommend this product
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Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Comfortable, Good Storage Size, Durable
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
4 months ago
Perfect everyday laptop bag
I've owned the Cadet for 7 months now, and it's become my go-to work bag. The organization is simple, but often times simple is best.
The main compartment holds my 16" Thinkpad (use a sleeve, as this bag does not have a false bottom and has no padding without a sleeve) and documents, and there's a pocket in the main compartment that I'll put a smaller 14 inch laptop or a tablet in. The secondary compartment is a great place to stuff a tech pouch, wallet, phone, your keys. I use an Everyday Cubelet to carry my wallet, work phone, and tech essentials, and with the large size of the secondary compartment, I can just drop the cubelet in and go. Finally, there's a document sleeve on the back. I like to put reusable plastic bags in there - in case I decide to go grocery shopping over lunch, I always have a grocery bag handy. And the sleeve unzips at the bottom and doubles as a luggage passthrough when traveling.
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Scott K.
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I recommend this product
Bought For Myself
Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Comfortable, Good Storage Size, Durable
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
5 months ago
Cadet flies high for local cartoonist
Artists have lots of supplies, even digital ones. Finding the perfect bag to hold all my art stuff and still be able to safely and comfortably transport my work laptop has been a bit of a challenge. I have used Tom Bihn bags in the past for travel and weekend bags, but never for my daily driver.
The cadet is the perfect size to hold all of my bibs and bobs, sketchbooks, and art. With accessories, the organization options are endless, but the cadet's built-in pockets are nothing to sneeze at when it comes to organizing.
The bag is tough, but light. So I know it'll last forever and not weigh me down. I love carrying it everywhere.
Added some teal and green zipper pulls to display my Seahawks pride!!
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Edward M.
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I recommend this product
Bought For Gift
Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship, Compact, Versatile, Durable
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
5 months ago
Absolutely perfect
I bought this Cadet for my wife along with a Cache. The Cadet is a perfect laptop bag, it’s compact but great for a laptop, a few papers, chargers and a notebook.
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