Looking for a multi-functional, medium sized gear bag that can conceal a firearm, hold a laptop and accommodate all of your day-to-day gear? Well, look no farther. 5.11 Tactical’s Side Trip Bag serves as a briefcase, gear bag and travel bag all in on
Average Customer Rating:
4.9 out of 5
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11 of 11 (100%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Side Trip Briefcase
Review 1 for Side Trip Briefcase
Overall
55
SDFreshmaker Location:
San Diego
I have used this product for:
6-12 months
My profession is:
Law Enforcement
Would you recommend this product to a friend?:Yes
Great daily warbag
July 24, 2009
"I have used this bag for every day I'm on duty for about eight months now. Very tough bag, durable and practical. Also, professional looking and no one would guess that you have a bag that's ready for the battle to win and go home.
It stashes away everything I need to complete my tour from my work laptop, chem lights, (personal) quick clot trauma bag, medical supplies, department forms, spare sunglasses, Nalgene water bottle, extra cuffs, extra slugs, spare handgun and magazines.
Off duty travel is just as easy, I dump the laptop and department forms, throw in a pair of 5.11 Taclite shorts and pants, a set of shirts and other necessities. I'm good to go."
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Review 2 for Side Trip Briefcase
Overall
55
BBWolf Location:
San Francisco, CA
I have used this product for:
less than a month
My profession is:
Law Enforcement
Would you recommend this product to a friend?:Yes
Best Purchase Ever!
August 10, 2009
"Let me begin by stating that I hate shopping, hate throwing my hard-earned money away on poorly made, overpriced garbage, and having to deal with returning said items. So imagine my surprise when I received my Side Trip Briefcase and discovered it was everything I wanted, and more! FINALLY, I've found the motherload of well-made gear. Thanks 5.11, I'll be shopping your catalogue again soon!"
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Review 3 for Side Trip Briefcase
Overall
55
MrMedic Location:
D.C.
I have used this product for:
1-2 years
My profession is:
Other
Would you recommend this product to a friend?:Yes
Good Bag
August 4, 2009
"Great purchase especially for the cost. Have really had no qualms w/ it. I use mine as a portable office & concealed carry platform. Additional note: the side water bottle pockets have a slot on the inside to store excess gear too (map, back up mag, etc..). It comfortably fits files, two dictionaries, laptop & power cord, pens, highlighters, staplers, index cards, pad of paper, pistol & mags... with plenty of room to spare. A must for anyone always on the go or if they have to carry a side arm for a living."
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Review 4 for Side Trip Briefcase
Overall
55
Will Location:
Dubai, UAE
I have used this product for:
1-3 months
My profession is:
Other
Would you recommend this product to a friend?:Yes
5.11 Side trip Briefcase
August 1, 2009
"Excellent bag, really multi-functional and well worth the cost. Design is really good, and quality excellent. Recommend for office, travel, tactical or anything else works pretty well. Use currently by admin person for travel to and from work and my ops staff use it as on-call bag. I use mine for everyday travel. Thanks"
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Review 5 for Side Trip Briefcase
Overall
55
TECHSEC1 Location:
Maryland
I have used this product for:
1-3 months
My profession is:
Other
Would you recommend this product to a friend?:Yes
High Quality Super Functional
July 6, 2009
"The Side Trip Briefcase fit my requirements perfectly. It’s stylish enough for suit & tie and rugged enough for tactical environments. Fit and finish is top notch and functionality is superior to other cases I’ve carried. Really like the top opening as opposed to a flap opening."
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Review 6 for Side Trip Briefcase
Overall
45
Cabocasas Location:
Orange County, Ca
I have used this product for:
1-3 months
My profession is:
Law Enforcement
Would you recommend this product to a friend?:Yes
Side Trip Briefcase Velcro Enclosure
June 22, 2009
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Outside the big house
"Great bag, I was able to empty the two different brief cases I used into this one bag. I recently took it on a trip with me & found it to be very compact. Now to make the bag better, 5.11 could re-design the bag's luggage handle velcro retaining strap to a full length center nylon piece with sewn edges on either side and possibly a strong magnut sewn into the center, rather then velcro. The present velcro strip is flimsey & wasn't strong enough to hold the bag in place, it kept shifting from side to side. In reference to the velcro concealment section, I feel this also needs a little re-designing. The overall concept is great, but the velcro section is hard to open & close, especially when you put heavy equipment in the section, like a gun & mags. I would try to place plastic inserts on either side of the enclosure & add a plastic pull, simular to the pulls located on the zippers, in between the two nylon pull taps presently sewn into the bag. With those two imporvements 5.11 would have an outstanding product & be way ahead of their competitors."
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Review 7 for Side Trip Briefcase
Overall
55
Wicked Location:
OH
I have used this product for:
6-12 months
My profession is:
Other
Would you recommend this product to a friend?:Yes
This bag takes a licking ..........
April 7, 2009
"This is one very tough bag. I've used it regularly every day for almost a year and found it to be almost indestructable. It's my briefcase, mini-range bag, sometimes carry-on, bug-out bag and my all-around carry tote for stuff I don't want to forget. It's become a part of my daily routine and I'm not sure where I used to put all the stuff it now carries. Size is perfect, not gigantic but big enough."
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Review 8 for Side Trip Briefcase
Overall
55
Usability
55
Functionality
55
Value
55
andythecop Location:
Philadelphia, PA
I have used this product for:
1-2 years
My profession is:
Law Enforcement
Would you recommend this product to a friend?:Yes
Great Briefcase
September 16, 2008
"Worth the extra dollars! I have had this briefcase for a year and it is showing no signs of wear. I used to replace work bags/briefcases every six months. The only problem is that it is too roomy and I overpack it...LOL. Great for Laptop, gear, files, side pockets for adapters, flashlights. You can fit your whole desk in this thing if you have to."
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Review 9 for Side Trip Briefcase
Overall
55
Usability
55
Functionality
55
Value
45
DepCor0311 Location:
So. CA
I have used this product for:
6-12 months
My profession is:
Law Enforcement
Would you recommend this product to a friend?:Yes
Great Bag
September 4, 2008
"An excellent work bag. The main pouch is roomy and easy to access with the dual zippers. Velcro pocket is perfect for carring my firearm to and from work. Side pouches actually fit a large camelbak water bottle. Bag is comfortable to carry and the perfect size for a work briefcase."
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Review 10 for Side Trip Briefcase
Overall
55
Usability
55
Functionality
55
Value
55
SpiralTragedy Location:
Phoenix, AZ
I have used this product for:
3-6 months
My profession is:
Law Enforcement
Would you recommend this product to a friend?:Yes
My favorite bag
August 27, 2008
"I am so glad I bought this bag. I use daily and can carry everything I need for crime scene call outs or routine follow-ups."
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Review 11 for Side Trip Briefcase
Overall
55
Usability
55
Functionality
55
Value
55
jman Location:
TX
I have used this product for:
6-12 months
My profession is:
Law Enforcement
Would you recommend this product to a friend?:Yes
Great Bag
August 27, 2008
"Best bag I've ever purchased. Holds all the things I need when called out."
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