Backpack or briefcase for analyst?

I just put everything in my pockets - got really deep ones

Curious too

It depends on how much stuff and what kind of stuff you carry. Practical solution for NYC and London are often backpacks; on the train they can be taken off quickly, you can wear them in the back or front (depending on how full it is), and they often have more practical designs inside/outside.
What exactly is it for? A day pack with snacks, emergency items, etc?
Or do you carry your laptop around in that?

Most analysts in my group have backpacks, haven't seen someone with a briefcase

I’ve been WFH so not sure how it works, but is it normal for everyone to wear a backpack? Or do we need a messenger bag? I want to put some snacks, drink, and stuff?

I keep everything I need at the office. Gum, extra contacts, tie, jacket, shoes, glasses, etc. Unless I need to take something in for some reason, I usually just head out with keys, wallet, phone, airpods.

Tumi backpack is pretty standard IMO. It’s a great investment too. Doesn’t go out of style and will last a long time. I’ve had my current tumi for over 3 years

A leather satchel/messenger bag is probably my choice - not as uptight as a briefcase, as out of place as a backpack, or as silly as a banker bag. It plays well in office and at meetings in that no one will think of it as out of place.

Though given the "top BB" bit in your topic, you'll probably just use the banker bag. 

Just make sure you fit in.

I have a backpack but mind you this industry is full of questionable characters.. a COO at one bank when I was an analyst told me not to carry a backpack to the office because it doesn’t look presentable.. it was a >$500 tumi backpack

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Tumi backpack probably ok; most other backpacks are not

I prefer a duffle bag. Can throw my gym clothes in when needed or whatever else

Not sure I have seen a briefcase ever but perhaps some type of messenger bag or satchel works; just not my style 

Shit I was too late before op deleted the top bb part

I’m surprised only one person has mentioned this, but duffle bags. Walk around outside and you’ll see them everywhere. No clue when it becomes unacceptable, but I’ve seen people in PE using them still.

Most analysts at GS/MS are using rolling Jansports

Backpack on a suit looks awful, like you're on the way to a high school Model UN

Is a simple dark Eastpak fine?

Think a messenger is the best bet here - personally own a black Ted Baker bag and find it suits my situation well

Backpacks and suits don’t look great, and I’m not a huge fan of backpacks on tucked in shirts either

Also generally speaking you won’t need to be carrying much to/from the office everyday - staples are usually laptop, keys/access cards, notebook, pens, food - meaning you don’t need a large backpack in most cases

Backpack is the boring, utilitarian answer, but I think it doesn't get more handsome than the Filson Original Briefcase - not as stuffy as a leather briefcase and plenty functional. Carries as much as you can toss at it and still looks sharp (not too formal). 

https://www.filson.com/filson-bag-program/rugged-twill-original-briefca…

London or NYC? It's a bit more old school in Europe, briefcases are more common.

I didn't know banker bags were still a thing, nobody in my BU has them.  but boy, there is this https://wardenbrooks.com/wall-street-banker-bags/

haha

This is a silly question. No, you can’t bring a duffle bag to your client’s office but when it comes to going to work everyday, just takes whatever is most comfortable for you. People won’t wait for you at the reception to take pictures of the best computer bag 

Get a briefcase with a shoulder strap - Mulberry do some nice ones

Had a bag for a while, switched to a backpack and never going back. Makes life easier if you need to carry stuff or run through an airport. Shoulder straps for briefcases can be a solve but are really awkward when they're full of pitch decks, laptop and god knows what else.

A backpack is fine lol. I just use the one my company gave me

I posted this as a poll on our linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6838189287675191296

Vertx Transit Sling for casual days. Tumi briefcase for more formal days.

Fanny pack

Tiktoker gen Z diagonal bag, make sure you have the hair over your forehead too

How old are? 14? If you get a backpack, you deserve to be treated like a child.

Man up