My husband carries around a LOT of paper & 2 computers for work every day & I finally tired of him lugging his briefcase in & out of the house because he brings home work all the time (also has a home office.) He essentially works 24/7. So we got this case & he says it was a good idea & he likes it. Has many compartments & pockets & has worked out well for him. He can open it like an accordion & access files etc easily.