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70 Multi-functional Suitcases

From Dual Purpose Briefcases to Syncing Solar Suitcases

— June 15, 2013 — Art & Design
If you're someone who juggles a lot of activities you could probably benefit from one of these dual purpose briefcases. Fitting everything you need for a day into one carryall can be a feat, but these multi-functional suitcases can save the day.

Balancing work with home life has proven to be a bit of a challenge for some people. Often people get stuck being unprepared for important events. You can prevent these happenings with proper planning and the right amount of looking ahead. If you pack just the right variety of things you will never find yourself in an unpredictable situation. These dual purpose briefcases help you liaison between work and play. Keep your laptop protected and a change of clothes handy because you never know what could be on the horizon.
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Solar Suitcases
Solar Suitcases
Schott Solar's Suitcases are Specially Designed for School Students
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Lavishly Sturdy Jewelry Cases
Lavishly Sturdy Jewelry Cases
The Bunney x Globe-Trotter Gem Box is an Attractively Simple Design
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Shopping Bag-Inspired Briefcases
Shopping Bag-Inspired Briefcases
The 'Oaxaca Case' Combines the Generic with the Sophisticated
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Portable 3D Printers
Portable 3D Printers
PopFab by Ilan Moyer and Nadya Peek Fits in a Briefcase & Works Anywhere
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Versatile Open Valises
Versatile Open Valises
The Hanemaai Home Tool Helps You Sort Out What's Most Important to You
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Fake Briefcases
Fake Briefcases
The International Playboy Kit is Luxurious Fun
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$47,000 Alligator Briefcases
$47,000 Alligator Briefcases
Montblanc Introduces a Reptilian Tote Bag with a Diamond Clasp
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Mobile PA Systems
Mobile PA Systems
The Orator Briefcase for Impromptu Speeches
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New Yorker 80GB External Drive
New Yorker 80GB External Drive
Hard Drive Comes with Magazine Archive
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Specialty Sporty Box Sets
Specialty Sporty Box Sets
The Limited Nigel Sylvester x Gatorade "Making Moves Since '87" Pack
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Uber-Tough PCs
Uber-Tough PCs
The 'Playing By Heart' Laptop Briefcase by Zhang Shouze Can Take a Beating
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Suitcase-Shaped Drawers
Suitcase-Shaped Drawers
Maarten De Ceulaer's Chest of Suitcases is Travel Ready Home Furniture
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Coordinated Clutter Structures
Coordinated Clutter Structures
The Very Organized and Compact Cubes by Michael Johansson
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Sneaker Evolution Art
Sneaker Evolution Art
Koi Club x Asics Collectors Box
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Color-Blocked Picnic Packs
Color-Blocked Picnic Packs
'PiqueNique' Encourages You to Spend More Time with Loved Ones
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Personal Luggage Scales
Personal Luggage Scales
Use the 'Weigh To Go' to Weigh all Your Heavy Suitcases
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MacBook Handle-It
MacBook Handle-It
The Instant Mac Briefcase
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Portable Record Players
Portable Record Players
Convert Your Vinyl on the Go With the Briefcase USB Turntable
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Party-Ready Suitcases
Party-Ready Suitcases
The Football by Urban Mercenaries Make Things Out of Control
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Reflective Suitcases
Reflective Suitcases
The New Dunhill Aluminum Luggage Collection
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DirecTV's Sat-Go, Portable Satellite TV
DirecTV's Sat-Go, Portable Satellite TV
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Sneaker Display Suitcases
Sneaker Display Suitcases
Solebox + Rimowa Cabin Trolley IATA Lets You Show Off Kicks for the TSA
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AnyTrack GPS
AnyTrack GPS
$199 Device Tracks: Cars, Dogs, Luggage, Spouses
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See Through Briefcase
See Through Briefcase
Skeleton Attache
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Natural Note Holders
Natural Note Holders
The Monacca Cedar Wood Briefcase is Raw and Luxurious
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Compact Cookout Cases
Compact Cookout Cases
The Carson Portable Rotisserie Grill is a Briefcase BBQ
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Brilliant Business Briefcases
Brilliant Business Briefcases
The Aznom Carbon Business Collection Has Fabulous Flair
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Crime-Chic Suitcases
Crime-Chic Suitcases
The Lanvin Gangster Suit-Case Channels a Badass Aesthetic
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Ammo-Blocking Briefcases
Ammo-Blocking Briefcases
Tegra-Lite Bulletproof Attache Protects Valuables from Firearm Damage
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Drug-addled Board Games
Drug-addled Board Games
Fear and Loathing by Baldwin is Inspired by Hunter S. Thompson’s Cla
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GPS Tracking Devices
GPS Tracking Devices
Locate 1
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Cured Meat Carryalls
Cured Meat Carryalls
The Wurstkoffer Makes No Sense
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Bar Briefcase by Carl Mertens
Bar Briefcase by Carl Mertens
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Briefcase Picnic Sets
Briefcase Picnic Sets
The Katharine Pooley Luxurious Picnic Hampers are Super Sleek
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Fashion Luggage
Fashion Luggage
Travel in Style
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Canary Yellow Luggage
Canary Yellow Luggage
J. Crew's 'Globe-Trotter Centenary Collection' is Big Bird-Approved
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Blunt Weight Loss Messages
Blunt Weight Loss Messages
‘Excess Baggage' Ads Encourage Fatties to Live Healthfully
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Superhero Suitcase Replicas
Superhero Suitcase Replicas
The Tony Stark Mark V Briefcase Will Make You Feel Invincible
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Globetrotting Briefcases
Globetrotting Briefcases
The TravelTeq 'Trash' Briefcase is For Frequent Fliers
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DIY Portable Picnics
DIY Portable Picnics
The ‘Green Space Travel Case' Brings the Great Outdoors Inside
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Centennial Suitcases
Centennial Suitcases
Samsonite Brand Re-Releases Classic Designs for 100th Anniversary
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Ceramic Briefcases
Ceramic Briefcases
iF Award Winner by Stasinopoulos
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Featherweight Lugguage
Featherweight Lugguage
The Rimowa Salsa Air Suitcases are Super Light
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Briefcase Grills
Briefcase Grills
Bring the Darwin BBQ to Your Next Office Potluck
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Compartmental Tablet Covers
Compartmental Tablet Covers
Porter Module iPad Multi Organizer Adds More to Protection
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Funky Floral Suitcases
Funky Floral Suitcases
Liberty London Suitcases Add Dashing Charm to All Travel
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Briefcase Business Models
Briefcase Business Models
The Serial Cut Still Life Photo Series Presents the Company's Best Work
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Portable BBQs
Portable BBQs
The BBQ Briefcase
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Shell-Inspired Backpacks
Shell-Inspired Backpacks
Personalized Isaburo City123 Rucksack is Perfect for Commuters
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James Bond Briefcases
James Bond Briefcases
The China Vasion Fingerprint Briefcase is Ultra Secure
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Vintage Suitcase Shelving
Vintage Suitcase Shelving
This Kitschy DIY is Perfect for the Old School-Loving Designer
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Briefcase Toilet
Briefcase Toilet
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Briefcase-Sized Dishwashers
Briefcase-Sized Dishwashers
The 'Compact Dishwasher' Fits in Any Nook or Cranny
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Luxury Luggage Losses
Luxury Luggage Losses
Samsonite's 1.5 Billion Dollar Defecit Leads to Bankruptcy Filing
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Vintage Luggage Speakers
Vintage Luggage Speakers
The BoomCase Turns Old Suitcases into Boomboxes
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Louvre-Worthy Luggage
Louvre-Worthy Luggage
Suitcase Art Worth Taking Home by Michael Johansson
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Vintage Luggage Cabinets
Vintage Luggage Cabinets
The Suitcase Chests by JAMESPLUMB are Fit for Travel Lovers
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On-the-Go BBQs
On-the-Go BBQs
The Notebook Barbecue Grill Makes Cooking Convenient
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Luxurious Security Cases
Luxurious Security Cases
These Anders Hagardzon Briefcases Protect Their Contents With Style
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Sophisticated Suitcase Sleeves
Sophisticated Suitcase Sleeves
The Thom Browne iPad Case is a Super Sleek Briefcase Design
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Mobile Office Organizers
Mobile Office Organizers
SOTO II Worktools Enable an Open Desk Setup
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iPad Purses
iPad Purses
The iPad Pony Bag Features a Special Sleeve for Your Touchscreen
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Real-Life Barbie Luggage
Real-Life Barbie Luggage
Pink Suitcases and Rose Travel Totes from Vivre
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Computer Box Bureaus
Computer Box Bureaus
The HP Z1 Workstation Accommodates Your Desktop and Your Desktop Computer
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Suitcase Chairs
Suitcase Chairs
Katie Thompson Recycles Old Suitcases into Chic Chairs
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Compact Lunch Boxes
Compact Lunch Boxes
The Metaphys 'ojue' Easily Slides into Bags and Briefcases
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Macho Necessity Sets
Macho Necessity Sets
The Gentleman's Survival Kit is Full of Essentials for Men
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Suitcase Cubicles
Suitcase Cubicles
The Office in a Box is for Those Who Work Out of Their Briefcase
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Booze Briefcases
Booze Briefcases
The Upcycled Suitcase Liquor Cabinet is a Classy Conversation Piece
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Upcycled Suitcase Pet Beds
Upcycled Suitcase Pet Beds
Etsy Artists Make a Cute Eco Case for Cats
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