Showing posts with label cross body backpack. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cross body backpack. Show all posts

Thursday, September 4, 2014

Samsonite Luggage Pro 3 Laptop Backpack

Samsonite Luggage Pro 3 Laptop Backpack, Black/Orange, One SizeThe included laptop bag which fits into the laptop compartment of this bag WILL NOT hold my MacBook Pro 17", which I recently purchased. Nowhere in any of the literature online about this bag does it say that it will hold a 17" laptop, but the dimensions given for the laptop compartment (upon which I based my decision to purchase this bag) are incorrect. My MacBook Pro 17" measures 15.5" by 10.5" overall, so it should have fit comfortably. The attached tag does say that it fits 15.5" laptops, which is correct. Too bad someone doesn't include that information in the description of the product.

The zipper sewn into the laptop bag was sewn on in the reverse direction, so you actually have to remove the bag entirely from the backpack in order to open it up enough at one end to insert/remove the laptop.

The Velcro piece which is supposed to hold closed the rear rolling luggage extension handle pocket was not sewn on properly and came right off when I slipped my hand down into that area to see how wide it was (although that's not a real problem, just a slip-up in quality control).

The compartments are somewhat strangely configured and sized and not having a lighter, contrasting color in the small objects organizer pocket is, in my opinion, not the best choice.

Otherwise, this bag is attractive, light and seems to be very well made and sturdy, although I will not use it but rather send it back immediately.

Love the material, design, and quality. Don't like the fact that the open area from the back, that links it to other wheeled suitcases is too narrow and wouldn't let most handles go through, even those of the Samsonite luggages! The bag is a bit too heavy in general, and the fact that it's big and can carry a lot, makes it feel as if you're carrying the world on your shoulders! And finally, does't have those plastic base stands in the bottom, so it usually falls off when you put it on the floor.

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I bought this bag to replace my Targus laptop bag, after 4 months usage the shoulder strap start to cutoff. the bag looks nice but the quality of materials are poor

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The backpack is really well quality but the photo shows the item much smaller

and the leight and height mesures are only inches not cm.

I was expecting a better explanation in amazon for the product to prevent any miscommunication

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Samsonite used to make a quality product, but if this bag is any indication, those days are long gone. It's asymmetrical: the stitching is so flawed that its misshape can be noted across a room. The hardware is plastic of the weakest kind: even my light-duty use managed to snap one of the strap buckles the first week. Finally, it's poorly designed; why would Samsonite put the zipper on the interior laptop bag facing in a direction that requires you to completely unzip it all around in order to extract the laptop? And the suitcase slot on the back is too thin to allow any handle through. And the pockets lack organization. I could go on, but hopefully you've gotten the picture. Poor on all fronts, this backpack is unquestionably the worst deal in the work backpack market.

Monday, August 18, 2014

JanSport Classic 9-Track Backpack

JanSport 9-Track Classics Series Messenger Bag, BlackI purchased the B/w Hounds tooth pattern in the JanSport messenger bag and it's OK. It's well contructed and seems durable and I got compliments about the bag, but it was a little larger than I expected and there are not enough zipped pockets to organize things. If you want things organized in a bag, this is not the bag you want. The two small pockets on the inside of the bag should have had zippers on them and the two storage pockets for pens/pencils were too narrow to put anything in. The inside of the bag should have also had a zipper across the top and the large zipped pocket at the front should have been broken up into 2 or 3 smaller zipped pockets. The largeness of the outer pocket just made it hard to find anything you put in there. I have a heck of a time looking for my mp3 player, cellphone and transit passes if I put anything else in there...which I usually do. Everything keeps spilling out of there if you're not careful. Bottom line is this bag looks nice, and is well constructed but needs to be redesigned for better organization.

I've always been a fan of Jansport backpacks/messenger bags, they've always been durable and comfortable, so when I saw this on-sale I couldn't pass up the chance to order it. I was surprised at how large it actually was and as a college student that's a nice bonus. It was big enough to fit my large binder and my textbooks and on some days my laptop [the built in laptop sleeve is awesome!]. It seems durable and it's comfortable to wear. I highly recommend this product!

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As an older woman returning to college I did not really want to carry a backpack. This bag is large enough to carry my laptop when needed, three or four large paperback text books and a binder. There is a small, mesh pocket inside that holds my large graphing calculator and pencils. If you have back problems this may not be the bag for you because it doesn't distribute weight across your back like a regular backpack. I do not have to carry my books very far so it works well for me.

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Bought this for my 9 year old that didn't want the character back pack but the teen ones were too "cookie cutter".

We found this one after searching for a week. It's perfect and she loves it. Very well made but the fabric is light weight enough for the 9 year old to sport around every day.

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This is a good deal for a pretty decent quality laptop bag. I had previously bought another one double the price of this which I retuned in favor of this bag. Lots of little pockets it's great. Bought it for my teenage daughter.

Tuesday, July 22, 2014

J World Lakonia Mini Backpack

J World Lakonia Mini BackpackI fell inlove with this bag because of the style, design & coloring:) I am a backpack girl & often use them like a purse. It's awesome to use for anythingit's medium sizednot school bag sized & yet not too small. I can fit my IPAD inside along with my wallet & make up bagboth of which are bulkyI also cram the front pocket with all sorts of stuff. Perfect bag to have on a hiking trip, amusement park day, day out with the kids, you name it. I use it every dayit's a great quality & great looking backpack bagbut don't buy itI want to be the only one who has it! Haha:)

I was looking for a replacement for a small backpack I had been using for the past 8 years. I wanted another backpack that was small and of good quality so it would last a long time. This backpack came exactly as advertised and feels quite durable. It is also fairly light weight. The only thing that I do not like about it is the phone pocket on the arm strap. My phone is easily accessible, but when I have the backpack on it is really close to my face. It also makes the one arm strap heavier then the other so if I am in a rush and only want to use one strap i have to grab the one with the phone. If i put the other strap on my shoulder the backpack tends to slip off. The phone pocket is detachable though so I could remove it if I really wanted to. Overall a great backpack that came exactly as advertised.

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Monday, June 23, 2014

Deluxe Cinch Drawstring Two Tone Backpack Bookpack Bag, Purple

Deluxe Cinch Drawstring Two Tone Backpack Bookpack Bag, PurpleThis backpack bag came and is decent (it will do), but it is much thinner than I expected. I thought the material would be more heavyweight. You get what you pay for with this bag.

These bags worked great for Disney! If you have wet clothes to change out of the bag is very breathable. Also has a nice zipper pouch for keys, money, or anything else!! Way better to use this type of bag with a drawstring and only one zipper as getting searched upon entering parks was a breeze. The security guards loved them made getting in painless. Highly recommend for this reason especially!

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This bag is very light weight and came apart at the seam after very little use. It could not be repaired so I would not recommend this product.

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it was 3 days into the florida trip and the strap broke deluxe is not a word i would use more like cheap!! wont buy another dont waste you money

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Friday, June 20, 2014

Saddleback Leather Thin Briefcase Large

Saddleback Leather Thin Briefcase Large, Dark Coffee BrownI bought this off the saddleback leather website. This briefcase replaced a Kenneth Cole Reaction leather messenger bag. I have had the bag with me for almost 2 weeks, I'll update this review when I have 6 months with the briefcase.

First the good stuff:

Awesome look and feel. You can perceive that this briefcase was made for the long run. The look is a very "manly" look; the whole thing has more character than some of my coworkers.

Top notch quality. From the leather to the stitching to the rivets to the hardware, these guys spared no expense on making sure you get an outstanding hand-made quality product. I state hand-made because you should not expect perfect alignment or centering of stitches, this is not a product made on a precision machine.

Lots of space. The first thing I noticed when I got the briefcase was that it seems a lot smaller than I had thought it would be, but when I started to fill it with all my stuff, I was able to fit all of it and then have some spare space. This is what I carry in my briefcase:

* Dell latitude E6410 laptop

* Power cord

* 2 pens

* 1 magic marker

* 1 small moleskine notebook

* 1 medium moleskine notebook

* 1 first aid kit (aspirin, alcohol pad, iodine pad, band aids, compressed paper towels, Dayquil caps, salonpas pads...)

* 1 bluetooth mouse

* 1 kensington slide changer/laser pointer

* 1 business card case with business cards

* 1 chapstick

* 1 advil cylinder (with ~12 tablets)

* 1 2gb ironkey

* Trident chewing gum

* 3 bank netkeys

* Inside a Victorinox 4.5x10" pouch I have: Ipod usb cable, earphones, small emergency sewing kit, 2 Shout! Wetpads, Blackberry usb cable, my favorite: a small kit containing micro stapler, micro adhesive tape, staple remover and hole puncher

* 1 moleskine cahier (you can safely assume I love moleskins!)

* A plastic folder to keep papers and printed documents

It's a long list, but this goes to saying that this briefcase can accommodate a lot of stuff!

Flexibility to convert to a backpack. I think this may come in handy when carrying this bag across long distances.

Waterproof. Once you look at the briefcase you just know that rain won't get in your stuff.

No zippers, Velcro or any other non-durable features. If they're saying it has a 100 year warranty, might as well take these features off.

Internal pockets. There are 3 of them, two are for pens and the other is for whatever else. This is just the right amount of pockets for me, more would take space, less wouldn't be practical.

Now the bad stuff and/or things that worry me:

Even though the briefcase is able to stand up by itself, mine stands tilted towards the front. I would prefer for it to stand up straight. I'm not sure if this will happen with time -maybe-.

The closure strap has already taken a beating after closing/opening the briefcase. I'm not sure if this is normal and/or if it will affect the sturdiness of it. Wouldn't want for that strap to break soon. This is something I'll report on after 6 months of use.

I did not feel like the bottom of the laptop compartment had enough cushioning. Saddleback says that the outside stitching helps protect the laptop and that makes sense, but I put some neoprene gasket on the bottom just to be sure.

Strap pads when using as a backpack. I found that when you use the bag as a backpack the O ring can be uncomfortable on your back, but if you place the strap so that it twists, then the O ring gets out of the way, but now you have one strap pad backwards. This is an easy fix though, just unbuckle the strap and flip one of the pads.

This is a heavy briefcase. Yes, it's the heaviest bag I've had and I guess if I walked to work or spent too much time carrying the bag it could become a big problem, but I don't.

Overall, this is the best briefcase/bag I've had. And just so you can compare, I've had a Samsonite roller, a Victorinox Acropolis, a Dell plain laptop bag and the Kenneth Cole I mentioned at the beginning of the review.

UPDATE 02/10: I was robbed and the bad guys took my saddleback bag, so I won't be able to write a review on the 6 month mark. I am saving up to buy an identical bag though, so once I have it with me for 6 months, I'll write about that one.

UPDATE 03/11: I got a new bag! I bought the exact same one and there are things I saw worth noticing:

You can tell these bags don't come from a production line by the differences within the same bag model. It's not that this is radically different, but the "marks" on the grain, the stiching, the way the bag stands up, etc make this new bag seem to have a different personality than the other one. It's like getting to know a pair of twins, they seem the same, but in the details there are things that make each one unique.

The quality still seems top notch.

This bag stands up almost straight. The other one didn't

UPDATE 09/23:

So now I've had the bag for a little over six months and I couldn't have asked for more. The leather has taken some character already and it's much softer than before, although it still maintains its sturdiness.

I've gotten som compliments on the bag, and a neat thing about it is that so far I've traveled to Europe, within Mexico and a couple of times to the States and I haven't seen any bag that can beat this one.

I've started to buy more saddleback products now, some wallets and a kindle pouch. You can see my reviews of some of them, but this goes to say that I'm a big saddleback fan now!

I purchased this item directly from the vendor's website.

First off, this is a very heavy item. For context, the strap alone is noticeably heavier than my previous laptop bag. Think about that. With my MacBook Pro in it, it slows down my commute (I walk). I will certainly be a stronger fellow by virtue of lugging this around.

The strap is difficult to wear, though I hope that with time the leather breaks in and it becomes more tolerable. For now, I'm taking a break from the strap because it's been breaking me in (I literally have a bruise on my collarbone from carrying the case cross body).

Carrying the case by its handle is somewhat annoying because the large O ring is right under the carry handle and interferes with my hand. Hopefully this will improve with age as the handle stretches away from the body a little.

I have used the case in its backpack configuration. Bottom line: it is uncomfortable. First, the O ring sometimes digs into your back, which is unpleasant. Second, getting it onto my back is somewhat difficult because the O ring does not hold the center strap in place resulting in all the slack being on the wrong side while trying to get my second arm through the straps. There can also be issues with positioning the pad on the side with the buckle, the pad cannot extend over the buckle, so it is not optimally placed.

In terms of appearance, it is handsome. I think over time it will gain more flavor, right now mine is quite new looking.

Access into the main body of the case is slow due to the buckle mechanism combined with the thickness of the leather. When I initially got the briefcase, I almost couldn't open it because the tongue on the buckle is very long and the leather didn't want to bend that far. I really had to yank it.

Regarding the lining, pigskin is not soft. I wasn't aware of that when I ordered it. I will have to get a sleeve for my macbook, you might want to consider doing a custom order and asking for the suede lining.

In the interior there are two pen areas, one on each end. You will probably need to buy new pens if you want to use them because the thickness of the leather is such that the clips on most pens will break from being stretched. I'm clipping my pens to the large interior pocket, which is thinner.

20/22/2010. After using this bag for quite some time, I'm clarifying this review for Saji by docking a star.

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I have the extra-large thin briefcase and I LOVE it. This is one stout leather briefcase. Not many bells and whistles but that is part of its genius (and the 100 year warranty) the simplicity of it all. This thing just FEELS good on my shoulder. I love carrying it in to work each day. I want to hug it as I fall asleep.

The one thing some people may not like is that even though it is somewhat dressy ... it is not as polished a look as you will find in other products. There are around 11 d-rings on the outside of this briefcase ... all made for functionality like tying an unbrella or a tripod to your briefcase ... but for a corporate boardroom look you may find it a bit over the top. As I am not the president of a company I couldn't care less. :)

I am now the owner of three products from SaddleBack Leather and I have my eye on a fourth .... :)

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I am an attorney and have owned many briefcases over the years, and I have to say that the quality of the leather and construction of the Saddleback Thin briefcase is the best I've seen. Unfortunately, I didn't accurately estimate the size I needed, and the Large was too big and heavy for me. But after sending an email to Saddleback Leather, they allowed me to return the Large for a full refund with no questions asked. I used the refund to buy the Thin Medium, which was the perfect size to carry a 15" Macbook Pro, iPad 2, Wifi hotspot, 2 power adapters, iPhone charger, 2 pens and some paperwork. I'm completely satisfied with both the product and the customer service.

UPDATE: I've had to downgrade my review to 3 stars due to the fact that the finish stains white or light-colored clothes. The Q&A from Saddleback's Website says that the leather will not stain clothing, but I noticed that whenever I carried the bag on my shoulder while wearing light colored pants, I would end up with a brown line across my hip. I thought that it might just be that I had placed the bag on something dirty and the dirt was coming from the bottom of the bag, but that wasn't the case. I took a white cloth and lightly rubbed it across the side of the bag, and the cloth was stained. This makes the bag very difficult to recommend for business use unless you always plan to wear a dark colored suit.

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Made of the highest quality materials available and boy does it show. This bag will likely take at least a year to even begin to break-in. The first day I had it I already started receiving compliments. It smells divine. I've never felt a bag that feels so sturdy you can even *hear* how sturdy it is. It's odd to explain but once you get one you will know what I'm talking about.

I got the large size in Chestnut after returning the medium because it was just too small and looked like a woman's satchel on me. This thing is perfect and it is NOT too heavy. Are we men or mice? I am 6'0" and 180 lbs. the bag looks perfect for my frame.

I also own the medium saddleback leather wallet and the card sleeve. All of the highest quality leather. I am amazed at the affordability and can't wait for my next pieces of Saddelback Leather!

P.S. the customer service with this company is hands down some of the best I've ever encountered. Exchange process for the medium to large briefcase was a breeze and the response time is uncanny. I hope this company is around for a VERY long time.

Thursday, June 19, 2014

Mobile Edge Premium Laptop Backpack- 17.3-Inch (Black/Navy)

Mobile Edge Premium Laptop Backpack- 17.3-InchI bought this backpack 5 months ago as a replacement for a Mobile Edge Premium Laptop Backpack that I have had for almost 8 years. I bought the original in 2004 for what was then my new Dell Laptop. The original has held up fabulously through all kinds of experiences. It has been on countless flights around the country, through camping trips, three motorcycle accidents, and I use it every single day back and forth to work. In March of this year, I was in a 50 MPH head on motorcycle accident; I rolled over the backpack with my 230 lbs, and the only damage was a broken plastic buckle everything inside was in perfect condition.

The new backpack doesn't fare nearly as well. In 5 months, without any extreme circumstances (no motorcycle accidents, camping, etc.), the fabric inside the backpack has torn in two spots, the waist buckle has broken, and the light duty mesh on the outside front pockets has ripped. This is just from day to day use back and forth to work. The 1680 denier nylon outer skin has done well, which is to be expected. Everything else seems to be of inferior quality.

If the whole backpack were made of the same quality materials as the outer skin, it would be a great bag; it has many great features, it's comfortable, and it is roomy. As it stands, however, I will be looking elsewhere for my laptop backpacks from now on.

I recently bought a replacement plastic buckle for my original bag and have been using it instead of this new one. When it does eventually give up the ghost, I'll most likely look at a Sandpiper or Blackhawk bag that is built sturdier throughout.

My computer is 17.3" and also very thick it is hard to find 17.3" backpacks that are also thick enough. This is a great backpack and it fit the computer perfectly!

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I I have now taken one weekend trip using this bag and it worked great. I do a lot of weekend travel and I have grown tired of lugging a briefcase and a suitcase and having to pay the outrageous bag fees on aircraft. I had no problem packing my iPad, clothes, toiletries and meds in this bag. It even has features I have not used yet. I am glad I bought it.

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my previous bag was a swiss that lasted maybe 4 years. this one seems better made, stiffer. you don't have to fasten the rain cover buts its nice to have. this thing would fit a 19" laptop if you had to, 17" has room leftover. the 2nd compartment though isn't very deep front to back. its more like the laptop compartment, tall wide but not too deep. I wish it was a bit deeper. the bottom back pocket works great for stuff like USB cables, drives and other bits, but I wish it was taller to hold some larger cables.

very well made, should last a long time. had this 4-5 months and it still looks like new despite daily use including bike commuting I do while its nice outside... and even when its not quite nice :)

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it fits my 17.3" laptop and all of the extra cords easy. there is extra room for everything else too.

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Sunday, June 8, 2014

Lambskin Leather Fanny Pack Waist Bag With Drink Holder & Cell Phone Pouch Black

Lambskin Leather Fanny Pack Waist Bag With Drink Holder & Cell Phone Pouch BlackI love this fanny pack for use at the gym. I can hardly wait to use when I travel to Europe. It has a wonderful place for your water bottle, your cell phone, and your essentials (cash, credit cards, tissue, lipstick, comb).

Saturday, May 10, 2014

Dakine 26-Litre Varial Pack

Dakine 26-Litre Varial PackThough the main storage area is a little small, you aren't going to find a better backpack for the price. I only have one complaint: I bought this as a replacement for the exact same model that I lost. However, this newer one isn't quite as high-quality as the older model. The old backpack had a water-resistant coating on the inside which I loved, and this newer one is just regular nylon.

I just received this backpack by Amazon Prime. First of all, the quality of this backpack is amazing. I was skeptical at first of how good this would be but I now have completely changed my mind. I am a college student looking for something that would hold up and look nice on my back. I found it. It has multiple pockets and holds enough space for my books and even more. The reason I rated four was that I found a little problem with the way the two straps are joined. They should have used a better method of whether or not you would like to join straps or not. Either way this backpack is really great! Plus Dakine offers Limited Lifetime Warranty!

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Tuesday, April 22, 2014

ACU Print Digital Camouflage Drawstring Backpack

ACU Print Digital Camouflage Drawstring BackpackI love how fast it got here it is a little stiff but if you throw it in the dryer it gets soft and its very comfortable to wear i never take it off!

Exactly what I hoped it would be...thanks for this!!! My son will be so happy!!! I will keep you in standby for more orders in the future!!

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This bag was OK as it serves it's purpose and there is not more you can really say about it.

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This back pack is big and sturdy. The material is thick and it holds up well. The camo is very cool and the reflector is a lifesaver.

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Does it's job, but I was trying to use it as an LBV, for college, but it just looks stupid,

I use it with my Multicam BFM Camelbak BFM 100oz 3l Hydration Pack Coyote.

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Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Atlantic Compass 25" Expandable Spinner Suiter

Atlantic Compass 25' Expandable Spinner Suiter,Black,One SizeWe bought this suitcase to replace a similar one by the same manufacturer that we used for 10 years and were really please with the functionality and the durability. The size is perfect; we have never been able to make it weigh more than the 50 pound limit that airlines impose. This new model has great spinner wheels. The problem is in the way the handles attach; they are poorly designed. On our first trip one of the handles became detached on one side when we were pulling it off the luggage carousel. Since it's the main handle, the suitcase is virtually useless now and I expect the same thing will happen to the remaining handle because of the design. Very disappointed!

The bag has been on five trips since puchased. 4 business trips and one vacation trip with the bag packed with everything an infant and 4 year old could need for a week's trip to the beach. (We're talking formula, diapers, snorkle masks, toys, etc.) It's held up and is holding up quite well. The upright, spinner-nature of this bags makes it a great travel piece. Even when packed to capacity, it does not exceed airline luggage limits and as it spins easily, even my four year can help push this to the check-in counter. Overall, quite pleased with this purchase and will likely purchase again.

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I saw the review about the broken handle, but bought the suitcase anyhow. It just arrived, so I haven't used it. Everything is excellent, glides smoothly, spacious, attractive, well-made, but now that I see the handle in question, I'm concerned. It lays flat. You lift it out and it's accessible...but then it snaps right back to a smooth position. My concern is not for my use, it's about baggage handlers. If they get impatient trying to pull up the handle and use the push-pull device to lift the suitcase, that would break it. Since I like the suitcase otherwise, I'm planning to keep it and hope for the best, though still debating. Very nice ruby color; should be easy to spot at baggage claim.

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This suitcase is great for travel. Have only used it for one trip so far, it replaced a different suitcase. Looks like it will last for a while. Good price and easy to roll.

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I was looking for a suitcase that wasn't too small or too large. This one fit the bill! Love that it is a spinner!

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Cape Cod Leather Mountain Premium Leather Backpack

Cape Cod Leather Mountain Premium Leather BackpackI am very pleased with the quality of the backpack. The leather is of a high grade, and it is very sturdy and will no doubt last me a long time.

The product arrived well ahead of schedule. Packaging was appropriate for product. This item was purchased as a gift for school aged grandchild and was absolutely perfect! Will provide for his school needs clear into college.

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Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Pokemon Backpack Plush Pikachu Doll Backpack

Pokemon Backpack Plush Pikachu Doll BackpackIt doesn't have much space in the backpack part, but i was able to fit my phone, iPod, and wallet into it, so that's really all I need. If you love Pikachu (like me) you should totally buy this! Super cute! The straps are also adjustable so they can fit anyone. Your never too old for Pokemon! (I'm 17 and I still love it!)

It is adorable. Absolutely freakin adorable. When It arrived I was super excited and everything but then there wasnt much space in it. So instead I just stuffed some stuff in it for a night and in the morning it was a much larger size.

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Came quickly. Good quality. Great toy for the price. I've seen this backpack in specialty stores, at double the price. This was a great deal!

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OMG!!!! I just got this in the mail RIGHT NOW! It came right on time and as soon as I opened it up I started freaking out!!! ITS SOOOO ADORABLLEEE!!!!! Its super soft and fluffy! The pocket isn't that big but thats ok I expected that. ANother good thing is that its located on the pikachus back so its not visible when your wearing it and nobody can get to your stuff! It came with some tags on it and one of them was a hot topic sign that aid this product was $22!! I got this for $14! What a deal!! Although the product says its 18" tall Its more like 14" or 15" (to the top of its head, not including the ears) But honestly its the perfect size! If it was 18" it might've turned out to big.

I recommend this product to all Pokemon fans and anyone looking for an adorable little backpack! GET THIS PRODUCT!!!

(Did I say that this product is FREAKING ADORABLE!!??)

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I loved this as soon as I got it I originally bought it for a friend, and once I saw it I wanted very badly to order another one for myself. This is not for use as a school backpack, as the opening is very small. It's ideal for make-up, cell phones, etc. The material is a little bit cheap, and the stitching in Pikachu's face was a little bit wonky (leaving him with a perpetually lopsided face). Despite the defaults, it's a great product for the price :)

Tuesday, December 24, 2013

High Sierra Access Backpack

High Sierra Access BackpackThis "High Sierra Access Backpack" is well designed and quite sturdy, making it perfect for my daughter's college book and laptop load. We bought this to replace the backpack provided the college when it finally gave out after two years of abuse.

Here are my observations:

+ Quality; this is made from good material and is well constructed

+ Design; lots of conveniently placed pockets

+ Comfort; nicely padded and distributes weight

+ Size; nicely sized for 15" laptops (a 17" would fit) and sundry school supplies

+ Rain Cover; stores nicely in dedicated compartment on bottom of pack

There really isn't anything we don't like with the design, functionality, or durability.

Highly Recommended!

CFH

I went looking online for this specific backpack. Bought it at Dicks 2 years ago for about twice the price. We bought this for one reason, it is the largest backpack we could find (in cubic inches). My daughter lugs almost 40 lbs of books a day back and forth to school (and soccer and track practices) and this backpack fit them nicely and held up for over one school year. I am surprised it lasted that long with the abuse it took, Eventually it was a zipper that gave out but the material was still in great shape. I bought one for my son too for this school year, before replacing my daughters. The backpack also has an attached rain cover built in at the bottom that you can unvelcro and pull over the backpack when it's raining. This was especially useful when the backpack was lugged to her sports practices. I would highly recommend this for someone looking for a very durable backpack at a reasonable price...

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Backpack was purchased for college student with heavy books. Bag is very durable with secure straps. Bag has lots of room for books, laptop, water, etc. and also stylish. May purchase a second backpack as a gift.

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Pros:

Love the expandability and all the pockets. Seems durable.

Cons:

I first noticed that the zipper on the main pocket was hard to zip over the top, even if there was nothing in it. I thought the flap was maybe a teensy bit too tight, or too stiff... and that it would improve with use.

Then I noticed that the odd little velcro pouch that comes with it was sewn lazily and thus is too small (and lopsided) for anything to go in it. Not sure what it was intended for... a tiny cellphone or walkie-talkie?

But I recently put the backpack to the test, on two small (week-long) trips. Both involved carrying it through the airport; the latter involved carting my laptop around as I attended conference sessions. And that's when I figured out something is very wrong with this pack. My back hurt quite a bit, but I thought I just hadn't gotten the straps adjusted right. When I took it off, and turned it around so I was looking at the part that touches your back, where the straps are attached, I realized that they are sewn on crooked. There is no way the pack can balance properly, or zip shut elegantly (see above).

I have to say, I'm disappointed in myself that I didn't notice this right off the bat. I'm usually more vigilant, especially when purchasing online. But I'm even more disappointed in High Sierra, that they would let such a product pass inspection and be sold. I would be wary of buying any of their products now...

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i had a sierra suitcase and wanted something sturdy. they also back up their products. great color and lots of room.

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Ju Ju Be Lotus Lullaby Pack a Be Diaper Bag

Ju Ju Be Lotus Lullaby Pack a Be Diaper BagI love this bag! So many compartments, enough to designate some for "mommy stuff". Super easy to wash, throw in wash, air dry, comes completely clean. I love how easy it is to go from backpack to shoulder bag with no effort. These are the most stylish diaper bags I have ever seen, and the fabric is heavy duty! Ours is actually a hand-me-down, so it's already been through one baby, and well on it's way to lasting through many mre!

Friday, December 13, 2013

OGIO Wheeled Rig 9800 Backpack Quasar 121001.138

OGIO Wheeled Rig 9800 Backpack Quasar 121001.138The is no equal to the OGIO bags rugged and built to last. I travel constantly for work, often with tools. My OGIO bags normally weigh in at 55 pounds + when loaded, often up to the max allowable of 70 pounds. I go through airports all around the world where the bags see at least what one would consider "normal" airline abuse. This bag was bought to replace the same model that finally ate it (zipper damage) after about 5-6 years of heavy use. The damaged bag saw something like 700,000 airline miles and more than 150 flights. The wheels and bag held up perfeectly through that! Amazing to see, really! Not as amazing as seeing a short woman pull a large fish out of her nose, but still pretty amazing.

I don't have much to sat about the looks. My luggage is not a fashion accessory for me, rather a tool. So, this is a not-so-attractive tool. But, it is easy to spot on the baggage claim belt! Is it ugly? Ummm.... maybe. It depends what you like. It does not bother me, no sirree Bob.

The last thing that I expected to fail was the zipper, but it was damaged by a metal box packed in the bag. Otherwise, I see no reason why the bag would not have lasted another few years. Very much worth the money. Well made product!

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Tuesday, November 12, 2013

13 Inch Mid Summer Night Blue and Green Floral DOUBLE Sided Print Design Laptop Carrying Case Cover

13 Inch Mid Summer Night Blue and Green Floral DOUBLE Sided Print Design Laptop Carrying Case Cover Netbook Slipcase Notebook Sleeve Bag for Macbook Air Macbook Pro Acer Asus Dell HP Sony ToshibaIt's cute and it will protect your computer from getting scratched, and probably also from spills (though I have not tested that particular hypothesis), but it's very thin, so if you're looking for something with real protection from bumps etc., forget this one. It's not padded at all, so it will do virtually nothing to protect your computer if you drop or bang it accidentally.

Also, there was some red ink on mine fresh out of the packaging. I'm guessing that's a random issue, not something that will be a problem for most people buying this product. Still, it makes you wonder...

Thursday, October 17, 2013

Fisher-Price Fastfinder Deluxe Messenger Diaper Bag, Black

Fisher-Price Fastfinder Deluxe Messenger Diaper Bag, BlackI have twin boys who just turned 1 last week and a 4 week old girl. The diaper bag I had for a year lasted just that. This new diaper bag is a dream compared to what I had before. Lots of room for 2 different kinds of diapers, clothes for 3, and the wipes compartment is great. I use the pacifier compartment for snacks for the boys. The bottle compartments does keep the milk cold. I also use the other side for a bottle as well.

Pros: I bought this bag because of the neat pockets. The organization of the bag is great. I love the insulated pocket, which I can fit two sippy cups into. I like the wipe container and pocket, but the hole in the pocket doesn't quite line up with the lid of the container (though I swear it did before I took the container out to fill it with wipes). I like the external diaper pad pocket and the pad. All the things you don't want to have to dig to get to are right on the outside accessible. The other pockets are also nicely laid out, and useful. Even the inside area is nicely organized.

Cons: The construction is poor. The material is nice enough, but it is just poorly put together. Like I mentioned, I can not get the wipes container to line up correctly in its pocket anymore. I walk with the baby everywhere, so the really annoying thing is the way the shoulder strap twists and moves as I walk. The main issue with that seems to be the metal rectangular strap connecters combined with thin (cheap) strap material on the bag side.

Overall, this is a good bag, but I wish the great design aspects had been followed up with great construction techniques and materials.

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I just got this bag and I have never been so excited!! My sister in law got it and once I saw it I had to go get it in a different color! (she got the brown and green one.)I had an expensive stylish diaper bag although it was pretty it was not practical! I would loose my stuff in there... you could not see things, it was a semi organized black hole.I bought it because it was sylish and had good reviews but It drove me nuts for the last 6 months; I would think I had it organized, wrong... This however, is Organized and Super Large! It fits EVERYTHING and more! I can fit 2 full sized bottles in the bottle cooler part! Tons of wipes in the wipe container!! several Nuk's in the zipper pouch plus meds, nail clippers, nose sucker, teether, etc in the flaped pouch where Nuk's are labled... So amazing!! And the inside, WOW! The opening allows you to see EVERYTHING you have in there easily!! It has mulitple mesh pockets all along the wall of the inside to hold and organize smaller and medium sized items too! VERY PRACTICAL!!

Ok... after looking again I got the Fisher-Price Fastfinder Diaper Bag Black

Which is VERY Similar to this one... Amazon does not seem to have itI got it at Baby's R Us for about $40. It is not a Messanger style which is one of the biggest differences... the one I got does have the bottle cooler on the outside, as well as the wipe pack and the Nuk pocket, however it opens supper wide at the top and is a zipper closure. It is an amazing bag... This one looks like it is very similar to it but in the messanger style... :o)

this is the one I got :

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This bag holds quite a bit and is stylish. Love the little pictures on the tabs to tell me what is where. The wipes case is hard to open while in the bag, I usually end up taking it out. Overall great bag, would recommend!

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Before I registered for this product for my baby shower, I did look it up at a local store. I was impressed by the quality of the product even when compared to high-reviewed diaper bags. I love the red printed inlay for the bag and the spaciousness + appreciate the "tags" for each compartment. My wipe box also works pretty good. However I've noticed that when I fill or empty the bag of baby clothes, blankets, they invariably get stuck in the Velcro used for the messenger flap. I had a Knit blanket almost ruined. I might remove them and put in a magnetic closure instead. But otherwise, a highly recommended product!

Update: the Velcro ruined my expensive sweater the third day I used the bag. I wanted to love this product so much, but returned it.

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Spiketus Rex-ORANGE PEEL-Half Pack Backpack

Spiketus Rex-ORANGE PEEL-Half Pack BackpackMy Grandaughter is 8 and she really wanted this Backpack. She even took me to my computer and showed me where to buy it. I was first reluctant at first, because my first impression was that it was a backpack for punks, not for little children. But then I started thinking that the worst thing you can do it's kill childrens own sense of style and imagination. So I got her the orange half pack.Perfect size for her little body and also very soft and cool. Even both of her parents love it!

At the end,I'm glad I did let her made her own fashion choice. The backpack it's really beautiful!

The backpack is absolutely adorable and functional for younger children. The "spikes" are soft and pliable and they stand up well to wear and tear of little tykes. I recommend the backpack to both girls and boys.

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Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Altego Channel Stitched 15-Inch Laptop Slipcase, Gray (36510)

Altego Channel Stitched 15-Inch Laptop Slipcase, Grayi must say that at first i loved this case but after only a month the strap is falling off . the rest of it is ok it seems, although it also seems that dirt sticks to it like a magnet . the padding on the strap is very comfortable ... but what good is that though if it falls apart.

The bag is pretty cool !

My MacBook Pro 15" fits in perfectly, like it was made for it.

With one week of using the bag, the only issue I have that its a little tight, I mean when the laptop is in, its difficult to put in the charger and other stuff.

You have to put all the stuff in first and then put in the laptop. I can live with that.

But a really good bag for this price.

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Monday, August 12, 2013

Spider-Man Backpack - Webs 16"

Spider-Man Backpack - Webs 16'I am very pleased with the purchase of this backpack. It was bought for my 4 year old to start school. The size, durability, theme and quality of this backback is a great value for the price! Thank you!

Purchased because of high reviews but once received a white tag on it stated that California Prop 25 this product has a cancer causing chemical and causes birth defects. Talked to a supervisor and asked to have it removed from their site. They were very understanding and allowed me to return it without a shipping charge.

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My son loves this backpack. Unfortunately, one of the zippers broke in the first week. Too bad, because it's the perfect size for a five-year-old and is totally cool looking.

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My preschooler loves this backpack and was excited to add it to his Spidey collection. I like that it has double zippers for more functional opening and closing. I like that inside the front compartment are places for smaller things (pens, pencils, cards, etc).

This will last him well into his elementary years... or until he's onto the next thing!

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I got this backpack for my little 5 year old. It's big enough to hold snowpants & gloves without being too big for his little body. The padding on the back and the straps is nice and the zippers appear durable. Very pleased mommy & son.