carson d.
Excellent quality, seems durable. I've received a ton of compliments. Hope to have it for years to come. I like the smell of leather so be prepared for about a week to smell it pretty strong.
bright a.
This is the best bag I have ever owned! I get so many compliments on it. The leather is breaking in nicely! I love the different options I have for carrying this bag also! I have carried it so much and it does hold a lot of weight, the strap did stretch out and the seller sent me a new one, hopefully they will offer to sell straps separately because I hope to have this bag for a long time!
darrius w.
I was skeptical when this arrived as it was very stiff and rigid, however after using it for some time it really loosened up and even changed color slightly to a deep rich cherry brown color. This bag works great for traveling - I carried it with me throughout Europe for two months and found it to be very durable, water resistant under rain, and safe due to the way the pockets are fastened. The deep zipper pocket is great for passports, wallets, etc. I also appreciate how it can be carried as either a backpack or a side bag. Love it!
minnie p.
I was searching for a bag that would be handmade in India and, not in the USA, I know this is a counter-productive statement, being an American but, I am also a world traveler and, I believe that there are other countries who create beautiful, wearable, art. This bag is made in India; traveled through United Arab Emirates and the UK before reaching the USA and, all within a few days. Sadly, it was too large for my use and so, I had worked with the seller to have the opportunity to return it and, it was not a trip to go back to India but instead, to NYC! I was fully refunded unlike some other sellers where you are credited minus shipping charges. The bags are well made, have a wonderful leather aroma and if it were a bit smaller, I would have kept it. To this day, the seller reaches out to me to ensure that I received my requested refund and humbly thanked me for my "seller" review. Thank you again and, I encourage anyone to give this seller's items a go!
hennyre r.
This bag is Absolutely Beautiful. The shipping was surprisingly quick. I had contact with the shop owner during the process of receiving my bag and will be doing more business with him. The side pockets are smaller than I expected but being a woman I'm sure I can still find uses for them. It's a bag made more for books and daily items than for traveling. I'll use it til I wear it out! And then I'll simply Order Another. It's unique and stylish. I am asked where I got this bag and I've recommended this shop to others.
wynton d.
I love this bag! It is beautiful and very well crafted. I have received so many compliments on it. It is a little stiff when you get it, but with use it softens and looks better each day. Customer service is great! I had some questions about the care and they were very prompt in responding
taylor m.
I really like this bag. It’s beautiful and hip and I love how it will hold its structure and stand up (more like a breifcase) and not get all slouchy like a regular backpack. I didn’t notice a smell after the first couple days. Pockets and compartments are great. I wish the outer ones were slightly bigger to hold Mac power cord. It will fit but then getting it out is difficult. In the beginning 17” MacBook barely slid into one of the inside compartments but seems to be stretching out to fit nicely. Bag is well made and I am thinking I will be able to use it for years to come.
However, if you wear it as a backpack it’s pretty uncomfortable. I only walk a short distance in it but if you were in a city with a long commute it will dig into your back and that could get old. I only use as a backpack and not as messenger and it’s filled with super heavy crap so maybe that is contributing.
My other gripe is the buckles. I read the reviews about them but didn’t believe they could be that bad. They are. It’s extremely frustrating. You’ll just be walking and the buckle will just abruptly release and you have to grab the strap before your bag falls. I keep about 5k of computer crap in this thing so if it were to fall it would be traumatic. Sometimes I just get so annoyed I just carry it by the top handle (which is really sturdy) but defeats the point of this purchase. I have coffee and a toddler; I need hands free. I have tried to just redo the straps similar to the way the other reviewer posted but can’t get it to stay for more than a few days. I think I am just going to sew the straps so they can’t slide out of the buckles. That will mean going forward I can only wear it as a backpack but I think I can handle that commitment.
Still I love this bag and am too stubborn to quit using it even though I am annoyed on a daily basis.
eddy m.
I can not say enough about this messenger bag! Let me first start by saying the description by the seller is precisely what they say. Measurements are exactly what the seller described. This bag is made of genuine leather. Not only is real leather but it’s soft and very sturdy. Well made leather bags are very hard to find now. This messenger bag could easily be sold at a high end leather boutique. The detail and craftsmanship is outstanding. Ok so is it practical messenger bag. The answer is yes. Plenty of room for books, phone, battery pack, wallet, bottle of water, notebook and laptop. In the attached pictures I placed a big encyclopedia book so you could get an idea. The brass buckled are the prefect touch to the the color of the bag. What’s even more amazing is that you can use this bag as a messenger bag or backpack. Perfect for work, school or traveling. I can not say enough about this bag. The messenger bag is a deal! Genuine real leather, brass buckles, sturdiness, roomy, elegant, unique, stylish and versatile. Look no further the perfect accessory for yourself or for a special someone. The seller is honest, reliable and has exceptional customer service. I give this purchase a five stars out of five in all the categories and highly recommend it. More pictures to come when I take it on vacation.
BUY IT NOW !!!
armstrong r.
Overall the bag is amazing.. The bag itself has amazing craftsmanship.. The only problem I am having is with the buckles and strap. The buckles are not a single construction so they move around too much.. This causes the strap to unfasten while wearing.. Very frustrating! The strap is not on long piece.. The pieces were married together, it looks great but one end is not as stiff as the other.. This end combined with the buckle means the strap is always coming undone.. When traveling that is a real problem.. Overall I love the bag.. Just very disappointed with the strap and buckles...
kevin s.
The bag is very nice and I love that it’s leather. The bag did come with globs of sticky stuff on it and, as other reviewers have mentioned, the buckles are extremely loose. Hooks with a clasp would’ve been smarter. I will be wearing this as a crossbody bag which leads to a problem. The buckles on the back of the bag flail around when this isn’t being utilized as a backpack. The problem with this is that it hurts when the bag swings and it also snags my clothing. I’ve had other leather bags that could be used both ways that used hooks and d-rings instead and there was never an issue. Because of the lack of listening to customers and foresight I’m removing two stars for the globs of sticky residue that ruin clothing and for the terrible buckles. The other features of the bag are nice. Stitching looks good, bag is beautiful and attractive, holds my MacBook Pro with ease and will be useful once I make some modifications of my own. I work in leather myself and have many leather tools I can use to create new snaps and clasps for the shoulder strap to prevent them from slipping through the buckles (I shouldn’t have to do this as a customer). I will also likely remove the obtrusive buckles from the back or attach new leather to anchor them.
daviyon g.
I use this constantly as a day bag/purse. This is sturdy, well crafted, and fits everything I'd ever need in the day plus some. It's the perfect carry-on size as well for an airplane ride (as I did travel with this). When it first arrived, pulling it out of the shipping protection, I was greeted with the deep smell of leather. Very nice. No sign of wear as of yet (and it's been a couple months). The seller got this out in a timely manner as well.
watkins n.
I really like this backpack and I'm looking forward to it relaxing and softening up over time. The smell isn't overwhelming to me and it will fade to nothing. I had a very similar backpack (out of the same material and same fabric inside) I bought a couple of years ago and it just got better with time. I stupidly left it behind on a trip so I've been on a hunt for a replacement.
That said, the buckles ARE an issue with ALL these bags here on Amazon. They tend to shift around and not stay straight so the straps easily become unbuckled. Bad to begin with, but even worse when your backpack doubles as a camera bag!!!!!
I took my former backpack in to have the buckles replaced, but I still wasn't happy. However, I found a solution that works for me. It's not perfect and it would be a huge hassle if you're switching from messenger bag to backpack frequently, but it does the trick for me. I did this with my old bag too.
My solution is simple, but kind of hard to explain so I took pics as I fixed one of the straps to help. Also, the first strap's buckle was looser and this second strap was a struggle (as can be seen by the state of the strap itself at the end), but hopefully this will help some of you that love the bag, but hate the back buckles.
Step 1 (pic 1) - Buckle the strap like normal. Step 2 (pics 2, 3, & 4) - Loop the strap end back up under the bottom bar making sure to fasten the post through one of the holes a second time and then under the top bar (pic 5). Step 3 (pics 6 & 7) - Ignoring the post this time, thread the strap back under the bottom bar and pull until it's snug. This is the hardest part and you may have to patiently work the strap in place. And you're done (pic 8)!
So that was far too many pics for such a simple task, but maybe this will help someone who is struggling with the buckles!
evans a.
I really like this backpack and I'm looking forward to it relaxing and softening up over time. The smell isn't overwhelming to me and it will fade to nothing. I had a very similar backpack (out of the same material and same fabric inside) I bought a couple of years ago and it just got better with time. I stupidly left it behind on a trip so I've been on a hunt for a replacement.
That said, the buckles ARE an issue with ALL these bags here on Amazon. They tend to shift around and not stay straight so the straps easily become unbuckled. Bad to begin with, but even worse when your backpack doubles as a camera bag!!!!!
I took my former backpack in to have the buckles replaced, but I still wasn't happy. However, I found a solution that works for me. It's not perfect and it would be a huge hassle if you're switching from messenger bag to backpack frequently, but it does the trick for me. I did this with my old bag too.
My solution is simple, but kind of hard to explain so I took pics as I fixed one of the straps to help. Also, the first strap's buckle was looser and this second strap was a struggle (as can be seen by the state of the strap itself at the end), but hopefully this will help some of you that love the bag, but hate the back buckles.
Step 1 (pic 1) - Buckle the strap like normal. Step 2 (pics 2, 3, & 4) - Loop the strap end back up under the bottom bar making sure to fasten the post through one of the holes a second time and then under the top bar (pic 5). Step 3 (pics 6 & 7) - Ignoring the post this time, thread the strap back under the bottom bar and pull until it's snug. This is the hardest part and you may have to patiently work the strap in place. And you're done (pic 8)!
So that was far too many pics for such a simple task, but maybe this will help someone who is struggling with the buckles!
All in all, I love the backpack and I'm back in business and on the go once more.
sara p.
i carried it daily for 2 weeks in Europe with no issues. it held my kindle, sunglasses, phone charger, small camera, cigarettes, passport, and a cheap rain poncho. its best for carry.
danteal a.
A great size for days trips while traveling. if it doesn't fit in here, you shouldn't be leaving your hotel with it. i also carried it as my "personal item" on planes along with my carry-on. the best craftsmanship,
lyric c.
This is a pretty nice looking bag and has held up pretty well so far. The quality of the leather is good although a little thin. The leather is backed up by some heavy duty canvas so I'm not worried about durability.
fairy z.
It is early to comment on this order, as it has just arrived and was only pressed into service today. BUT... It is a nice looking bag. I purchased it because I had purchased a larger version of it a few years ago. this is very good bag
mitchell h.
I did feel comfortable putting my wallet and passport in it because I've always carried those in the front pocket of my pants where I can always feel that they are still unsafely in their place. However, l purposely bought one that has real great bag.
wendolyn w.
This was my first messenger bag. I wanted it for a trip to Europe. I figured I could pull it off there and it would come in handy to store my camera, maps, guidebooks, etc. It was indeed great for that.
dcost l.
his bag is great value for the money, and the smell people mention is simply the normal scent of tanned leather. Highly recommend!
lai k.
My father tanned leather professionally for over 40 years at a commercial tannery and I learned a lot about good leather bag . its true that it is really leather bag
nov n.
This is a perfect bag for light duty, such as a class or study where you don’t need a full letter size bag. It fits my compact Bible, steno book, pens, pencils, etc.
enjo t.
Bought this for a trip. Stiff when getting initially but comes with instructions on softening the leather. Bout the size of an average tablet, and thinner not bulky. Buckles look very sturdy. Zippers on the inside.
eebe b.
Yeah it stinks when you first get it. When I took mine out of the plastic bag, it stunk of chemical smell, almost like an adhesive chemical. I let it air out for a few days before using it and that's when I could finally smell the leather smell. this true leather bag
chelshan n.
Shopping leather shops this bag would be substantially more expensive. Heck even a nylon bag to carry my Surface Go would be around this price.
jasmynec s.
I bought this for my boyfriend for Christmas. His laptop fit in nicely and the leather is of very good quality. It looks terrific and he loves it.
ohs n.
Product arrived quickly and looks great. Only complaint/issue is that the strap for the backpack is VERY short, I’m not a big person and I can only do one arm through, not both. But all in all it’s really great!
lee l.
It was too small for my needs. I gave to my college age grandson. He loved it.
ohsn o.
Product arrived quickly and looks great. Only complaint/issue is that the strap for the backpack is VERY short, I’m not a big person and I can only do one arm through, not both. But all in all it’s really great!
leeg o.
it is good for a full sized laptop. He can use it as a backpack because the straps seem to be big sized. its really nice bag
naya r.
My boyfriend loves it. He goes a lot of compliments. It's a little small but it holds books and a tablet. that.,s why i bought this bag.
zuzia1 a.
If you are looking for a great bag, then this is it. Very versatile with straps and pockets. this very beautiful bad.
jace h.
Quality bag with great leather along with excellent price. I get continuous compliments on this bag. that,s why i like this bag.
clown j.
Quality bag with great leather along with excellent price. I get continious compliments on this bag. If you are looking for a great bag, then this is it. Very veratile with straps and pockets.
madeliner c.
I love this bag. It’s good quality and durable. I use it daily for work computer and files.
hanna v.
Super cute backpack. Used it for a work trip. Straps were a bit wide for me. Super quality in pure leather
nikki m.
Really like it. It fit all the stuff I need it. Fits under the airplane seat. The color is rich brown. I love it. True color.
alex v.
I love it. It is really pure leather . I'm using it for school and I can also use it if I'm going on vacation.
Moochie j.
I get compliments all the time. The bag is nice. Inside is not Exactly comfortable but it is designed to store an iPad or small notebook.
john h.
Good quality leather. Love all the things you can carry in this backpack. Really like the 'hidden' pocket on the back to put my wallet.
seweryn z.
this is really pure leather bag. Good size. Straps are thick enough to feel secure but small enough that they don't feel like a "backpack" more like a purse.
zamir r.
LOVE IT! I receive many compliments on this bag, many surprised as likes my friends and family members i love this bag.
kirsty a.
i bought bag . it's beautiful, stylish, and fairly sturdy
Fam A.
I really, really like my bag. :) because it is leather bag i like leather
taari q.
i bought leather bag it is very beautifull bag .Lots of little pockets inside and outside, including one on the back to hide valuables, etc.
bailey b.
I like it. Cute color and well stitched, looks really sturdy
anthony s.
I plan on using this for work. It looks really great and I love the color and all of the pockets.
neog a.
I love this bag! I’ve always struggling finding bags that could fit everything I carried around.
conner m.
This bag is perfect for school book. thats why i bought i like this.
Fill h.
I am pleased with the quality, color, size and price is worth to pay.
jully j.
This bag i purchased for my son . My son age is 16 and 11. Since, the bag can be use as a backpack. They are excited to use it to go to school.
seyah a.
They wanted me to order one for each of them. The bag looks professional and beautiful.
bailey b.
This bag looks much pricier than it is. I'm using it with my 15.4 inch MacBook pro and it fits fine inside, this very helpful
noelle m.
The leather to stiff. very nice i really love it
plasen z.
Excellent Leather backpack
kiana b.
Excekente mochila
alexaia c.
Muy buena la calidad y es justo como las imágenes
cooper l.
Me encanto! Super bonita y bien hecha la piel maravillosa
royal y.
Super nice quality
samara d.
Exelente mochila de piel muy bien echa y muy buen aspecto
valeria o.
Excelente producto en calidad y precio
Todo acorde a lo específicado en descripciones del mismo
America F.
I bought this bag for me, however, my husband and my daughter liked it so much.
amal 1.
Very good At that sales price I expected Great quality leader and service Thanks!
clark j.
I love it and use it for everyday all purpose bag/purse.
sfanuka c.
It fits my 11" MacBook Air beautifully. ( also a special thanks to my sister who I forced to model the bag so I could take pictures of it) buy it buy it!!!!
shawn p.
looks super rustic/vintage which I love and was what I was aiming for when buying it. It fits my 11" MacBook Air beautifully.
alex j.
Amazing quality, will probably last longer than my life. Smells fantastic,
tyemu l.
Would definitely recommend to anyone !!! Great purchase !!!! because this bag is great and pure leather.
rich l.
Bought this for my fiance and he loved it !!! So wonderfully crafted and amazing quality for the price
james m.
It you are looking for a nice leather bag.I highly recommend this messenger/book/laptop bag.
zuzia1 s.
After looking at several different bags and reading the reviews, I decided to go with this one for it's looks and features. It looks great and served my purposes well. This is great Leather bag
