cuero Leather Messenger Bag for Men, 18 Inch Laptop Crossbody, Handmade Leather Shoulder Satchel Bag for Men, Full Grain Business Briefcase for Office/Work/Travel - Vintage Brown

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Gorgeous bag

I am so happy with this messenger bag. I researched several before deciding on this one. Let me break it down for you: 1. The bag is huge! There are so many pockets and compartments, I'm not even sure I'll use them all. There are 2 zipper compartments on the outside of the bag (one at the front under the flap, and another at the back.) There are also many pockets inside and out - pockets on the front and sides - more small pockets inside, and three large inner compartments to hold my mobile phone, tablet, air pods, wallet, journal, etc. 2. The leather material is beautiful, thick, and sturdy. The colour is beautiful and warm, and makes the bag look vintage instead of brand new. 3. The large cross-body strap is also made from thick, sturdy leather. Once I adjusted it to the length I wanted, I slid the comfortable band over the buckle area to prevent it from digging into my shoulder. 4. The inner lining is a strong canvas material. This should hold up well under regular use. 5. The stitching throughout the bag is beautifully done. I read many reviews from people complaining about a smell. Hello! It's genuine leather, of course it's going to smell. That smell dissipated quickly, as is normal with a genuine leather product such as this. Another thing some reviewers complained about is the stiffness of the leather. This is also normal. Leather is stiff when you first get it. Through normal use, it softens and becomes supple. I'm guessing that the reviewers who complained about the smell and feel of the leather aren't used to genuine leather products. Reviewers also complained about an oily substance and plastic wrap. Both of these are found on the buckles and metal rings. This is also normal. Oil is used to condition the leather; it's natural for there to be a residue on the overall bag. Within minutes of using the bag, the oil, like the smell, dissipated. After continued use, it shouldn't take long for the smell and oil to completely disappear. As for the the plastic wrap - also normal. This is to protect the metal parts on the straps and pockets. The makers add it to protect the metal parts until the product reaches the consumer. With very little effort, the plastic easily came off. Overall, this is a beautiful, leather crafted, messenger bag. It holds my 15-inch laptop easily, as well as my full-size iPad, phone, thick writing journal, and more. With all the additional pockets and compartments inside and out, I know this bag will more than meet my needs.

Garrett Charles VoisinUnited States

Durable Bag- perfect gift for a grad student

Where to begin. This is the most durable bag I've ever had and it has so much room/organization. I can easily fit 3 notebooks (5 subject), and two water bottles in the large middle pocket, with enough room in the other pockets for anything else I could hope to store. In addition to the main large pocket there is a pocket behind that for a laptop, with 2 smaller pockets sewn on to the front of it (that wasn't even mentioned in the product description). In front of the largest pocket there is a slightly smaller pocket with enough room for a small umbrella and a bit extra. It has 4 little slots for pens (a bit too wide for one pen but can easily hold 2 pens) and a zipper with yet another compartment for storage. On the front of the bag there are 2 nice sized pockets of the same size. Each has about enough room to fit a medium sized stapler and a recorder. Also on the front of the bag is yet another zippered compartment. On the sides of the bag there are some small, taller pockets great for lesser items you might not want to clutter the larger compartments with like a phone charger or pencil sharpeners. On the back of the bag is yet another zippered compartment perfect for storing packs of scantrons. Ultimately it has immense organization potential with so many pockets and compartments everywhere, it has so much room (the main reason I got the bag to begin with), and is super durable. The strap is extremely durable; the clamps on it in particular are the best. After almost 2 months of having the bag it shows no signs of wear and I carry a lot of stuff in this bag. And other bags of this quality were all at least $230, and typically much smaller. Plus, it really does look quite nice- I've gotten several compliments on it. For me the leather smell faded after about 2 days and went away completely within a week. I don't know if this is goat leather or cow hide but I don't really care or see why it would matter. It's a high quality bag for moderate quality price; the perfect gift for a grad student that has too much to carry and needs something that will do that and last.

AftrBrnrUnited States

Great bag with very minor caveats.

This was bought as a gift, but I'm strongly considering buying one for myself. Overall, this is a very nice bag - real leather and the hardware seem very solid. How durable it will be remains to be seen, but the leather is thick and heavy. Speaking of the leather, be advised that this leather has an odor to it. It is not unpleasant, and those who do woodworking will quickly recognize it as Linseed oil. It is used to used to soften leather, though it stiffen as it dries. I recommend buying and treating the bag with a good conditioner/protectant before use. I do not see this as a drawback. Things to about this bag - everything is held closed with buckles, not snaps or magnets. This might cause some minor inconvenience if you are accustomed to an easier open-closed experience, but for me, it lends itself to the ruggedness of the bag. Here are the negatives as I see them: The interior is nicely lined but it is not padded, so I suggest a nice sleeve for important delicate electronics, such as laptops or tablets. Lastly, if you're accustomed to having a pocket for your water bottle, this bag does not have one. All that said, if you are searching for a super solid, old school, well-crafted messenger bag, this definitely fits the bill. The stitching appears to be solid and heavy duty. The grain of the leather is very nice and is probably unique to each bag, as it is made of hide, not plastic or vinyl. Overall I highly recommend this back with the minor caveats mentioned above.

Dr James G WIlsonAustralia

Great product

Tbh I bought this before I read the reviews and then read the reviews and thought I’d thrown my cash away, BUT this is a fantastic bag. It doesn’t stink (it smells like leather) is hardy (at the moment I’m travelling for work most weeks and I’ve been using it pretty much non stop for two months and it’s held up well), it fits my laptop and cable well, as well as my compendium, a novel I’m reading and various other odds and ends with not trouble. It’s got plenty of compartments and pouch’s for you to lose stuff it. About a week ago I put some leather conditioner in it and it’s more soft and supple and beautiful than ever. Update- I’ve now had the bag for more than a year, I use it every weekday to take my laptop etc to and from the office or wherever else. I occasionally get a compliment from someone on how nice it looks. The more I use it the more dark & supple the leather becomes. Really glad I bought it. Have whacked some leather conditioner on it a couple of times in the year and a bit I’ve had it