Bought one in each material, here's what I think of each!
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2017
So after days of contemplating all the different prints and materials, I ordered 4 kavu rope bags. One in each material, to see which one I liked best. Cotton canvas, polyester canvas, the lighter polyester, and cotton with PU coating. This review is for the polyester canvas in the Mohave print, hence the 5 stars (I gave the cotton canvas a 3 and the lighter poly a 3 and the cotton PU coated a 4). Here's my full rundown of each material...The light polyester in the Arrows print. Cheap zippers and the hard pointy plastic coating that must surround and seal the top of the ropes pokes through the top of the bag where it meets the top of the ropes. The material is not thick enough to prevent that sharp ending from poking through. In comparing it to the other three bags, this one seemed to be the least sturdy and most cheaply made bag.The cotton canvas was too brightly colored (Everglades tiles) and a bit stiff, and I can't get over the fact that it's not water resistant, and that other reviewers said theirs faded, so I'm sending this one back too.Then there's the cotton PU coated one that I got in the black and brown Python print. It's ok but a bit too stiff and eh. Also, I thought it would be a safe print in muted color, but it just doesn't make me happy. Sending it back.Now finally, the polyester canvas one that I got in the Mojave print...it's love! The bag is made well, it's sturdy but not too stiff, the colors are right, it's water resistant, and there are no annoying pokey parts! The bag itself is the perfect size for me. I was worried it would be too big and bulky on my petite self, but it's just right! I plan to use it for traveling, but might want to break it in beforehand ;). ALSO, so many reviewers complained about the front pockets not fitting their iPhones and I don't know what the heck they're talking about!!! The small top one might be too small for the iphone, but the bottom one can probably fit the bigger iphone 7 plus. There's plenty of room! I agree with others that the zippers could be of a better quality though. Looking forward to this bag being my go to!!!UPDATE!!!! - I returned it and lowered the stars from a 5 to a 3. The zippers are in awkward spots and I found it uncomfortable to access the stuff inside. I also found that it doesn't fit much, and I would sooner grab my LL Bean stowaway pack instead. This bag is probably more suited to people who don't need to carry much, and just want to keep their few belongings on their backs. In the end, I just found $50 to be too much money to spend on something that is just eh. I loved the straps and the look though, so I bought a knockoff for $14.95 that has the same rope straps! Not Amazon, but cheap enough to risk it
Great bag, but misrepresented color
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2016
This is the third Kavu bag I've purchased, and although I really do love its size and comfort factor (and that goes for my other two smaller Kavu bags as well), I will probably be returning it. The main reason for this is the color of the bag I bought in the pattern "Trail Marker" wasn't accurately represented in the pictures. Although the purse looks to be a light khaki color in the listing, it's actually more of a darker tan with almost olive undertones. I'm not certain if this is because the fabric is polyester instead of cotton (which I actually like since it's "waterproof"), but I was definitely a little disappointed to see such a drastic color difference, which is why it's lost a star in my review.But as for the rest of the bag, I really was happy with it! The size was great and it felt comfortable on my back. My Samsung Galaxy S6 phone is too big to fit in the top front pocket, but it fits in the zippered front pocket just fine. I also like the dual compartments -- the largest one is on the left and has its own interior pocket, and the smaller one is on the right. It's enough space for all your items to have their own room and to keep things separate if necessary. I didn't think I'd like the "rope" strap since I had doubts that it'd be comfortable, but it's actually nice. And as I said before, I did like the polyester material. It seems like it would clean up nicely after a spill and keep your things dry during light rain, which is a great plus.At this point I've ordered a cotton version of this bag in another print ("Range"), and I'm hoping that it will be truer to the picture than this print was. Overall Kavu makes great bags, but this particular pattern just wasn't for me.
Iâm a plus side woman....
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2019
Who loves this bag! Before I ordered a bag like this I read every single review hoping to find someone who was plus sized and blessed in the chest to make sure this would still fit without squeezing me or squishing everything! Haha! This bag is PERFECT!!! Colors are beautiful, fits like it was made to for me! So happy with this purchase.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 27, 2019
Loved these bags bought one in USA liked it so much bought my second one so many colours to pick from great quality and hard wearing
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 12, 2020
Well made. My daughter loves it.
Reviewed in Mexico on January 15, 2019
Esta muy padre. Me encanta lo resistente del material y que tiene muchas divisiones para tener las cosas a la mano. Las llaves, el antibacterial o los guantes los encuentro fácilmente
Reviewed in Canada on June 23, 2019
Reviewed in Canada on August 18, 2019
This is my second Kavu bag. My first bag, I have had for 3 years and is still in great shape, the only thing is it is really dirty (light fabric). I love the leaf print, great mix of colours but still very Canadian
Reviewed in Canada on March 29, 2019
Love this bag, super comfortable. Classy enough for almost any look
Reviewed in Canada on December 27, 2019
Fast shipping and good quality
Reviewed in Canada on December 13, 2019
Well made, amazing colour, shipping was slow but very happy once it arrived.
Reviewed in Canada on June 9, 2019
I really like the fabric (Galaxy). It seems durable and has been working well for me.
Reviewed in Canada on March 14, 2018
Here are some photos for people who a bit concerned like me. THIS BAG PATTERN IS SOOOO PRETTY!!!! Love love love it
