Reviewed in Germany on October 18, 2017
Wunderschöne Tasche, perfekt für jeden Tag.Perfekt für Reisen...rechte Hand den Koffer und dann die Tasche als Rucksack auf dem Rücken...nach dem Einchecken als Handtasche über der Schulter...oder...Stadtbummel als Handtasche und nach dem Lebensmittel Einkauf als Rucksack.+:+es passt wirklich viel hinein+Keyholder mit langer "Leine"+2 in 1...Tasche und Rucksack+wechseln zwischen den beiden Tragevarianten geht schnell und einfach+ tolle Qualität+ Träger für die Rucksack Variante ausreichend lang-:-wenn man die Tasche als Rucksack trägt, hängt der andere Träger im Weg rum...--> ich fädle dann den Träger durch die beiden Lederträger und den 2. Träger durch, dann sieht man ihn nicht mehr(siehe Video)
Close, but not quite
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2015
There were so many raves about this bag that I thought I'd love it too, but there are some issues I had. I'll preface this by saying I have very sensitive shoulders and a previous low back injury. I'm an event planner whose office is on my back, so I am ALWAYS with my 13" laptop and charger, water bottle, pens, files and more.PROS: Excellent, minimal design. Great quality canvas and zips. Leather handles are really nice to the touch and will only get better with time. I purchased the Autumn Leaf and red colors and loved the Autumn Leaf--kind of the perfect orange-y/brown. Loved all the pockets on the outside, the inside, the key fob (good if you have a carabiner on your keys to latch onto it). It's well made (FYI it's made in Vietnam, so says the tag).CONS: With all my things in the bag, wearing the tote as a backpack or as a tote over the shoulder was very heavy and uncomfortable. The straps dug into my shoulders both ways. While the straps are meant to be long so you can convert it into a backpack, they are wayyy too long for a normal tote bag length. So much so that if you have all that I've described above weighing down close to your hips (I'm 5'6"). It also takes some fiddling with the straps to make sure they are even, if you want it in backpack mode. I was doing this funny slip one arm in-slip the other arm in quickly dance. I'm sure with time you'll get used to finding your optimal lengths but it's a bit too fussy for me.FINAL IMPRESSION: I can totally see this bag working for a travel trip for essentials like a camera, sweater, water bottle, magazine or book, wallet, keys, cell phone... in fact I'm contemplating keeping it just for that. This bag performs well with a LIGHT weight. I would not recommend this as an all-day commuter bag due to the straps and strap length. But for style all around, this bag's got it.
A true all-purpose bag
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2017
For years I've resisted buying this tote due to the price, and for years I've cycled through various briefcases, travel bags, messengers, backpacks, and crossbodies. I've never found "it.". I finally bit the bullet, dropped some $$, and bought this quirky Swedish hipster bag that I thought was all hype. Well, it is as close to "it" as I've come to bag perfection.My requirements:Zip topProfessional lookingVersatile strap optionsWork tote to purse to weekend - all purposeSpacious without weight or bulkOrganization without too many compartments to lose track of thingsKey lanyardSide pockets for water/umbrellaANDIntuive and easy to carryThere isn't much wrong with this bag. Where it lacks in organization and pockets it makes up for in size, versatility, and durability. The extra long key lanyard is perfect for going straight from bag to door or bike without detaching! One outer pocket works for cell phone and "go to" items; inner hidden pocket is good for a tablet (or, in my case, checkbooks and bank bag) and a small interior pocket for tissues and chapstick. The remainder is a large (dark) void so I recommend small packing cubes or pencil bags from the dollar store to stay organized.Basically, I jam all of my daily needs in this bag - from day job to night job to home, out, on the bus or on the bike (yay backpack option!).The straps are thin so it can get heavy but I plan to put a small shoulder pad on one of the straps for extra comfort.It does collect lint as others mention. What I have not found true, however, is a problem with the strap length. I am 5'2" and do not find them to be too long.So for nearly a Benjamin would I say it's worth it? For sure. It almost lives up to the hype.
Reviewed in Germany on December 21, 2017
Ich hab die Tasche heute erhalten. Form und Farbe sind genauso wie ich sie mir vorgestellt habe. Trage schon eine ganze Weile den kånken und hab diese bei einer bekannten entdeckt und war sofort liebe auf den ersten Blick. Das Leder duftet herrlich als wäre mehr Leder dran,fühlt sich auch richtig gut an von der Qualität. Führe sie heute zum ersten Mal aus aber glaube nicht dass meine Begeisterung sinkt. Man kann sie auf drei Arten tragen,dann muss man nicht zu jeden Anlass oder am Wochenende die Taschen wechseln
Reviewed in Germany on August 14, 2018
Love this and its WORTH the purchase!!!
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2016
Very Roomy, can hold LOTS of stuff and great for walking to and from the Bus to Work (over all a bit over 2 miles). I do mainly use it as a backpack and the straps are great and they don't hurt when the pack it full! Mine holds (work days) umbrella, sun hat, Life Factory glass water bottle, Lg Contigo coffee cup (coffee in the am and water in the pm), lunch, all "girlie" purse type stuff, and two large Epi pens and i still have room if needed.The only thing I would change or add on is away to keep/hold/fix the backpack straps/handle for moving around...but that wouldn't stop me from purchasing this again...maybe in Black??? I have the Dark Garnet one, what a great color but Black would be too....hmmmm ;DUPDATE--Last weekend it added on Velcro to the backpack straps to keep them from sliding around (only does that when I'm putting it on, its annoying) and that issue is fixed!!
Good quality but not enough pockets
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2018
I really wanted to love this, but I ultimately went with the similar Amber & Ash tote (more pockets inside and out, less expensive, a little bigger). There just aren't enough pockets, I don't want to have to buy more bags to put in the bag so I can easily find my things. Fit my 13.1" laptop fine, but you won't get anything bigger in here. I had concerns that the thin straps would get uncomfortable if used for any length of time since they are putting the weight on such a small surface area.ProsGreat FabricWell MadeLoved the red colorMulti useConsTop zipper was hard to get started,Only one big laptop pocket inside and it isn't padded, no other interior pocketsNo lighter lining, hard so see items inside the bag
Great bag!
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2017
I first bought this tote in "Autumn Leaf" and fell in love with it. I loved it so much that I decided to get another one in Dark Garnet. I love both colors. At first I hesitated to buy one (let alone two) for a very long time because I thought the price tag was way too much for a tote bag. The minute I handled the bag in person I understood why it cost so much. The materials used to make the bag feel very sturdy and the craftsmanship (stitching, closures, etc.) is on point. This bag converts into a backpack, but personally I would not recommend this bag if you think you are going to use it as a backpack full time because the shoulder straps are pretty narrow.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 30, 2018
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 9, 2014
Diese Tasche ist der Hammer! Love it!Es geht unfassbar viel rein, und sitzt trotzdem bequem auf dem Rücken. Das Material zieht am Anfang ziemlich fusseln an. Nutze die Tasche jetzt schon einige Wochen und das Problem mit den Fusseln is kaum noch da! Die Tasche ist mit mir schon mehrere Kilometer durch zwei Schneestürme gegangen und es wurde nichts Nass :)Ist die perfekte Alltagstasche! Empfehle ich jeder Frau :) durch die neutrale Optik auch für Männer tragbar.Das Umbaun vom Rucksack zur Tasche ist mit einem Ruck am Riemen erledigt.Dauert nicht mal eine Sekunde!Würde die Tasche jederzeit wieder kaufen!
