Simple, stylish lightweight everyday tote
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2020
This is an excellent lightweight everyday tote - simple, functional, and stylish. Itâs from Timbuk2, so you know the quality is good, and this is no exception. The leather is thick and beautiful, the canvas is tightly woven and strong, all stitching is excellent, corners are reinforced, and zippers are heavy duty.Style wise this bag is also exceptional. The leather logo on the front is simple, but it also has a pop of color - bright yellow - on the edges. This same bright yellow is used on the interior of the bag, which is not just fun but also helps brighten up the inside when youâre searching for your wallet, keys, etc. The interior also features a large pocket with a zipper and a tall leather open pocket, perfect for your phone, pens, etc. There is a single snap at the top of the bag to keep it closed, although not completely covered.The shoulder straps and handles are on the thinner side-less than an inch, so although this is certainly unisex, itâs not something most burly guys would choose. The gunmetal hardware on the straps is beautiful-not what you typically find, which also helps set this bag apart.I have two small comments- which are really just that, versus complaints. If I were designing this bag, I would have made the shoulder straps and handles a bit more substantial. As it is, the look is fine, but itâs not very comfortable with a larger laptop, book, and pouch, etc. At that weight, it feels like itâs going to stretch out over time and also cuts into your shoulder if you are wearing it cross-body style.Second, although both are black, the canvas part of the bag is a lighter and a different shade than the leather bottom. This is understandable given the difference in materials, but it makes the bag appear navy or midnight blue- not true black, which I personally donât like.I canât say enough about these bags; theyâre so well made - AND stylish / great looking.
Nice look, sleek, but open at top with just a snap closure
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2020
This is a decent tote. Itâs pretty basic, though. Thereâs only one smallish zipper pocket and the main compartment. Thereâs a slot for your ID or credit card on top of that. It would probably be good for the gym or beach; some place that you donât need to bring a lot of small items and organize them.You can choose whether to carry it with the handles or sling it over your shoulder with that provided strap. Itâs decently long, compared with typical tote bags, which is nice.One thing that I really do not like is that thereâs only a snap closure at the top of the bag. So thereâs no way to close it all the way and prevent your personal belongings from spilling out. That kind of thing makes me nervous.The logo is on the bottom, as well as genuine leather. The only problem with this is that if you set it on something wet, it could damage the leather. But the rest of it is water resistant on the outside. It seems like a dichotomy to have water resistant material and leather on the same piece, but thatâs just my opinion.It has a sleek look and can be used by a man or woman. As a woman, I donât feel uncomfortable carrying it, and neither does my husband. I do like the neon yellow/green lining the top. But, as I mentioned earlier, thereâs no way to secure all of your belongings.
Cute but basic tote
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2020
Pretty much as the title says, this is a cute but basic tote. More about the tote.* Quality. It's well built and the leather accents seem of good quality and are quite well done.* Spacious. There is a lot of internal volume to this tote making it a good gym or beach bag.* Internal pockets. Just two. A single zippered pocket at the top of the bag with a key chain lanyard on the inside and a leather cellphone pocket stitched to the side of that zippered pocket. The cellphone pocket fits my iPhone 8 with case and probably a 10 or 11 with a slim case but definitely not a plus model iPhone. Also, the cellphone pocket does not close.* Patterned accents. Along the top edge of the tote and done in a very bright, and in my opinion, nice lime green color.* Single button closure at the top.Other than that this is just a really basic tote bag that's dressed up with some quality leather accents. It's nice, just simple, and it's hard to detract stars for something that it never intended to be.
Not worth the price
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2020
I really wanted to love this bag, but taking the price into consideration, it's way over priced for what you get. I needed a new work bag that would hold my paperwork, laptop and water bottle which this bag can do because it's plenty deep. The bottom of the bag is nice leather that goes up about 5 inches on the sides and the rest is black material that looks very cheap. I feel like it needs to be ironed. It definitely doesn't look like an expensive bag. The neon green liner is a nice touch though and I do like the bag for work, just not that black fabric.
Not 100% polyester and not handwashable.
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2020
I got this tote bag through the Vine program. But I would not pay $249.00 for this bag as it is not worth it. I would maybe pay $20 to $25 for it and no more. Why? First of all the web page description states 100% polyester. It is not polyester because the bottom, straps and inside pocket are leather. The rest of the bag is a lightweight cheap canvas that wrinkles easily. Where is the polyester?? Also the leather on the tote is not high quality to be charging $249 for it. It is thick and not soft as a quality leather product should be. The web page also states hand washable and how can you wash it when it has thick leather on the bottom, inside and straps? The whole web page is very deceiving as this is not worth the price and the quality is poor. I wouid pass on this tote page and get another brand that is much cheaper and much better quality.
