I LOVE this bag!!! features, style, design, access, quality, color, leather etc. almost everything about it is perfect. And I can be VERY picky lol. Only a few minor issues but no dealbreakers.
I’ve been using it a few wks & it’s def my new everyday bag. Coming from a crochet SAK drawstring backpack that I love, I wanted something similar but leather. really glad I found this!
COLOR:
I got the “orange” brown color; listing pics are pretty accurate except the main/first one shows more of a saddle brown. It’s a tad more orange tone than I’d like but still a beautiful color & bag.
DESIGN:
It’s a great size, not too big or too small, roomy, fits a ton. Easy to get in/out of quickly w.o having to remove completely. I love the design; the 2 front vertical zipper pockets add visual interest & function & don’t interfere w the main compartment, easy grab matching leather pulls, plus a hidden back vertical zip pocket. I usually keep my keys in one of the front zippers which is super handy. I like the silver hardware, seems solid & sturdy, zippers are super smooth & work perfect.
INTERIOR:
The inside is awesome, soft satin-like material feels high quality; it’s got a very faint logo-embossed design. two front slip pockets and TWO back zip pockets w cute silver pulls and between them a slip pocket which hangs out a bit far & tends to catch things you throw in, but you can push it mostly flush (zipper gives it some form).
CLOSURE & STRAPS:
I don’t use the bridge snap tabs at the top or mess with the flap’s magnetic snap closure. too fumbly. I just tighten the drawstring & go. Wish it had a diff/better working closure, but it functions okay. Just came a tad rough looking, which I trimmed.
I also wish the straps didn’t have the nylon on the back which kinda cheapen it. But it does make adjusting the straps way easier & prob reinforces them, plus you can’t really see it when worn, so I don’t really mind it.
LEATHER:
The leather def smells, feels & looks real & seems high quality. It’s very soft & flexible; thick but not overly so. Def holds its shape but I wouldn’t say it’s super stiff, and will prob just soften over time w more use/wear. I like the look/texture of the pebbled leather too.
Highly recommend if you’re looking for a leather drawstring backpack. Quality bag & worth it, wish it were a bit cheaper but still a great deal for the price. Get it!!!