Posted: 2012-06-22 20:37:55
Reviewer: Anonymous from Berkeley, CA
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I bought this bag to function as both my purse as well as my
camera bag while I travel in Europe for three weeks this summer. The bag is big enough to stash my dSLR, wallet, water bottle, and other essentials, but small enough that it does not overwhelm my petite frame. I also like that its appearance is understated, and does not advertise the fact that I have an expensive camera inside. More things I like: the buckle closures on the front flap for added security, and the pocket on the back of the bag so that I tuck papers or brochures I might collect over the course of the day without having to open the main compartment of the bag. I do think the bag could use a couple of more organizing pockets on the inside; for example a few credit card organizer pockets would be nice. Another potential concern is that there is no padding on the shoulder strap. I do not yet know if this will create a comfort issue once the bag is loaded up. I will have to update this review after my travels and let you know!
Posted: 2012-06-18 08:05:56
Reviewer: Tara N from Kansas City, Missouri
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I ordered this bag to replace my very worn waistbelt bag. I am very happy with the product. The construction is very durable and liquid repellant. The interior pockets work perfectly with smart phone, wallet and other day to day necessities. As a diabetic, it is easy to store all of my medical supplies with room for other items.
Posted: 2011-08-28 06:32:13
Reviewer: Megan A from Bloomington, IN
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I really like this bag. I use this as a purse, not for computers. I bought this bag to a
Mountainsmith satchel I got years ago and this one avoids all the problems that irked me about my other bag. The back side has a stiffish padding that helps to keep it upright, so it sits better, combined with the fact that it us deep so my items will not fall out. The way the pockets are organized I can find things much easier. It is not a black hole, which happens often with my other
purses. I have read in other reviews that it bothers some people that there is no padding on the strap. I for one do not find this an issue. The bag is small enough you really will not be putting things of size/weight in there. And you do not have to constantly slide/adjust a pad every time you put it one. That was a huge annoyance with my last bag. I am very pleased with my purchase.
Posted: 2012-07-17 10:19:16
Reviewer: Amanda from NOLA
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I use this bag as a diaper bag....or sometimes just for myself. The back pocket fits and iPad in its protective case perfectly. I use the zip pocket on the outside to hold my Smartphone since it's a larger than the inner pockets. I use the outside bottle holder for a baby bottle (just 1). This bag works perfectly as I run around town with my kids. The color is bright just as pictured. I have a bright personality so it works for me. You would want a bigger bag if you needed to stash more inside. I fit 3 diapers, formula, spare onesie, snacks for older kids, my wallet, and there is still a little room left.
Posted: 2012-05-17 19:35:38
Reviewer: Anonymous from Ottawa, IL
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Bought this because my washing machine ate my other similar bag which has been discontinued and I love this more. This is a different style than my old one and I like it a lot more. Every bit of available space is utilized in one way or another. There are pockets and zippered compartments galore and the water bottle pouch is great. I like that it is unisex too so when I get tired of carrying everything, my husband can take a turn and not feel like he's wearing a purse. I love the size. It's not too big and not too small. It's just right for a woman on the go. I use it instead of a diaper bag or purse when traveling with the kids.
Posted: 2012-03-21 18:59:10
Reviewer: Anonymous from Orlando
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I used this for a convention and it worked great to hold my personal stuff, phone, papers, water bottle, etc. Even a sweater could fit as long as it wasn't too bulky. The reflective strip is great too for safety when walking at night.
Posted: 2012-03-14 06:08:54
Reviewer: Monique H from Chicago, IL
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This is the best bag! Especially if you're tall and need the length for a cross-shoulder bag. It took me awhile to find a bag with the right length. This bag is perfect! And the quality of material is outstanding. Durable and reliable, this bag will go the distance. Highly recommend!
Posted: 2012-02-12 00:01:22
Reviewer: Cynder V from Anchorage, Alaska
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This is a great bag for a lot of reasons. Perfect for carrying and iPad or Kindle. Plenty of organizational pockets with dedicated pen storage. The light padding at the back and bottom make for a well constructed bag that doesn't lose its shape when set down. Great for travel when you have to have ID/Passport/Boarding Pass easily available. My husband likes mine so much he is getting one for himself. Nothing but praise for this product.
Posted: 2012-02-04 19:51:14
Reviewer: Jeffrey t from Los Angeles, CA
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Zappos is the perfect, most generous retailer around.
Patagonia messengers come in three sizes, L, M and S, but they call them Critical Mass, Half Mass and MiniMass. Compared to other makes,
Patagonia are high quality and I like that they are featherlight and do not have heavy unpleasant vinyl inside. The handle up top is also great and I like the car seat belt shoulder strap. There is no need for an extra shoulder pad on a bag of this size. For a day bag, I picked the MiniMass. I am a 5'7" man and this bag, albeit smaller than most messengers, does not look unmanly (mine is black). A bag that is too large makes it hard to find things, so pick the smallest you can fit your largest item into. My 11½" MacBook Air fits in comfortably along with many other daily essentials. My
CamelBak bottles fit fine inside the end pouch. This just may be the best bag I have owned, and I have bought and sold my way through a couple of dozen over time.
Posted: 2011-12-28 16:30:10
Reviewer: Anonymous from Corona, CA
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It's a stylish man bag as my husband calls it and is the perfect size to tote all of his belongings on the go. In fact, it fits an iPad perfectly.
