Customer Reviews Overland Equipment Donner

This is my all time favorite travel bag! It has a pocket for everything - cell phone, sunglasses, id's and cash. I love the water bottle pockets because I hate having things in my hands while I'm out and about. I had the original Donner, and I've upgraded to the newer version - I love this bag.

I love this bag! I ordered it first in the special anniversary color orchid/navy, which I could not resist. Then I also ordered it in the dove gray, since the orchid/navy is going to clash with some colors. I'm still debating whether to keep both or give up the gray (my favorite neutral color). I also ordered the Bidwell to compare, but I am returning it. It's adorable, but its magnetic flap isn't as secure as the Donner's Velcro. For those who care, the "dove" gray on the Donner is lighter than the "dove" gray on the Bidwell.

This is a great "carry everything in it" bag. It is good for carrying my son's bottle/juice in the water bottle compartment. It is nice and light.

I received this purse as an Xmas present. It is the perfect size for me, not huge, but more than roomy enough to accommodate quite a lot of stuff. The essentials, plus all the junk I have to haul around for the kids. The organizer pocket on the front of the purse is also nice for keeping things findable. I love the pockets on the side of the bag, perfect fit for a Kleen Kanteen size water bottle, umbrella, etc. My only complaint, the strap is made of the same material used for car seat belts. It's slick and tends to slide off the shoulder. The only way to carry this bag is across the body. If you want to drape it over just one shoulder, it will constantly slip off. Besides that, I would buy it again even though I'm not crazy about the strap, an almost perfect bag!

Great bag! Three weeks in China can't be wrong! I was able to carry 2 water bottles with me at all times in the side pockets, as well as a soft-sided journal, pens, pencils and a glue stick in the main and smaller compartments! When you have the strap around your neck you can tilt the bag so it becomes a very small portable writing surface. I believe at one point I even folded up my rain jacket so small that it fit in the main compartment. The camera fit also, as well as additional film. Since returning from China, I use it as a saddle bag to go riding. I pack my snacks as well as water bottles with me. One of my China travel buddies uses hers as a diaper bag! Go Overland.

Love this bag! Exactly what I wanted. I love that I can access my cell phone and sunglasses without unzipping the main compartment; it's a great soil resistant fabric. I'm a landscaper and I'm flinging it here and there in the dirt and it still looks clean. Nice inside fabric detail. Shoulder strap is wide and comfortable. Good sized main compartment- the fact that it holds 2 water bottles is over the top.

I love this bag! It’s very roomy and comfortable to carry if you are walking for long periods of time. It’s a great everyday bag for work, errands, whatever.

Love this bag. I use it as a cross body style for all of my outings with my kids. The bag is very lightweight and can hold all the necessities that are needed when out with my kids (sunscreen, bottled water, tickets, cell phone, etc.).

Great Bag! I ABSOLUTELY love this bag! I used it during my vacation in Florida to Disney, Sea World, etc. It was perfect. It held 2 water bottles and my other items while walking around the parks. It was helpful to wear it side ways and it was easy to access my items inside. My mom & sister ordered one as well.

Donner Bag is the perfect bag - This is actually my 2nd one I have purchased. This is the perfect everyday or travel bag. It holds quite a bit plus it's very compact. The adjustable strap is perfect for either wearing on your shoulder or putting across your shoulders for a more secure feeling. Love it!!

Great bag! I am very happy with this bag. It is a good size and functions really well as a purse for me. I would prefer that the bottoms of the side pockets weren't made of netting (which is practical, I'm sure, but not my fave look), and that the inside of the front compartment wasn't a semi-ugly pattern that sort of shows even when it is closed. But even the looks I am generally happy with.

Fantastic everyday bag - I purchased this bag to use as an everyday carryall-type bag and it has more than lived up to what was promised. It is tough, virtually waterproof and a great size for hooking over the back of my wheelchair. It has plenty of pockets for all my "stuff" that I want to be able to put my hand on without having to look and it is still light weight enough that when I have it over my shoulder it doesn't weigh me down. The colors are just great especially for this time of year. The only reason I only gave it a 4 instead of a 5 in looks is because I would love to see it in other materials, i.e. leather, suede, etc. I would be more than willing to pay a few dollars more for the wider selection of materials for the outside. Otherwise, it is as near perfect as you can get, in my opinion.

Real nice Bag! Good Bag, not too big, not too small. Perfect for working out, riding bike, etc... thanks.

Overland Donner - I got this bag to take to Panama later in the year. I haven't gone as yet, but have tried it out here in California: working, social stuff. The grey is nice; although the orange is gorgeous as well (I saw one at a department store). This actually holds a 1-L Sigg bottle without being bulky. Nice distribution of compartments. An easy bag to like. Good safety with travel documents. Nice cross body design works well.

Great lil traveler - I got this bag for a trip to Europe since I wanted a messenger style bag without screaming tourist. I was able to fit a large camera and my travel book in the main compartment with no problems. The only thing I would change is having to lift the flap to get to the inside pockets. I felt very clumsy at times. Would be nice if there was an outside zippered pocket. But I would buy it again if I had to.

Lovin' my new bag - This is my second Overland Donner. The old one was getting a bit tattered from years of use. I've been keeping my eyes open for a replacement bag...something similar, but different. When nothing appealed to me, I realized what I really wanted was another Donner! It's got a lot of space, as well as pockets to help keep me organized. There’s plenty of space on either side to carry water bottles, too. Great bag, nice colors.

Perfect for my trip to Europe - I ordered the Overland Donner bag for my first trip to Europe. I wanted something that would let my hands be free for changing planes and when touring. My black Overland Donner bag and my black North Face Grace raincoat were the two best things that I could have brought on the trip! I thought the bag was going to be too small but, when you are touring all day you really don't want to be carrying too much. The inside of the bag fit my wallet and the raincoat (tightly rolled up)...the outside pockets kept my small travel journal, tissues, pen, and euro coins handy (for the bathrooms!)...also really appreciated the two water bottle pockets-great for water bottle on one side and umbrella on the other. Strap easily adjusted for cross-body wear for airport/touring or over the shoulder for dressier look at dinner. Only thing I would change is for the Overland label to be smaller and the strap to be black. LOVED this bag and happily recommend it.

I love this bag! I love Overland Equipment, I already own the Placer bag and use it for vacations (the size is VERY handy!). I bought the Donner bag because we needed to bring some water bottles and extra supplies for this year's vacation. This bag is amazing; you can put water bottles in it without getting a really bulky look! I have the holly red one, but the picture does not look like the bag, it's almost more of a salmon color but looks amazing with the silver trim. Overall this is a great brand and worth the investment.

This is a fantastic bag! Bought it for a trip to Italy and it was perfect. Very lightweight and not nearly as bulky as a backpack. It even fit my big Canon Rebel XTi camera and two large zoom lenses. The front flap has several small zippered compartments that fit my money, ID, credit card and passport. The outside "end" compartments both fit water bottles. Highly recommend for any traveler.

Better than expected - I loved this bag! I was looking for a bag that had some organization help. This is amazing without being totally dorky. I love that I can get my water bottle in it to go to the gym. The materials are very high quality and the strap is very smooth. The bag is less utilitarian looking than it seems. I am an orange lover and this is the perfect shade of orange. Not too deep or bright. I also find the size to be perfect. I highly recommend this bag, especially if you are tired of hunting for your things in your purse like I am.

Great medium bag - I was looking for a great cross body bag for walking in the city and travel. This fit the bill. It’s hard to really get a good look at it from the picture, and I was a bit apprehensive when I took it out of the box as it looked smaller than I expected, but it really does hold a lot. My big pet peeve about most bags labeled 'cross body' is that the strap is long, but not long enough - meaning it may be long enough for a size 2 teenager, but not your average adult. This bag's adjustable strap does extend to a very good length, and the main bag can lie at the hip area or a bit lower. The two size pockets are great for a water bottle and small umbrella and the back pocket holds maps and a decent sized travel book. The inside it roomy enough to hold a checkbook sized wallet, but it’s probably best to downsize to a smaller wallet to fit more items in. It took me a while to get use to the front flap area, but it's great for pens and other items you may not need right away. Overall, I'm VERY impressed with this bag. Great for travel and general use - especially on public transportation.

Love it... just what I've been looking for! Not big or cumbersome, but holds a lot. Clever design (love the front outside pocket) and stylish. I currently use it as a baby bag, but I also use it when I don't have my little one with me. I love it!!!

Truly perfect for mommies! What sold me on buying this bag were several reviews saying it was great for moms. I have two small children under the age of 2, so I've been on this quest to find a bag that was very functional but that would be cute enough to carry with me even without the babies in tow. I have been extremely happy with the Donner bag! It is more casual and sporty, but I'm a casual person so it really works for me. It is just SO functional! I am so much more organized when I run my errands and am out and about with the kiddos - I'm so glad I found this bag!

Great travel/diaper bag - I bought this bag to take on vacation with my kids, and it was great! I used the back outside pocket for our passports and tickets, which made it easy to find and show these items at the airport. I loved the side pockets for water bottles and sippy cups, put my house key on the key strap, put my wallet in the inside flap and filled the interior with diapers, wipes, etc. I bought both the blue/lt blue and grey/yellow versions -- gave the blue one to my mother because I liked the grey one better. Loved the strap, which can be worn cross front or over shoulder. A truly wonderful bag. My only suggestion would be to offer funkier colors (like the Timbuk2 bags).

Overland Equipment Donner - I purchased this bag for an upcoming trip to Europe. I wanted something not too big yet able to keep stuff easily accessible and organized while doing the tourist thing. This bag fits the bill. While not super stylish, it's still cute. Love it in the green. I love Zappos!!