Customer Reviews Patagonia MiniMass

I have used the bag almost every day since receiving it, and I love it! I use it for work to carry notebooks, files, my water bottle and other items. The one downside for me is the water bottle space on the side of the bag. I use an insulated Kleen kanteen which doesn't really fit so I end up putting that in the main compartment.

Took this bag on an Italy trip and it worked out perfectly for carry around throughout the day. Not too large that you felt like you were carrying a saddle bag, yet large enough to carry water, camera, extra shoes...for both my wife and myself.

This is a great bag, but in person the color is much more gray than in the photo. This is my only negative. Otherwise it is a great bag and just the right size to carry my music or use as a travel bag. It seems very well made and like it will last for years.

Great bag overall. Color makes me smile, the exterior size/proportion of bag overall works nicely. There is room for improvement though. The interior would benefit from a few less tiny pockets/compartments and the addition of another larger zippered compartment. Another bottle holder on the other side of the bag would be very helpful when traveling. Finally having a cushioned strap or the option of one would be great. I bought the bag for my Kenya trip and discovered the need for these features. I plan to use this for my city commuting on occasion. Bottom line there are other choices at higher price points and with stiffer material and larger size as in the Timbuk2. I have both and think the Patagonia even with deficits works best for me.

I love a great messenger bag - very practical for biking and walking to and from work. And, this bag has lots of potential - a useful front pocket, perfect size for a book and lunch, plus a great water bottle pocket. Here's the thing - it's too long for me. I'm a 5'6" woman and the strap just doesn't get short enough for me to use for biking. Plus, when I called Patagonia to ask if the strap could be shortened further (I'm not super short), the guy told me that this was a common problem for women. So, although I love the bag, I just want to warn shortish people that the strap doesn't adjust enough for biking.

I'm a grad student who teaches university classes and bikes to campus. I thought I would try to downsize from my large backpack and get something more stylish, less undergrad-ish. I probably should have gone with the Half Mass rather than the Minimass, but the price of the Half Mass was a little high. The Minimass barely fits my 13" MacBook without the sleeve, and not much else. It's more of a large purse than a messenger bag. Also, the seatbelt-like strap was not comfortable on my shoulder. Too bad, because the bag is very cute and I liked all the pockets and compartments. Returning it.