Jul
10
2010
Travelon Leather Expandable Messenger-Style Bag
Posted by Blogmaster in Leather Messenger Bags, tags: Expandable, Leather, MessengerStyle, Travelon
- Leather Expandable Messenger-Style Bag
- Leather
- Two large compartments
- Organizer with card slots
- Hidden rear zippered pocket
Product Description
•External cell phone pocket
•Two large compartments: one is gusseted, the other expandable
•Organizer with card slots facing user
•Hidden rear zippered compartment
•Two zippered mesh pockets inside
Dimensions:9.00 x 7.00 x 3.00
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bought this to travel to Italy with (could not get on QVC–all sold out–and cheaper on Amazon) and it was perfect for traveling–carried alot but was not too heavy or cumbersome and very handy for in front over the shoulder items (camera, cellphone, wallet, passport, etc..)and felt safe–great bag for travel………..
Rating: 5 / 5
I have never been fond of purses because they can not be attached to your body like a fanny pack. Fanny packs are just not hip enough and I have been looking for a purse/bag that can stay attached to me. This shoulder bag is attractive and compliments almost any attire. The strap fits comfortably over my left shoulder and the purse portion rests near my right back hip. I never take it off even when sitting down. There are a few design flaws: a small zippered pocket inside for earrings or small items would be nice, the expandable zippers are not necessary because there is plenty of room to place items without using the expansion, and there should be a zipper to make sure none of the items fall out under the flap. If you are using it to go abroad, there is no way to safety pin the outside zipper closed to prevent pick pocketers but you could place the strap on the right of your shoulder and have the purse hang in front of you instead of in back. Overall, I am very satisfied.
Rating: 4 / 5
I bought this for my mom, who is a grandmother. She wanted something she could keep on and still hold her newborn grandson without worrying about it falling off. She loves all the compartments and the size. Her friends have complimented her on it and asked where they could get one too.
Rating: 4 / 5
This bag fits snuggly across my chest and doesn’t swing forward if I reach for shelf-items while shopping. Straps adjusted perfectly for my short, round body. Comfy cross-body design allows me to bend down and lift luggage without bag slipping down my arm. Lots of separate compartments. Placement on chest allows me to conduct business easily without digging around in a soft cavern that shifts as I search. The placement also reassures me that nothing can be stolen from the bag while I’m wearing it.
I was delighted that it listed “magnetic closure”– hook&loop closures ruin clothes. Although the main closure snaps securely with a magnet, the cell-phone pocket has hook&loop whose edges snag scarves and other loose clothing. Perhaps this design accommodates the myth that any magnet can harm cell phones. I’d prefer a redesign specifying that improvement: “cell-phone safe magnetic closure”. If it is redesigned with all-magnetic or zipper closures, I’d buy one in every color. (Mine is well-represented by its photo; a bright tomato red.)
I love this bag except that I dare not wear it with my favorite rebozo or silk scarf.
Rating: 4 / 5
I purchased this for my Mom and she took it on a tour of Eastern Europe. She said it was the perfect bag – big enough to hold everything she needed for the day (camera, wallet, travel book, etc.) but not so big that it got in the way or was too heavy. She said people in her travel group asked her where she got it so they could get one for their next trip!
Rating: 5 / 5