Review on Claire Chase Uptown Black Backpack by Jen Linares

Bought a few months ago, I wanted to test extensively before evaluating. He traveled with me all over Europe, traveling on business trips, to conferences and on ordinary day trips. Overall I like 90 percent of the features of this bag. Things I love: back pocket, travel essentials and almost impossible to find. It's easy to get to if you need a passport, legal papers or cash, but rest assured it's not going anywhere without your knowledge; numerous pockets. I'm an organizational junkie and that even satisfies me. Pockets for an umbrella or water bottle or both, pockets for cosmetics, pens, phones, cards, cables, girly stuff and a good main pocket for everything else. There's not enough space for a full computer (13 inch Macbook Pro), but if I'm just carrying around a Bluetooth keyboard, studio headphones in a carrying case, my iPad and some files, it's perfect. The clasps hold up well, the leather is of excellent quality, the handles make the bag easy to carry when not on your back, and the interior is a snap to clean. Cons, yes, the straps are long, believe me. I held them for several rides, then gave up and put holes in them to keep them from slipping off my shoulders as I sped through the airport. Still looks good with punched holes. I'm not the biggest fan of the bag's profile, it's low, edgy and a bit chunky, but what it gives me, a practical, pretty and organized bag that easily goes from pro to gamer, is worth paying a little for to sacrifice what it looks like when filled.