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Review on πŸ‘œ Polare 16.5'' Full Grain Leather Briefcase Messenger Bag Laptop Satchel for Men - Ideal for 15.6'' Laptop by Jason Hinrichs

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great bag at a great price!

I LOVE THIS BAG! I'm a lawyer and for the last few years I've been lugging around a nylon case for my laptop, notepads, pens and papers. I recently decided I needed something more professional. This bag was exactly what I was looking for. Crafted from the highest quality components, from supple full-grain leather to durable brass/bronze metal hardware and heavy-duty stitching, it feels like it's made to last a lifetime. It has large internal compartments that are not too large, as well as useful pockets for business cards, pens, chargers, etc. Scuffs can be wiped clean and it looks like new. The more I wear it, the better it looks. It has a number of nice features, but my favorite is the sturdy brass ring that allows you to attach it to the outside of your suitcase. Thoughtful. Finally the price was great. I could easily see that this bag was being sold at a much higher price in a fancy luggage store. I only have a few secondary items that I would like to see in Polare. First, it can use a thin pad that fits the bottom of the laptop compartment to protect your laptop. Right now it says: laptop, skin and earth in that order. Second, the shoulder strap is too long, maybe 4-5 inches. Maybe you can adjust the strap to wear it as a backpack, but I can't figure it out. Third, he could use more instruction on how to use metal fittings and how to take better care of leather. Although leather is designed for heavy use, it does not require any special care. Finally, a few words about the skin. I researched different types of leather before purchasing this bag. I have found that there are 4 different grades of leather: FULL LEATHER UPPER LEATHER MIXED LEATHER LEATHER BONDED LEATHER It pays to understand the difference. For a long time. Some other leathers might be softer, but that's not exactly what you want in this bag.

Pros
  • Decent performance
Cons
  • Crumpled packaging