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Ukraine, Kiev
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Review on πŸŽ’ Polare Leather Sling Crossbody Backpack by Ryan Rea

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Stylish, expressive bag that's comfortable to carry at an even lower price

My everyday bag used to be a medium sized Chrome Industries bag, although functional it lacks voice and style , and also feel uncomfortable when I usually carry several small items. I've recently started looking for a more interesting bag: something durable with a cleaner look and feel that I can take with me what I need every day. That's when I found this Polare leather shoulder bag and was immediately intrigued by its premium texture, number of pockets and intriguing asymmetrical design with metallic accents, reminiscent of a steampunk/apocalyptic travel style. always a plus and has since become my favorite everyday accessory. Considering how often I pack, this bag feels so light and uncomfortable that I don't even notice it. It has a zip closure on the opposite side of the main compartment to increase capacity, which comes in handy when I'm traveling with a large hardback book. It's big and fits all my regular travel gear, and when it's undressed it even fits my Mac Book Air and charger. The phone holder on top is detachable and after realizing that my rather small Android phone wouldn't fit, I decided not to leave it attached. The strap is adjustable and fits a much taller person than me, but the smallest size seems too big to me, especially when I'm not wearing a thick coat. It's also worth noting that the strap itself has a large plastic buckle to make it easier to put on and take off, but compared to the rest of the bag, the plastic buckle feels a bit out of place, making the product a bit cheaper. Personally I would prefer a belt buckle like system to ensure a snugger fit and to match the leather and metal aesthetic. Overall I think this is a great bag that I genuinely want to carry on my good days. The leather feels nice and soft, the stitching feels strong, taut and durable, all of which combine to make my commute more comfortable, but I feel like I'm creating a look on purpose. For the price of 75€ I think it's worth the price.

Pros
  • Best in its niche
Cons
  • Available in white only