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Review on Charmore Women'S Anti-Theft Waterproof Travel Backpack - Lightweight Casual Daypacks by David Hayden

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Lots to love but not perfect

Ok, so I spent a ton of time looking for a bag that would be good for travel in areas with high rates of pickpocketing. I wanted something that I could wear as either a backpack or a shoulder bag, and this one fit the bill.The pros:-It's a good size and fits a lot-It's a pretty color-The main opening is against your back, which makes it a lot more secure-The main pocket has a double zipper, so I used a clip to connect the zippers to each other, which would make it a little tougher to pickpocket out of.-It has side pockets for a water bottle, umbrella, etcThe cons:-The opening is an awkward shape, like an arch. You can fit a lot in the bag, but you have to kind of maneuver things through the weird opening. It's tricky.-The shoulder strap is too short. I wanted to be able to wear something across my body, not just on one shoulder, since across the body is a lot more secure. Thankfully, the strap is removable, attached with metal clasps, so I ended up adding some keyrings to both sides to make the strap longer. Kind of an odd solution, but it works!-The material. This is just a personal preference thing, so not a huge deal, but I'm not a fan of the look and feel of the "pleather." I would love if it came in a different material.I haven't really field-tested it yet, so I can't speak to how well it holds up over time, but there you go. Stupidly long review but hopefully someone finds it helpful!

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Pros
  • Multiple pockets for organization
Cons
  • The backpack's zippers may be too loud and disruptive in quiet environments