Review on Briggs & Riley Baseline Women's Handbags and Wallets for Shopping and Travel by Ioulia Cats

I was looking for a versatile bag for work and travel. I wanted something with some "features" (pockets, laptop sleeve that was somewhat protected) but still had enough room for things I need to put in my bag when traveling - sweater, water bottle, lunch, book, gadgets, etc. B&R is a leading brand and the quality is excellent. But it's very hard for me to predict the size based on the measurements they give on the websites. The total volume of an item depends not only on its dimensions but also on how it looks/sits when you have your stuff in it and throw it over your shoulder. I returned this part as it was too big for my needs. Also, all the pockets were quite large, they didn't seem to meet some of my work needs (like small areas for pens, cables, cards, etc.). I'm very picky about bags - I wanted big ones but not too big; wanted certain types of bags; I wanted a light weight but with enough structure to securely carry a laptop etc. After ordering some online and sending them back, I knew I had to see them in person first. Fortunately, there are still some brick shops! I found an amazing bag from Knomo that fits my needs and has a stunning red lining. (Sorry, sold out online.)