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Review on πŸ‘œ Crest Design Water Repellent Nylon Shoulder Bag: Versatile Handbag for Travel, Work, and School by Joel Wright

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Best bag I have ever owned

Before admiring this bag my only criticism/feedback is: 1) I would like the two mirrored front pockets to zip inside out, instead of closing them Inside. I say that because it's sometimes difficult to get to the little tabs in the space between the pockets. However, I understand that their current design leaves the wearer the option of using a small padlock to lock the tabs together and prevent these pockets from opening if they so choose. 2) I want the metal loops for the extra shoulder strap in the bag; although on closer inspection I think their current placement was a choice based on maximum hinge security. I don't use a neck strap so I use one of the metal loops as a key hook instead. I can twist the loop inward so the keys dangle inside the pocket, but the weight sometimes pulls the edge of the pocket inward. However, the things I've mentioned in no way detract from the bag's usefulness and I'm just picky. Every woman should have this bag. I was drawn to the image showing the front pockets can hold a handgun. I don't have a gun, but this showed me that this isn't just a shiny bag; This bag is designed to hold things and keep them close at hand. I've had this bag for almost a year now and it was exactly what I was hoping for. I never had to dig to find what I was looking for. Not once did the straps dig into my shoulders even though I'm carrying too many things. Nothing I put in ever came out; and despite uneven loads on the laptop, the bag never fell down after being placed on the floor. All of that, and it has a partially insulated sleeve on the inside to keep your water bottle upright. Hot. Would. The design is so well thought out and beautifully executed. Perfectly sized to carry crossbody, it keeps its shape, stands on its own and can take a beating. AND IT HOLDS SO MUCH! The top closure of my last bag was just a magnetic closure. This bag has a discreet zipper all the way up the top, so whether it's open or zipped, it never looks odd. In fact, all the pockets are zipped, which you don't think is a big deal, but you're wrong. I prefer non-leather bags, partly because of their cheaper price, but I also don't have to worry about fraying or stretching. The downside is that the alternatives are usually thin canvas or ripstop; none of them are particularly waterproof, durable, or aesthetically pleasing. And while I don't think the material on this bag is 100% waterproof, it is definitely water repellent and I've never had a problem with my stuff getting wet after being caught in the rain. All I had to do to clean it was wipe it down with a damp cloth, and even after accidentally scratching it on the plaster, not a fiber was torn or pulled. I've read some reviews that the straps are too short or the bag is too small and I wonder if we're talking about the same thing here. The shoulder straps are absolutely perfect and while it's not a big bag, it fits everything you need on any given day and more. femininity on an ongoing basis; But this is a handbag: a highly functional, large, durable laptop bag, but still a handbag. I've raved about this bag with my mom and sisters, but they only ever use bags with back straps. If this design could be incorporated into a backpack bag without losing its current functionality, I know at least three women would jump at it. To summarize: - laptop sleeve, cup holder, low maintenance - pockets large enough for guns (obviously). -Great for people who work -Great for students (I wouldn't use this for textbooks but laptops/laptops are good) -Great for people with any pulse -Best bag ever -You need this bag -Give them their money . In case anyone is wondering, I bought this bag at full price after extensively researching laptop sleeve wallets. Nobody pays me for my opinion, I just really like this bag and I wanted everyone to know about it. OK Bye.

Pros
  • Few competitors
Cons
  • are not reliable