Review on Pistil Gotta Backpack Cadet Size: Compact and Stylish Carrying Solution by Kimberly Roemer

I really wanted to love this bag. It was the perfect size and had the perfect number of pockets. It looked great and I really liked the cool lining. Unfortunately, this bag is a piece of junk. The "fabric" it's made of (at least the "Tiger's Eye" fabric mine is made of) appears to be flimsy/weakly woven plastic, and I think that's where the problem lies. It's a bit like a cheap disposable bag, or even patio furniture padding (but without the durability). I've used this bag twice and the sleeve that holds the front flap has already ripped off the 'fabric' (which is already stretching and tearing making repair impossible) and the stitching looks stretched as well. The seams are also very uneven, with threads sticking out (probably due to the fact that the 'fabric' doesn't hold up) and uneven orientation of the pattern. I don't think this bag will last long because of the terrible "fabric". I am very disappointed as I would have spent a few bucks more for a different version of this bag had I known how awful tiger eye is. The fabric was (the only consolation was that I got it on sale). Prices have skyrocketed since I bought this bag and are now out of my price range. I'm sad.