Polare Cowhide Leather Multiple Laptop Backpack Day pack Travel Bag Satchel with YKK Metal Zippers

This bag is great. Ive had it for about 8 moths now and it looks as good as when I bought it. I do a lot of traveling and I literally was asked about it on my last flight. First a great compliment and they kept going on so I mentioned I bought it from Amazon on a lightening deal. They were amazed. The bag can hold a lot of items but one thing to note is there isnt any flexibility with it and it is a bit heavier than a normal computer bag. However, those are all over ridden by its style and what it can do. Very happy with the purchase and am amazed at the quality for the price.

This backpack looks and feels great. Real, thick leather, which gives it somewhat rustic appearance. It almost feels cozy, if a backpack can be cozy. So far, all bells and whistles (i.e. pockets and straps) hold well (I cannot comment on long-term usability). There are plenty good reviews that do justice to this backpack, so Ill only mention three minor issues with it. On the outside, pocket flaps are held with straps fed through the metal loops. Underneath these straps there are small Velcro patches, that seem to be too weak to give confidence in function. This may not a big deal, since straps themselves are rather stiff. This stiffness causes bigger issues with side pockets, which are closed with magnetic closures - they just keep popping open. Maybe this will fix itself after months of use. Another gripe is with the main compartment zipper on top. Metal zipper is not as smooth as comparable plastic zippers. When combined with thick leather flap, it makes unzipping more difficult than it could be, especially around the corners. The result is that I typically do not open zipper all the way and almost feels like Im ready to scratch myself every time I reach inside. Lastly, the organization of the inside is not as good as the outside feel and look. There are some pockets, but they are sewn thin fabric. There is essentially no padding between compartments. I cant find a good way to securely store glasses, for example. That said, I like it overall

The Good First, let me say that I get many compliments on this backpack everywhere I go. I love the look of the leather even as it acquires scuffs and scrapes as I travel. It has a rugged manly look that many of my colleagues seem to like. This backpack does not have any flex or stretch.The strong leather construction does not allow you to stuff in more than it was designed to fit. That being said I had no problem fitting in my 17in ASUS Gaming Laptop with its power cord along with an IPAD, IPOD and Kindle Paperwhite. The side pockets can accommodate a water bottle and the 5 front pockets can store an assortment of power cords and accessories. 5 Stars for looks. The Bad The main zipper seems to be a strong metal type that you would expect on a heavier weight leather backpack but from the start I have had problems with the zipper not staying closed. After a few months the zipper is almost completely useless. I have not read any reviews that lead me to believe this is common issue with this backpack but for me this is a major flaw as it compromises the security of my possessions since the zipper will pull apart as a carry it and you dont feel it happen as you walk. The outside pockets have a simple strap that runs under a metal loop that keeps the pockets closed. I have found that the straps easily pull out of the loop as you are walking and anyone can easily access your pockets. I think a simple head button stud would do the trick. Unfortunately I travel all over Europe and having unsecured pockets is a deal breaker for me. - 3 Stars for a weak zipper and loose pocket straps that leads to unsure items and a sloppy look. The Ugly Nothing Ugly to report as of yet. I will be contacting the company who handles the 1 year warranty and I will update this review when the issue has been settled.

The first thing I noticed about the bag is the color; oh boy.. I just love it.. absolutely brilliant. The leather seems to be too good and I love it’s smell. The bag is heavy and sturdy. I was worried about the front side pockets being open as I read in some reviews however the front side pockets do have velcro patches making them remain closed while being carried. The only reason I’m giving this a 4 star is because the inside lining could have been little better. Appears to be cheap slik material. I hope that matches up to the strength of the outer leather material.

So far is what I was expecting for my purpose of light travel plans, great product also looks heavy duty, good workmanship

This thing is tough. Like You could beat a moose to death kind of tough. The leather is thick and I see no flaws. The Zippers are smooth. The shoulder straps are easy to adjust and dont loosen while wearing. Its large enough to hold my huge 15 Zbook laptop with lots of spare room. The side pockets are good for thin water bottles. Its tall and that lets me put a good amount of stuff in it. I like the closures in the outer pockets. Seriously. beat a moose to death tough.. A big moose. UPDATE: Months later and I still love it. I use this every day. On work days it carries my big laptop and my gym clothes and my emergency kit. On non-work days it holds gear for hiking/fishing. TIP 1: The main compartment zipper loosened up and liked to unzip itself. By that I mean if I have the bag full the zipper runs itself back the way it came. Not that the zipper pulls apart. I rubbed some beeswax on the zipper and theres more resistance to pulling now so it stays closed better. TIP 2: The front pocket flaps like to slide out sometimes. Rubbing the beeswax all around the leather strap will keep the pocket closed much better. Issue: Some of the thread wanted to come undone. I superglued the thread and its staying fast. UPDATE-UPDATE:: This bag gets beat up! I use it all the time. I use it to carry my work laptop to and from worth walking half a mile each way to the train station. Its been snowed in, rained in, kicked, scuffed, etc... Yes, it shows wear. The backpack straps at the top have pulled loose from the body a bit. The thread does wear out. Its not a big deal to do minor repairs to keep up a great bag. Its like maintaining a vehicle, if you drive it and never do any maintenance itll die asap. UPDATE-UPDATE-UPDATE: The biggest issue is where the pack meets the shoulder straps. The leather I would call a strong medium-weight. Its not super heavy duty. Its a sturdy bag. Still works well. The zipper end needed to be stitched with heavy thread at the bottom because the zipper would sometimes fall off one side or another when I was opening it all the way. The pockets still hold well. The lining has torn away and I removed it because its annoying. The inside of the leather is soft enough that it doesnt scratch up my laptop.

This was my first Polare purchase after reading a lot of the reviews. It wont be my last. I was very pleasantly surprised when the bag arrived. It smelled like leather & it was high quality nice think & durable. The pockets are all velcro and attach fine with the leatherc lasp there for additional security. Ony nifty thing I like is this bag has a compartment up against your back where you could store passport/cash etc without it iether being uncomfortable while at the same time maintaining complete security. The lining is nice and soft and all well stitched. Again, the interior is abreadth with compartments, pen holders, sleeves etc. I took this on my first trip & had three people ask where I got the bag & when I referred them they were surprised at such a great quality & value. Polare great quality & from others the warranty & support seems outstanding although as well constructed as this I expect not to need anything for years to come.

I unabashedly have a bag problem as I seem to have fallen in to collecting them. However I am extremely picky about what I purchase since my intent is to use the bag to its fullest potential. This bag immediately caught my eye and I did my research by reaching out to Amazon community and asked those who had purchased this bag. I believe this bag is by far the best leather backpack that I have ever owned. It comfortably fits two laptops plus necessary accessories. It is my everyday carry bag. I highly recommend the product and the company who sells it.

I rarely take the time to provide input on products but for this one I feel it warrants it. I bought this back in January 2018 and have been extremely satisfied. I travel fairly often and this has become my go to bag not only for my daily commute briefcase, but also for overnight short stay trips and long trips as carry on. The pockets are many and the bag itself is extremely durable leather. I continually get compliments on the look and functionality. My only complaint was one of the top zipper pulls came off shortly after I bought it but luckily there are two pulls. Once I got used to a single pull Ive not missed the broken one. Other than that I would highly recommend.

Interior is useful for carrying laptop and a few items like a portfolio and a couple of books. Pockets are great for odds and ends.