Kenneth Cole Reaction Manhattan Messenger Shoulder Satchel Bag & Backpack

Amazing storage and compartments, durable and quality feel, nice leather, comfortable straps, no complaints about this backpack

This is an all round comfortable laptop bag. It is well compartmentalized, with several inner pockets which allows for a very organized carry. It’s also amazing that the bag literally stands up on its own thanks to the design of the bottom. It’s durable and it’s a great value for money.

I spent weeks searching for a bag to replace my old Victorinox side bag, I had it for almost 5 years until it suffered the time wear and it ripped on the inside pockets.My main concern was that, how long would this new bag last and will it be as versatile as my old one...First of all, I went online searching for options and ended up in amazon looking for options. I had about 10 options before making up my mind, and this bag made my mind change instantly.I honestly saw it smaller than it really is, since you can use it for your iPad, but it really fits a whole magazine inside and close the lid with no problems...The leather is genuine and looks great on black, it is soft and the smell is genuine too.The inside pockets are a bit tight on the front one, but it fits your wallet, pens, cards, iPhone even if you have an iPhone cover, as well as small items. The middle pocket is larger and fits your camera, small books, cd cases, bluray movies and anything you need. On the middle pocket there is a zipper where you can store your keys, id badge, headphones, coin change, etc, since it is small and easy access you can store any quick access items in there.On the back pocket you can store your iPad, kindle, samsung pad or whatever. I store my kindle in it and fits great.There is also a pocket on the back side, where you can store a movie, cd, or cards on it, as well as envelopes since it is thin.The strap looks to be well made and it has a leather pad for your shoulder, and the material looks to be long lasting.Since it is a leather bag, I would have to keep updating this review in terms of how does the material responses to everyday wear and weather wear as well.But I can tell you that if you want a everyday bag for the office and school (if you carry only one notebook lol) this is your perfect bag, even if you dress up casual and sport.I use it everyday, to the office and every where I go.It is a bit expensive but it is well worth it.

This is a stunningly good backpack. I just retired the previous one after 5 years of major abuse and worldwide travel and it held up well (stitching in one corner finally failed). The leather is top quality and looks amazing even after 5 years of use. Most importantly this holds A TON. It has a zillion pockets and just a lot of capacity for chargers, toiletries, and your laptop. The little pocket on the front is brilliant for your passport and pens and USB sticks. If I could give it a ten I would. You will not regret this one.

This would have received 5 stars, but the one I got was damaged (deep cut in the top flap, water damage on the front, and scratches all over the back) I'm guessing it was a fluke. Other than that I loved this bag, it's got a lot of space and then some for a "map bag".I loaded it with:iPad 2normal college ruled 1 subject spiral notebookmedium moleskin type field journalpen casecharger and cablehard candies/gumkeysemergency medicine packet (if you leave the house and forget to take your allergy meds or need some aleve)walletpanisonic lumix cameraand there was still lots of space for souvenirs or maps or whatever else you pick up along the way during your day or trip.I didn't have the bag for more than a few hours before shipping it back but as far as build quality the magnetic buckle was strong and unlike some of the other closures, this one makes a metallic click when opening and closing- so that and the fact that the magnets were so strong means that no one is going to be opening your bag without you feeling the pull and/or hearing the click.Colorwise I chose the darker brown one because the tan one just doesn't go well with me and the black one I'm reserved about because of this bag's big brother- Kenneth Cole "Risky Business" messenger bag. Which I have in black, like another reviewer mentioned- the black rubs off on ALL your clothes. It won't rub off on your skin or anything but because there's friction between your clothes and your bag as you walk, you'll find your clothes with a black/greenish tint where ever they were in contact with the bag. I think this issue is just with the black color though, so if you order another color it should be fine.The return and credit for the damaged bag was super easy and fast. Again, if it wasn't damaged and if I wasn't leaving on a cruise the next day I would have ordered a replacement right away and probably given it 5 stars.