Just got mine the other day. This is an outstanding bag. Top quality construction, very heavy duty. I am an adjunct instructor and therefore nomadic -- I do not have an office, and so am always on the go. I have usually used backpacks to carry my stuff, but have been wanting to switch to something nicer for a while.
This bag fits the bill. It fits my MacBook Air (13"), charger, several cables, my iPad Mini, a stapler, various staples, binder clips, etc., pens, two or three folders of papers, and a couple of books. Because the bag has far fewer compartments than a typical backpack, I use a GRID-IT with it (highly recommended) to store cables, my external hard drive, and other things.
Note: It *barely* fits my MacBook Air. The internal dimensions of the bag are rated at 13.5", I think, and that is snug. I think that over time, as the leather stretches out a bit and becomes more pliable, it will be a good fit, but right now it is snug (also even for papers and folders).
The big (and obvious) downside is weight. Man, this thing it heavy! I've had it weighted down with a couple extra books, which fit fine, but I noticed the bulk walking around campus. That will be what causes me to eventually switch, if I ever do.
Overall, the bag is exactly as advertised. Looks (and smells!) great, very well constructed, and it should last a lifetime. |