Great bag. The initial smell goes away after a ...
932105
Great bag. The initial smell goes away after a while. Parts of it do feel a bit flimsy/cheap (the strap for example) compared to some top notch products but its an "affordable" option so you get what you pay for. Still a great deal though and its a reliable bag.
368667
This bag took forever to get to me. The seller advised it would be a long wait and it even took more days beyond that. It did have an odor as well. All that said, the smell went away and it has turned out to be a nice bag.
3407839
Very nice bag. Really appeciate the latex fitting--easy to put in and stays securely. And I don't notice any dust in the air now, no matter what I'm vacuuming. Would have given it 5 stars, except that the bag is a very square shape, whereas my Windtunnel vacuum (which uses Y bags) has a taller, narrower bag compartment than this bag, so the bag doesn't hold as much as it could, and I end up changing it earlier than I otherwise would. Chances are though, if you are paying $4 for a vacuum bag, you probably value your air quality more than you are looking for a bag that holds the most dirt per dollar. My wife's asthma used to flare up after I vacuumed; now it does not. :-)
4697023
Awesome bag. Took a couple days to work, but now I don't smell anything near my diaper changing station.
3631964
Fantastic bag. A lot of convenient compartments and super comfortable when its over your shoulder--no matter how much you have in it. The only i haven't taken to yet is the hooks that close the bag. Theyre very secure, but they're a little tough to undo. Ive only used the bag for three weeks, so maybe theyll loosen up the more there used.
824405
If I had reviewed this bag soon after purchase, I would have rated it 5 stars. I've now had it for a bit over 1 year, and am loving it less and less. First the pros: as the name implies, it is pest-free and air_tight, especially if you push out the air before rolling the top down (which also makes it smaller); the handle makes it easy to carry a full bag; and the medium bag holds nearly a month's food for my pup. Now, the cons: the bottom of the bag is always greasy, and leaves grease on the floor where it sits (yes, I've hand-washed the bag. A lot.); the inside of the top part that folds is coming apart (see photo).  I live in a motorhome, and travel constantly, so need something like this for the space saving qualities. I was just considering buying another one, but think I'll look at other options.
2677270
This bag looks and feels great. For the money, I believe I have the most attractive, unique looking,  envy causing tote bag in the airport. That said, here are a couple of negatives you need to consider. 1. The zippers are not the greatest and may have to be replaced over time. 2. The shoulder strap does not come off. This could be awkward if you're in a situation where is makes more sense to use the handles.

3. And this is the biggest negative: The smell is something fierce. Most people may not be able to deal with it. I think it must be some sort of oil that is rubbed into the bag to help with the texture and sheen. Whatever the case, I'm willing to bet it will take 6 months to a year before the smell subsides.

To put things in perspective, my buddy thought I had bad B.O. when we were standing in line to board a plan. He was trying to figure out how to break it to me before he discovered it was my bag.  So if you have a keen sense of smell, stay away from this bag. Otherwise,  you can always take a chance and buy it, knowing you can return it later if you can't take the smell.

All in all It's worth it to me to have it hang in my garage until it airs out, even if it takes a few months, because I really like things that stand out in a crowd. And this bag certainly does.
4505242
As other reviewers have stated, it's pretty smelly when you first open it, but after a day out of packaging (not hanging outside, just out of the bag) the smell is greatly diminished. It served a great purpose on our Disney trip and held just enough "stuff", water bottle, jacket, snack. I'd purchase it again.
1686147
Great bag for the price. I use it as a toddler diaper bag because I was tired of carrying around a backpack. Only issue is the smell inside. I tried using baking soda and then dryer sheets. Didn't budget the smell. Hopefully over time it goes away. Otherwise, great bag.
319501
Love the look and feel of the bag. The price is very good. The only drawback to this bag is that the lining has an odd smell which you immediately notice when you unzip the bag. I was hoping would go away but it has been a few days and it is still there. I even put a couple of fabric softener sheets in an inside pocket and the bottom of the bag. That did seem to help a little. If this bag did not have the smell I would give it 5 stars.
4853351
Great bag! Recommend purchasing. The separating material inside the bag is a little week, but I just put a blanket between them.
4523167
Very nice bag. Looks good. Appears to be very well made. Only used it once so far. Still looks new. I confirm there is an odor of leather tanning chemical when first removed from the package. It is quite strong. I unzipped the bag and set it in my garage for a week to let it air out. First day, the odor in the garage was strong. Second day, it was noticeable. Third day, you had to sniff the bag to smell the odor. By the end of the week, odor pretty much gone. Looking forward to using this bag for many years.
367166
OK, so I LOVE the bag, but I do have to say that I had to take it into the local show repair shop to fix one of the handles after just 2 short trips. But, come on, there is no way you can find this leather anywhere here for that price or even trice as much!

People, if you want LEATHER it HAS TO smell like leather, and leather comes from animals. It just so happens that goats are some of the smelliest :-) - I bet this was a buck and not a doe. after 3 trips I can't smell it anymore.

One warning...the size is on the borderline for carry-on luggage. So far I have not had any flight attendant complain about it, but they do eye it suspiciously. I don't think it would fit in the test thingy at the gates. The saving grace is that you can smush it to fit (if it is not completely full). If you intend to send it as checked-in luggage, I echo other people's comments about the strap not being removable. When I took it into the repair shop for the handle, I had them make the strap detachable, too. A bit extra cost for the bag, but so worth it! I do get compliments on the bag at airports, too, as someone else has mentioned.
1914909
Great bag! I love it and exactly what I was looking for. Tried to air out the "fishy" smell and it still has not gone away. I will try a few other tricks and hope that it dissipates soon.
1173233
I absolutely love this purse!  It did have a funny odor when I took it from the plastic bag it was easy enclosed in, but after a couple of days the smell went away.
1968418
Husband got this bag. He likes the design and quality (I ordered a similar one from this company as well) but both bags had an awful chemical odor that we could not tolerate smelling in the house so outside they both went for several days, had to put in the sun a few days to finally make them tolerable enough to bring in to actually use. Now, a month later, smell gone and bag works great for us. Nice size and pockets. Price good so I guess having to air them out wasn't the worst thing.
4609114
Perfect overnight vacation bag.  Love it, even though it did start off with a very strong smell.  Febreeze took care of that.  The middle zipper doesn't work, but I decided I didn't even need it. Made no difference.