great bag, and a good find if you're looking ...
343279
I got this bag because I wanted a cross body bag.  It had ample space, but the straps were wider than I would have thought.  There are zipper portions on both sides of the bag.  If you get it though, be sure if you want such a bright color.  I chose magenta but opted to return it as it wa a little more standing out, look at me than I wanted.
All and all, great bag, and a good find if you're looking for a cross body bag.
4936723
I've been wanting to get a nice leather shoulder bag for some time, and this one looked sharp in the pictures, and was being sold at a very good price compared to other similarly styled bags. The leather color is very nice, and while the outside of the bag is a somewhat soft leather, the bottom and bottom corners are a thicker tougher leather, so I expect this bag to last a while. The hardware seems durable and looks sharp, and there is a great assortment of pockets for all of my personal items. In particular, the organization of the laptop compartment is great - a sleeve that fits my 15.6" Dell laptop comfortably, along with 3 other large pockets to fit an external hard drive, power, cord, etc.

Great bag, exactly what I was looking for, and far far cheaper than similar bags out there. Made by Samsonite too, and they seem to know their stuff when it comes to bags, so there are handy little details, like the hardware where the straps attach to the bag have little swivels, so you don't have to worry about getting the strap twisted up. Cool stuff. Maybe I'm just excited because I've had the same cheap bag for the last 5 years and it's nice to finally have something of quality :)
4693134
Great Bag , Good Price , Will Be Ordering Again
3604907
I've been eyeing this bag for awhile. I finally found it at Marshalls for $108 (tax inclusive). It is not too big and not too small so you can carry a lot of things in it. Interior is fully lined with suede. I bought a black leather version and there's metal studs on the bottom so you don't scratch the bottom part.

This is a well made, handsome bag!
3628397
Great Bag, with plenty of pockets and compartments for all your gear. Light and stylish. One note: Perfect for IPads and small tablets, but don't plan on taking your 13" ThinkPad... Speaking from experience, it won't fit.
1888937
This is a great bag, it's sturdy and well-made, and has plenty of room for my gear. I'm super impressed with how securely it holds my camera and lenses, and it has a respectable amount of padding to keep everything safe.

Please be aware that it isn't a huge bag. If you're looking for something the size of a duffel bag, you won't be happy. Check the dimensions so you won't be disappointed. It works perfectly for me: it holds my Nikon D3200, two flashes, a 70-300mm lens, a couple spare batteries, and some miscellaneous odds and ends comfortably. If you're looking for something to carry 6 lenses and a ton of gear, you won't be happy.

For my needs, it's absolutely perfect and I love almost everything about the bag. I like being able to move the velcro dividers around to make sure that everything fits properly and snugly. I like that the stitching is all even and neat and that the bag feels sturdy. I also like the side pockets and the zippered compartment inside the lid for stashing stuff like extra memory cards and batteries.

There are just a couple things I *don't* love: The plastic buckles worry me. They're fine right now, but I really wish that they were metal. Also, the tripod loops at the bottom of the bag are sort of awkward and don't add much functionality. If they had some sort of quick release clips they'd be more useful, but I don't want to mess with trying to thread my tripod through the loops. These are really minor things, and I still love the bag overall.
2212588
This BUBM accessory bag is on the pricier side compared to some of the others, but the overall quality of materials in terms of the outer waterproof nylon and durability of the zippers makes it well worth it. Nothing about the bag feels cheap. The inside flap has a nice durable mesh pocket with zipper which easily fits a bunch of accessories. You get a few divider pieces in different lengths which you can customize along with a removable inner piece the size of the bag which has attached nylon straps to hold down various cables and/or accessories.

As durable and high quality as the bag is, you should note that this bag is not geared for true heavy-use protection. If you're looking for a carry case that you can throw around and abuse, this is not it. You should get a bag with a hard case and inner cushioning for that. But for general, daily use this bag is perfect and protects your gear well.

One thing you should be aware of is that the bag opens out from the bottom instead of the top unlike 99% of other bags of this type. This isn't a huge problem as long as you have a flat space to open up the bag, but if you want to slip something in or take something out on the go, it may be awkward flipping it around. The only other thing I would've really loved is for the bag to have a shoulder strap. But as just mentioned, since the bag opens up from the bottom, it wouldn't really work out that well. If these two things were fixed/added, the bag would be perfect.

Overall, this is a very high-quality feeling back made of quality materials. If the few quirks mentioned were fixed it would easily get 5 stars. Still, I would highly recommend this bag for carrying around your accessories for daily use or travel. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another.

* The inner dimensions are roughly 11.5" wide with a height of 9". The depth is 3" on the bottom part of the bag and the top flap can be stretched a bit to around 1" for an overall 4" depth.
433120
This has been a really wonderful bag for me so far. I purchased it with the intent of changing from a regular purse to a larger messenger bag (for the ability to carry more with me in an organized way, rather than just a giant purse). After much deliberation, I landed on the Cotopaxi Kpong Satchel.

My top favorite characteristic of this bag is the appearance. It is a very classic, attractive bag that is neither too sporty nor too fancy. I went with the navy blue color, and I think it looks fantastic with the gray straps and brown leather accents.

This bag is interesting in part due to the front flap not actually opening into the rest of the bag. The front flap only reveals a small zippered pocket and three pen pockets. On the front of the flap, there is a lower zipper (which gives you access to a low, wide pocket - where I tend to stow my phone and keys), and the upper zipper gets you in to the main compartment of the bag. This is an interesting design choice, and while I may have originally preferred that the flap actually open into the bag (like any typical bag does, right?), I think this way works just fine for me now that I am used to it.

There were limited pictures of the interior of this bag when I was shopping for it (particularly on Cotopaxi's website), so I was pleasantly surprised to find that the interior even has a pocket/holder on the side for a water bottle. This is majorly appreciated. Beyond that, the interior of the main compartment has just one pocket (to the back of the compartment/bag), and the rest of it is open. I would have preferred a bit more organizational ability within the main compartment of this bag. However, I did find a small purse organizer with pockets for some of my small items, so that fulfills that need for me.

The other compartment in this bag is the zippered area on the back of the bag, presumably intended for a small-ish laptop or tablet. Thus far for me, I manage to stick a couple of books and some papers in there to keep them from getting crushed or wrinkled, so that's a good use of the pouch for me.

Beyond that, I am pleased that there is a handle on the top of the bag (instead of only having the long strap). The zippers are great and always easy to slide open and closed. The overall craftsmanship of the bag is beautiful, and I am very very pleased with the bag. It is very comfortable for me to wear, as well.

Note that the bag is water resistant but not entirely waterproof. I was caught in a rainstorm and had to walk several minutes in the downpouring rain with the bag fully exposed to the rain. While nothing inside got wet and nothing leaked, The bag's outer was thoroughly soaked and I could feel a slight dampness on the inside of the canvas (but again, no actual leaks and no actual problems, just something to be aware of should you have anything that is particularly sensitive to potential moisture).
868910
I obsessed over the research involved in buying this bag.  I must have looked at just about every manufacturer there is, read every review and watched every YouTube video on the subject of DSLR bags.  I was looking for a bag that would carry a couple of extra lenses and my flash, and give me easy access to them.  I have a Canon 7D with a 70-200mm f2.8L lens that I use for shooting hockey.  I tended to not carry an additional lens, or when I did, it was in my Canon backpack.  In order to change lenses I had to take off the pack, set it down, perform the lens change and remount the pack.  This Lowepro Pro Messenger bag does exactly what I want it to do.  I have easy access to all of my gear, and it doesn't look like I'm carrying half the world's photographic supplies.  The bag fits the 7D with the 70 - 200 2.8L with hood reversed, a 50mm 1.8, a 17 - 85mm 4/5.6 and the 40mm 2.8 lenses.  It also will carry my Speedlite, my Canon charger, a batter charger, extra memory cards, pad, pen, lens cleaner and cloth with a lot of room left over.  I use the zippered slot on the back to carry my Rogue Flash Bender and Small Softbox.

All that gear can get quite heavy, but the bag fits fine (and I'm not a big person).  I was a bit concerned about how big this might look on me, but it really isn't all that much larger than my Canon backpack.  The 2-way flap is quite convenient for either keeping things secure or giving you quick access to the main compartment.  The front pocket really is big enough to hold a second body.

The bag appears to be well made.  The color isn't exactly jet black.  It does have a bit of a greenish overtone to it, and the color would be one thing that I would change.  Aside from that, it's an outstanding bag!
583365
This is a really nice bag. I actually loved it but it wasn't at all was I was looking for - so it got returned. It's a medium sized / big-ish for right now- cross body or long shoulder strap type bag. It hit me at the high hip as a cross body - which is what almost all bags too (I hate that, it should be longer). But the bag itself is really nice- I saw the green one, it was a good green, like a light sage?.... I think this is one of the nicer looking Big Buddha bags- which is why I'm giving it a review even though I ended up not keeping it.
2685426
This bag is pretty darn cool and does a good job of transporting my 17" laptop periodically from work to home. It's lightweight neoprene, had a shoulder strap and handles and an outer pocket capable of a power cord and some papers etc. Not a heavy duty carrier for a flight or any crazy bumping around. But good and inexpensive. I get compliments on the retro boom box screening on it...which I only bought because I could not find this in basic black. Especially since I'm not a fan of butterflies or any other girly accessories.
I'm giving 4 stars (I wish I could only deduct a half star) because while the construction is pretty sound for decent use, I REALLY wish the side pocket zipper was on the top of the pocket instead of the side. I know, kinda banal, but it make a difference when you're trying to grab for a file/pen in a pinch.
4272612
Love this bag!  Very good quality, and a wonderful design!
2815313
Quick shipping with no hassles. Bag is really nice. Its about half the size of a tablet messenger bag, which is perfect for me - I am 5'6" and 145 lbs. It also fits all my stuff, which includes sun glasses, smart phone, water bottle, and etc.  I really like that it has not only the zip top but a magnetic flap that goes over it; helps as a theft deterrent and looks masculine. However, there is one thing that I find negative about the bag and that is the strap.

The one thing I like about the strap is that it uses hooks rather than being sewn in. Not only does into allow easy replacement and repair, it allows me to replace the strap entirely, because honestly, I would highly recommend it. The strap is functional and sturdy, however, it is incredibly ugly. Its very thick and black. It looks like the strap on my gym bag. When you put it on it ends up cutting your body in half and really stands out (look in the mirror and you will see what I mean). While it might be a decent strap, it looks like a generic Walmart one. It appears very odd attached to a bag of this quality. I am replacing it with a much slimmer, dark brown strap found either on Amazon or online.

It is the only negative I really have about the bag, and it is a small one, I suppose. I still think it is worth it, just make sure to factor in the money you will spend to replace the strap. Though if you have an active lifestyle and don't need to care as much about style, then you will probably not even notice it.
4169074
Great bag, excellent value for the price.  This turned out to be a little smaller than I'd hoped, though.  I had just come back from a trip, where I'd used my trusty old clutch bag with shoulder strap to carry a couple of tablets, some chargers and cables, and a magazine or two.  The old bag had seen better days, so I looked on Amazon and found this bag, which I thought was about the same size as my old one.  It was delivered promptly with Prime, and although it was well-constructed and had more compartments than my old bag, it was just about an inch too short if I ever wanted to put my HP laptop in it.

Here's where the story gets weird, and where I learned a valuable lesson.  I decided to buy the same basic bag in the 15.6 inch size, and then return this 14 inch one.  The 15.6 arrived and was perfect in every way.  So I got back on Amazon and prepared to return the 14 inch model, only to find that I would be charged return shipping (unlike the free Prime shipping to send it to me).  The shipping charge would be $6.38, for an item that only cost $13 and change!!  Needless to say, I kept both bags.  The 15.6 is now my favorite travel bag, and I use the 14 inch as a general purpose bag to carry documents, folders, and a few pens for meetings.
2888401
Since the bag turned out to be WAY better than I had expected to get for the low price (and since there was a nice letter in the package explaining how much the business owner appreciates reviews), I wanted to show off some photos and gush about it . Description-wise, this bag is *exactly* what I was hoping for when I bought it. Super-sturdy leather and some kind of canvas inside thats not overly abrasive. Just the right mix of great materials. The metal hooks and buckles are very high quality, so I doubt theyll be breaking anytime soon under strain. They look like they would clunk and clang and squeak, but whatever they're made of or polished with (magic? Probably magic), they are surprisingly noiseless. The bag is slender and on the smaller side, which makes it perfect sized for me (63 inches tall, female). My MacBook Air slid into laptop sleeve with enough space for wiggle room, but minimal space for jarring. In the pics I show about how many items fit comfortably inside, not counting the slim back pocket or two in the front. Overall, I seriously think this bag is a STEAL for the price. I had set my standards low, because it was an online order and I had to go off of the pictures and hope they were legit. Turns out to be an awesome decision. I was trying to compare a lot of similar looking ones when I made the purchase, and now I can definitely recommend this one! (Hope the pics help you all out with your decision to buy).
889365
The bag arrived quickly and honestly it looks great. It looks much more expensive than it was, and I really do love it. It did have a bit of a smell on it, but that is to be expected.
My only complaint is it is clear certain liberties were taken with some of the hardware. There are certain areas where the clasps or handle looks or feels cheap, but not enough for me to regret purchasing - I just figured I would mention it in case someone is a stickler on that!

Overall it is a great bag! It hold a lot of literature and has a place for a laptop/tablet/whatever. I would buy again!
2007043
This is a very nice bag.  It was just what I was looking for to use on my camping and road trips, although I do wish they would offer a similar bag that is a maybe six inches to a foot shorter in length since I'm pretty short and a big bag can be a bit awkward for me, but since it is softsided it's not too heavy and it will "scrunch" into a smaller area if it's not full.  I can also easily fit in a week's worth or jeans, shorts, shirts and shoes and a toiletry bag.  (I usually roll my clothes for packing.)

The leather trim is very nice quality and strong with good stitching.  (None of the issues others had on older posts.)  The really BIG deciding factor that sold me on this bag, (and I shopped Amazon for literally hours before choosing this one), is the heavy duty brass zipper with double pulls, as I tend to over-pack and stress and break nylon zippers in no time.  This should last for many years and hold up to my rat packing abuse!

I love the army green and leather combination.  Although I'm a girl, I prefer the neutrals and outdoors look instead of garish "girlie" colours.

You should be very happy with this bag.  I'm VERY picky, and I love it.