If you're debating buying this bag- go ahead- it's GREAT
354608
I've been looking for another go to bag for a while now and I found this a few weeks ago on Amazon. It's pretty much exactly what I was looking for: it's durable, just the right size for carrying may valuables and books/sheet music and the right price. The only drawbacks in my mind are that it's not water proof and the pockets on either end of the bag are too small to carry my 20 oz Klean Kanteen bottle (although you'd probably have no issues with a small disposable water bottle. Other than that, I am totally happy with this bag. It also didn't hurt that it arrived quickly with no issues from the seller. Great purchase, highly recommended.
950611
I'm giving this bag 5 stars with one reservation: the original picture showed brighter hues of colors, and that is what drew my eye in the first place. (In the picture shown now the colors are accurate.) That said, this bag is so well-made and useful that the colors have grown on me! This bag is BIG. It easily fits my 17-inch laptop if I want, and there is room to spare. The stitching is well done and strong, the strap is made of canvas, NOT some fabric that slides off your shoulder, and it goes cross-body with even more to spare. I love the buckles on the side, which can be adjusted to give the bag a more "scrunchy" look. I used this bag on a spur-of-the-moment overnight trip, and it can fit all my necessities, including clothes, toiletries, hair dryer, ipad, book, camera, chargers, and snacks. I received several compliments on it. I will use this bag for many years to come! Buy it!
3136498
I've been looking at this bag for a long time, contemplating whether or not to invest in this. Fast-forward to about a year and my wife decided to give it to me for my birthday. I've been using it for about 2 months and I absolutely love it. We go on frequent picnics and I fit just about anything. I even stuffed a Turkey we bought, about 6 Kg, among other things :D Buy it, you won't regret it!

Pros
- comfortable even after long hours of wear
- lots of storage
- awesome black and green, high quality coloring
- durable build quality

Cons
- The headphone pack inside will take up space if you plan to use it
- The headphone pack doesn't fit all Razer headsets, just a few that fold well
4810904
Stow-away or fold-away or tuck-and-stuff... whatever you want to call them, bags like this are perfect for men who don't like unnecessary clutter.  It's not easy to get excited about a crumpled up nylon bag, but this one is sewn well, won't fray, is very strong and doesn't look half bad. Can't go wrong.

I carry mine in a messenger bag for those odd times when I make an impulse purchase or grocery stop and am otherwise unprepared to carry it. Folded up it's significantly larger than a standard ChicoBag, but also much higher quality and larger when unfolded as well. A lot of shopping fits into this decently sized bag.

My only criticism is that (like almost everything else) it turns inside-out upon itself, and packing it away could be slightly easier. The up-side is that it is actually possible to fold this back up and stuff it away almost exactly like the manufacturer did it. I haven't had that kind of luck with other bags.

It's the kind of thing I like having around, but my fiancee has been eyeing it slyly, so if it disappears into her TARDIS handbag, I'll gladly buy another.
3238472
I just got this bag today so haven't put it to much use yet, but I have taken a pretty thorough look at it and my first impression of it is quite favorable.

The bag came nicely packed and also included was a large garment bag which was a nice surprise. I bought the bag in "black" which is more of a dark heathered grey but it basically looked identical in color to the pictures so I was very happy it turned out this way. As soon as I started handling the bag I noticed was that the canvas is quite thick and feels rough like denim, which gives me the impression that the bag will be quite durable. I tend to be a little slapdash with throwing my bags around so that's a comforting thought.

The second thing I noticed was that there are a pair of zippers, one on each side, that loop all the way around the bag. When unzipped they allow the bag to extend, going from ~16" wide to ~22" wide. Next I checked all the zippers (they all worked and moved smoothly, not catching or coming loose) and tugged on the straps. Everything seemed pretty well secured in place, confirming my earlier impression that this bag will be quite durable. In addition to the 5 pockets visible on the exterior of the bag, there are two open pockets (approximately 5 x 5 and 4 x 5 inches) and a zippered pocket in the interior of the main compartment. The pockets and the whole interior of the bag is lined with some sort of cloth which also feels pretty durable.

Right now I'm using the bag as a gym bag to hold boxing gloves, mitts, pads, and a towel; all of which fit quite easily in the bag now that I've extended it out. However the bag looks pretty nice so I'll probably be using it as a weekender bag whenever I need one.

Potential cons (though they didn't bother me): The bottom of the bag isn't held stiff by anything, so the bag loses its shape if you don't have anything inside it. I actually quite like that though, because that means the bag can be packed small when not in use. Also there were little bits of fluff on the fabric and the interior of the bag smells like what I can only describe as "new bag scent". Not particularly pleasant, but not great either.

Other than those little nitpicks (which again, don't bother me at all), I love this thing and hope it lasts me a long time!

Disclaimer: I was allowed to purchase this item at a discounted price in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.
1773543
My husband and I both have this bag and love it. It gives you all of the pockets you could possibly want without being too bulky. Plus, it doesn't sream "laptop inside!" for those of you who considering this bag for travel or taking to class. Definitely a nice-looking bag, too.

This bag is incredibly durable. The company I work for handed these out as Christmas presents two years ago. I use it every day, and it still looks brand new. Same for my husband's, which he got for Christmas last year. He's 6' tall and usually has trouble finding a bag with long enough straps. I'm 5'4 and usually have trouble not looking dwarfed by my bag. We easily adjusted our bags to fit our body types. Also, the straps and back are padded, so you can wear it as long as you need to without getting uncomfortable.

Really, you can't go wrong with this bag!

Oh, and for you guys out there, this pattern/fabric is gender-neutral.
3348552
I love this bag. I'm a lady, but don't let that be a deterrent to any of you menfolk. I'm a practical gal. I don't like big bags, branded bags, bedazzled bags, dainty handbags whose ultimate fate in life is being left behind at some bar, bags covered in fringe or bags with excessive pockets. This bag is simple, of reasonable size, and completely unobtrusive.

PROS:
I have three rottweilers that I walk and jog with on a regular basis, so it's nice to carry a small bag with me that will fit my keys, wallet, phone, dog bags and treats, and a bottle of water (24oz bottle is probably the ideal fit). I could wear a camelback, but then I'd have to take it on and off to access all the compartments. This bag just swings around from back/side to front for easy access to the main compartments. It sits snugly against me so there's no flopping around when I am jogging or walking at a brisk pace. It stays in place as long as you adjust the strap for a good fit. The canvas material seems durable and the shoulder strap is wide enough not to cut into your shoulders but not so bulky that it's awkward. For a basic, every-day bag, it is a super deal.

CONS:
The small back pocket can be difficult to access as it is the pocket that lays against your body when wearing it. I would put things in there that you either don't access very often or that are higher-value items (if, say, you are worried about pickpockets while traveling). The strap is probably not long enough for a 6'5" beefy linebacker of a dude. I am 5'4" and it is quite roomy in the strap for me and I could see this working well for a man up to 6' and 200ish lbs, but maybe not much beyond that. The bag is made of canvas and is not waterproof, nor is it a fast-drying material. If you plan to take this hiking in the rain, it will get wet and get all your stuff wet.

IMPORTANT TO NOTE:
The strap is designed such that the bag lays flat against you with the strap over the opposite shoulder. If you want the bag to rest on or mostly on your back, the strap will be over your right shoulder. If you want the bag to sit upright on the front of your body, the strap will be over the left shoulder. For those of you who have a preferred shoulder, this can feel weird. I am "right shouldered" and plan to wear this mostly on my back so it doesn't bother me, but I can see where it would be really handy to be able to change the side that the bottom of the strap is attached to so that you can carry it however you like over either shoulder.
2096147
Great bag and great looking.  It looks and feels more expensive than it is.  Ive received several compliments from co-workers.  There is plenty of room for all of my stuff including my computer and umbrella.  Its not as compartmentalized as the Kenneth Cole bag it replaced but taking a few minutes to get organized easily solved that.

There is a smell when its unpacked but it wasn't overwhelming. My girlfriend said that it smelled like quality (she meant that it smelled like real leather, which it did).

I highly recommend - especially if you can get it on sale.
644973
I really like this bag! I've had it about one week, so far. It's attractive and has the features I was hoping for. The hardware (including the zippers) seem to be high quality. The stitching appears strong, and I like the leather trim. I had originally hoped to get an all-leather bag, but I decided not to spend the money on that, right now. I'm pretty happy with the classic looks of this bag. It's casual but still professional enough and not sloppy looking, so I can carry it around without feeling like I look like I'm camping. It's got a few pockets - including one small pocket inside with a zipper for keeping things in there safe and separate - but isn't overly divided inside. I've found that too many dividers and pockets can actually reduce the efficiency of a bag's ability to store things.

I'm a grad student, so I usually have quite a few things I need. On a typical day, I bring: my planner ("classic" size - 8.5" x 5.5"); a 3-ring binder (3" spine); a 3-subject spiral notebook; a Macbook Air (13") inside a thick felt sleeve; textbooks (not massive ones, but usually 2 or 3 medium-sized books). I've found that the bag generally holds all that I need, though I never try to put my purse inside. Sometimes, when I need to bring large textbooks or a lot of other papers and things, I have to carry my planner binder separately.

One thing I do wish the bag included was some additional padding on the strap for my shoulder. It's not painful, but I am concerned that, with enough heavy things in there, it would put a lot of pressure on one area. Many bags have an extra sliding padded area for that contact point.

I had also hoped the bag would be slightly larger, but the dimensions are clearly posted on the product information. I just wanted a really big bag. Someday, I'll get something cavernous, or maybe I'll no longer need it. For now, this bag is working just fine.

I've noticed some comments about the magnets that connect the straps on the front pocket to the rest of the bag. (I think it was for this bag, but it might have been a similar product.) It wasn't clear to me when I read those comments exactly what they meant (probably because I was reading quickly), so I thought I'd add my own explanation. If you look at the front-facing photo of the bag, it is pretty clear that the straps attached to the front pocket of the bag have a buckle that connects the top halves of the straps to the bottom halves of the straps to hold that pocket closed. Traditionally, to open a pocket like that, you'd unbuckle the top from the bottom; the lower strap sections would be sewn to the actual pocket, while the top strap sections would be sewn to the pocket flap, and unbuckling them would make it possible to lift the flap. In this case, the *lower* straps are *not* sewn on - they use magnets to hold them to the bag. Why is this significant? Well, if you don't know this, and you unbuckle the two halves of a strap, it's possible for that lower piece to come off of its magnet and it won't be connected to anything and could get lost. (Mine fell off in my car.) The solution is simply not to ever unbuckle the two halves of the strap. If you want to open the pocket flap, just pull up on the magnetic connector. I actually like this, because I don't have to mess with buckles! I'm probably making this way too confusing, but the point is that it's best not to ever undo those buckles. They're mainly for decoration, to keep the bag looking like a traditional bag. :)
841655
I love this bag so much. I've been carrying it for a few months. I can put my laptop, tablet, phone, wallet, and several other things in there without worrying about it being at capacity. It's strong, it's gorgeous - I can't say enough good things about it.

PS - I did read some other reviews about the fishy smell. Yes, when it arrived there was an odor. I used my zum spray on some washcloths, wiped the inside and the outside with it, then wiped it some fabric softener sheets. After two days it was fine to carry around and not field questions about fish. Totally worth the wait - this bag is a workhorse. You won't regret it.
108943
So far i have used this bag every day since I bought it. It's a nice looking bag, fits all of my stuff perfectly and it has plenty of space should i need it. Have dropped it from a foot or so with my laptop in it accidentally and didn't see any damage on my bag or  laptop but I may just be lucky.

Also it's HELLA comfortable. Worth it in my opinion.
1826585
I purchased this bag just to see if this bag was a gimmick because of the price.  Wow! It is not.  Wow!  I have received many complements about my newest handbag. Most of all, I really, really like it.
3798363
Good looking bag.  You know it is a good bag when your travel mates see you wear it and buy it.
Best bag ever is the Osprey Veer.  I wore two of them out but they don't make them anymore. This bag is not as ergonomic as the Veer but still pretty comfy.  It is slightly less casual then the Veer too which I appreciate.

My least favorite thing about this Pacsafe Z200 that the credit cards occasionally fall out into the main pocket. You have to be careful to keep the bag upright.  My most favorite things about this bag is that it looks good, holds everything I use frequently, and is fairly comfortable even with long use.

The user review by Marcus on August 1st is pretty accurate.

Pros I would add to his list:
- That this bag tucks well under most seats on plans. Even in bulkhead situations
- Side pouches work great for the iPhone and make it hard on pickpockets

Cons I would add to his list:
- Bag is overpriced for the design flaws
- Needs a stronger RFID solution for the price
- Needs a better way to view contents like a deeper zipper
- There are design flaws in the manner the shoulder pad and the strap sizer interface/interfere
- Sometimes you almost can't tell the front and back of the bag apart.

I know I added way more cons but I'm very picky as a shoulder bag or man purse is something I've been using 20 years.  Because I use this bag almost daily, it is a great bag and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.

Note: I would give it five stars for a 2.0 version that addresses user feedback.  The potential is there for it to to be the very best.
4693134
Great Bag , Good Price , Will Be Ordering Again
2680001
I was wary when buying this bag because, at the time, there was only one (1 of 5 star) rating. However other, similar bags of the same brand and similar styles had decent reviews so I gave it a chance. (I bought the bag through the seller supported by Amazon Prime, so, if necessary, I could more easily return it.) I am delighted to say I had no issues with this bag and that it is perfect for my requirements!

This bag is perfect for carrying around my computer, computer accessories, a few small books, and some "pocket items." It has three sections: the front pocket, the laptop section and the strap section.

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The Front Pocket
The front pocket can hold a maximum of about 15'' h x 11.75'' w x 1.75'' thick. The pocket itself is about 10.5'' high and is covered by the front flap. I use this pocket for sunglasses, wallet, phone etc.

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The Laptop Section
The laptop section measures about 16 3/4'' h x 12'' w x 4'' thick on the inside. The internal thickness of the laptop section is about 4'' without a laptop inside. Here, I keep my Surface Pro 4, power cord, earbuds, small mouse, and phone charging accouterments, with lots of space to spare. I estimate I could fit two thin notebooks or two thin textbooks in this section in addition what I currently store there.

The laptop section has a specific pocket to put a laptop/tablet. This laptop pocket could hold a laptop of approximately 13.5'' h x 10' w' x 2'' thick maximum, and has a strap that secures the laptop in place. The Surface Pro 4 (which is approximately 12'' h x 8'' w x .5'' thick with the pen and type cover), while much smaller than the maximum measurements, still feels secure in the laptop pocket.

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The Strap Section
The section closest to the straps also measures about 16 3/4'' h x 12'' w x 1.5'' on the inside. The internal thickness of this section is about 1.5'', though there is extra room if the laptop section is not completely full. I estimate this section could fit one or two thin notebooks or thin text books without encroaching on the laptop section.

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Three Configurations
This bag can be used as a backpack, vertical messenger bag or vertical briefcase. I have not used the messenger bag or briefcase configuration yet. The backpack configuration is comfortable. There is a small zipper pocket where the backpack straps and/or the messenger bag straps can be stored when not in use (this pocket is not big enough to put much else in).

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Final Thoughts
This bag seems good quality to me and worth the $80 I paid for it. In addition, other people seem to like how compact and stylish it is. The bag did smell strongly of plastic for the first couple of weeks, but that has since worn off. I have not packed this bag to its maximum capacity, so I don't know how it would perform under such stresses.

In general, I'd recommend this bag if you don't need to drag a ton of notebooks/books in addition to a laptop back and forth to work/school/home. I'd say that this bag will support up to 6 inches of combined thickness for books + laptop + notebooks.
4137766
A gorgeous bag, not too fussy but well-designed and sturdy.  And affordable, too!  I've bought so many cheap handbags and used then till they're dead, but it seems like this one will last a good long while.  Nice hardware and lining, roomy enough for a hardcover book, and it stands up on its own.  My only complaint is, though it will fit on my shoulder under my arm, I can't swing it up there since the handles are small.  I'll get used to it.  Really handsome purse.
Update: I have had this purse for almost a year -- it has held up beautifully to daily use, still looks gorgeous, and I get compliments on it all the time.  I have gotten used to the shorter straps and it makes me feel like a lady.  I LOVE this bag.  I will not go back to cheap crap.  Heshe all the way.  I'm a believer, and I am really picky about my handbags.
3571720
This is going to sound like a pessimistic review, so let me say up front: I would buy this bag again.  It's so much sturdier than the one it replaces there's no comparison. Yes, it's a little pricey, but this bag is extremely well made, the sand color is great for being able to find what you're looking for inside (since what you're looking for is probably some shade of black), zippers are sturdy and slide precisely.  While it is well thought out, it could be better.  Take the single, zippered pocket on each end.  These are not deep enough to be very useful, i.e., you can't put a folded headset in either one, ditto glasses without likely breaking them.  When unzipped you can barely get your hand in them.  Although I normally loathe Velcro fasteners, there are times when it may be the best solution.  Deeper end pockets with better access (and cotton or felt lining in these would be nice) and a foldover flap closure, even if it's Velcro, please.  Also, the interior of the bag has a nice, sturdy, removable pouch, which is very handy.
The problem is with the execution: when you pull that pouch out, whatever else is in the center portion of the bag with it, collapses to fill the void.  There needs to be either a fixed divider or even better, a second, narrower pouch -- either solution would work. Make those changes, 5.11, and I'll buy another one tomorrow!