You should love this bag, except for 1 flaw...
586277
I adore this bad. It's roomy, well made, and looks terrific.

Unfortunately after only two years of use the swivels on the shoulder strap broke. They just wore out and the shoulder strap is useless. I originally rated this 5 stars, but I removed one because of the swivel design on the strap. It's kind of cheap and destined to defintiely fail.

Hoping I can replace the strap. I'll update here if I can.
1533390
So I love the bag, really.  It's convenient, I love how it remains open, the amount of stuff that I can pack and how lightweight and convenient the bag is.  My main gripe - is that I have a relatively small laptop for work (about 14 inches) and it does not fit properly and has to be at a certain angle in order to fit which is nearly impossible if you have anything else in the bag.  Other than that, it's great.  I think I may want a larger one.  My daughter has the bigger one and likes it better.
3206871
Been using this bag for about 5 months now.  I only have one gripe and it is pretty small, but certainly a way this bag could be improved slightly IMO.  I will get to that in a bit.  The bag is well designed and well made.  It is being used by a variety of professions as anyone can see from the reviews on Amazon.  You could use this a range bag, but due to my occupation, I don't want my range bag and my flight bag getting anywhere near each other. This bag stores a David Clark DC ONE-X ENC Headset (smaller than a Bose A20 which I returned for the David Clark), two iPads (one for work, one personal), various amounts of snacks, fruit, iPad/iPhone charging cables, first aid kit, and most anything I want to take with me on a four day trip and have in the cockpit. It has two identical end pockets that hold a 20 oz metal cup like a Yeti, or RTIC perfectly.  The two front pockets neatly hold all sorts of gear.  I don't use the shoulder strap or rain cover that is on the bottom tucked away but both are nice features.

I carry a packable 1/4 zip (it gets cold at FL410and place it in the long pocket between the main compartment and the two larger front pockets. This pocket could hold a pistol if someone wanted to use the bad in that manner.  Often when I start walking and my 22" Rollerboard is hooked to the 5.11 bag, the 14" velcro pocket opens up. Annoying, when it could be fixed with a zipper.  If 5.11 put a 14"or 15" sturdy zipper instead of that 14" to 15" piece of cheap Velcro, I would give this bag 6 Stars.  Velcro has a place.  Shoes and the location 5.11 choose to use Velcro for this bag, aren't places velcro should be used.

If you use Velcro on your shoes, stop reading.  This is a review of a well-designed bag for folks who need it.  If you have velcro on your shoes, hopefully, you are long retired and mega-rich.  No, she isn't digging your shoes granddad, she likes your bankroll.  Come on 5.11 put a good quality zipper and leave the velcro to the old rich guys in Fort Lauderdale trying to date their granddaughter's girlfriends.
2689390
1. The bag is fabulous, well-made, and perfectly sized for a big daily tote or weekend travel. The slip pockets are deep too, which, since they aren't zip-closure, gives added security. Three slip pockets on one side, one slip pocket on the other.
2. The shipping was SO QUICK. Even though this wasn't via Prime, I'm not kidding when I say I ordered it 8AM and received it 9AM the next day. It came from MN and I live in MA. I was thrilled!

I ordered the Tan and it is true-to-color in this picture. Le Donne makes lighter tan products, but this isn't one of them. It's a pretty solid match to the color you see on your computer screen.

Suggestions: The side with 1 slip pocket should be zipper closure. Not a fan of the seam on the leather straps--just seems like a high-stress area for there to be a seam. Le Donne needs to work on their linings. It should be lighter and better formed to the base shape of the bag. Double stitching wouldn't be bad either, though I'm sure this will hold up really really well as-is. Just, for the price, I'd like some super-seam-confidence.
4681592
It's not perfect, but it is a very good bag and a good value.  I'm subtracting one star for two minor, but annoying flaws.  The first, is a nit-picker, I know, but the bag to rack plastic interface could/should be tighter either through a slight redesign in shape or perhaps a slightly more "rubberized" plastic.  It may have been more snug when I first got it, that was 3 years ago and I don't remember.  Now if I travel over any even mildly rough surface the bag rattles noisily and annoyingly.  The connection is still sound and the bag is secure, but there seems to be no way to reduce the constant clacking.

The other issue is with the mesh pocket atop the bag.  It just isn't up to the task of handling much and on my bag the mesh has a substantial hole which restricts what can be put into it.  I can't tell, but it looks like Topeak may be using a different style of pocket on their other bags.

I will say that besides these two flaws this is a very well constructed bag, has considerable space and the fold-away side panniers are really ingenious in their design and they work well when the loads get bigger or flatter like clothes.  I have used this bag hundreds of time commuting to work and around town and it never fails to impress.  Some minor tweaking would make it perfect for me.

Also, it goes without saying that it must be mated to a Topeak rack to take advantage of the special connector otherwise it will have to be fastened by bungee cords or ropes thus negating one of the real strengths of the setup: lightning fast attachment and removal.  It's  a versatile bag that will satisfy the lazy or time-pressed cyclist as well as those looking for a remarkably simple and well conceived bag.
435094
So, I love this bag. The color is great, the size is enough for all of my stuff and it is somewhat stylish as well. I just have ONE gripe with it. The two buckle pieces on the front of the bag aren't strong enough to to deal with the wear and tear of going on the metro and bumping into people. Both sides of the buckle fell off and now I can't clip the flap onto the bag. If it  came with replacement  buckles or I was able to buy some other ones I would definitely make this a 5 star product.
522550
This is an awesome bag, I find the design fantastic. The length and width of the handles and the way the bag folds when its no too full makes it great to use it at half capacity and use the handles on a shoulder. Sadly I had the same experience as another buyer, after a few airplane trips the bottom got a hole just from fraying. Y was carrying a rod tube in the bag, one covered in cordura, nothing too heavy or too tight, and it just made a hole in the bottom of the bag out of simple friction, it seems. It's sad because I love the bag, but this should not happen, I carry the same gear in far cheaper  duffel bags without ever having such a problem.
1113916
So I mostly love this bag. I love the cross body strap and the treat pouch is nice and large, it stays open when I want it to and it's easy to clean. Our poop bags fit nicely in the dispenser in the back of the bag so that's great too. My only disappointment is that the front pocket, the one I had hoped would safely hold my phone, is too small for my iphone6s. I can either put it in the mesh pocket which doesn't feel secure (it is only half as long as the phone)or angle it into the bigger front pocket which means I can't easily access it nor can I use my headphones bc there is no room for the wire.
But other than that, this bag is pretty nice and seems well made.
4024755
I am happy with the bag. But the only problem I have with this tote bag is when it is full, the bottom of the tote bag is not made strong enough to support the bag and therefore causes it to  fall forward. If you can reinforce the tote with a stronger bottom, it would be wonderful!!!!! I will definitely recommend this bag to my other friends.
4359165
I like this bag and still find it superior to other laptop bags.  I love all the little pockets -- especially those designed for laptop-related equipment.

I wish the guitar strap solution could be used with this bag -- but the strap is permanently attached. (The key is not to fill it too heavily.)  See the reviews for how users added a guitar strap to solve the strap problem on the Mobile Edge Mini Messenger Bag- 9-Inch-13.3-Inch  http://www.amazon.com/Mobile-Edge-Messenger-9-Inch-13-3-Inch-generations/dp/B000GFHJUS/ref=pd_sim_pc_1....That's my other new favorite bag. The Mobile Edge Mini Messenger Bag- 9-Inch-13.3-Inch -- that's a great bag!!!  At one point the zipper broke and Mobile Edge repaired it for me at no cost.
3947953
I ordered this bag because I wanted a rolling duffel for the size dimensions and the look of it.

Let me start by saying, for what this bag is, it's a 5-star bag. It is well built, solid materials, good zippers,  and I have no doubt that it will survive the 10 year warranty period.  For the price of the bag it's absolutely fantastic.

So why did I knock it a star?  I feel the missing element of this bag is on the wheels.  The wheeled end doesn't have any kind of rail or skid.  The bag won't stand up on it's own and any sliding on the end of the bag with the wheels damages the material on the outside of the bag.  Is it a deal breaker?  No it's not.  Is it a shortcoming that could be fixed by Skyway without too much added cost to the bag?  In my opinion, yes it is and yes it could.
3182115
This bag was exactly what I was looking for, good looks, well built, spacious and comfortable to carry around. But is has one important flaw for a bag that is meant to carry a laptop: it does not have padding for the laptop pouch. Besides that, the bag is awesome!
3347498
A great bag. Comfortable. Good amount of space. Clever design elements. I did A LOT of research and feel confident this bag and manufacturer were the best choice for casual around-town use.

The one thing I was worried about was that the main compartment opens from only two sides. I though it might make getting stuff in and out tricky. But it turns out to be as easy as if the compartment opened fully (if the zipper went down both sides).

THERE ARE TWO FLAWS to keep in mind.

1) There is a "brick" compartment at the bottom. The marketing makes it sound like a special place for storing your otherwise hard to store power transformer and other bulky stuff. But it turns out to be nothing more than a pocket that extends into the laptop compartment. So, if you've got a laptop in there, the brick compartment is too small to easily put a brick into, and more importantly, the compartment is not segregated from the rest of the storage. This compartment is essentially useless.

2) The laptop compartment has padding on the bottom edge, but not the side opposite the zipper. So, when you unzip it and drop your laptop in, it drops onto a non-padded edge. I discovered this the first time I dropped in the laptop and it went "clunk" on the hard floor. So, when inserting the laptop, you have to be careful to either gently slide the laptop in, always position the bag with the padded bottom facing down, or lift the bag off the ground/desk before dropping in the laptop. And when carrying the bag using the side handle, you have to be very gentle when setting the bag down on the floor/desk. A simple strip of padding would make this a lot more functional (I plan to make my own and sew it in).
3977229
I absolutely love this bag. Perfect colors for Seahawks game days and lots of room for storage. My one complaint (I knew this might be a problem when I bought it but hey, it's an awesome bag) it does smell kinda fishy. I solved this with an entire box of fabric softener, lol just kidding I sprayed some scent killer in it and used a few dryer sheets. Smells ok now but it isn't like I bury my nose in my purse all the time either. The smell is the only reason I gave 4 stars if it wasn't for that it would be perfection.
730177
Love the looks! Has good design and color. The Swiss logo makes it sophisticated yet sporty-looking. Love the Swiss logo (cross) prints in front. The hooks in front makes it a convenient bag for going in on a vacation. The bottle holder and sunglass holder are cool. Love the pockets. Although the main compartment, which is the middle, could've had more pockets. But it's okay.

My main concern, though, is my HP HDX 16t laptop, which the screen measuring 16 inches diagonally can't fit vertically when you try to lock it in place with the garterized velcro and you can't zip it thoroughly too. You had to force it a little bit for you to be able to close it. I tried putting the laptop inside once in a while and close it just to make the bag a little bit loose and fit my laptop, at least, more comfortably. I totally thought a 17" laptop can fit in this bag.

There is another flaw. The zipper in the upper front pocket. When I got the bag, the zip is caught on the wrong teeth. You know what happens when it bit the wrong teeth. lol don't know how to say it, but its crooked. I tried to force it AGAIN to fix it, and I did it.

Other than those two concerns of mine, I love the bag. I told my cousin, and my buddy with these things, I'm not gonna return it. I love it. The bag just needs time to get used to my laptop. I won't bother returning. It'll cost time and effort. I'd rather live with it. lol. And besides, it's really hard to find a good bag with a good price. Although, it could've been better if it didn't have such flaws.

Love the bag. =]
4023714
I love everything about this bag except for one thing: it's just a little too small for me.  The pebbled leather is rich and supple, and I love the navy.  Fortunately, the Mitzi bag comes in Navy pebbled leather too, and I know that one is big enough because I already have one, so I'll exchange it for the Mitzi.
1210915
Amazing bag!  The quality of the leather is bar none, and has accumulated an amazing petina after heavy use!  My only hangup is the design of the metal ring that attaches the bag to the shoulder strap. It seems that the metal bracket is too narrow, and was not tight and secure in its leather sleeve, causing it to sit at an angle and warp the leather. Unfortunately this seems to really be wearing in the bag itself, the stitches are coming out and due to uneven pressure, the leather loops are stretched to the breaking point. This life long bag probably won't see 2018 unfortunately, which is a shame, it gets so many compliments!