Patagonia
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Overall rating | 8 reviews) | (
This versatile 100% recycled nylon tote is lightweight, durable and can be carried by hand, over the shoulder or as a backpack. Main compartment has a large zippered opening for easy access and a handy internal zip pocket (with a key keeper) for valuables; an external zippered organizer holds everything you need close at hand.
Overall rating | ☆☆☆☆☆ |
Overall rating |
Sorry about the pun, but overall, it's a bit of a mixed bag. That said, the pro's outweigh the con's and I've used it on one trip and will use it on future trips again. The good: it's big, like, really big. The materials are excellent, the stitching solid and the concept mostly good. The weight is OK for the size and versatility, but it isn't exactly ultralight. The not so good: The inside compression straps are at best useless, at worst a nuisance. I will be snipping those off soon. It would have been nice to have a simple, light shoulder strap for cross body carry instead. It would also be nice to be able to securely stow the carry straps when in backpack mode. Would I buy it again? Yes, especially at the price I got it for and with the speedy shipping provided by this shop. Your mileage may vary.
What turned me towards this bag was the possibility of carrying it both on the back and on the shoulder. In addition, it is very light, has several pockets, key hooks, can be filled very well and even if the zipper cannot be closed there are clips to keep everything in place. The only negative point is that when it is not very full it is very soft and does not hold together.