CoolBELL Convertible Backpack Messenger Shoulder Bag Laptop Case Handbag Business Briefcase Multi-Functional Travel Rucksack Fits 17 3 Inch

The media could not be loaded. Firstly, I will be making updates each week for a month then secondly, 1-3 more reviews monthly after that then thirdly, a final year review. 08/11/21 (First Weekly Review): This bag surpassed my expectations by a long shot! The feeling of the bag and the slick look of it makes me really really happy. I felt like a kid on Christmas morning opening this package! So far so good, the bag has a decent amount of storage. However, if you are looking/wanting to put more than 1-2 binders in it I recommend 1-2 maybe 3 inch ringed binder (anything bigger will just make the bag lose capacity in its many storage compartments. Other than that it for my Yoga Lenovo laptop in it not problems (much more room that I expected!) So far the backpack sleeves feel great and are durable same with the handles for briefcase use (haven’t yet test the shoulder strap yet.) All around first impression is .... THIS BAG IS A MUST GET!!! 08/18/21 (Second Weekly Review): The bag has held up so far and it’s been nothing but great and actually holds a lot of storage for my thick binders and thick folders and notebooks. I can hold a notebook in the front pocket that is 7“ x 11“ give or take. The bag also is great at being a shoulder carrying case or a briefcase, all three options of using the bag are great. It makes it easy to pull around your things! Still a STRONG BUY!!! 8/25/21 (Third Weekly Review): The bag is doing very well and is actually proving it’s worth a lot more than I thought it would. The only problem I can tell is with the zipper leather puller part on the outside main pocket (not the one directly behind if wearing as a backpack) broke due to two factors. One factor being myself pulling hard due to my thickness of my folders and paper on the bag and the angles I’m pulling the bag open at, and the second factor is under-ideal stitching/ leather manufacturing or maintenance at factory. However this is the only one that broke and so far no other one has shown signs of doing the same in any shape or form!!! Still a STRONG BUY!!! First Monthly Review (2 Months Old): For the second month of owning this bag I’ve realized and understood this is probably the best bag in its category and probably in every other category out there! The way that the bag fits on my back makes the bag comfortable efficient and ideal, also as a briefcase with low weight loads it is a breeze and a plus factor of fashion to have at your side. This bag overall out of 10 would probably be 11 but considering all things aside I’m going to give it a 10 out of 10! Still no other zipper leather pulling parts have shown signs of tearing or wear, still just the back main pocket compartment has pulled off and broke; to which I have been able to fix upwards to 3 to 5 times, by stapling and or using leather glue. I recommend you to be cautious of how much stress you put on the zippers themselves and just don’t pull it on old angles. Still a STRONG BUY!!! Second Monthly Review (3 Months Old): This bag still has hidden features I’m just now finding out about like, inside the main compartment the two pockets can fit a 4 x 7“ writers notebook and also a TI-84 CE plus calculator and they are perfect fits to, also with the space that the zipper doesn’t close in the main compartment due to the briefcase clip blocking it you can route a charger through that and mount it down the backpack straps to charge your phone, also you can enjoy the front outside pockets spill resistant lining (it’s like a tarp but not if that makes sense) the pocket can stop something from leaking inside to outside the bag or from outside to in the bag (no in the bag to main compartment however, there isn’t any lining on the back of the pocket inside.) this bag has been nothing but greatness, I expect nothing but furthermore greatness to come! Still a STRONG BUY!!! Third Monthly Review (4 Months Old): This bag has held up to the abuse and the everyday use, this bag can and will not only make you stylish but also gives you many great options for anything from school and work or just to carry random items. However, if you have a lot of items you better be a great packer to fit large amounts of items in the back, as room can and will run out... quicker than you might think. However, this doesn’t mean that the bags space is lint great (as it’s pretty good) it’s just bigger items call for less room and smaller items tend to be for this bag. (Like notebooks, planners, binders (1.5 in and lower) and small booklets just to name a few.) FINAL Review (1 Year Old): Read more

The bag is stylish, but not overly fancy. It comes in a variety of colors. My wife's is a pretty purple and mine own is black with leather accents. Hers looks feminine and mine looks masculine. The zippers are strong, well made, and they open and close with ease. There are lots of zippers too because there are pockets in abundance. It can be carried with a nice wide shoulder strap or with two small handles on the top, or as a backpack. Very handy. There are two large inside pockets. The first large pocket has a padded division where one can keep their 15" laptop. In that pocket, there is a second division where one could put any number of things such as a 8.5" x 11" notepad. There are small net pockets inside that can hold a variety of things alongside the notepad. The other large pocket sits just behind the laptop pocket and it has its own zippered opening. It is easily large enough to hold something that is 8.5" x 11" x 1.5". Then on the front of the bag there are two smaller pockets about 5"x5"x1". I easily put my computer adapter and cord in one of those. There is another thinner pocket behind those pockets. Not easily visible, but very available, is a pullman strap on the back of it. Some may call that a luggage strap. It easily slides over the handle of my carry-on bag. I just used this on a flight home. The bag worked like a charm. It looks nice, works extremely well, is well made, has lots of storage space, easily handles a 15" laptop. It is a good buy. And nope, no one paid me to say it, and yes, I bought it with my own money, and yes, I am very happy with it. No complaints at all. Read more

For almost 20 years, I used BumBakPak's "Hampton" bags. I loved their use of space and versatility. So when my current BBP bag began to finally break, I went to get another one... only to discover BBP is no longer in business. <insert sad emoji here> After MUCH research (way more than I wanted to do), and making one purchasing mistake (a backpack that I ended up giving to a friend), I decided to take a change on this CoolBell bag - and couldn't be happier. It has plenty of pockets for cables, earbuds, and more, while also allowing me to carry 2-4 books in one of the large areas. and my 14" MacBook Pro along with my Bible and headphones case in the other large area, all while not looking like I am going hiking for the weekend. While I've only had the bag a few months. so can't speak to the bags durability, I am impressed with the construction. Doesn't seem cheaply made. I mostly use my bag in backpack mode, but can switch to briefcase mode rather easily (I don't use the messenger bag mode as that has proven to be hard on my low back). And least important (but still sort of important in my heart) - the bag looks great. The only thing that would improve this bag is a water bottle holder on the side when in backpack mode, but because of its ability to switch to a messenger bag, I can understand why they didn't include it. If I didn't put so much stuff inside, I could slip my water bottle into one of the large interior pockets, but for now, I have decided to just be content to carry my water bottle. Read more