RUSTIC TOWN 15 inch Vintage Crossbody Full Grain Leather Laptop Messenger Bag

I have an Amazon Prime addiction so it's rare that I ever sit down and review one of the many products I purchase, but this thang is worth it. I want to go ahead and get my one complaint out of the way, but it's really the only thing. The strap is a little on the thin side and it seems like it may not last as long as the rest of the bag will, but a) I could be wrong, and b) this is a nice enough bag that if it breaks you'll either just get another strap to replace it or have it repaired or something. Things I like: -It fits my 15.6" laptop; I wasn't expecting this. Almost every other bag I've had that says it fits a 15" laptop (which 15.6" laptops are regularly advertised as) meant that it fits a 15" laptop, not a 15.6" laptop. I don't even know if 15" laptops are actually made. I'm thinking specifically of the laptop compartment in a Jansport backpack that I have that comes SO close to getting this dumb HP Pavilion G6 in, but can't quite do it. This, on the other hand, has ample room. Pleasant surprise there - I don't really expect to be using it to transport my laptop too much, but it's awesome to know that it can. -It's gorgeous. 'Nuff said. -It's fair-trade leather, and sustainably produced. Call me a hippie, but I care about that kind of stuff, so, yeah. -Aside from the strap, it seems like it'll hold up for a very, very long time. I'm gonna treat it right as I carry it with me throughout my college days and maybe one day give it to a kid. -It's not THAT masculine. I'd consider it gender neutral. First day I brought it to work with me, a female coworker immediately asked where I got it when she saw it, and said it was exactly what she was looking for (she could tell it was genuine leather too). If you're a lady who's looking for something like this, don't let that dumb advertising line deter you. I kind of wish it had pen/pencil pockets inside it like some other bags I've used - instead it's just got those deep inner pockets, but that's a design choice, not a flawed component, so that and the strap don't really merit taking a star off. 9/10, easy. Would buy again, but I don't foresee the need. I think it'll last a good long while. Read more

Bought this back in 2018. I've used it pretty much everyday since. It it so so nice. Weather and worn gives an amazing look to leather. I use this bag in daily life and I use it quite often when I'm performing on stage. I would recommend it to anyone and I will be buying more of these in the future. I've Thank you! Is there a way for me to order a strip if the leather used so I can fashion a medieval belt? Like 2an you lead me in the right direction as I would like to buy a strip of this leather to make a belt with? 2 -2.5 inches wide. Read more

I bought this quickly because of its size and price; I didn't really have the time to shop around. When it arrived I thought it would do, but it had a kind of stiff, raw quality that seemed acceptable but felt a little cheap. I'm coming back after several months to say that this bag was a GREAT buy. Over the months of use the leather has turned supple, with a rich warm, burnished feel. It has a really nice leathery smell, and has proved nothing but durable. It's a great size, the strap is long enough, and with one unimportant exception the metal furnishings and the stitching all seem durable. I'm a big guy and any bag I own takes a beating. This one started out just useful as the perfect size for my laptop computer, but it's becoming better looking over time and I'm proud to carry it. Read more

The RUSTIC TOWN 15-inch Vintage Crossbody For Men. The quality of the leather is 5 stars. The stitching is superior. The price was very reasonable. Read more

I really like the bag. It has a reinforced scrap that doesn’t dig into the muscle or shoulders. It also holds a lot while keeping its form and length. As for the leather material, I’m happy. The bag has a kind of well warn feel to it. Soft, pliable, and relatively sturdy. It’s due is just so so. So, don’t expect it to resist some spotting or slight discoloration. It’s also versatile, and even mashable. I use it to carry a laptop, a IPad, and IT / network tools. These anre my daily work tools that I carry to clients’ job sites. Or, I can dump my tools and use it for a meeting at a cafe with tech bros. Both uses work well. Okay, there are things that I wish it had. I wish it had a compartment or holder for pens, my phone, etc. nor does it have a dedicated section for things like files (there is a little rear compartment that can hold a file folder or two). Given this, don’t expect the bag to help with you organizing your stuff. Rather, expect the bag to be able to carry what you dump in it. There are some options out there that may do a lot of things better, but compromise on others. My old Timbuktu shoulder bag is bulletproof and is better for organizing. But, it’s just doesn’t have the sophistication of leather. There are really nice men’s leather briefcases out there. Certainly, it you stand next to someone who is rocking Louis Vuitton, you’ll feel outclassed. But somewhere between the Timbuktu and Vuitton, you’ll find this bag’s place. Best of all, it about 1/2 the price of a Timbuktu and about 1 /20 thr price of a Vuitton. Read more