Vetell Leo Large Leather Mens Travel Toiletry and Shaving Case Bag with Upper and Lower Zippered Compartments 3

I travel a few times a month for business and since I received this last Friday I thought that I would put the bag through its paces on a recent hop to Tampa. First, the quality is stunning. I am used to a dopp kit (toiletry bag) being an 'oh by the way' kind of product for men - meaning, good enough is good enough. I'm at a point in life where throwing a toothbrush in a bag just doesn't cut it anymore. I was looking for something that was sturdy, looked good (leather) and had some room. The bag is plenty big. Shaving cream, razor, toothpaste... the essentials, all fit with a great deal of room to spare. This bag is amazing given the extra compartments. My last bag was more functional - smaller and had just one area to put your items. This has a bottom section for separating maybe things that get wet like shampoo or soap bottles from other things that you want to keep dry. If I had one small mark against it, the bag may be a bit too big if you are a super light 'micro traveler'. But, again, I'm at a point where I am more concerned with form, fit and function over just getting my stuff from point A to point B. The Vetelli leather bag fits the bill quite nicely and I am pleased with the purchase. Read more

Everything about this bag seems top grade. The leather is supple and great looking, the bag appears superior in looks and quality, inside and out. The lining is a beautiful gold color, and looks and feels luxurious. Basically everything about this bag says luxury and quality. From a practical sense the compartments are well laid out, in both the top and bottom portions. The lower portion has an open end where you can carry a larger item or items, and a set of loops to secure smaller items on the other end. The top section has a nice opening dimension, open center that will accommodate multiple items, and pockets on the sides for smaller items. As a travel bag I don't think you could do any better than this. The bag is fantastic looking, as well as practical. I would rate this bag as a luxury item, at a great price point. If you're looking for a travel bag this is a first class choice from any angle. Highly recommended. Read more

Whether something is acceptable or not based on it's size, is a matter of personal preference and has nothing to do with the quality of the build and the functionality of the product. So my rating is based upon the build quality and functionality of the bag. Still it's important to know if something is the right size for you before you buy it, esp. without being able to physically see it in the real world first. Before I made the decision to purchase this bag, I checked the measurements with a ruler and compared those to the existing bag I wanted to replace and that gave me some idea about it's size and I realized that it was really big. I liked the numerous zippered compartments and the lifetime warranty that it comes with, so I decided go ahead and buy it. When the bag arrived, the one drawback that I saw due to it's large size, is that I don't think that it would be convenient to take on a plane in a carry-on bag or fitting it in a small gym bag. But I decided to keep it and I'm getting used to the size the more I use it. The plus side of this large bag, is that there is more than enough room in the main compartment, or even in the bottom compartment to store an electric shaver and have plenty of space still available to store and easily find anything else you might want to carry. Compared to most men's shaving kit / dopp bags, it's really well made and has more zippered compartments, giving me the ability to organize my kit in an intelligent manner that I didn't have before. Because someone else here vehemently complained about the use of magnetic clasps that hold down the left and right "ears" or loops of the main zipper, I would also like to address that aspect of the design. Yes, the magnets are not as strong as a snap and that might have been a better design. I assume that one reason for using a magnetic clasp, is that a snap can't be guaranteed to last a lifetime and a magnet can. Testing it's strength out, I was able to hang the bag from a hook and the magnets held the loop together. But then I don't have a lot of weight in the bag and I don't know if the additional weight of an electric shaver along with a bottle of cologne, deodorant, etc. would pull the magnetic clasp apart. You can easily carry the bag by the loops, because your hand will fit over the clasps as it grabs it and keep the loop together anyway. I my opinion, I don't think that the clasps are that much of an issue that they necessarily detract from the other features of the bag. Read more

Excellent quality, tons of room, very classy, soft and attractive leather. The only negative is that the magnetic snaps on the handles do not stay when you snap them, sometimes causing you to drop it because the snaps magnet apparently isn't strong enough. If replaced with a traditional snap this would be perfect. It's not a deal breaker, just be aware that the handles just won't stay snapped. Read more

This toiletry bag is beautiful and appears very well made. I often worry that an item will not look at nice as in photos. In this case, it is every bit as elegant and luxurious as it appears in the photos, perhaps even more so. This item costs more than many other toiletry bags, but it is well worth the extra cost for those who appreciate beautiful products. I also love the practical design, with several zippered pockets, two transparent and one concealing, upper and lower compartments, and magnetic snaps on the side straps. I recommend this item for anyone interested in a high-quality and/or luxurious toiletry bag at an attractive price point. I VERY rarely write a product review (maybe about once every several years). I am so impressed with this product that I was moved out of hibernation to encourage others to consider this item also. Read more

Holds a lot of stuff. Allowed me to consolidate 2 dop kits. Quality material and workmanship. Good zipper. Would have preferred larger accordion style wide opening rather than straight line zipper. But not a deal breaker. Read more