Customer Reviews

Baggallini A La Carte - Med,Tomato,One Size

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4 star:		(14)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

I purchased this from Amazon a few months ago, since I do a lot of traveling and hate hate HATE how crowded the planes have gotten, but man, I need my "stuff". I have gone through an embarrassment of handbags in the last two years. They either are the wrong size, fall apart or just don't handle all my "stuff"
This Baggallini?
Ipod? check
Earphones? check
Kindle reader? check
Umbrella? check
Paperback book? check
Water bottle? Gotcha, not allowed through security! But if I am at the gate and want to buy food to take on, well THEN the water bottle fits beautifully in the outer compartment. And I can stuff my food into the bag easily.

My itinerary and boarding ticket? Check, nicely tucked into the back zippered compartment where it fits securely!
All my usual stuff like wallet, makeup, wipes, snack, pens etc? Check, all in their various compartments, or sometimes just thrown in cuz I didn't have time to organize, but due to the nice layout, I still find things quickly!

The bag fits well over the shoulder and under the arm so it is secure (I dislike bags hanging too low-they get caught on things or subject to pickpockets).

The fabric has held up well on my 5 trips so far. Looks nice enough for my main bag now. LOVE this bag!!!!!!

April 9, 2011: Ah, sadness. The one weak area of this bag is in the straps, where they attach to the bag. After my 10th trip, through airports and taxis and TSA's etc, one of the straps broke. AARRGGGGGHHHH. In fairness, I overloaded the sucker. After tugging it out from under the seat in front of me for the umpteenth time, I noticed a fatal tension tear right where the strap is sewn into the bag's seam attaching it to the purse. :-( so sad. Dear dear Baggallini, please work on your straps. I am going to find a seamstress to see if it can be fixed cuz I still love this bag.

This bag is more than wonderful! It is so sturdy, well made and practical that I am in organizer's heaven. If you have a yen for keeping things ordered, buy this bag! They've spared no expense or intelligence in its design. Pockets everywhere, quality zippers, studs underneath it to protect the bottom and the hippest fabric that goes with everything. I'm totally impressed with it.

I have had this bag for a few weeks, and so far am very happy. I teach, and use it to carry papers and files, etc. to, from & around campus. I do not use it for a laptop, and the bag is really too small to hold a laptop in a protective sleeve.

This has a lot of features that make it great for everyday use. The side pockets are the perfect size for a small book or folded magazine/newspaper. I use one to carry a water bottle (the Camelbak BPA-Fee Better Bottle, 16 or 24 ounce, fits absolutely perfectly) so I don't have to worry about moisture getting on things inside the bag. The open interior pockets include pen slots and two that are a good size for a cell phone or PDA. Interior zippered pocket is great for personal items. I am less enthusiastic about the mesh pockets, which I believe were designed for a water bottle. I use one for a folding umbrella and the other just gets in the way. The key fob is nice and long, so you can unlock a door without detaching your keys. The top zips completely closed (great for going through airport security). And I LOVE that the bag has metal feet, as too often I need to set it down somewhere damp or dirty.

I got the pewter color, which is a nice break from black but still goes with everything. It's really a pencil-lead shade -- warm deep gray -- with a yellow lining. The lining makes it easy to find things in the bag.

Straps are long enough to slip over jacket sleeves but no so long that the bag drags on the ground when carried by hand (I am 5' 7").

Overall I am very pleased. The quality is great for the price (Amazon had the best price around), and I would buy other Baggalini bags in the future.
CamelBak BPA-Free Better Bottle with Classic Cap

I have a larger Bagallini bag and it was always just a little too much bag. This bag is the right size and it fits compactly over the handle of my wheeled carry-on. I also use it as a brief case when I am traveling to carry my mini notebook and files. Love the size

This bag is as cute and durable and convenient and comfortable as I hoped it would be. I LOVE IT. I should have measured my laptop more carefully.... the 16" screen Dell just won't quite fit into the zippered opening, which is so disappointing I could cry. But I'm definitely keeping this bag. It fits my paperwork, 3/4 in. binder, two large-ish books, my waterbottle, and my essential purse contents and is comfortable and secure when carried over my shoulder (I was afraid it would tend to slide off, but it is well designed and it stays nicely in place). This bag is very well made and it was worth every penny, even though I still have to find another laptop tote. This will definitely become my preferred air-travel purse.

This is really a fantastic bag, I've barely used my other purses since I purchased this item. The look of the bag is professional, it doesn't look like a "nylon tote". The rolled handles play a big part in this...they really jazz up the bag and the nylon material is smooth and tightly woven. It also fits sleekly against the side of your body, even when full. I especially like the waterproofness, the outside pockets (which are perfect for a reusable water bottle and umbrella) and how I can fit a book in the outside zippered pocket. I bought the steel blue, which is a great neutral and goes with everything. This bag has been used daily for about 2 years and it still looks great.

The only con I can think of is that the cell phone pocket could be made larger and more secure. It is very small and was likely designed during the time when tiny phones were popular.

I'd been searching for an all-purpose bag and was happy to find this one on amazon. I love all the pockets and compartments which are really useful to keep things organized. But alas, the handles are so stiff and hard, they cut into my shoulders even when the bag is not yet fully packed. I wonder why this hasn't been a problem for other reviewers. I think if they make the handles with flat straps rather than round ones, they would feel much more comfortable on the shoulders. I have to return it in the end and hope this review gives additional information to those interested in the bag.
I also bought the baggallini everyday bag and am quite happy with that purchase.

I thought I wanted a Baggallini Hampton bag because of the narrow zippered pocket that I thought would be best for my laptop. But I ordered the Ala Carte too, so I would have something to compare the Hampton to.

The Ala Carte is far superior for my business and travel purpose because it is a little more structured but still ultra light. Here is the thing that sold me on the Ala Carte--it stands up with my laptop in it. This is a great advantage over the Hampton, which is very slouchy and lets the computer spread out on the bottom of the bag.

I like the way it fits on my carry-on too. Hope I don't have a problem with the straps coming off. I plan not to load it down too heavily. If I have heavy stuff, I will put it in the rolling carry on.

I needed a cross between a purse, a briefcase, and an organizer (that could stand up to some abuse) at an economical price and this handbag fit the bill exactly. Roomy, lightweight, lots of pockets on the outside, cellphone pouch, sturdy handles that can be carried like a case or over the shoulder. Can be slipped over the handle of my rolling luggage and hold water bottle tickets, magazines, file folders, etc. Fabric holds up great and is easy to clean. I love this bag!

This is a wonderful bag and I use it regularly. Terrific size! This bag holds all my toys! A book, IPOD, phone, small sketchbook and markers plus a water bottle & snack. Bag is big enough & not too big. The mushroom color is a lovely shade of brown and the fabric wears well & cleans easily. The straps are a good length to carry in hand or wear over the shoulder. Plus it's a good price. I love this bag!