Customer Reviews

Baggallini Messenger Bag

5 star:		(81)
4 star:		(22)
3 star:		(8)
2 star:		(5)
1 star:		(7)

 

 

I got this bag as a gift and it's been my travel companion ever since. Its many compartments keep belongings organized and easily accessible, and I always know where everything is. Since compartments are all zippered, everything is secure. Another advantage is that it's discrete enough to double as a handbag (my sling bag is black), so no need to stuff extra weight in my suitcase. The nylon is rugged and resistant, zippers are good quality. I should know: I've been using this bag a lot and not being exactly kind to it.

I don't have any clanging zippers, but did find that the adjustable strap keeps slipping through the metal holder (I like the bag at waist length, close to the body, and the strap is long), perhaps because the nylon it is made of is so smooth. I solved this by getting a cheap metal barrette and closing it around the strap right below the holder (it works!). Another interesting aspect is that the bag is a lot more comfortable to carry when slung over the right shoulder -- not made for lefties! I'm a lefty, but this doesn't bother me.

I was thrilled with this messenger bag. We took it to Disney. Passes fit nicely in the strap zippered compartment and were easy to reach at all times. The side compartment fit my cell phone which also was in easy reach but far enough away from the passes not to deactivate them. I did not need to carry a wallet as the inside front compartments held things nicely. I also appreciated the bottled water compartment on the side. It made water a quick reach. I love the main compartment, it is big enough to carry cameras, etc. Going to a theme park sometimes means carrying maps, etc. The zippered compartment to the back of the bag was perfect for this. The best part was that it was light and convenient and I could alternate between carrying it on my shoulder and across my chest for a messenger bag. In the past my neck, shoulder and back is always hurting at the theme parks by the end of the day. Didn't have this happen once during a 8 day trip! Love this bag and highly recommend it!

I did a lot of research before deciding to purchase a Baggallini messenger bag; I wanted something roomy enough to carry books and various other items, but not as big or cumbersome as a regular messenger bag. The Baggallini fits the bill in both style and function. Like another reviewer of the same bag, I find that the shoulder strap slips, so the bag hangs lower than it should on a petite frame like mine, but this is not really a problem. The Baggallini has a LOT of room for a bag its size; multiple pockets and places to stash things, and I especially love the shoulder strap mobile phone 'pocket'. I can easily carry three medium-sized books and still have plenty of space for my wallet and other sundry items. I really like the mesh interior (a bright orange-red in the espresso bag) because it allows you to find things without having to rummage around. I also like the snap-on key ring holder; a bonus for someone who is continually losing their keys! I don't find that the zipper tabs make much noise; or if they do, I don't notice it. I am so taken with this bag that I will probably order a couple of others in different colours. I feel terribly stylish when I wear it.

I bought this bag about two weeks ago in preparation for my trip to the UK at the end of December based on the great user reviews. I tested it out on a day trip to Disneyland a few days back and had a terrible time with it. My back was killing me! I realized that this bag was not made for short people at all! I adjusted the straps as tight as they could go, but the bag still hung way too low. I am 5'2" and it needs to be about 2 inches higher to fit perfectly and not cause any back pain. If you are taller this bag would be perfect. But if you are petite, I would recommend going to REI and testing out bags in person.

I would have rated this two stars, but customer service was great and they are refunding my money.

I bought this bag to replace the Ameribag I had purchased the year before. The Ameribag is advertised as being ergonomic, but I found that, being designed to be worn on one shoulder, it made my opposite shoulder rise to compensate for the weight of the bag. Over time, it caused me to walk crookedly, creating problems for my back. I decided to try the Baggalini Messenger Bagg so that I could sling it over one shoulder, but put the bulk of the bag in the front. My back pains have subsided, and I am walking much straighter now.

I bought this bag for a trip abroad three years ago. I was very happy with it then and I'm surprised to find that I still wear it every day! I'm a busy mom so it doubles as a purse and small diaper bag. It's perfect for everyday essentials.

As a travel bag I love it but use with caution. When I'm traveling, I often leave my hotel early in the morning and don't return until late in the evening. I'm always struggling with where to put all my stuff that I may need throughout the many adventures during the day. This bag fit the bill! I never expected it to be secure so I stored such items as a bottle of water, a guide book and a light shawl in the main pocket. In the "secret" pocket in the strap that sits right at my sternum I put a ~10-20 euros for small purchases throughout the day, espressos, slices of pizza, gelato, etc. I still wore a passport carrier under my clothes for the bulk of my cash and passport. This way I had cash accessible without having to dig down my shirt but I wouldn't be out much if somehow the bag was taken off me (which would be difficult given the quality of straps). Overall this method has been a great plan. I even had someone rifle through my baggallini while I was wearing it once in Florence in a crowd. I noticed in time and was able to turn away but all I would have lost were replaceable items. Using the bag in this way, I think you'll be quite happy.

Three years later the bag is in great shape. I'm very hard on things and the bag has held up perfectly. I've even thrown it in the wash.

This baggallini is great, it's perfect for traveling! I was able to stay organized and keep everything where I needed it. It even allows me to put locks on the zippers on the front to keep out pickpockets while keeping things I need in the back pocket closest to me. I can even carry a bottle of water in it. It's the perfect size and waterproof.

Took this bag (Expresso) on cruise with lots of tours and four land days. It was perfect. Not too large, but big enough to stash a hat and water bottle, plus any necessities. The best thing is that two compartments have double zippers. I locked them with a hinged jaw-toothed key ring. That ensured no pick pocketing, but was still easy to open when needed items from the safe compartments. It wears comfortably in front or at the side as well as back. I didn't have trouble with the strap loosening as another mentioned. It was not tiring to wear, probably due to the large strap (which also has a zippered compartment). Great bag, recommend it to anyone.

As with the other reviews, I found the strap re-adjusted constantly during wearing (I had to put stitches through the strap to keep it in place). Also, the bag had a tendency to slide around a bit, probably because of the fabric. It does have a lot of storage, which is great. Allow plenty of time for delivery (took longer than I expected, and much longer than the usual prompt Amazon delivery).

I had ordered the bag to fit my laptop with sleeve. The description states that the size of the bag is 20"x14". The actual size is 12"x9" which is not even close to the size that I require for my laptop.