Contemporary clean look with this backpack from the "One Touch Collection" complete with top zip and flap for added security. The first thing I appreciated was the size of the bag. It holds everything! The cell phone side pocket is the perfect size for my phone. I also love the rich brown color. I had to go out and buy some brown shoes to match. The bag is comfortable on my back, and holds all of my necessities. I plan to purchase one in black when I have some extra money! The bag is durable and stylish! I''''ve just recently purchased my second Tignanello bag from us, it is just as described, WONDERFUL! I love the soft leather and fabric lining, the quality and workmanship are great too. One thing about this about this particular bag that I think they should share on the description is the size of the side cell pocket! I read in a previous testimonial that it is small, but that person did not mention the dimensions. They are from top to bottom (exterior) 5 inches, and side to side at the bottom 2 1/8".

There are a few things that I don''''t like, however. And those things make me think that the bag is overpriced. Here are the negatives: the leather spots in the rain, and the spots haven''''t gone away on mine. They aren''''t all that noticeable, but for this amount of money I expect my leather to be treated to be more weatherproof. The bag does not have an interior zipper comparment for coins. It is set up with card slots and a place for bills, but no place for coins. They fly out unless you buy a coin purse. It does not lie flush with your back, when you are wearing it as a backpack. This makes it seem to stick out just a bit and seems just a little bit awkward. These are very small complaints and overall this is a very nice bag. But when you spend this amount on a purse, we get to be picky.

I have had four other briefcases before this and this is the best because it is light and not too bulky, but it can expand alot when you stuff it. I took it on a trip to spain with the matching 22 inch upright carry-on suitcase (see my other testimonial on that one), and it works great with that. You can put the handle up through the flap on the back and carry them together, or you can strap it on the back of the suitcase (I prefer the latter, it balances the load perfectly and it is easier to take off everytime you go through security). The strap is comfortable and the bag lays nice and flat when it only has my computer in it. Looks great too!

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