I dont typically respond to these rating requests but I could not be more impressed with the Polare 23 dark brown duffle. The leather is thick and supple. The stitching, clasps, and the zippers are sturdy. Simple design, lots of compartments, classic, weathered look. Bags a bit below this price point are of much lesser quality. I have seen (but would not buy) comparable bags at more than twice the price.

Clearly this is a very well-made product. Rich aroma of leather. Zippers are very smooth. Buying another for my son.

I bought it for my husband and he loves it. He likes the size, the many pockets, very convenient to take on weekend trips.

Love the bag. I didnt order right size.

Large enough for long weekends. Well made and sturdy. Enough zippered pockets for everything. Looks like it will last for years.

This product stands up to all the quality reviews. Great craftsmanship down to every stitch. I too inspected every inch of this bag.....Wow very nice. I was even impressed with the shipping materials it came in. I finally received a great product I was hoping for.

We had an issue with the original bag but the company reached out and made it right with something different. Good customer service

I bought this for my husband for Christmas. He needed a quality bag, that he could take on quick trips. This bag is beautiful. The leather and craftsmanship are excellent quality. Needless to say, my husband loved his gift!

I got this as a gift for my husband and he loves it.

First & Lasting impression: This is a great bag and fantastic value for the price. I would recommend to friends/family, purchase as a gift, or even buy the largest one if I needed something bigger. I anticipate this will last a long time. I look forward to this bag aging, the leather should break in well and develop a nice, ‘used-leather’-look. Selected after a long search to replace 25-year-old, well-traveled (thoroughly worn out), similar-sized/styled bag. Arrived sealed in a well-taped plastic bag and within a cotton draw-string bag; nice first impression. Manufacturers card with warranty info inside the bag with the shoulder strap. The YKK zippers are large, and durable so far. (Another review recommended rubbing zipper with wax to help the new zipper slide easier while breaking in.) The shoulder strap fits and carries well, and the clasps appear to be heavy-duty. The color and style of the selected zippers, snaps, strap-clasps, and the five metal ‘feet’ on the bottom match the style of the bag nicely. Volume is great, in fact I returned the 26” for the 23”, since the smaller bag holds enough for several days and the larger bag just too big for my needs. (Each are a generous 23” and 26” in length, measured.) Perfect as a weekend, 2-3 night bag. Inside the main compartment there is an additional, long, zippered pocket on the rear wall (large enough for a book or small tablet) and two open pouch-pockets on the front wall (not listed in the description but shown in the photo). The leather is thick, strong, flexible, uniform and without blemishes, and holds the shape of the bag when empty. If weight is a factor, good to know in advance that the 23” bag weighs 6 pounds when empty. Only Fault to be aware of: When new, the brown dye can rub off. The dye did transfer onto lighter-colored slacks during the first trip. Fortunately, the dye washed out of the slacks after pre-treating and laundering. The dye should become stable and no longer rub off the bag after time, stabilizing as the bag is exposed to air and sun. (Possibly treat with leather conditioner?) I believe this to be a short-term issue; the dye rubbing off. This should stop when the bag is no longer new. (I presume the cotton, draw-string bag it arrived in was selected to help mitigate the dye while the bag was shipping.) A note included on the manufacturers card inside the bag when shipped giving the Customer a ‘heads-up’ about the new dye would be helpful to alleviate new owner concerns. Recommendation to manufacturer: Consider making one of the end pockets with a large, internal nylon pocket that extends into the main compartment. This could be used to separate a pair of shoes or soiled laundry from clothes in the main compartment. The large, external pocket at the front of the bag would benefit from several, internal pockets or pouches to hold pens/pencils, business cards, cell phone & accessories, and other smaller items. Leather handles on either end of the bag (below where the shoulder strap connects) would be an extra advantage. I have owned this bag for several months with a couple of trips under its belt, prior to writing this review. It does fit under airplane seat if not stuffed to capacity and easily fits in overhead compartment. It looks great and is very functional! I highly recommend this bag if the size and style meet your requirements.