This is one of the best backpacks Ive bought over the last couple of years. I was concerned that the pockets would be hard top access, given their stacked appearance. Such is not the case. The leather fits securely into the plastic loops, so no fears of them opening, plus there is velcro beneath the flap for additional closure. The leather itself is tough and durable, not flimsy or fake. The top handle feels perfect, and the straps hold everything nicely. Its well made, and Im confident Im going to be using it for many years. Thanks for a quality product.

I have had this bag for one and a half years and purposely waited to write this review. I wanted to see how this bag would hold up over time. I stuff this bag with so much on a daily basis...numerous books and other things that make it very heavy. This bag has held up beautifully!! No problems at all...and the leather itself has worn so nicely. So after a year and a half, I give this backpack a top rating!

This bag is great. Ive had it for about 8 moths now and it looks as good as when I bought it. I do a lot of traveling and I literally was asked about it on my last flight. First a great compliment and they kept going on so I mentioned I bought it from Amazon on a lightening deal. They were amazed. The bag can hold a lot of items but one thing to note is there isnt any flexibility with it and it is a bit heavier than a normal computer bag. However, those are all over ridden by its style and what it can do. Very happy with the purchase and am amazed at the quality for the price.

Great leather. Well put together. As I work from home remote I bought this for personal use. Fits my stuff for personal use including my 10 X 9 beach/park blanket and summer thin jacket and still lots of spare space. Lots of front pockets plus two side pockets one put my micro umbrella in. Other side pocket will put drink container in. Very recommended. Worth the price.

This leather backpack met all my expectations. It easily accommodates a MacBook Pro and lots of other things in its many pockets. I used this bag the first time as an overnight travel bag and found plenty of room for magazines, a newspaper, a shaving bag, and clothing. The velcro closures on the outside pocket are a welcome addition. I used one of them for my MacBook Pro charging cord and iPhone charging cord. The adjustable back straps are easy to adjust and comfortable for carrying the bag. Additionally, there is a convenient lift and carrying handle on top making it easy to move when fully loaded or if you choose not to carry it on your back. Prior to using the bag, I applied Lexol leather cleaner to protect the leather as I have to all my leather products for many years. A hook inside the bag or one of its pockets to hold a key ring would be a useful addition. Overall, this bag is a very good value for its cost.

I absolutely love the bag. The quality is awesome and the design is impeccable. Would highly recommend this bag over most leather bags you can purchase locally and online. I love it and it came on time and in good condition. The bag is designed very well and for a person like me who is a professional and a student, it meets my needs. I am able to carry all of my books without it being bulky or unwieldy. The laptop compartment fits my IPAD pro 12.9 perfectly.

My crappy laptop backpack started falling apart, and I wanted to get something that would hold up to moderate usage. I decided to spend the extra money and get something I felt would last me for years. I think I made the right decision. The Polare feels great on my back, and there is nothing like that awesome leather smell. I usually keep my 10 laptop in it, but it easily fits my 15 laptop along with a few books. The one flaw is that the straps for the front pockets dont stay, so I ended up curling them up and pushing them through the metal part. That curled the straps enough, so if the curled part came out from the metal, they were still curved enough to not come out and leave the pocket open. That was an easy enough fix for me to not want to knock a star off and still recommend this backpack to anyone. This backpack held up through my last year of nursing school and has continued to endure.

I used this bag when traveling for work. I was able to put the following into it: a 16” MacBook Pro, an Android laptop, iPad Pro, wireless headphones in a case, portable keyboard, wireless trackball, portable hard drive, Apple 30 watt power brick, Android 3 amp charger, a whole travel bag full of mobile electronic wires, a handheld satellite messenger, a cell phone, and two pens. The weight of these items would make most bags rip, but this bag holds up without issue. The leather is really nice, and I relied on it for daily use. I really like the bag.

I use it for travel it has a lot of pockets on the outside its divided up well on the inside its easy to get to everything on it and its rugged looks good

This is a good quality, THICK leather backpack. The leather is new and STIFF so it will need to be broken in before it takes on the character of the lived-in vintage personality of a good leather bag. This bag was a great buy and I had no doubts once I saw it in person that I would be happy. Leather requires some simple maintenance though: Coconut oil can help lubricate zippers. Beeswax can help slow down a loose zipper or help a loose strap in the front to get a grip. Leather conditioner and oil helps with water spots and cleaning. There are a few ways to make the bag more comfortable: 1) leave it in the original condition and keep using it! Over a good amount of time, the leather will soften. 2) Break it in by hand. This involves bending, kneading, twisting, rolling, folding every inch of the leather. Think of it like breaking in new leather shoes...as one walks in them, the shoes begin to develop characteristic creases as they bend near the toes with each step. 3) Water and oil/ leather conditioner: I dont mean wash the backpack, but instead, use a few drops of water to rub some character in areas. Leather oils and conditioners can help as well to bring out some fantastic depth of color and tone in the natural leather. Say that you want the edges to be darker, use a TINY amount of oil to help darken the areas that you want darker. Also, leather product, just like leather shoes, will need a clean and a shine every now and then in order to look its best.