Excellent bag! Was looking for an alternative to carrying a purse and came across this bag. Hits all of the things I need. Big enough to hold my iPad and all of the other essentials I lug around everyday, yet not cumbersome or ugly. Well priced and sturdy. Took it on a business trip and it held up well to the travel, trekking from conference to conference, and evenings out with colleagues. So far... It is the best bag I have purchased in a long time and I have purchased many trying to find just the right bag.

... and it still smells like mushrooms... but I get compliments on it all the time, and I really like it, style-wise.

I just received my new Polare leather bag today. This thing is exactly what I was hoping for. The bag itself is beautiful! The leather is thick and has that wonderful leather smell. It seems to be very well made. I love all of the closures that they used on this bag. It will be perfect for my needs. I have searched for some time for a bag like this and the majority of the makers were way over priced IMO. This was a steal for what you are getting. If you’re looking for a genuine leather bag with great looks and functionality, pull the trigger. You won’t be sorry.

It just came today so cant comment on durability. However, it is beautiful and looks, feels and smells like real leather. It is heavy and seems well made (we shall see how the stitching holds up-hopefully well). I ordered light brown and applied a generous coat of leather oil to it (which darkened the color), next is water sealant after 24 hrs. It is a large bag, the shoulder straps are nice and thick (and adjustable) and the side pockets are wide wnough to fit a water bottle. Beautiful bag.

I’ve been carrying around this bag for a month now. I absolute love it! I have always looked for a leather backpack that had some toughness to it. Most of what I found were thin and cheaply made. When I first took my Polare out of the bag, I knew instantly, this was a durable leather back-pack! I recommend this Polare leather backpack for anyone looking for style, dependability and pure “coolness.’

This thing is rugged and looks and smells great. No pesky zippers.

My favorite bag

This is a solid bag. Thick leather, and the seams have held well so far. It lost 1 star because of the useless magnetic closures on the side pockets. They dont hold well, and will result in things getting pick-pocketed or simply falling out, so Ill replace them with buckles at some point. Also, the 2 functional buckle straps are split leather rather than full grain and only have 1 hole punched for the buckle. Pay attention to the measurements, as this is a little bit smaller than a standard backpack.

lets start out by saying the package arrived on time. Their is a bag inside of the shipping box that the backpack was wraped in. Used to keep the elements out , and the wear and tear of the mailing system. This is a Christmas present for my wife. Not so sure about this now. I might have to put it under The tree with my name on it. First thing you will notice is the scent of leather, in a good way. Ordered the dark brown color, and its very nice, as shown in this picture. Nice rolled edges. Stitching is right on. Draw leather cord used to close the bag topside. The main cover and the front pocket have a roller buckle in brass The two side pockets are a magnetic type which seems to lock just fine and are of matching color ,brass . On the right side there is a small D ring , it will hold a clip for your watch,keys,coffee cup but not all three. On the back there is a grab handle , this is a nice convenients. Shoulder straps are wide up top. The shoulder straps are attached and run through two more brass buckles on each side at the bottom of the bag. These two buckles on either side are also gustted in at the right angle to carry on your back comfortably Well thought out in my option. Inside the bag is an added zippered bag for keys, wallet and such to quickly get at. I have done a lot of searching to find this pack. I new when I saw it , quality jumped right off the page. Im a picky guy and enjoy my things. I like quality. I dont mind paying for quality. The size is right on as stated. The more you use this , the more it will break in if you will. I guess the only thing that bugs me is the small D ring, maybe you could change this for future sales. Other than that , I give it full marks.

I love it. This is the second bag I got from polare and the 3rd item from them that I have. The leather is always super high quality and the craftsmanship is superb. Also customer service is great because they shipped me a zipper a year after I bought one of the products after I damaged it from wear and tear I have 2 critiques of this bag however: 1. The magnetic button clasps on the sides dont hold well and open too easily 2. The main clasps (front poket and the main clasps) leave a lot to be desired. Because the main one can end up falling off and the one on the big pocket doesnt hold well unless the pocket is full and bulging Overall I am happy with this bag and use it often as a daily bag and short travels. Can hold a laptop and some clothes easily. Just with the clasps were a different style and more secure