Jack&ChrisLeather Messenger Bag for Men, Man Purse Crossbody Bags for Work Business

The day after I purchased this item on AMAZON, and the item had shipped, the price online dropped to $69.00 from $79.00. I'll be happy with a ten-dollar Gift Card thank you as I feel Amazon owes me that much.Why? Well, I chose the coffee color and at the time of purchase the coffee color pricing was ten dollars higher than all the other finishes. The new pricing has put all the colors at the same $69.00 price. Now about the product. I've never been a fan of the "distressed" look.And the Jack & Chris write-up made no mention of a distressed finish, and instead led me to believe I was purchasing a "like new" bag. Only it wasn't "like new".This requires some explanation. I spent a good bit of time after my initial shock had worn off from unwrapping the "distressed" bag from the plastic bag it came in, trying to figure out how the leather on this thing had been treated by the maker to give the effect of aging. ( It looked like it had been on display in a shop window exposed to the sun for several years and then had been dragged through a "Raiders of the Lost Ark" kind of expedition. But I have failed. I have no idea how this was accomplished. However, the leather is substantial and tough and sumptuous all at the same time, yet stiff enough to retain its shape where needed. At first I thought this bag would not hold all I had planned on putting into it. I was wrong. This sucker just swallows what you put into it, and cries out for more.The weight of the bag with contents is around eight pounds right now, with room still in it for additional necessities (like a small aluminum flask filled with red wine). This thing is built like a Sherman tank. Seriously. With industrial-strength zippering.A lot of reviewers have complained about not being able to fit an i-Pad into this bag, but my i-Pad Mini with substantial cover fits very nicely indeed. I won't mention what else I'm carrying, but it's all in there.Bottom line--this bag is a keeper and I'm giving it 5 stars because it hits all the bases for (1) positively amazing utility, (2) quality of construction, and (3) excellence of materials used. I'm even beginning to kind of like the "distressed" look. I could see where it might even be useful in dissuading some potential thief from trying to grab it..I used to have a fit whenever I bought something that looked "brand new" and then had to endure and curse as it slowly accumulated the inevitable scratches and dents and odd markings of age and use. With this bag I don't have to worry about that anymore. Because it's already been christened and well-broken in before I ever bought it.Bingo. A win-win for this soul.

Stunned at how wonderful this bag is. Not too big. Concerned initially about how many pockets advertised but nicely put together and like how I can put items separately like a cell phone in a different compartment from my wallet to not risk the wallet/billfold from slipping out. Concise but room for a wallet and cell phone and other items like a small notebook. Solid and nice price for leather!

I've had this for over a year now and had absolutely no issues with it. Product is as advertised.

Well made, with use the leather will continue to build a character all its own.the multiple pockets are just what I need. The purpose of this bag is to carry my ostomy care products secretly with some dignity.

Good Product

Good quality and easy access.

I like this a lot & use it every day, it is a MAN's man bag!.

This is a great bag to keep all my stuff in one place and organized. Many compartments and very well made and finished.I highly recommend.The price is right!