Polare Cowhide Leather Multiple Laptop Backpack Day pack Travel Bag Satchel with YKK Metal Zippers

When I first ordered this bag, I was skeptical to say the least. Over the years I have ordered products off Amazon that look good in the picture and description; however, when they arrive, they are lackluster at best. Not the case with the Polare backpack. The backpack is exquisite and very well built. I use it as a daily carry for my tablet and peripherals and the multiple pouches in the front provide a lot of storage that meets that need. Also, the security pouch is a nice touch to put keys and wallet in while moving around. Inside the backpack is very well designed and had plenty of room to store table and a small laptop, as well as, room to carry other things that you may need at a moment notice such as a small umbrella. A great buy.

This thing is tough. Like You could beat a moose to death kind of tough. The leather is thick and I see no flaws. The Zippers are smooth. The shoulder straps are easy to adjust and dont loosen while wearing. Its large enough to hold my huge 15 Zbook laptop with lots of spare room. The side pockets are good for thin water bottles. Its tall and that lets me put a good amount of stuff in it. I like the closures in the outer pockets. Seriously. beat a moose to death tough.. A big moose. UPDATE: Months later and I still love it. I use this every day. On work days it carries my big laptop and my gym clothes and my emergency kit. On non-work days it holds gear for hiking/fishing. TIP 1: The main compartment zipper loosened up and liked to unzip itself. By that I mean if I have the bag full the zipper runs itself back the way it came. Not that the zipper pulls apart. I rubbed some beeswax on the zipper and theres more resistance to pulling now so it stays closed better. TIP 2: The front pocket flaps like to slide out sometimes. Rubbing the beeswax all around the leather strap will keep the pocket closed much better. Issue: Some of the thread wanted to come undone. I superglued the thread and its staying fast. UPDATE-UPDATE:: This bag gets beat up! I use it all the time. I use it to carry my work laptop to and from worth walking half a mile each way to the train station. Its been snowed in, rained in, kicked, scuffed, etc... Yes, it shows wear. The backpack straps at the top have pulled loose from the body a bit. The thread does wear out. Its not a big deal to do minor repairs to keep up a great bag. Its like maintaining a vehicle, if you drive it and never do any maintenance itll die asap. UPDATE-UPDATE-UPDATE: The biggest issue is where the pack meets the shoulder straps. The leather I would call a strong medium-weight. Its not super heavy duty. Its a sturdy bag. Still works well. The zipper end needed to be stitched with heavy thread at the bottom because the zipper would sometimes fall off one side or another when I was opening it all the way. The pockets still hold well. The lining has torn away and I removed it because its annoying. The inside of the leather is soft enough that it doesnt scratch up my laptop.

I have been using this bag (dark brown model) for over one year and on most days carry two laptops and accessories. I have received multiple compliments on the looks of the bag and one such compliment came from my 32 year old son. So I purchased another and gave him this light brown model as a gift for his birthday. The gift was a hit and that meant everything to me. This is a quality, handsome and durable bag. I believe it will give many years of service with good care. I highly recommend this bag.

I purchased this back pack a few months ago and have taken it 3 trips. It looks great and made of premium leather. I experienced one issue as the snap on the side pocket fell off. I contacted Polare and they immediately sent me replacements parts. As one reviewer previously stated there is a layer of cloth between the snap and the leather so replacement can be a little tricky. Overall a great bag, built with tough, rugged leather and is quite functional for laptops, phones, passports, clothes...etc.

EDIT: So after a few months I noticed that the main zippered compartment just wont stay closed. I dont overstuff my bag with anything, but the zipper will burst open while I carry the bag around. Ive tried to find Polares contact information and havent had any luck. If anyone has their customer service email or phone number please let me know. The leather material is great, but Im really unhappy with how unreliable the zipper hardware is. The good: This is a gorgeous and roomy bag! So many people have asked me about it. Its my everyday backpack that fits tools, a set of clothes, books, and etc in a surprisingly compact and fashionable design. The not so good: I like to stay organized and the outer and inner pockets are so helpful. I dont really like the side pockets because they are so small. If anything other than a very tiny item gets placed in the side pockets the clasps wont be able to close. I also found that the straps dont feel as thick as the material on the bag. I bought this in March 2017 so Ill write another review before the year is up to see how it holds. The tips: Although leather is already sturdy, Ive used Leather Honey on it to help make the outside water repellent. Ive survived my first heavy rain storm with my things intact. In the future I might just throw a backpack cover on it to be safe. I also lubricated the zippers since they felt a little rough out of the box.

The Good First, let me say that I get many compliments on this backpack everywhere I go. I love the look of the leather even as it acquires scuffs and scrapes as I travel. It has a rugged manly look that many of my colleagues seem to like. This backpack does not have any flex or stretch.The strong leather construction does not allow you to stuff in more than it was designed to fit. That being said I had no problem fitting in my 17in ASUS Gaming Laptop with its power cord along with an IPAD, IPOD and Kindle Paperwhite. The side pockets can accommodate a water bottle and the 5 front pockets can store an assortment of power cords and accessories. 5 Stars for looks. The Bad The main zipper seems to be a strong metal type that you would expect on a heavier weight leather backpack but from the start I have had problems with the zipper not staying closed. After a few months the zipper is almost completely useless. I have not read any reviews that lead me to believe this is common issue with this backpack but for me this is a major flaw as it compromises the security of my possessions since the zipper will pull apart as a carry it and you dont feel it happen as you walk. The outside pockets have a simple strap that runs under a metal loop that keeps the pockets closed. I have found that the straps easily pull out of the loop as you are walking and anyone can easily access your pockets. I think a simple head button stud would do the trick. Unfortunately I travel all over Europe and having unsecured pockets is a deal breaker for me. - 3 Stars for a weak zipper and loose pocket straps that leads to unsure items and a sloppy look. The Ugly Nothing Ugly to report as of yet. I will be contacting the company who handles the 1 year warranty and I will update this review when the issue has been settled.

So overall Im stuck trying to decide if this warrants a 3 or 4 star review... Ill say its a 4 if you dont plan to use it for a laptop, and its a 3 if you do. So first with the good: + Its beautiful, granted there are some obvious patch spots they tried to cover up but the leather feels thick and the style is superb. A perfect blend between professional and utilitarian. + The pouches are great for holding external battery chargers, digital cameras, flashlights, smaller cell phones. + Internal room feels a little cramped at first but you can stretch it out to accommodate a fair number of books/objects. + Can wear on your back comfortably or grip the handle. This isnt exactly 100% positive since the straps just flap about when youre using the handle, and the straps meet too close together at the top when using as a backpack (durability concern) but just having the option is nice. So whats the problem?: - They advertise that it can hold a 17 laptop... but there is virtually NO padding built into this. So not only do you need to be careful about suddenly setting this down, but if anything (and I mean anything) is inserted into the laptop pouch or the back zipper pouch (about the size for tablets and such) it will dig into your back. So consider a padded laptop sleeve for peace of mind and comfort. - Not enough clearance about the bottom pouches, its very hard to lift the folded leather high enough to slip solid objects into without using some force. Gets annoying when retrieving or putting things away, but not as much of an issue as the lack of padding. Would I get it again? Id honestly find something that has more padding in it if its advertised for a laptop. For now since I already have a padded case for my surface pro Im going to stick with this since the style is just so nice, but make your own judgement call on this one.

I bought this bag hoping for durability, and it did not disappoint, except for one fatal design flaw, the straps started fraying after a little less than a year. I contacted Polare, they stood by their product and immediately provided me with a replacement. The ones they are selling now seem to have fixed the issue with the straps (changed placement, reinforcement, and added riveting), seems like its ready to stand the test of time now. They also seem to have upgraded the material used for pockets on the inside of the bag (I had no issues with the original material but its nice to see theyre always working on perfecting their products) The bag could be a little bit bigger for my travel needs but I wouldnt ding it in the overall rating for that, and I get A LOT of compliments on it, so its worth it haha Ill update with any further developments but Im very happy with the bag as its currently manufactured and would recommend Polare as a company! (First three pics are the new bag, last 2 are the old one)

I bought this for my husband over a year ago. He has carried it back and forth to work every day for a year. It looks brand new. Great product! Update - The bag is in perfect condition leather wise. One of the inside pouches has ripped away so when you put things in it they just fall in. The bag is now 2 years old and is in such remarkable shape after every day I want to have it repaired. Any suggestions?

So far is what I was expecting for my purpose of light travel plans, great product also looks heavy duty, good workmanship