BaggalliniSecurtex® Anti-theft Vacation Travel Backpack 10x13" Slash-Resistant Nylon Daypack w/RFID, Midnight Blossom

This just might be The Perfect Backpack. I love the tone-on-tone animal print! I was a bit concerned that it was going to be too small, after reading sone of the reviews. But it really has plenty of room to hold all of the things I carry. The two outside pockets are just the right size for an umbrella and water bottle. I love all of the inside pockets and compartments, and the outside sections. It makes it easy to organize my items without adding bulk. The fabric is soft but very durable. The shoulder straps are comfortable. The zippers glide easily. I will feel confident using this when I travel due to all of the anti-theft and safety/locking features. Surprisingly, it has become my every-day, go-to bag. I bought it with the intention of using it for travel, but it works perfectly for everyday use. It’s lightweight and very easy to carry. The subtle print gives it a touch of elegance and dresses it up just enough that it looks good with any outfit. You NEED this bag!

Why did you pick this product vs others?:I love this backpack! The size is perfect when you have to carry a few unusual things, but it's not a bulky backpack for text books. I use it for my public transportation commute to work. It will hold a small lunch and water bottle, umbrella, kindle, small headphones, glasses case- holds the same as a large purse, but remains very lightweight. It has two outside side pockets, which is were I keep my glasses and umbrella when needed. There is a nice zippered area situated to be close to your back so that no one can get to it. It has slots for 6 cards, and a zippered coin/bill pouch. My phone will fit in there if I don't plan on using it. All the different zippered areas can be secured by interlocking clips. They aren't locks, but if someone was playing with them, you'd know. The straps are very sturdy, as apparently they are reinforced with some cable for security. This is so handy that I've practically stopped carrying a purse, even on weekends. I'm 5'3" and it covers maybe half my back, but again, it's so lightweight, I don't even notice I'm wearing it. I highly recommend this backpack.

This was the perfect size bag...waterproof, secure, light weight. All pockets were well organized and easy access. But great locking features. 20 oz slim water bottle fit perfectly and space for a folding umbrella too. Perfect for day trips and flights. As 82 year old perfect and not cumbersome for traveling. Baggallini bags are always well designed for organization and functionality.

This bag would get a 5 star rating except for the fact that there’s nowhere to put your keys or earbuds/air pods. I added a safety pin with a key ring to hook my keys onto. Because the last thing you want is to be digging around for your keys in this ‘massive’ bag. Or any bag, for that matter. It is definitely a design feature they overlooked.The reason I chose this particular bag was for its antitheft upgrades. Maybe I’m a pessimist, but I always think, ‘Someone could just cut that crossbody purse strap or unclick it very easily’. That and the front body bag was never flat. It made me feel pregnant and I was always having to swap out items depending on the bag size or where I was going. I got tired of that. I wanted total hands free and with 2 straps on my back (at the recommendation of the chiropractor and my PT who spoke about neck and back issues with front load and single straps).I wanted to be able to carry my parasol/umbrella and a water bottle, my keys and air pods, my lip gloss and hand lotion, a pen, allergy meds, feminine products, a travel tissue pack, and my phone. That’s too much for a crossbody. This bag does the trick and I don’t worry about pickpockets.That being said, it could fit a whole lot more! I don’t need it to, so there’s a lot of empty space and I wish the bag had a smaller profile. It’s also great for TSA as you can leave your phone and documents in the bag and the zipper locks keep it from being easily opened when you are moving through security. That’s what I like about the ‘against your back’ pouch. I keep the really important things there so that even if the bag is opened or slashed, however unlikely, they won’t get my phone or documents.It can also be thrown in the wash if you get it that dirty. But it’s also easy to spot clean. Overall, I believe it’s a good value for the money. But then again, I got the gray because it was on clearance. I’d like a better color, but I was not willing to pay those prices!

Very well made bag. Sturdy and just the right size. Light and a lot of pockets, spaces to organize your things and segregate. The latch where the front zippers latch to could have been made a little further. But it's tolerable. The zipper in front could have been a hook zipper instead of sliding into a hole. It is easy to fix though. I have zipper hooks.I highly recommend this bag. It perfect for a petite woman. The straps does not rub against my shoulders like one of the review says. I guess it depends on the size of the buyer. I am t feet tall and weigh 115 lbs. Petite woman.