I have a general rule of not reviewing products until I have had about 6 months or so to try them out. I get tired of reading reviews from people who use something once and give it 5 stars. To me, it is really important to try something out for awhile and see how the product holds up.
I have had this back for about 18 months, and probably used it on 30 business trips in Europe. What I like most about the bag is that the leather quality makes it look like a quality bag, so I feel comfortable taking to business meetings wearing a suit.. It also stands upright by itself which is important to me, since I am constantly bringing it to meetings and setting it on the floor near my seat at conference tables and the like. I have used messenger-type bags in the past, and they tend to flop over, which is annoying. Another benefit to this bag over messenger types is that the handle design (because there are two, rather than one), evenly distributes the weight, even if the bag is unzipped on top. I have a messenger type where the handle is on the top, and you cannot effectively pick up the back unless the top is latched--super annoying--and the weight does not feel distributed. This is important if you carry a laptop.
The bag has four separate compartments, which I rather like. The main interior compartment has 3 well-designed slots which I use for my passport, phone, and portable charger. I like that the compartments are in the middle, because it is a little harder for an opportunistic thief to access, and separates my things well. My only criticism of the bag is that one of the zippers can be a little sticky, but that is a minor nuisance, so I still give it 5 stars.
Another nice feature is that the bag completely fits under the seat in front of me on all airlines even when stiffed full, so I can just stow it there. I almost never fight for cargo space up top with carry-ons with this bag. One thing I wish the bag had is a back strap that allowed the bag to easily secure to a rolling carry-on handle. But, because the handles on top of the bag are of sufficient height, I can usually just set the Alpine Swiss bag on top of the rolling carry-on when I need to travel with both, and hold both the telescopic handle of the carry-on and leather bag with one hand.
One additional recommendation. I have found that smooth leather like this holds up best if you put a leather conditioner on it, at least once. I put rubbed a neutral leather conditioner on the bag after about six months (just one time since I bought it), and the leather looks even better than when I purchased it. This type of glossy leather would probably crack over time if you don't condition it (like most leather, really). I also think that the abuse a frequent traveler gives this bag would probably fray the edges. But overall, I consider this a great value for the money. Unless you just have to have a name brand, this is the way to go for a business traveler.
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