Cora Backpack - Black

Really wanted to like, the design needs an upgrade.

When you put anything in the bottom compartment it shrinks the mail compartment a lot making the bag very small. The water bottle pockets on the side are also very slippery and don't even hold a 24 ounce bottle even when cinched. The pockets for organization on the inside is a nice thought but because the bottom pocket opens inward it basically negates any usefulness of the organizational pockets because everything gets pushed up and out. The base of the bag is not very wide so it falls over quite easily when you put something in it if it's not balanced. The straps are also not very long so if you have a large chest the adjustable plastic parts will pinch your underarm. The zippers are also not very strong unless you full pull them to one side. If you leave them zipped at the top there is an extremely high likelihood that the main pocket will open while you are walking. Very disappointed in the versatility of this bag. I was using it as my work bag and I take public transit and these issues made the bag really inconvenient to use.

This backpack is so cute, but too small for me

This backpack is so cute, I really wanted to love it, but I carry too much around for it to fit (typically a small notebook, bigger wallet, 14in laptop, iPad, regular folder, and a small paperback, as well as the usual lotion, hand sanitizer, etc.). If you're looking for something more like a day bag or don't carry a ton of stuff I think this will work well!

Great and well made. Used to tote gym items and clothes. I also used for travel. The material doesn't collapse which makes it easy to put stuff in and out without struggle