this leather whistles back pack nay or yay

[bettereveryday]

it was just delivered, not sure if keep it or send it back??
what do you think??

www.whistles.com/portland-backpack.html?dwvar_portland-backpack_color=Black#start=1

If that was bigger and could hold a laptop plus files/notebooks, I'd buy it myself as it would be perfect for me at uni. I think it looks stylish and practical

If you're not sure about it, send it back. It's a lot of money for something you don't love.

For me personally it'd be a 'no' but that's mostly because I don't like gold hardware. (And it's well outside my price range.)

it is big enough for an ipad, and small mac possibly. maybe im too old for it ??
i was thinking about a day out with kids when i have two of them and buggy and some nappies in??

I don't think there's an age range for that style of bag!

If you don't love it, don't keep it.

i quite like the look with leather boots on and skinny jeans...oh decisions decisions

I don't love it for that price.
For days out with the dcs, I use an ancient Prada messenger bag.

If in doubt, don't keep it.

I'm not a fan - the front pocket makes it look like the bag has a diaper on.

The straps look like they are not going to be comfortable on the shoulders if the bag is a bit heavy. The straps also look like they'll slide down a lot.

Is it actually comfortable to wear - even with loads of stuff in?

I'd go for a comfortable fabric backpack instead - it's lighter, more comfortable and cheaper. I quite like this: www.fjallraven.co.uk/packer
and this: www.fjallraven.co.uk/foldsack-no-1
This one is nice too IMO: www.surfdome.com/herschel_backpacks_-herschel_post_laptop_backpack-_black-174762

Sorry, I think it's naff. A stylish canvas one would be much nicer

I think it is a lovely bag, but agree with if you don't love it don't keep it.

I think the appearance doesn't reflect the price...

I'm sorry but I think it looks a bit dull TBH.

It looks like any other black leather/leather lookalike backpack that you can probably get in any High St shop for a fraction of the price.

Don't keep it unless you love it.

I prefer the zatchels ones.

thanks ladies, i think it mght be going back ;)

What NorbertDentressangle said.

The snag with the really nice leather one, different brand, I was given was that it was heavy even when empty.

That's my test now, heaviness!

If you want the whistles one for cheaper, look at oxfam online.

here

mr Pop brilliant, thanks very much >>>I think thats the same back pack I think. I sent it back today but completely forgot about Oxfam, will have a browse on their web now

Really like carpacio's suggestions!
OP, nay to the backpack from me. As others have said, it looks uninspiring imo.

It looks good but I would fear that the traps would be uncomfortable.
I prefer to stick to a more practical but comfortable fabric backpack: I like to think this is a nerd style classic a la Jack Lyman in the West Wing.

^ Josh Lyman, that is.