URBAN DEZIRE Men's 17 inch Leather Vintage Roll On Laptop Backpack Rucksack knapsack college bag

The backpack arrived today and it is beautiful just as other reviewers have mention. It was due to arrive closer to the second week in Sept but for some reason it arrived earlier-Yay! I'm due to start classes mid-September to finish my degree and I was on the look out for a leather backpack or messenger bag. This one filled in all the checkboxes and it's reasonably priced as well, therefore decided to give a try. It arrived exceptionally packaged in its own zipper bag, carefully packaged inside a box as well. ( Great touch with the zipper bag) I almost ordered the smaller size because I thought the larger one would be too big. I'm glad I went with the larger size which fits my 16 in lap top perfectly, with a ton of room left to spare. What i also like about it-that it's not bulky. Actually slimmer than my red Hurley back pack now, which I've love and it still holds up 4 years later after everyday use. However I needed a change and wanted a classier look. The leather is genuine, feels and smells like leather. I did not find the smell overwhelming like some reviews mentioned. ( It's leather, it's gonna smell) The stiching all around and the lining is exceptionally crafted- you can tell the maker has great attention to detail. The inside is very roomy and the inner pockets and zipper seem very well put together. (Definitely exudes classiness) The only negative, and I wouldn't really call it a negative is that the padding on the straps seem a little on the thin side. However, I won't be using this backpack in the summer because I'm sure a leather bag pack will get rather hot in 90+ degree weather. I'm very happy with my purchase and hope it lasts and it ages in time into a more beautiful color. ( By the way the color now is exactly what I wanted)

Well made at a bargain price. Once the smell mellows out, what's not to like? This is a sturdy, roomy leather pack for less money than a lot of boring nylon packs. This has a classic and classy look to it with its rich, variegated shades of brown. After breaking it in for a month or so, it is as comfortable as a perfectly aged baseball glove. The only down side, (aside from the smell) is the lack of multiple outside pockets. I can make do with the one fairly roomy pocket, especially since there are two divided internal pockets, making four total on the inside. One pocket on each side is padded, making room for separate laptop *and* tablet space. About the smell- I put it out in the mud room for a few days so the smell could dissipate. Some people I talked to liked the smell, others didn't. Since the pack was wrapped tightly in shrink wrap at the factory, The smell from manufacturing it were trapped inside, with no chance to escape until I opened the packaging in my living room. Boy, did it ever escape there. After a week, the smell was a much more pleasant "new leather" instead of industrial scent. I'm overall very pleased with this pack. Two thumbs up from this reviewer!

Wow wow wow!! This bag is BEAUTIFUL!!!! Exactly as advertised. Super duper stiff on arrival and makes for arduous rolling and buckling, but it will soften up really fast as these kinds of bags do. Strong smell on arrival but its now day 3 and I dont smell it at all, not that it bothered me to begin with. I finally wore it today and appreciated the large padded straps, which themselves are actually soft and comfortable and makes the bag feel like air on your back. The brown canvas lining inside the bag is slightly rough on the back of my hand when I try to fish something deep inside. When the bag is open, it is super deep. Overall, I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS BAG! 2 MONTH UPDATE: Have had this bag for two months now and travelled to Africa and the Caribbean with it. I **CANNOT STRESS ENOUGH** how amazing this bag is for travelling. Surprisingly, because of its roll top design, the bag is super secure and keeps things safe. It has softened up considerably now and has darkened a bit. My mom says that now I look like a true seasoned traveller when i wear it ;) A day does not pass without someone complimenting the bag. People simply love it on me! They think its a super expensive bag and THEY point out to ME that this bag will outlive me. And they are right! The bag is so sturdy and well made. It has so far withstood some rough treatment in my travels and i am now thoroughly convinced that bag will truly outlive me!! The flexible extra inches of the roll top was something that made me get the bag originally and it was a good calculation and bet. I did end up needing those flex inches at various points during my travels. Again, the design is super secure and short of someone literally taking the bag off your back, its a total deterrant to pick pockets. The truth is, the bag takes a little time to unstrap and get into and when its strapped up and closed... its strapped up and closed. This was also a calculation and bet that I took into consideration to purchase this bag for travelling and it proved to be all and more. Again, the padded straps helping to offset perception of weight when the bag is full and indeed heavy, has not gone unnoticed. I actually use the front pocket to keep my cell phone, and again, because of the buckle, it is not the quicket to access, therefore its secure and a deterrant to pick pockets. Money well spent. 10 stars. Thank you!

It looks exactly as shown. The leather quality isn't the finest, but it isn't at all bad. It's very nice quality for such a reasonable price. I'm a bit concerned whether the places that will receive the most stress - attachments for straps and center loop - will still be strong after a few years of typical use. They look stronger than purse strap attachments at least, and all are attached with rivets. The roll-up top looks great when it's fully rolled, but when unrolled it's a long way down inside, and dark. But very secure. It takes some effort to unroll it and get inside, which should discourage snoopers and thieves.

Have not long term tested yet, but this bag so far exceeded my expectations. Very good feel and quality, more space than expected and stands up on its own when the pack is full. It was packaged and shipped with care, moreso than most things are. Arrived on time and working well so far. Very happy with it.

Bag itself is made from solid leather and a type of canvas inside. Looks really nice. The straps on the one I received was several inches longer then the one in the pictures. I had to punch holes in it to make it strap shut.The buckles are nice but not the best quality, they do the job as long as you get the tension right when you buckle. The buckles also had a sticky substance on them. I am guessing it was some kinda coating to protect it for storing the bag. The canvas material inside of the bag seems bonded to the leather well. The zippers for the inside pouches are very cheaply made. I would not rely on them. If you flex the bag parts of the zipper come open. The roll down top if you don't have the tension on the straps right will tighten down the roll to much or not enough. You will have to take time to adjust for what you have in it or it will not roll right. I purchased this to wear with my renaissance festival outfit so the flaws in the bag was fine with me. I was able to place a two litter camel pack in it with room for a few other items. The camel pack does take up about half of the inside space. The way it was wrapped in the plastic for shipping did cause a few wear marks on the bag. It was not so bad it would bother me considering I am going to be wearing it outside to festivals. I did not have any problems of chemical smells some people mention from other sellers or bags. It smelled like leather but not overwhelmingly so. For what I am using it for it works great. I think the price is ok considering the actual material the bag is made from.

I purchased this gorgeous, rustic, vintage-looking leather rucksack as a 'go bag' in the event of an emergency where I need to flee. It actually fit everything that I wanted it to hold! This includes all of our legal paperwork (a ridiculous amount of folders), a change of clothes for me (including, but not limited to, a wool sweater and jeans), sundry food items, a small camping-type ss pot, a First Aid kit, a small Bible, paracord, an emergency 'hurricane' radio, etc. I am incredibly impressed that, although I have this pack stuffed to its proverbial gills, it shows no signs of complaining. I just wish that there were two side pockets so that I could keep a few things (like my extra pair of glasses) more easily accessible on the road. All things considered, however this is a great bag, and I highly recommend it. **Note: My husband, when I said I wanted to add leather conditioner to the bag, said that if it is indeed new, I should wait about a year to allow the tanning process to finish. I know nothing about such things so I will simply take his word for it. I think the bag is fairly waterproof 'as is' although certainly hope never to have to submerge it (like, while crossing a deep river) to find out.

I just got this yesterday so I don't know how it will hold up. But it seems very well made. It is VERY stiff but like others have said, it will wear down and loosen up with use. The smell isn't as bad as people make it out to be. They seem to have treated it with Almond Oil - which does have a distinct smell but it's not awful. It's just different. It's a very large bag. The seller wrapped it carefully and put wrap over the buckles. The straps are very wide so keep that in mind. I'm a bit worried they will hurt after wearing it for a while.. but I'm very sure I'm going to LOVE this bag. I go to a lot of conventions and Ren Faires so this will be great for carrying all the odds and ends I need to be able to access during those types of events. It's also big enough for work or school purposes - carrying a notebook, laptop, etc. Honestly I could probably carry a pair of knee-high boots in here if I wanted. LOL - The bag's depth seems endless when it's unrolled. It's SO huge. But that's part of why i bought it. I guess I'll come back and update if it seems to be falling apart but by first inspection I think this will last quite some time. UPDATE: 3/20/2025 It's held up extremely well and the leather is so soft now. I get compliments on it all the time and i LOVE it. I cannot stress enough how amazing this bag is!! I would definitely recommend. It's worth every penny and then some.