Date Posted: September 10, 2008
Reviewed By: Dawn from Norco, CA
Review of STM Bags 13.3" Small Cargo
"I really like this bag. I've been looking for a bag like this for a long time. Basically, this bag fits my 13.3" Vaio laptop and 1 Folder or Book. There are some other little pockets for loose paper, pens, and a small zippered pocket. This is a minimalistic bag. It has a very clean and classy look. It comes with a laptop bag that fits my 13.3" laptop perfectly and a small make-up bag as well. If I try to fit my power-cable and mouse into the bag, it get a bit bulky and it does not fit well due to the "flat/fitted" nature of this bag so I put those items in my purse. It's too small to fit everything that I carry (if I put my laptop and book in there) so I carry all my other small things in my purse. The main purpose of this bag was to carry my laptop and a book for studying, so I'm satisfied with that.
I do NOT like the leather shoulder pad on the shoulder strap. It is too wide and sticks off my shoulder, looking kind of funny. It's comfortable, but could be a bit thinner for a girl's shoulder. Because it is so wide, it is quite comfortable, but it's still annoying that it's so big and bulky and sticks off the shoulder.
I'm also not too hot on the burnt orange color of the interior, but it's manageable. I don't like the color of the laptop bag either, but it works well. The exterior colors are very pleasant - looks very "earthy" and "natural".
All in all, I'm very satisfied with this purchase and would purchase this bag again. It's not perfect, but it's as close as I could find for a small, minimalist, clean, professional looking bag to carry for light studying on the road. It protects my laptop well between the included laptop bag and the padding on the bag itself. It has enough room to fit a book or two, or a book and folder along with the laptop as well. The fit is perfect for my 13.3" laptop so I'm certain it would not fit laptops any larger than that (in the included laptop bag)."
STM Bags 13.3" Small Cargo Messenger Bags Available from eBags Price: $99.00 Updated on 12-19-2008.
