slknight
03-30-2004, 04:05 PM
I had mentioned on another thread that I would review this once I put it into action. I just want to say that I absolutely LOVE this Vera Bradley bag.
Here's a link to it if you don't know what it looks like:
http://www.verabradley.com/ProductDetail.aspx?qs1=18637
I can post some pics of it loaded up later.
Anyway, it's got one main part that has a zipper. In side of that, there are four small pockets sewn against the side. I found these to be a bit small (narrow), and if you stuff them too full, it's hard to get to the outside pockets. On one side of the outside, there is a full-sized zippered pocket (love this one), and on the other side, there are two pockets covered with a velcro flap.
The best part are the two bottle pockets on the ends. These are very deep and fit an Avent bottle with no problems. I like that I can toss my cellphone or a water bottle in one of them and don't worry about things falling out. The strap is really long so the bag can easily be worn messenger style.
I also received my T2 last week (thanks, Wendi!) and really, really like it as well. I've only used it once so I can't give a full review. But I did like it quite a bit. It is definitely a lot roomier than it looks. The only thing that I would like would be a pocket (even with a zipper) on the back of the outside so I could access things without lifting the main messenger "flap." The LE messenger bag has a pocket like this in the back. Other than that, it seems really well-constructed and it definitely looks very cool. I also wish it could have a bottle pocket. Yes, I know it's not a diaper bag, but don't bike messengers drink bottled water?
Obviously these two messenger bags are totally different styles, but I think I'm going to love them both. They seem to be about the same size, but just have different pocket configurations. They definitely put the LE messenger bag to shame.
If anyone has any questions, let me know.
Here's a link to it if you don't know what it looks like:
http://www.verabradley.com/ProductDetail.aspx?qs1=18637
I can post some pics of it loaded up later.
Anyway, it's got one main part that has a zipper. In side of that, there are four small pockets sewn against the side. I found these to be a bit small (narrow), and if you stuff them too full, it's hard to get to the outside pockets. On one side of the outside, there is a full-sized zippered pocket (love this one), and on the other side, there are two pockets covered with a velcro flap.
The best part are the two bottle pockets on the ends. These are very deep and fit an Avent bottle with no problems. I like that I can toss my cellphone or a water bottle in one of them and don't worry about things falling out. The strap is really long so the bag can easily be worn messenger style.
I also received my T2 last week (thanks, Wendi!) and really, really like it as well. I've only used it once so I can't give a full review. But I did like it quite a bit. It is definitely a lot roomier than it looks. The only thing that I would like would be a pocket (even with a zipper) on the back of the outside so I could access things without lifting the main messenger "flap." The LE messenger bag has a pocket like this in the back. Other than that, it seems really well-constructed and it definitely looks very cool. I also wish it could have a bottle pocket. Yes, I know it's not a diaper bag, but don't bike messengers drink bottled water?
Obviously these two messenger bags are totally different styles, but I think I'm going to love them both. They seem to be about the same size, but just have different pocket configurations. They definitely put the LE messenger bag to shame.
If anyone has any questions, let me know.