New bag, hurray!

I bought a new bag this weekend! I don’t normally do that, but this was just such a find for me. Plus the bright color really pulled me eyes away from anything else.

I finally found myself a satchel! Plus points for being blindingly bright-colored. The leatherette is of excellent quality, as is the cloth lining inside!

The strap is much like a belt — very easy to adjust, and you have the option to punch more holes in it, should you wish to shorten it further. I wish nothing of the sort, however.

Now this, I really have to say — I love this so much more than the bags from School of Satchel. I’ve checked out the S.O.S. bags being sold at different stores like Analog Soul, and I have to say this one wins for more reasons than one. First of all, the material isn’t insanely thick. It’s much lighter, as well as softer, making it easier to just flip the cover over to open the bag. Second, the bag is equipped with magnets to close it, as opposed to actually having to unhook the belt-like straps (which are, again, insanely thick) — this is a big score for me, since I prefer consuming less time when opening my bag.

Since the cover is easily opened, there’s a zipper for added security. I like how the main compartment is rather boxy and holds its shape compared to my other bags, since I tend to carry book-ish things. I also prefer arranging things in my bag in such a way that it’s like a puzzle, where everything just fits perfectly. This makes it easier on me, too, since I don’t need those bag organizers anymore!

Inside are three additional little pockets; two behind the front portion where you can slip in an iPod, keys, lipstick, mace, or what have you, and one on the opposite side with a zipper just like most bags, for items you wish other people won’t immediately find when looking through your stuff.

Although I’m trying to monitor my spending this month, I have to say that I have no regrets with this particular item. It’s very practical, I got it at a very good price (less than a thousand bucks!), and it rekindles the fire in my heart to get myself a pair of yellow Doc Martens again!