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(More customer reviews)This pack solves several problems of previous packback purses I've owned. The straps are wide enough not to cut into my shoulders (for some reason, entirely too many women's backpacks have spaghetti straps), and the back's padded for comfort. The hardware on said straps -- which are infinitely adjustable via sliding buckles -- allows me to attach my cellphone case on one side, and a keyring with a whistle and mini-flashlight on the other. This keeps those objects in the front and gives me instant access to them. The pack's very lightweight, even fully loaded. The top carry loop doubles as a handle if you want to carry the pack like a purse.
The pack's small, but don't let that fool you. Mine currently contains my wallet, my Kindle, a journal, pens, an appointment book, my business-card case, a sock-knitting project, a small case of knitting notions, toiletries (comb, mirror, eyedrops, Advil, eyeglass-cleaning solution, lip balm, and hand balm), and my thumb drive. I haven't used the side zip-out water-bottle pocket yet, but I'm sure it will come in handy.
I love the security features of this bag. I've had three purses stolen: one was cut off my body by a guy on a bicyle wielding a knife, in broad daylight on a very busy city street. I bought this bag because it seems very theft-resistant, but isn't as large as the PacSafe backpacks I've seen. The Flex Pack zippers slide into elastic zipper garages, which would make them more difficult for a pickpocket to open. The straps are not only pleasingly thick, but reinforced with wire, making them slash-resistant. The fabric's strong nylon, also slash-resistant (and probably weather-resistant into the bargain, useful when the bag contains a Kindle).
The only weak spot I can see is that, because this pack can also be used as a cross-body or waistpack should one choose (hence the name Flex Pack), the straps attach to the main body of the back with quick-release buckles. Theoretically, a clever thief, or a pair of them, could reach out and release the buckles and then yank the pack off one's back. To fix this problem, I've used strong cable keyrings to attach the two halves of each buckle.
My only minor complaint about the bag is that the side water-bottle pocket keeps the main compartment from opening all the way around; you really only have access from one side.
Also, this bag isn't remotely sexy. If you're looking for an elegant or pretty backback purse, look elsewhere. This is a black square with zippers. It's not going to win any awards for aesthetics, although the design's pleasingly clean. But although my other packback purses (a Baggallini Brussels bag and an Osborne Marley large cashmere organizer) are prettier, this one's superior in every other respect.
If you want something big, this isn't your bag. If you want something small but sturdy and secure, it's perfect!
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