REVIEW- CAMBRIDGE SATCHEL 15 INCH

First of all, satchels are one of the most versatile bags you can own. They are great for use at work, school, shopping and anything else your life may entail. When purchasing a Cambridge Satchel in the colour Oxblood and the 15 inch size, almost two years ago I was very pleased with the quality of the bag I had received. For the past two years I have experienced the pros and cons of owning a Cambridge Satchel. I do hope that this review will help you decide whether a satchel is the right bag for you or not. 

     

PROS-

• My 15 inch bag can easily fit a 13 inch macbook (and any other brand I presume, maybe not chunky laptops). It can also fit around two ring binder folders. 
• Perfect for shopping as you can just chuck stuff in it. There aren't any compartments apart from the front pocket.
• Great bag for anyone who's wardrobe contains vintage clothes.
• Sturdy and durable, won't suddenly break or get squashed (more likely that it will hurt someone else!)

      CONS-

• The colour on my bag began to crack very quickly ( within 4 months), leaving patches of black and sometimes sparkly leather around the buckle areas especially.
• Things get lost in the bag very easily as there aren't any pockets inside, this also makes have expensive things in the bag vulnerable to damage from larger and sharp items in bag (keys can scratch things like phones etc.)
• Can't fill the bag full of stuff. The bag has to be at least 1/4 empty in order for the buckles to fasten normally and not make the bag bulge.
• After over filling my bag a few times the front flap of the satchels has become misshaped.
• Not a very light weight bag. If you usually carry very heavy things already, this bag will put a real strain on your shoulders sometimes.

After two years of using my bag at least five days every week, I do accept that it may not look in its best shape. It is a lovely bag different from the usual commuter backpack, however if you like your bags looking great and looking unworn, this probably isn't the bag for you. On the other hand, if you don't mind your satchel looking a bit worn and are fine with having no compartments for smaller objects in your bag, then I would really recommend this bag. It makes work/school that little more stylish!