A Great Freakin' Bag

This is the most versatile backpack I've purchased. One can easily transition seamlessly from a backpack to a duffel to a sling, etc. depending on the cargo you're hauling. The carrying capacity is generous. The exterior and interior pockets provide easy access to your gear.

This is my third Anvanda. My Anvanda 2 came with the small version of this bag. All three are great for different things. The smaller version of this is a great purse I can squeeze my laptop into in a pinch. But it’s a little hard to get stuff in and out or to see what’s in the bag when the computer is in there. My Anvanda 2 is the perfect under seat bag. The all around zip and the structure make it super easy to pack (my one gripe with that bag is that the water bottle holder is a joke. It will hold an unusually skinny 8 oz bottle. Maybe.) The structure of the bag that makes it great for the plane also makes it stick out pretty far from the body. To strike a good balance, I decided to try the large Anvanda 1 because I wanted a bag that was easier to get stuff in and out of when my computer is in it. Home run. I like that is stays closer to the body than the 2. I also love that I could get it without the charging port. I don’t use the chargers on my other bags and they stick out all weird and start to come off. I’d tear them out if it wouldn’t leave a big hole in the bag. These are small gripes however. I have had lots of bags from Osprey to Sherpani to Portland leather to the one with all the Velcro for bike messengers. These are the ones I reach for over and over. Great fucking bags indeed.

I ordered a bag at the last minute prior to going on a trip. Amazingly it arrived just in time!
Great bag and even better customer follow up!

I intended to get the 13" Laptop bag, but wasn't paying close enough attention to the differences in color profile/availability. Imagine my surprise when the Navy/Brown Leather bag I ordered showed up in the 13"-17" instead. I didn't see the point in sending it back, so I decided to use it. While it's still big for my needs, that just means I'll end up buying a smaller model whenever it's available in a colorway I like. The lining is soft yet durable, the canvas is hardy, and the leather isn't fraying after several weeks of daily, casual use. It comes with a rainproof cover (a must in the PNW), and I like the modular straps a lot, for when I need to swap modes to free up my hand or distribute the weight more evenly. I got a free wallet and ended up giving it to my husband, who was looking to downsize his own, and the umbrella works well, though it's a bit small, so I reccomend using the rainproof cover with your back, and maybe a raincoat for any heavy rain.

Great size, great flexibility, great balance. When you need to take your security grading and a few additional things, and want quality, great look, and flexibility in carrying. Very pleased.