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Messenger bag leaves hands free! Top-zip bag has roomy interior. Outside, a cell phone pouch, mesh bottle holder and full-size zip pocket on flap with snap buckles. Adjustable shoulder strap. Wipe-clean 600-denier poly with PVC backing. 12" x 5" x 13" H. Custom-embroidered name up to 12 letters.
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It fell apart after a month of use! Nothing heavy was put into the bag!
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I had this bag in pink/purple when I was in the 3rd grade. I had such a hard time with it that I replaced it in January of that school year. It took a REDICULOUS amount of effort to see that all of my folders and binders were shoved in there "just so." Trying to get my lunchbox in seemed next to impossible. It might be a cute, easy fix for a pre-schooler or a kindergartener with very little stuff, but in grade school, when they start getting homework and lugging books and folders back and forth, it becomes more of a hindrance than a help. For someone in jr. high or above, it's simply out of the question. If you do buy, just know that it won't last more than a school year.
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This great personalized messenger bag is great for school field trip (holds bottle water) and zippered to secure whatever you have in the bag.
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poor quality, small interior, poor layout. won't fit a regular school folder...
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Cute bag, but I was first trying to put the folders in sideways(Thats why people are saying the top is too small). You must put the Binders & Folders in Tall(Portrait Style). I was able to get my daugter's 1&1/2 inch binder + 2 school books and folder. Just make sure you put them in the tall way. I tried a 3 inch binder it was too fat. I suggest not going over a 2 inch binder.
[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]
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I got this bag for my daughter 3 years ago, she used it every day for school during her 1st grade and occasionaly during 2nd and 3rd, DURABLE, I have washed it in the washing machine several times and it still looks great
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its so good i got it for my daughter. she is in high school.she can fit all her books in it.she was happy because it said Inga on it. she put her cell phone in it. she is using it 4 her 3 year now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]
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The product was for my 11 year old step-daughter to use for the 08-9 school year. I could not even fit a 1" binder inside of it. A total waste of money and time waiting for it to arrive by mail. I am 100% disappointed!!!!
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this backpack is very good! i am going into 6 grade and i find that it is very useful but sometimes can get a little stuffy (small0 i would reccomend this to a friend!
[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]
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The opening was too small for my daughter's folder. I had to take the zipper section off in order for her to use the book bag...also the clasps on the front fell off after a few weeks.
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I wouldn't recommend this to an enemy much less a friend. Unfortunate, b/c I LOVE Lillian Vernon!
I purchased one for my K last year & she had such a hard time with it that the Teacher actually suggested we get a "normal" bag. It was a shame b/c we had bought a pink/cheetah print jacket & they matched so nicely. I asked her if she wanted this for 1st grade & she said NO WAY!
My 3rd grader liked the look & the style, however, she hated shoving things in to make them fit & had troubles with getting her folders & workbooks in. Her smaller text books went in easier, but didn't hold more than 2!
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Very disapointing, it is cute to look at but not functional, i have a second grader who can not fit her folder in the bag, and after 1 week the inside zipper broke,
Will last a few more weeks max...
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The only thing I don't like is the opening at the top, dosen't seem wide enough. Having hard time putting my Daughters folder in it.
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I've bought these as Christmas presents and the parents love it as well as the kids. I recommend this bag. It is inexpensive. And adds a personal touch to the child that owns it.
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I bought this bag for my niece and I had it personalized and she loves it!! It's probably not going to be good to use year after year but it is a very cute, affordable and stylish bag. I wouldn't recommend it for older children as I'm not sure it would carry a heavy load of books but it is cute for the younger ones. I love lillian vernon and I will continue to shop here for all of gift purchases.
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Don't believe the reviews stating how roomy this bag is. It is very, very, small and very cheaply made. My daughter is only in second grade and does not have much room for her things. A standard size folder must be shoved in the bag.."just the right way". Water bottle holder on side of bag will not actually keep a water bottle in place. It falls out. The inside zipper broke 3weeks into school. While the bag is visually cute it is not practical in anyway. Good for colors and coloring books. Would definitely NOT recomend especially as a school bag.
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Very nice bags, bought three for the kids. They loved it, but the quality is not what I expected. Too thin but cute. wouldn't recommend.
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My daughter loves her new bag. She started kindergarten and the bag is a great size for her and she will be able to use for several years. Everyone comments on the bag.
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My 4th grade daughter is able to fit all her big books and folders in this bag. We were able to transfer her things from a standard bookbag to this messenger bag with no problem. We were pleasantly surprised at how much fit in this bag. Even though the opening appears narrow, you can fit things in either way and still close the bag!
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This bag is cute but DO NOT BUY IT FOR SCHOOL! The zipper opening is not wide enough even for a pee chee to fit through sideways and if you put it through vertically the bag ends up bending the pee chee. Disappointing that after so much feedback about this, Lillian Vernon hasn't fixed the problem.
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I bought this for my daughter and although the actual size is ok, the zipper doesn't allow for her books to easily come in and out. The zipper actually hinders the full used of the bag. You have to really manuver the books and binders (Standard folder size)in and out of the bag. Also it really should have another pocket under the flap instead of the one main compartment. Most messenger bags have another pocket where as this one is just one open one. Overall I am ok with the bag but won't be ordering it again for next year or for my other children. Too small for real world use. And then it has the cell phone pocket. I would think that anyone who has a cell phone would be carrying much more than this bag will allow!
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My daughter loves this messenger bag; it is well made and stylish.
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My 8 year old loved this bag until she tried to put her books in it. Only her folders fit inside. It's too thin and not enough room to use for school.
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These bags are very nice and scaled-down for a pre-teen to use and carry comfortably. However, they are just a bit too small to hold a 1" 3-ring binder - something my daughter has to carry back and forth to school every day. An extra 2" in width would have made a big difference. [...]
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This product was way too small for a 4th grader. We could not fit a folder in there, never mind a binder. Very cute, but not practical for school.
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My daughter loves this bag, the only bad part is that her school folder will only fit in the bag standing up. May be a little limiting for a middle school child who has to bring a lot of books home. Great for 1st, 2nd graders!!!!
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purchased 3 bags for my oldest girls (6, 8 and 9). they've really enjoyed the bags, like the colors and especially the personlized names. so far, so good on comfort and durability, although one of the bag's front pocket zippers came undone. The bags are messenger-style and lightweight but do not have much room past a few books and folders.
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Bag looks much larger than it is. Main compartment opening isn't even wide enough to put school books through. Very disappointing. Not worth the money
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Great bag especially for the price!!
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My kids are in first and third grade and this bag is ideal for both of them. They have enough room for the lunchbag, water bottle and their folders. The size of the bag is also just right for them to carry comfortably. My kids also enjoy having a unique bag that has their name on it.
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My daughter is just going into the 1st grade but is quite petite. Backpacks are just not the way to go for her. Most of them are just as big as her and when she puts them on they pull on her back and are very uncomfortable for her. Also...her school does not allow rolling backpacks. When I saw this bag I knew it would be perfect. The strap crosses over her chest and does not alter her weight distribution in any direction. There is also a pad for her shoulder so that the strap does not dig into her skin. The entire bag is just very confortable for her to carry and is extremely roomy. I am a high end shopper but like to find a good value. This bag is definitely it. Perfect price for a perfect bag. Not to mention it came in her favorite color...PURPLE!
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This bag seems to be of great quality and it is very cute. The only problem I had with the bag is that the zipper opening at the top is not quite big enough to accomodate large textbooks and folders. I purchased this expecting my daughter to be able to use this for school, but it is just not quite as big as I expected, in particular the opening at the top. So, she is using it for personal travel things like coloring books and crayons!
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Both my kids got this bag - one blue and one pink of course. We used their initials (for security reasons)and they thought that was too cool. They are going into 3rd grade and kindergarten so it's just big enough for their needs but definately not big enough or sturdy enough for older kids.
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I purchased this bag for my 4 year old to attend preschool. She loves having her name on the bag and feels "cool" while carrying it. However, I can barely fit her folder in there without it bending; the main zipper opening isn't quite wide enough for an easy fit. That would be my only complaint of this otherwise "cool" bag.
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Cute messenger bag. Purchased for my son for his 4th grade book bag. Its not a normal sized messenger bag. will not hold folders, books, or binder. He will just use it for travel. Nice for pre-school or kindergarten. Any grade higher with homework (folders, etc), wont work.
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needs to be a little wider, hard to get books in horizontal and could be available in small and larger for older kids with more school stuff.
Name and design trendy and my 10 year old is pleased with it.
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I brought these bags for my twin daughters for school. They though they were so stylish and trendy. They especially liked that there names are engraved on it. They have showed the whole neighborhood before they went back to school.
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My daughter really enjoys your kids products. and really loves the messenger bag.
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This bag has been great for my son's first year of kindergarten. It is slightly taller than wider, so fitting workbooks (or anything at least 8 1/2 by 11") needs to be vertical rather than horizontal. I wouldn't put too many heavy books in it, either. He loves to sling it over his shoulder.
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My daughter loves it... She is the only one in school with this bag. It will easily carry a few books and notebooks. I wouldn't recommend it for a child who will have to carry lots of books but for a child in elementary school it is perfect!
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I have this for my children, and buy this for everyone that is having a baby, and for childrens birthday presents. Everyone loves it and wants to know where I got it, It is unique. It is a big hit a baby showers, course you have to know the name and gender, I buy it for diaper bags and fill it with goodies, and the best part is it grows with the child, when they get older. It is not like a diaper bag you don't need anymore. At the showers, people say "If I have a baby, that is what I want!! And the price is PERFECT!!
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This bag is ok but won't hold much. It needs to be at least an inch wider to hold folders without bending them. The bottom fabric is not protected so I'm worried my kids will sit it on the floor of the bus and it will get wet.
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My son loved it and carries it to school everyday. But I do wish it was bigger for a notebook to fit.
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Bought one for my daughter and her two best friends. They love them! Cute colors and very trendy!
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This bag does not even fit a standard size, paper folder! Beware that most of the messenger bags on this site are this size or smaller! I can't comprehend why someone would need a cell phone pouch without needing a bag large enough for a folder. Even my preschooler needs to carry a folder to and from school daily.
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Both of my daughters, ages 7 and 10, love their bags, but were very disappointed when their new Lillian Vernon Crinkle Nylon Binders would not fit. The mouth to the main compartment is too small. I would love to see this product modified to accomodate Lillian Vernon Binders. As is, it is better suited as an overnight bag than a back pack.
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I bought this for my toddler to transport her books, portable DVD player, DVDs, coloring books, etc. when we take trips. It is a great size and seems fairly durable but I would avoid anything too heavy. The embroidery is great and the colors are fun. I just wish there wer more pockets inside to help small things from getting "lost."
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My 6 year old daughter picked this bag for school. She loves it!! It has room for her lunch bag and her homework, and is light enough for her to carry.
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The opening of the bag is not big enough for my child to get her notebook and folders in and out. Seems to be a durable bag, great for playing.
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My ten year old daughter
loves this bag and uses it
instead of a backpack or roller
bag for school.
It's a little too small for
many or large, heavy books, but
works great for younger children
with fewer items to bring home.
Quality is good. She is very
happy with it. I wish it was
a little bigger. Not for high
school kids, grammer school only.
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Perfect size for a pre-schooler to first grader. Opening isn't very wide barely can fit folder through but inside pocket is very roomy. My kindergartener loved it and was so excited to go to school once we got it and it also had his name on it so it made even more special for him.
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My kids are ready to start school with the messenger bags they chose. They both picked the same type of bag, only different colors. They love the personalization.
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It is a cute bag but now that my 8 year old daughter will be bringing home more homework it just didn't work for her. The zipper was too small and it didn't fit the mathching binder I wanted to put in it so I sent both items back. It is perfect for a kindergartener or 1st grade.
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I was well pleased with this messenger bag. I ordered it for my 9 year old son for school since regular bookbags put so much strain on his back. The only thing I would like to see is possibly a pocket on the front that holds pencils and small items.
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I don't like diaper bags, so I got this one instead. The pocket is big enough for my diaper carrier, lunch for us (including drinks) and a change of clothes for my kids.
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Thank you for a wonderful product. My kids love it. Plenty of room for their books, and easy to carry. My son even likes to use his to pretend he is the mail man.
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I bought these messenger bags for my twin's 8th birthday - they absolutely love the bags! They like the colors very much and think their embroidered names on the bags is very cool. The bags have held up very well and are more comfortable for them to carry than previous backpacks we have had.
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It's a great bag for kids, very cute design and love the personalization, however, if you child is small, it will swallow them. My daughter is in first grade and the bag is way too big for her. I will just keep it for upcoming years.
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I purchased this bag for my son for school because he didn't want a backpack. He loves it and is very excited to start using it! The colors on line are very true to life, that's nice!
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I bought the pink and black one for my oldest daughter a year and half ago. She has loved it and carries it proudly.I have washed the bag 2 or 3 times and it washes very well and holds it's shape. Of course when my youngest daughter starts kindergarten next week she had to have it!She was so excited to have it. It is so important to have a bag that you do not have to fold the papers to get it in the bag. The papers stay neat in this bag. It is easy for the kids to carry it over their shoulder too. The opening could be 1-2 inches longer to help out inserting the papers easier.
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This is a perfect bag for my 8 year old son. He loves the camouflage. It will be great for him while he is in primary grades. Once he needs to bring home large books for homework, it will not work. Suitable for him now. He loves it. He has used it for taking clothes and items for a one-night stay at Grandma's.
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Every product I seem to buy from this company I am not satisfied..
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these bags are so cute. It's a little hard to see the name on top of the army print, but my pink and purple ones turned out perfect!
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This bag is good for my 2nd graders who don't have much to bring to and from school. I think that if you have more than 1 binder or a few thicker books, it's won't work that well. I would recommend it for the younger grades, though.
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We thought this would be great for middle school but when we got it, we tried putting in a binder and the zipper is too small. We returned it. Maybe the size of the zipper should be in the description.
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I bought this bag for my 6th grader, he loves the look of the bag but it is very small. The zipper is not even long enough for a standard text book to fit in. He can get his notebooks, pocket folders and pencils in there along with a water bottle but to put a text in there you would be pushing it. Looks good and the name is embrodiery but it just too small for school.
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I purchased this for my son to use for school and though the actual bag is big enough the zipper opening is too small for him to be able to put a binder or large school book into. He is going into 3rd grade so I thought this would be perfect. :O( Unfortunately I was wrong. This will have to be a bag we use for him to put things in when we go on trips to have in the car.
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Definitely not made for school use. Binder and books are too hard to fit into opening. 4th grader struggled all year to make this work.
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The messenger bag is a great size for my daughter who is in the first grade. It's stylish on her and seems to fit her school work. It's too small for older kids.
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We bought this for my daughter's "backpack" for school. It appears to be exactly what she wanted. Time will tell if it holds up!
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love this item more room then i originally thought i love the little pocket on the side can be used for a cell phone for th eolder children or a lunch money holder for the younger crowd.
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The first day, the snap buckles fell off. I lost the bottom part on one side. It is not large enough for textbooks or notebooks. Its very cute, but not for school.
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I bought this because my 2nd grader wanted the hip style messenger bag for school. When we got it It is so small ang not made as a backpack. It is mor for carrying the game boy and some extras to grandma's.Not school quality - [...]
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This bag was bought for my children (ages 6 & 7) to store books and games while traveling. It is a great in the car bag and keeps everything together in one spot. A cleaner car--and a smoother trip!
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My daughter loves the look of the bag. HOWEVER, we purchased it for kindergarten along with the matching binder (personalized as well), pencil case, lunch bag, etc. Unfortunately, she can't get the binder in the bag, and she has a ton of trouble even getting a regulart 8 1/2 X 11 notebook in it. It's a real pain for me and even harder for her - a 5 1/2 year old. Whiles it's cute, it's not appropriate for school - binders, folders and notebooks. I'm very disappointed. Had it been for play, it would be fine. But, it's too expensive for play - especially when I purchased everything to match it and now have the matching accessories and have to buy another backpack/messenger bag that won't match (hence new accessories must be purchased as well). Unfortunately, I learned the hard way on this. P.S. the opening is approximately 11 inches at best, and narrow. (On a better note, the lunch bag (personalized) is really cute.)
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I bought the pink bag last year for my daughter! she loves it that I am buying one for my son who will start kindergarten and for my daughter a new one! she still has the old one but she wants to try diff. color. this bag will not mess up their back and posture. perfect for their size not too large and not too small..perfect!!!!
every kid in her school envied it.!! I couldnt say
more positive...love it and top of the line.
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Kids just love them.
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Works wonderful...got as a gift for my cousin who was starting jr high :)
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This backpack looks nice, but isn't very user friendly for a 3rd grader. The flip top is aggravating for them to add or retreive books. My daughter just need something with structure with a zippered top and easily get into. It was very cute and durable though.
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My daughter loves this bag. It's much "cooler" than a school back pack.
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I bought this as a gift for my 8 yr. old neice, and it is so cute! The embroidered name is better than the iron on ones on a different bag I bought here. The bag is a nice size, too.
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My daughter loves this bag - she uses it for school, travelling, everything! Big enough to pack all her essentials in, but not so big that she can't carry it.
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i have had this product since i entered middle school and it rocks. it has lastd a long time and i am going to order a new one. p.s. don;t put many or heavy objects.
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My daughter loves this bag! We searched all over the net and the shopping stores for the perfect messenger bag. She wanted one that was cute and girly yet provided enough space and pockets for her 'stuff'. When we saw this bag our search was over! The price is beyond reasonable. She traveled with it, used it for school, and now for summer camp. All the girls envy her because it has her name on it! The bag is very durable. I would add more padding to the shoulder strap if I were to improve on the comfortness.Now, I have to order one for her little brother. Thanks Lillian Vernon!
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My son loved it! It's a little big for a first grader, but he loves it anyway!
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I didn't expect much, but the bag exceeded my expectations and made me rethink the items I've wanted to purchase but wasn't sure of their quality.
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Although we haven't used this bag for an entire school year (which is the true test of a book bag), it seems to be well made and VERY stylish.
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My 7 y/o son LOVES Camo and anything that has to do with camo prints. I ordered this bag for school next year and was a little disappointed that it was smaller than expected. The books have to be put in vertically rather than horizontally. The material is great and the Camo print is a big hit with my son. We also ordered the matching lunch bag and its the best set. We will use this bag for the summer and all our expeditions and its perfect for the Portable DVD player and movies and also PSP and games and chargers. All in all its a great bag but doesn't seem like it would accomodate school needs.
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The roomy messenger bag met my expectations. I love it because it has a cellphone pouch for my cellphone and it has enough room for all the binders and books I need for Middle school. There isn't anything I hate about the roomy messenger bag. [...]