LIHIT LAB Carrying Pouch (Laptop Sleeve), 9.4 x 13.4 Inches, Black (A7577-24)

I love orange first of all so that gave this bag a huge plus score as orange bags are hard to find. Secondly, it has quite a few pockets to put all your stationery supplies in that you will need on the go. I also purchased the smaller EDC pouch and it fits perfectly in the medium sized pockets, so you can have a place to put your EDC bag when you carry this larger messenger style bag but then leave your auto but don’t want to take the bigger bag but still need your pens and a notebook. The bag is constructed with Cordura a very strong nylon material that is water resistant, stain resistant and very durable. The bag is well constructed, and the only flaw I can think of is that this bag doesn’t have a zipper on top of the largest pocket. The bag is listed as a laptop sleeve and that remains true if you are using a 13” or smaller laptop so I would have said it is a large tablet sleeve with room for all your accessories. The bag has a top flap that folds over and uses hook and loop fasteners to attach to the front securing everything in your pockets and the main body of the bag. I have had my eye on this bag for a long time on JetPens but it was more expensive, as was the EDC pouch, so when I saw it on Amazon for the low price of $28 I snatched it up, this bag it worth twice that price. I couldn’t be more pleased with my purchase.

This has been my daily use handbag for quite some time. It still looks new. I keep a selection of pencils, a sketchbook, cell phone, a small wallet, a face mask, and have room to carry a small tablet when needed. It is compact and versatile. All Lihit Lab products I’ve tried have been good quality, good design, and a good value. The design is well thought out and executed, making it one of the most functional small bags I’ve tried. It is lightly cushioned, but not bulky, and offers enough protection that you don’t need to panic if you accidentally knock it off your desk.

I got one of these over a year ago to cart around sketchbooks and drawing supplies. In that time it's also been pressed into service as an occasional book and mobile electronics bag. It's proven to be durable and utilitarian, if a bit slim in terms of carrying capacity.The main pockets aren't expandable, so anything more than a laptop and/or a couple sketchpads will tighten it up so the secondary pockets can't be used for much other than a coiled USB cable. The pencil pouches can hold a decent amount though. A Lihit Lab "slim pencil case" fits perfectly into the far right pouch even with the main pocket stuffed full. It's definitely a "light duty" bag capacity-wise (a slim briefcase alternative rather than a school pack or messenger bag alternative), but well made, so if your needs are simple/minimalist, this is a great value.It doesn't come with any straps. Since mine was olive green, I bought one of these straps:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AOCDYNE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1and that's worked out really well. If that link doesn't show up, search Amazon for "Condor Outdoor Shoulder Strap Color- Od Green".When using with a strap, the D-rings on the bag tend to rotate sideways in their cloth loops. This is the only real flaw I've experienced with the bag, and it's not structurally critical, just a little OCD-triggering. Might shorten the life of the loop stitching in the long run, but they're not showing any signs of stress on mine yet.

I was debating between this and the LIHIT LAB Bag-In-Bag (Laptop Sleeve), Black, 10 x 13.8 Inches (A7554-24), and ultimately I saw more versatility in this item. I wander around town a lot for work, events, etc. and have a number of utility bags I use depending on the occasion, but found it a hassle to keep transferring the same items--sketchbook, pens/pencils, maybe watercolors, phone, charger, kindle, earphones, etc.--from one bag to another. This acts as a bag on its own, or, if you keep the flap open, you can slip it into another bag and use it like a slim bag-in-bag organizer. All of the pockets on the outside keep everything in easy reach, and you don't have to keep unzipping or opening flaps to get to them. I will say, though, this bag isn't something you want to carry around on its own in an area with a lot of pickpockets!The construction of the bag is great. The Cordura fabric feels durable, and the stitching is seamless. I've been hunting for loose strings or ends, but so far no luck. The main compartment is also lightly padded, as shown in the pictures. If you keep a small laptop or tablet in there, it won't survive a multi-story fall, but it'll keep it protected if you are prone to banging into anything that can qualify as an obstacle.I keep the shoulder strap inside the bag as well. When I go to work, I carry a larger duffel-cooler bag, and this carry pouch slips inside well, even in the largest size. If I go somewhere during my lunch break, I don't want to haul my entire duffel-cooler bag, so I can just take the shoulder strap out and convert the carry pouch into a shoulder bag. Easy!I will advise that this does NOT seem to be designed to be a giant dump bag that'll carry your entire house and beyond. It appears to be designed to be slim and organize your everyday items in an easy-to-access manner. Also the rings to clip your shoulder strap to appear to be plastic, which makes me wonder if they'll break at some point, but that's not a huge issue--I can always replace them with some metal keyrings if that happens.UPDATE: Downgraded to four stars because after a few months of use, I've found that carrying pens in the front pockets is not secure, and they get lost easily. Don't put any valuable pens up front! Try to keep them in a case.