Navigator

I have owned the Navigator for about 2 years now. In that time, I have carried it daily to work as a briefcase, used it for weekend trips, carried a half a case of wine in it, and generally just abused it. And it has taken all of it with no issues. Couple of things about it. I have a couple frost river pouches that I use to organize bits (like headphones and phone chargers, or toiletries when I travel), and I have a generic laptop sleeve to cushion and protect by laptop. I do this because it’s pretty simple inside - a big open area with a few side pockets. When you load it up like I do, it is nice to have a few organizer bits. The side pockets are very useful when you use the bag as luggage. They expand the capacity a bit, and are a great place for shoes or toiletries. After two years, the canvas looks new, the leather on the handles is wearing well (although I really need to clean it), and the brass - REAL brass - hardware is just now beginning to gain a patina that looks great. Only things I would consider changing would be I would have ordered the all leather shoulder strap and I sort of want a leather bottom. But only sort of. It is a great bag - one I anticipate owning for decades, and I can’t recommend it enough.

I received this bag as a gift about 7 months ago and have been enjoying it ever since. I use it as my daily briefcase for walking around town as well as a weekender bag when traveling, so it's basically two bags in one. When you feel this bag, the quality is clear--the canvas is heavy and thick, the stitching feels really secure, and even the hardware has a nice heft to it. That all does make the bag a little heavy even when empty, but the upside is that it holds a ton and maintains a nice shape no matter how much (or little) you've got inside.

The navigator is exactly as advertised. It functions well as a briefcase, with space for my tablet or laptop, the days lunch, and other daily necessities. I have also used the bag as a carry-on while flying around the world. It has plenty of space for a long weekend and the side pockets expand to provide considerably more space for whatever you need to talk away. as a farm boy transplanted to the city, I also appreciate the bags rugged style. Nothing but positive comments about this product from myself and everyone who sees this item.