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Da Kine Valet

Travel > LuggageRated: ***** by 27 reviews.

Backcountry.com Outlet

Thanks to a 12-inch laptop sleeve, a removable shoulder strap, and classy brass hardware, the DAKINE Women's Valet Bag has all you need for a great flight. Whether you need to work on your computer when you reach cruising altitude or you would rather flip through the magazine you stashed in the back pocket, this DAKINE carry-on keeps your goodies available. The front organizer also has slots for an MP3 player to help you fight off boredom and for a cell phone to confirm hotel reservations when you land.

Zappos.com (2009)

The Dakine® Valet is like your own personal assistant keeping you organized and ready to go on any given day.
Roomy main compartment with zippered top.
Padded laptop sleeve for extra protection against the wear and tear of daily use.
Interior organizer pockets.
The padded shoulder strap is both adjustable and removable.
Open back panel can slide over a travel bag handle, so you can maneuver through the crowded airports and hotel lobbies with ease.
Material: 600D Polyester.
Dimensions: 16W x 6.5D x 12H.
S5.00 oz.

Evogear

Dakine Valet Bag - Women's: A bag that doesn’t make you feel like a hag. Check the Dakine Valet Bag, the answer to everything but your calcium deficiency. The printed ripstop canvas is the ultimate in durability. Keep your technology tethered with the zippered main compartment and the cellphone and MP3 organizer pockets. Dakine added vinyl trim for strengthened reinforcement. The Dakine Valet bag is hotter than Venus, and cooler than the North Pole.


Zappos.com

Adjustable removable shoulder strap.
Padded laptop sleeve in the main compartment.
Pearl chrome finish hardware.
Outside pocket with organizer pockets.
Zippered main compartment.
Travel sleeve on the back to slip over the handle of your rolling bag.
Volume: 1200 cu. in. (19 L).
Dimensions: 15 x 12 x 7 (38 x 30 x 18 cm).


HuckNRoll.com

With its padded laptop sleeve pocket, the Dakine Women’s Valet Bag ensures you’re never without your trusted e-brain again. This small bag sports two internal organizer pockets to prevent your bag from becoming a muddled mess, while the front pockets sport slots for your MP3 and celly.

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Access Types:Top
Backpack Straps:No
Country Of Origin:China
Dimensions:15 x 12 x 7in (38 x 30 x 18cm)
Laptop Pocket Dimensions:12.5 x 10 x 1.5in (32 x 25 x 4cm)
Manufacturer Warranty:Lifetime
Material:600D Polyester
Pockets:[External] 2 front; [Internal] 2 organizer
Recommended Use:Travel
Shoulder Strap:Yes
Wheels:No

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Option Availability:

Use this chart to find which retailer offers this product in the size, color or other options that you desire. Click on the price to purchase.

Color
Duxbury Stripe
Duxbury Stripe
60.0064.00
Clubhouse Plaid
Clubhouse Plaid
60.0064.00
Neptune Stipe
Neptune Stipe
59.9559.952 More...
Black
Black
60.0064.00
Black Spyro
Black Spyro
60.0064.00
Cheetah
Cheetah
59.9559.9564.00
Midnight Plaid
Midnight Plaid
59.9559.953 More...
Plush Plaid
Plush Plaid
59.9559.95
Push Plaid
Push Plaid
64.00
Fall Stripe60.00
Pink Plaid
Pink Plaid
35.9760.0064.00

Legend

  •     - Zappos.com (2009)
  •     - Dogfunk
  •     - Backcountry.com
  •     - HuckNRoll.com
  •     - RealCyclist.com
  •     - Evogear
  •     - Backcountry.com Outlet
  •     - Zappos.com

Da Kine Valet Reviews Summary:

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*****15
****11
***1
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Positive Reviews:

Rating:****
Great bag! Love this bag! I wanted a bag for my notebook that I could also use as a purse. I don't want to carry both. My Dell 14.1" fits great with room to spare in the designated pocket. There is plenty of room for my wallet, checkbook, mp3 bag, digi cam, and something to keep my twins busy while we're out. Also, the pocket in the front is great for cellphone, pens, pda, gum, sweet tarts, you know - the necessities of life. I would like for it to have some kind of strap or something to hold my notebook in its pocket, but the way it's constructed sort of takes care of it. It could use some end pockets and maybe one in the back, but it's extremely heavy right now and I’d only put more stuff in it! So maybe that was to save my back! The bag is huge and very well constructed and beautiful and I anticipate it lasting a long time. I looked at at least 50 bags, literally, and chose this one. I know, a little OCD. AND Zappos upgraded my shipping to high priority and I rec'd it in 36 hours from the moment I paid for it. Yeah Zappos! I cannot imagine anyone not being happy with this item. Happy shopping!
A.l.heatherly at Zappos.com on 07/14/2008
Rating:****
Almost perfect! I *love* my Valet. I had to have a good laptop bag in a hurry, and I got one, thanks to Zappos' good service and Dakine's craftsmanship. My only qualms about the bag are (a) my laptop barely fits, and it's just 14.1" (so if yours is bigger, it probably won't fit) and (b) *so much* will fit inside, in addition to the laptop and power cords, that the bag makes me greedy--and my shoulders/back end up hurting. It's not really useful as a messenger bag, but it's great as a shoulder bag. I got it in Sage Tweed and the fabric is divine. The compartments in the front are great, except that only an iPod Nano would fit into the "iPod" pocket--nothing either bigger or smaller--so I put my huge cell phone in there. The cell phone pocket is tiny; I use it for pens and pencils. Anyhow, yes, I would recommend this bag. I've gotten compliments on it from both my colleagues and my students, and it doesn't scream LAP TOP BAG!
Lapsus_lingue at Zappos.com on 09/14/2007
Rating:****
Love the green/brown one! Great bag; I go to college and so it works perfectly. I can fit all my notebooks, plus some, in the main compartment with no problem. I haven't used it for a laptop yet. The handles are a little stiffer than I thought they'd be. I wear the two straps over my shoulder and it's pretty comfortable - not so much arm room so we'll see how carrying it with a winter jacket will work. I do wish the back was actually a pocket like it looked like, but it is just a strip so it can be put over the handle of a rolling suitcase. They should have added a zipper at the bottom for the option of using it as a pocket. Zippers work well; wish the main compartment’s went down a little further. Overall, great look, great fit - I love it.
Rain T at Zappos.com on 09/28/2007
Rating:****
Great bag just with a few minor quirks. I loved the look of this bag and was very satisfied with the size. However, my laptop doesn't fit in the padded laptop pocket even though it is only a 14". Luckily, I use it for class so it is alright to just put my laptop in the main compartment and use the pocket to hold the things that might scratch it. It is typically my school bag, but I also used it as a carry-on and it held up really well. I was a little disappointed that the back pocket is not really a pocket at all but only a strip. Other then a few minor quirks I was very happy with the overall usefulness of the valet bag. I also get tons of compliments about the plaid and size of it.
Emily S at Zappos.com on 11/28/2007
Rating:****
Love This Bag - I really do love this bag. It's so pretty and I've gotten dozens of comments on it in the short time I've had it. It has a lot of space inside and the outside pocket has plenty of room for all my personal junk. Two potential problems: 1) the cell phone pocket is tiny. It will not hold a PDA phone, like mine. I don't exactly know what the other outside "pocket" is. 2) The laptop pocket is very small. I have a small, 13 in, laptop and I have to struggle every single morning to get it in. I appreciate it, b/c I know it is snug and not moving around, but it is difficult and a computer any bigger might not fit.
Govolz at Zappos.com on 09/02/2008

I over pack just so I can take this bag too!

Rating:****
I couldn't wait to get this bag. Just in time for a trip. This thing has space for your junk and then some. I used it for an over nighter and it packed all my clothes plus shoes. Used this bag for a week in chicago and I had room to spare. One problem is my laptop is too big for the laptop pocket. But my laptop is circa 2004 and is big and bulky. Just a reason to buy a new laptop. I do like the choice in straps. Go for the shoulder strap, or over your head like a messenger bag, or slid it on top of your roll away.
dre at Backcountry.com Outlet on 08/06/2009
Rating:*****
Great student bag - I needed a cute bag that can pass for both school and clinical work at a hospital. It had to hold a fair amount, but I didn't want a standard laptop bag and I didn't want a backpack. This bag is perfect for my needs. I usually carry around my macbook, a small binder, water bottle, small umbrella, and my lunch - all of this fits in here easily, plus room for pens/pencils and all that stuff. The straps are just the right length too - long enough to sling over your shoulder, but not too long that the weight drags you over. Fantastic find!
Ginny at Zappos.com on 09/04/2008
Rating:****
Cute, but enormous bag - I was looking for a bag big enough to haul my necessities to work: books, notebooks, water bottle, lunch, etc... I had kind of underestimated the size though. If I have the space, I tend to fill it up and it gets uncomfortably heavy. It's a very structured bag, so I feel weird hauling it along when I have nothing in it just because it's so big. I'm sure this will be a great carry-on bag when I travel, so that's why I'm not returning it, but I am using my new Puma tote a lot more for work and everyday use.
Anonymous at Zappos.com on 07/17/2008
Rating:*****
Good laptop bag - My 15" laptop fits in the laptop compartment, but it is a little tight (my laptop is also older & a little thicker than newer ones). I can get pretty much all my textbooks in it for class, although it gets pretty heavy. There are plenty of other compartments for your wallet, phone, iPod, etc. so it's good in that respect. But it's not always easy to have those things handy if you need them (unzippering, unclasping, & such). Overall, this is a great bag for school. I got the green plaid & I love it - get compliments all the time.
Anonymous at Zappos.com on 05/12/2008
Rating:*****
Too cute of a bag. I'm in college and this is all I need to get from class to class. It holds a lot of things in the pockets. I have pens, highlighters, pencils (lots for a drawing studio!), and then lotion, a planner, flash cards (lots for Japanese!) and I still have room to put two classes worth of material in here, my Macbook, and a water bottle. Even though I gave it 5 stars, one thing I would change is for it to have a more sturdy bottom so it could sit upright. It's always falling over!
Briittney at Zappos.com on 10/02/2008

Neutral Reviews:

Rating:***
Cute bag, but... I liked the modern look of this bag and that it’s not huge, but still has room for more than your laptop. I did wind up returning it, however, because there just wasn't much padding. There was only a little on the bottom of the laptop pocket, but none on the top and sides.
Anonymous at Zappos.com on 02/08/2007