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Overland Boulder Vert Bag

Travel > Shoulder BagsRated: *** by 3 reviews.

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Bringing classic style to the convenience of a vertically oriented messenger design, the Overland Equipment Boulder Vert bag features space for a day's essentials and plenty of organizing options.

  • Cotton canvas features a wax-coated finish using century-old techniques; wax treatment is nonhazardous and odorless, and offers stain-and water-repellency
  • Envelope-style lid with buckle closure features zippered pockets both on and under the flap
  • Sizeable interior is divided with a flat slip pocket; an interior small-item organizer with zippered pouch holds the small stuff
  • Molded grab handle and adjustable shoulder strap with ergonomic non-slip padding
  • Features a hand-stitched recycled rubber bottom for durabiltiy

Approximate volume:546 cubic inches
Average weight:2 lbs. 5 oz.
Dimensions:13 x 12 x 3.5 inches
Material:Waxed cotton canvas/recycled rubber bottom
Number of pockets:9 + main compartment

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Overland Boulder Vert Bag Reviews Summary:

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Positive Reviews:

nice bag

Rating:****
I found this bag to be a very nice travel bag. I usually carry a very large camera bag, but chose not to on a recent two week trip to Italy. This is a bag a guy can carry without looking like a purse. It is well made and has great capacity which I liked. Since I am used to carrying a heavy camera bag, I did not mind the fully loaded weight, and carried it all day for two weeks. Some might find it heavy. I could load a jacket,umbrella, 1 litre water bottle,two books, and jacket with rather tight packing. Also all the usual purse stuff.
Things I liked the best
1-size and comfort. The pad on the shoulder strap is sufficient for the load and moves easily when the bag is moved from front to side to back.
2-It carries well on the front, side, or back.
3-Sturdy construction.
4-outside flat rear pouch, perfect for books or magazines without opening the flap (excellent for carry on, fits nicely under an economy airline seat.)
5-Secure latch, I was not sure of the latch set up at first, but it worked fine.
6-Good variety and size of internal compartments.

I can think of three things to improve it.
1-outside closing cell phone pocket.
2-make it available in a smaller size for someone not wanting a big purse like this.
3-The small zippered compartment on the outside of the closing flap is great but the zipper is placed right at the edge. If the flap is tilted and the zipper opened, things fall out. Placing the zipper an inch away from the edge holds things in place when opened (coins etc.)
ray at REI on 05/20/2009

Great bag with one flaw

Rating:****
Great small carry-on bag or around town man-purse or ladies bag. Holds what you need - book, cell phone, some papers, notebooks, even a laptop if it's not too big. You could even fit an extra shirt and your toothbrush, etc in it for an overnight trip, if you like to travel really light.

Well made and tough, if a bit heavy, with one exception. The front latch is odd and completely popped off for me. There are also magnets that hold the flap down, but all four rivets on the latch popped off at once. However, with four very small nylock nuts and bolts from the local hardware store, I managed to reattach it much more securely than it was originally.

With an improved latch, it would be a five star bag.
Homebrew Pete at REI on 06/27/2009

Negative Reviews:

Lasted for about 6 months...

Rating:**
Really loved this for the first few months, but the internal pocket seams gave out after about 3 months and the primary buckle broke after 6.
Scott in OR at REI on 07/05/2009