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Overland Placer

Travel > Messenger BagsRated: **** by 13 reviews.

Zappos.com (2008)

For those you live by the statement, the bigger the bag the more junk I collect - Overland has a solution for you: the Placer. It may be small, but it gets the job done. Don't let your purse weigh you down or hold you back.
Innovative yolk shape hugs body.
Zippered wide main opening.
Tri-fold multi-pocketed organizer.
Padded sunglass/cell phone pleated pocket.
Pen and checkbook slots.
Zippered coin pouch.
Adjustable 1 webbing shoulder strap.
Flat exterior back pocket.
R5 shoulder strap.
Dimensions: 7 high x 5 wide x 3 deep.
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Zappos.com (2009)

The Placer bag keeps your traveling simple, while still carrying all your needed essentials.
Zippered main compartment holds all of your personal items securely in one place.
Leather patch in front contains a mini pocket.
Has a five pocket organizer pouch with zippered coin pocket.
Fleeced lined pocket for your cell phone or sunglasses.
Exterior back stash pocket.
Adjustable 1.0 strap.
Dimensions: 8.5H x 7W x 3D.
8.00 oz.

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Overland Placer Shoulder BagOverland Placer Shoulder Bag - Men's$19.99 - $35.45

Option Availability:

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Color
Coffee Bean / Golden Yellow
Coffee Bean / Golden Yellow
44.00
Almond / Gargoyle / Branch
Almond / Gargoyle / Branch
41.00
Bracken / Bracken / Dark Gray
Bracken / Bracken / Dark Gray
41.00
Laurel / Gargoyle / Branch
Laurel / Gargoyle / Branch
41.00
Ombre / Gargoyle / Dark Gray
Ombre / Gargoyle / Dark Gray
41.00
Black / Black / Dark Gray
Black / Black / Dark Gray
41.00
Black / Dusty Blue
Black / Dusty Blue
44.00
Gargoyle / Nutria / Branch
Gargoyle / Nutria / Branch
41.00
Cowhide / Bracken / Branch
Cowhide / Bracken / Branch
41.00

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Overland Placer Reviews Summary:

RatingNumber
of Reviews
*****7
****4
***1
**1
*0
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Positive Reviews:

Rating:*****
Great small gab - Great small bag with lots of room. It's nice and compact but holds all the necessities. Nice features include pen slots and cell phone slot under the front flap. Inside is more spacious than size implies. Good quality material. Strap adjusts to any length needed. I usually have trouble with shoulder bags - they tend to always fall off my shoulders but this one I can adjust to work. I wanted a small bag to carry wallet, cell phone, pens, small lotion, small note pad, pocket Kleenex package and this one fit the bill perfectly. Nice durable material. I would definitely purchase more bags from Overland Equipment.
Anonymous at Zappos.com (2008) on 05/21/2008
Rating:****
A little overpriced for the size - When I received the purse I was surprised at how small the purse was. I knew the measurements when I ordered but seeing it in person was quite different, especially when I considered the price. That said, it's quite a nice purse and holds a lot. The one thing I would change is the way the front flap flops down when you open it. I don't care for that - it seems insecure and makes me not want to utilize that part of the purse.
Anonymous at Zappos.com (2008) on 05/06/2005
Rating:*****
One of the best I've found - I can't stand purses and bags that are so big that I end up losing everything. This one is not only lightweight and easy to carry, but for its small size, you can surprisingly fit quite a bit in it. If there was any one thing on it that I would change, it would be to replace the velcro front to a zipper. Other than that, I love it!!!
Misty at Zappos.com (2008) on 10/04/2008
Rating:****
Not bad - I liked the bag a lot even thought I haven't used it yet. The compartments are cool but I wish the key clip was metal. The one thing I didn't like was that the strap was quite a bit lighter in color than the black bag. I thought the strap would be black but it is more like dark gray. I may get another color for the warm weather.
Newtonnola at Zappos.com (2008) on 12/07/2008
Rating:*****
I love it! This purse is just the right size for me. It can carry the cell phone (easy to access), wallet, checkbook, a place for a pen, and various pockets for all the little extras a mom may need. Even when packed it manages to stay quite slim. Thank you!
Karen at Zappos.com (2008) on 09/26/2008
Rating:*****
Functional and cute - The Placer is perfect for the purpose I bought it for, a trip to Mexico. It will hold a camera, sunglasses, sunblock, guidebook, maybe even a small water bottle. It's quite sporty and outdoorsy, not my usual style, but great for this purpose!
Claire at Zappos.com (2008) on 02/20/2008
Rating:****
Very useful purse - It's a great purse. I love the adjustable strap because it allows me to wear the purse across my shoulders and keep both hands free. It is a little small - but if you pack everything in there right - it works.
Tonya at Zappos.com (2008) on 06/25/2005
Rating:*****
Love this little bag - Plenty of room in a small space. Light weight - a great casual look - perfect for everyday. I was so pleased with this overland bag that I also purchased Overland's Bayliss bag. I love them both!
Anonymous at Zappos.com (2008) on 04/13/2009
Rating:*****
I love this purse. It's the perfect size and I love the light green color. It is small enough to be an everyday purse that doesn't get in the way, but has plenty of space for all the necessities.
Anonymous at Zappos.com (2008) on 04/06/2008
Rating:*****
Exactly what I expected - Looked exactly like the picture and was everything that I thought it would be. I've had other products from Overland and have never been disappointed in any of them.
Anonymous at Zappos.com (2008) on 04/30/2005

Negative Reviews:

Rating:**
Looks like a camera bag - I like sporty bags, and when I saw this on Zappos it looked kind of cute and it was the size I was looking for. But when I took it out of the box, I immediately hated it. It looks like a camera bag. Also, I don't understand the purpose of the trifold design on the front compartment-- it gapes even when there's nothing in the bag, and it seems like the bottom flap would be obstructive when you're trying to get stuff out of the pockets. I didn't keep this bag long enough to find out, though.
Anonymous at Zappos.com (2008) on 02/18/2008

Neutral Reviews:

Rating:***
I loved this purse. It’s cute and sturdy. I love the sporty look. Is small but carries a lot. I didn’t like, however, the tri fold design. It came apart a lot and was kind of annoying. I just purchased the Louie bag online and I hope that will work out better, because I love this brand.
Ashley at Zappos.com (2008) on 03/03/2008