Tumi Alpha Bravo Beale Mini Messenger, Grey/Orange, One Size

It's just large enough to look manly. It's just small enough to avoid the obvious pretension that it's "not a purse".This bag is of the very best quality. There's a one year warranty to replace your bag even if the airlines have mangled it. And five years for any defect. If you register the bag there's a sewn-in label with a number to return your bag to you in the event of losing it. I've set aside my Fossil bag for this one because it's so much better.UPDATE 2, April 2015, (18 Months after the last update)This is a very late update. Just wanted to say that the Hickory bag is black black black with a modest brown trim. I had to return that, too, because of the color. I finally bought another model of Tumi bag that is actually brown, and I like it.MY original Black Tumi is, after more than two years, in perfect shape. It looks new. I still love these bags.UPDATE AND WARNING September 2013 (4 months later):I now waiting for my second Tumi Alpha Bravo Day Beale Mini Messenger Bag in a new color. The first still looks absolutely new despite my having carried it every day for 4 months. No other bag has ever done this. I'm thinking of donating my canvas Fossil bag to the Salvation Army. There's just no comparison. The Tumi bag has also changed my default preference about the size of messenger bags. I really don't need those briefcase-or-laptop-sized things and I'm happy to be rid of them. This smaller bag feels less cumbersome and a little more fashionable. Naturally, your needs and preferences may differ.A warning, though: there are two very different bags using this same name. Some of the bags, like the black one I bought, are made of ballistic nylon. Others, like the color "Sahara", are made of polyester. I recently ordered the Sahara without noticing this. I really disliked the polyester, so I returned it right away. You may like the polyester versions, but I didn't feel confident that they would wear as well as the nylon bags. If you click the different colors here, the resultant descriptions indicate the material in each bag, so look at each to be sure you're getting what you want. I'd have been happy to have the Sahara in nylon.I finally ordered the "Hickory" color at the Tumi website because it wasn't available here on Amazon. I got the same price as Amazon's and free shipping from Tumi, but I did have to pay sales tax there. Tumi also takes Paypal, so I bought there rather than another non-Amazon vendor.

I absolutely love my first Tumi bag! Once I determined where i wanted to keep certain items and in which of the myriad of pockets my Tumi became the most stylish and organized day and traveling bag of my entire life! Very utilitarian and rugged structure and materials with an understated minimalist look that is very distinct. I was so knocked out that I immediately bought my husband the Tumi Monterey Sling for an upcoming holiday in Boston. Not matchy-matchy, but we do look like a couple who shares a certain sophisticated aesthetic;) Best price here on Amazon even compared to the Tumi outlet. I'm shopping for a Tumi wallet now.

I did quite a bit of research looking for bags to carry my iPad. I had bought the Mobile Edge Mini Messenger bag. Nice materials and finishes. I just found it to be BIG. Too big for just carrying the iPad.I wanted something more compact and understated. That is what I found the Alpha Bravo Day Beale bag to be perfectly sized for the iPad. Nice pockets and compartments to house accessories and miscellaneous items.The look and the design of the bag are really nice. The photos really don't do it justice. I saw several other Tumi bags at Nordstroms in person, and only then, can you appreciate the quality and the attention to details that Tumi provides.Two minor complaints with this bag. The liner is a little loose. Not bad. I am not sure this is what I was expecting given the other bags I saw.The zipper on the front of the bag under the flap is a little coarse. Sometimes, it does not glide as smoothly as a finer zipper would.In summary, for daily use carrying the essentials plus your iPad and accessories: Great.You won't be able to fit too much. Great styling.Minor details on the finish of the liner and the zippers.Worth $175? Debatable....

Overall I love the bag. I don't clutter it with much and it has enough compartments/pockets inside for my needs. Material is strong and should give a lot of wear. Shoulder strap is strong and can adjust to whatever length you need. My only concern is that the main flap closes to the bag with magnets which can be lifted easily. There should be some kind of stronger closure piece. My solution is to wear the bag over my shoulder with the flap against my body. On another plus side, there is a fairly large zippered compartment under the flap which keeps any money/valuables safe. I would definitely recommend the bag.

Was heavier than I expected and strap was too stiff -- will probably not carry any more

Its a little small, you can't fit a laptop or a medium book. My tablet just barely squeezes in. I'm currently using this as a bag to go inside a larger bag, which means the stylishness is pretty much wasted.

I took this bag with me on an all-day trip into Atlanta for a Braves game. Wore it during the Marta ride to and from stadium, during our visit to Underground and everywhere in between. I'm used to carrying tactical-type bags, but wanted something a little more refined. It was comfortable to carry all day (8+ hours). It held a 16oz water bottle, snacks, phone, sunscreen, keys and a couple of small hand-towels with no issues. The magnets that hold the flap closed seem to be just about the right strength. It stays closed but can be opened with one hand easily. The only drawback was that I felt I had to keep an eye on this bag a little more in the crowds because it doesn't have a secure fastening mechanism.

Tumi fa solo prodotti fantastici

Very thoughtly designed and made.