I have a self-diagnosed bag problem. My聽closets at home are filled with adventure bags, duffel bags, school bags, climbing bags, and totes. So when a bag impresses me, I don鈥檛 take it lightly. 聽($60) is my most recent bag obsession. Here鈥檚聽why I like it.
Style
No matter how much gear I stuff into the Yatra, it remains slim and close to the back. I can carry a laptop, a camera, and two puffies聽without feeling overburdened. Stylish leather and brass accents dot the shoulders, front latch, and front panel. I opted for the black and it goes well with most outfits. Inside, the bag is lined聽with a lovely聽Himalayan-inspired taffeta print,聽which adds another layer of style. I love the looks of the top-folding hook-and-eye closure鈥攚hich I鈥檝e聽never had trouble operating with one hand only.
Function
The Yatra is loaded with features that make it great for every day. It has a laptop sleeve, four external pockets, and two internal organizational pockets. The back panel is beautifully padded (while still maintaining a low profile) and makes carrying a heavy load a little easier. Two side pockets hold聽聽securely, and the internal laptop sleeve kept my聽13-inch MacBook Pro safe聽while I聽hustled聽around Outdoor Retailer聽for a week. I鈥檓 confident that the durable Cordura聽fabric, which is coated with a DWR, will resist tears and聽scuffs.
Price
At $60, this bag holds its own when it comes to value versus cost. It鈥檚 a great everyday option, and聽for every bag you buy, one book will be donated to a Tibetan schoolchild.