Overland Equipment Aurora Bag

I love this bag. Really. The color is awesome (not a gaudy bright orange, but bright enough not to be a depressing pukey orange) and the bag is just perfectly functional. Most of the time I fold the top over, but when I wind up with a lot of things to carry, I love that the bag can fit just that much more. There are a lot of smaller mesh pocket compartments, even inside the 2 front pockets, which is fantastic for storing extra little things like lip balm, headphones, gum, etc.

The material itself is thick and appears very durable, but is not heavy. The strap is wide and doesn't bother my shoulder. I bring it to work and carry it around like a purse on the weekends, and it doesn't look scummy at all.

My only complaint would be that there is no clasp or snap to hold the top down when it's folded over, but it's really not a hindrance.

I ordered this bag to take on a recent group vacation involving flights and touring in a motor coach. I wanted something light but roomy enough for everything I'd need on day long excursions camera, Kindle, sketchbook, meds, snacks, etc. This worked just fine. The shoulder strap is comfortable and long enough to cross your body securely and the bag itself is lightweight but sturdy. I could carry it with me on walking tours easily.

I was surprised at just how much the fold-over compartment would hold and it might be easy to overload it if you're not mindful of the weight that would result. There are mesh compartments inside and out for wallet, cell phone, etc, but the fold-over section is essentially a bag, so some digging around is inevitable.

One suggestion I'd make is to add a feature that will secure a water bottle upright, though I was able to wedge mine, screw cap on tight, in the outer compartment and that worked fine.

I really like this bag and expect to use it a lot in town when I have art supplies, books, or paperwork to carry.

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