Reviews for Thule 15" Crossover Messenger Bag

So far I had this bag for only about a week but I have to say that I love it. Its durable, holds my macbook in a convenient to access pocket; even though the metal sliding clip is sometimes a hassle, it works fine. This bag holds my folder, charger, and other school supplies. Built very well.

18 of 18 people found this useful

The bag is well done, but I need more interior organization pockets. I don't like having to rifle thru a lot of stuff--I want things neat & in their places. So I am returning this bag and trying the Tucano bag. I liked the messenger-style of the Thule though, and I actually found the clips others have complained about to be quite nice & not hard to manipulate at all. I pretty much hate the big Thule on the strap and on the bag itself, because it makes it too masculine for me. It's a weird mix with the polka dots... So it's definitely a nice bag, just not for me.

18 of 27 people found this useful

I've owned this bag for about a year, and use it at least five days a week. most days it transports clothes, a 15" macbook pro, an iPad, headphones, and miscellaneous other things. It's the perfect size for me; compact and never in the way, but holds plenty of stuff. It's also really well padded; I literally throw the thing into my passenger seat every morning and I never have to worry. Finally it's incredible durable - it still looks as good as the day I bought it. No stains, tears, frays, bad stitching, nothing.

Some people have complained about the closure method--aluminum buckles that slide horizontally onto nylon loops--and while it is a bit awkward and slow, it's incredibly secure and silent. I would take it over velcro any day. It also requires no adjustment like a traditional snap or strap+buckle closure would - there are four rows of nylon loops, and you just choose whichever row will fit the contents securely. All in all I think the positives outweigh the negatives.

I love this bag, of the dozen or so I've owned it's far and away the best. If I lost it I would buy another one immediately.

14 of 14 people found this useful

I got this bag based off the high reviews I have seen. It has not even been a weak since I got this bag and already the stitching is coming apart where the carrying handle is located. Good bag if you do not plan on carrying anything moderately heavy. All I had in my bag was the iPad and a 1 1/2 inch notebook with paper and a few pencils. I say look elsewhere.

8 of 22 people found this useful

I was very disappointed with this bag and the fact it had good reviews. Based on the reviews I thought this was the bag for me, it wasn't. My biggest complaint was the flap. Look closely at the picture, those silver buckles aren't buckles, or quick releases, or anything useful. They are little metal things you have to slide into and out of loops in order to open the bag. Very annoying design if you are moving around and always in and out of the bag. It just wasn't worth it, and I was happy Apple has a great return policy.

21 of 28 people found this useful

This bag pretty much has it all. The laptop compartment is held right against your body with additional padding, and with the bag open it allows for the bag to pass through airport security without removing the laptop by having the laptop stay separate from all the cables, etc. There's a special compartment with a Velcro enclosure just for your iPhone (my iPhone 4 fits perfectly in its Griffin Slim case in the compartment). The strap is nicely adjustable and there's an additional carry handle available. One of the coolest things is the pass-through slot which allows you to put the messenger bag through the extended pull handle of your airport luggage (should work with any luggage but works ESPECIALLY well with the Thule brand of luggage). The aluminum hooks that hold the bag shut are fantastic, so much better than a plastic buckle. Can't say enough about the build quality, how well-placed everything is, how good the zippers are, and how slick the water-resistant material is. Matches the Thule Crossover Backpack perfectly if you are into that sort of thing.

34 of 37 people found this useful

I was particularly impressed to see the 25 year warranty. You can tell a lot about a product by the way the company stands behind it (i.e. Apple).

16 of 19 people found this useful

I have a lot of Apple products and I travel a lot as a media consultant. The Thule Crossover Messenger Bag is one of the best things that has ever happened to my 'normadic' lifestyle. It gives me the peace I need as regards my equipment in transit. It has completely rendered the other bags useless!

25 of 30 people found this useful

I bought this bag because my other book-bag just couldn't hold everything. I started to cram everything into it and it just got too heavy to haul around campus everyday. So I bought this, thinking that it could carry my load; and it does perfectly. I carries my 13'' MacBook Pro, both in and out of its Incase sleeve, and has enough room for my ipad as well. The interior is so roomy, there is plenty of room for a day's worth of classes. What I think I like most is that after I pack all my textbooks and notebooks, theres about 5 inches left for me to put my headphones or charger. All the extra pockets and zippers really help as well and come in very handy. The price may be a little much but I feel that it is definitely worth it. The bag is made of a strong, durable material that is water resistant, and has more than enough room for all your books and high-tech gadgets.

My only complaint is that the shoulder strap isn't all that adjustable, but it is not all that big of a deal.

I strongly recommend this bag to anyone looking for a new book-bag.

19 of 21 people found this useful

I am really enjoying this bag and the cool style. It's great for holding my macbook pro, ipad, magic mouse, documents and much more without overcrowding things. Also nice to finally have a messenger bag with a small handle on the top for an easy grab and go. Totally worth the price.

18 of 20 people found this useful