Just returned from a two week trip to lots of rustic destinations carrying the cream Gemini bag everywhere every day while packed to the brim with books I didn’t get to read, changes of clothes and stuff for the kids, two giant water bottles, sunscreen, etc etc etc. I don’t own anything else white because I’m very hard on my stuff but to my surprise it still looks brand new! I carried it on five airplanes, to several rocky beaches, hiked around multiple dusty ruins, and shoved it under the table at sidewalk cafes every day. The dirt wiped off and there’s only one small scuff on a strap from when my kids dragged it the length of a driveway. 🤦♀️
To those who are worried about strap length: I ordered a second xl strap and attached it and the original strap to use it as a backpack. It was super comfortable and honestly I never even tried it the way the pictures show with one strap. Should work for even the biggest pro football player to carry!
This bag is the only bag I can find that has every feature I look for: long wide tote straps, water bottle holders, zip top, laptop sleeve, interior and exterior pockets, tote-backpack conversion, it’s wider than it is tall (which makes it easier to dig and find things), THE LUGGAGE SLEEVE!, keychain loop, and I was even was able to use the metal rings meant for shoulder strap attachment to clip on a jacket loop and carabiners for sunglasses cases, etc. And it looks great.
The only thing I would change is having the zipper go completely to the corners of the main opening and a way to lock it closed for when I’m in places with high risk for pick pocketing, but I didn’t have any problems (buried my wallet at the bottom) and this is me absolutely grasping at design tweaks. I travel internationally with my kids at least twice a year to see family, quarterly for regional family trips, and monthly for work. I’m a committed over packer and I’ve tried every gadget and bag available at higher and lower price points. This one is easily the best.
Thank you so much for making this bag! It was such a gift to carry everything we needed without sacrificing style or comfort. I got to feel like myself on a family trip for the first time since having kids!
