I am disappointed with this bag. I expected more.
First some positives. There are a good number of pockets and pockets within pockets to stash all your different items. But more internal zipper pockets is always better.
I also appreciated the external water bottle pocket (it just barely fits my 19oz Owala any bigger would be an issue).
And the leather is nice.
The bad:
The extra straps are way too long. Yes, I saw that other reviews said this too but I thought that a.) They would have solved that by now and b.) Being 6'2" it wouldnt be a problem for me. The internal paper slot in the main compatment is so tight it crumples papers when you put them in it or take them out. The point where the straps come out of the bag are too close together. This causes a stress point in the strap on the inside seam as the strap pulls from the bag to go around the shoulders. It seems like it will be an early failure point and is already showing signes of a gap forming there. Lastely, the structure of the back was crumpled in shipping or storage, so there are weird creases in it making it look caved in (like a hat that's been crushed). It's a so close to an awesome bag, but not quite there yet.
Hey Ezra! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us! Your satisfaction is incredibly important to us, and we genuinely appreciate your honesty as it helps us to improve. If you would like to exchange that bag for something that fits your needs a little better, please reach out to our support team at support@kodiakleather.com.
Hi Salvador! I can assure you, each of our bags are made from full-grain or top-grain leather. Our Crossbody Koyuk Purse is made from fullgrain cowhide! We are happy to answer any questions you may have, please reach out to our support team! support@kodiakleather.com
The bag is too big for a gym bag. That’s the sole reason I bought it. I’m sure it can be used for other things.
Hey Andrew! Thanks for your feedback! We are happy to exchange your unused bag for something that might work better for you. We have several 25L options that work great as gym bags! Please reach out to support@kodiakleather.com if you'd like the steps for an exchange.
Beautifully built. Solid construction all around. Feels like something that I will use for many years without tiring of it.
Awesome quality!! Looks great and easy to Carry!! Tons of room for the size and well appointed.. Kodiak never disappoints!!!
The bag looks better in reality than pictures. Very good quality. Happy w the purchase.
Hey Michael, we are so sorry to hear the zipper broke! Sounds like the Portfolio you received does not meet our quality standards. We are happy to replace this for you. Please reach out to support@kodiakleather.com and we'll get you taken care of!
Ordered checkbook wallet and got the pocket planner instead, which cost 15 dollars less then wallet and to do an exchange for correct item I have to pay additional tax, so I have to pay more if I want the right product I ordered? Please make right. Don't seem fair on my end to pay anything more.
Hey Miguel, thanks for your feedback! We definitely agree that you shouldn't have to pay the difference when the mistake was on our end! We would love to get this taken care of for you, please reach out to support@kodiakleather.com
Extremely high-quality, durable, and extraordinary classic look. Customer service was also A+. I will always be on the lookout for more Kodiak products.
I was pleased with the bag when I received it, although I don't use it till hold toiletries. I use the bag to store medications. The magnetic clasp is a clever idea. The zippers function smoothly, but I haven't made up my mind about them. These have plastic or polymer teeth. In my experience, the older style brass zippers were more durable. We'll wait and see. So far, so good.
Bought the AB buffalo pilot bag. Looks amazing, has that fantastic real leather smell. The craftsmanship is apparent when you look at it and use the bag. I had a small defect in the first bag I bought, sent an email with a picture and was greeted with an immediate resolution without having to jump through a bunch of hoops or talk to multiple people.I am very excited to own this bag and can tell that it will last a very long time.
This is PERFECT! I love the color, it’s got all the pockets I need to pack around my stuff for work. Pens, my keyboard, credit/debit cards, my business cards my batter pack, all of it.
This bag is just gorgeous! I was a little skeptical about the price but it was worth every penny! I can’t wait to give it to my husband for our anniversary! He’s going to love it!
This is my second piece from Kodiak. I am very pleased with both! I do wish, however, that I had an opportunity to do a hands-on in person before purchasing their product, as well as other online items we purchased without physically being able to see.
Nothing beats the smell of genuine leather or the feel of real paper. Nice craftsmanship and met my expectations .. and then some! Great service too.
I think the price for this bag was very fair and I was surprised at how well this stored my Dell Latitude 13" laptop. The bag itself is well made and the interior looks great as well. Just received it the other day and already getting complimented at how nice it looks.
This bag is high quality. Has 2 large pockets that feel like they will protect my laptop pretty well
This was my favorite bag in the airports, carrying it on my bag was so convenient until the shoulder strap snapped about 11 months after purchasing. Is snapped where it was sewn to bag so now I can’t carry it on my back. Also, about 12 months after purchasing the zipper separated from where it was sewn to the bag. It did not stand the test of time, I thought this was going to be my forever bag because of how heavy duty it is but these issues did happen.
I'm sorry to hear that happened to your bag. Please contact our support team to see what options are available for you.