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Overland Equipment Boulder Vert Bag

Overland Equipment Boulder Vert Bag

Item # 749974
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Personalize this wax-coated canvas bag as you like. Rough it up and fabric looks distressed. Expose it to sun, and it melts back to a uniform coating.

  • Eco-friendly cotton canvas bag has an oil and wax-coated finish using century-old techniques
  • Wax treatment is non-hazardous, odorless and offers superior stain-and water-repellency
  • Envelope-style lid with buckle closure features zippered pockets both on and under the flap
  • Sizeable interior is divided with a flat slip pocket; an interior small-item organizer with zippered pouch holds the small stuff
  • Molded grab handle and adjustable shoulder strap with ergonomic non-slip padding
  • Exterior back magazine pocket
  • Hand-stitched recycled rubber bottom for durabiltiy

Made in USA.

Item 749974

Overland Equipment Boulder Vert Bag Specs

Specification

Description

Average weight2 lbs. 5 oz.
Dimensions13 x 12 x 3.5 inches
MaterialWaxed cotton canvas / recycled rubber bottom
Number of pockets9 + main compartment
Approximate volume546 cubic inches

Overland Equipment Boulder Vert Bag Customer Reviews

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Overland Equipment Boulder Vert Bag
 
4.2

(based on 10 reviews)

80%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to access items (6)
  • High quality (6)
  • Easy to carry (5)
  • Good capacity (5)
  • Easy to identify (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Commuting (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Comfort-oriented (6), Practical (6), Office professional (3), Stylish (3), Traveler (3)
    • Primary use:
    • Personal (7)

    Reviewed by 10 customers

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    Jan

    4

    2008

    (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Space for everything!

    ByPDXBosco

    from Portland, OR

    About Me Comfort-oriented, Practical, Stylish, Urban Exploring

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Easy To Access Items
    • Easy To Carry
    • Good Capacity
    • High Quality

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Commuter bag
      • Weekend Trips

      Comments about Overland Equipment Boulder Vert Bag:

      I commute to work by train and needed a medium-sized bag to carry my personal items in neat order. This bag has pockets and spaces for my iPod, phone, notepad, pens, gum, train pass, etc; the divided main compartment will carry a book, my lunch, umbrella, water bottle; and the exterior magazine pocket is great! The wide, padded strap makes it comfy to wear walking around town, and the water repellency is great in the rainy Portland environment - keeps my contents nice and dry. The only thing that would take this bag from 99% great to 100% awesome would be the implementation of an exterior slot pocket for a water bottle or umbrella. Otherwise, I love this bag, and have received several comments on its attractive appearance. I look forward to using this bag for a long, long time, and its sturdy construction looks to provide just that.

      • Primary use:
      • Personal

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

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      Jun

      10

      2008

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Gotta get this bag!

      ByScouty

      from Chanhassen, MN

      About Me Career, Comfort-Oriented, Practical, Stylish

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Easy To Access Items
      • Easy To Carry
      • Good Capacity
      • High Quality

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Messenger BagLaptop Bag

        Comments about Overland Equipment Boulder Vert Bag:

        This is a great bag. The more you use it, the better it looks. Love that it's Eco friendly and very nice looking. It's rugged, yet stylish - just like me :)

        • Primary use:
        • Personal

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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        Oct

        8

        2008

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Great Bag

        ByRutter

        from Houston

        About Me Comfort-Oriented, Practical

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Easy To Access Items
        • Easy To Carry
        • Easy To Identify
        • Good Capacity
        • High Quality

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Long Vacations
          • WORK

          Comments about Overland Equipment Boulder Vert Bag:

          Same thoughts as some of the other reviewers. I am a bag nerd...I have a bunch and always look at them in stores. This bag is perfect for toting your laptop back and forth to work. Ruggedly handsome on the outside, but soft and cuddly on the inside. Only complaint is the latch takes some getting used to, but this bag it is just the right size and very durable.

          • Gift:
          • No
          • Primary use:
          • Business

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          Sep

          18

          2009

           
          4.0

          great bag

          ByWLS

          from Oshkosh WI

          About Me Avid Traveler

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Adjustable
          • Lots of Storage
          • Rugged

          Cons

          • Bulky
          • Picks up pet hair easily
          • Uncomfortable Strap

          Best Uses

            Comments about Overland Equipment Boulder Vert Bag:

            Good looking masculine bag The waxed canvas is rugged but it does tend to pick up lint and pet hair. I am puzzled as to reports of latch failure as it is strongly attached by large rivets in each corner. I don't see how it could fail. My 13 inch laptop fits nicely inside and all the pockets come in very handy. I use this as a carry on bag and have no real complaints although it is a bit heavy..

            • Primary use:
            • Personal

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            Jun

            21

            2009

             
            4.0

            Great smaller bag

            Byrg gear hound

            from Philadelphia, PA

            About Me Avid Traveler, Office Professional

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Perfect size for commute
            • Rugged
            • Unique

            Cons

            • Strap twists easily
            • Uncomfortable Strap

            Best Uses

            • Commuting

            Comments about Overland Equipment Boulder Vert Bag:

            I wanted a bag that was big enough for office paperwork and my daily commute junk (cell phone, pda, sunglasses, ipod) but not as big as a traditional messenger/laptop bag. Most bags this size appear styled for women, so it was a challenge finding something with more rugged-appearing design (w/ apologies for the stereotype). This bag fits the bill.

            I would change two things. 1. The shoulder pad is not nearly as comfortable as my Northface laptop bag -- it could stand to be more padded and non-slip 2. I wish the strap had freely rotating D rings so I wouldn't have to be so careful about how I toss it on my shoulder (it gets twisted easily).

            Previous reviewers raise concern about the clasp. For what it's worth, although the clasp is a little unusual, I have had no problems with durability (I've owned mine for about a year).

            • Gift:
            • No
            • Primary use:
            • Business

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            May

            11

            2009

             
            3.0

            Good bag, Bad clasp

            ByAlice the Goon

            from Scottsdale, Arizona

            About Me Office Professional

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Adjustable
            • Comfortable
            • Lightweight
            • Lots of Storage
            • Rugged

            Cons

            • Claps prone to breaking

            Best Uses

            • Books
            • City Bikes
            • Not Just Biking

            Comments about Overland Equipment Boulder Vert Bag:

            I typically carry one or two books with me in addition to my notebook/planner. I also carry a myriad of personal items in this bag and find it to be very roomy and rugged. The pockets and zippers are conveniently located and its easy to access and secure. Unfortunately, the clasp mechanism is a terrible design and apparently not well suited to daily use/abuse.I am very selective about the type and utility of the things I carry with me, and the decision to spend[$] on a bag took a bit of consideration and comparison. I eventually decided upon and purchased this one about 2 months ago, and have already exchanged it once because the front clasp broke off. I've had the replacement not even 2 weeks and two of the pop-rivets that hold the clasp on have already dropped off. I will be returning it yet again and probably selecting a different bag which is a shame because I really like the style and utility of this one.

            • Gift:
            • No
            • Primary use:
            • Personal

            Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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            Apr

            23

            2009

             
            3.0

            Has A Weak Point

            ByMRGLV

            from Las Vegas, NV

            About Me Avid Traveler, Office Professional

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Adjustable
            • Lots of Storage
            • Rugged

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Commuting
              • Not Just Biking
              • Travel

              Comments about Overland Equipment Boulder Vert Bag:

              I like the look, durability and functionality. I bought it for a trip to Italy. In the first couple of days, the latch on front flap broke. Otherwise it was great while it lasted for touring and short side trips. REI was great about letting me return it.

              • Gift:
              • No
              • Primary use:
              • Personal

              Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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              Mar

              30

              2009

               
              4.0

              Good, but heavy

              ByBB999

              from Bay Area, CA

              About Me Comfort-Oriented, Modern, Practical

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Easy To Access Items
              • Easy To Identify
              • High Quality

              Cons

              • Heavy To Begin With

              Best Uses

              • Car Commuting

              Comments about Overland Equipment Boulder Vert Bag:

              Good medium-sized car commuting bag. Holds what you need it to, assuming that's a smallish laptop, a few folders or binders and an article of clothing or two. Good internal organization, very solid construction. The shoulder pad is stiff and generally useless, but easy enough to remove.

              That said, this bag's pretty heavy for its size. You're not going to want to walk any distance with this thing, or lug it on public transportation. Best if you're mainly carrying essentials from home to car to work and back.

              • Gift:
              • No

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              Jan

              30

              2009

               
              5.0

              A great commuter / computer bag

              ByOslo Viking

              from Oslo, Norway

              About Me Career, Classic, Comfort-Oriented, Modern, Practical, Stylish

              Pros

              • Easy To Access Items
              • Easy To Carry
              • Easy To Identify
              • Good Capacity
              • High Quality

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Commuting

                Comments about Overland Equipment Boulder Vert Bag:

                A great bag for commuting to work with small / medium size laptop and some reading material. I've also used it to carry essentials for my toddler on the weekend. Holds up well to winter weather in Norway. I quite like the latch as it feels secure when running to catch a train. There are many pockets within the bag to sort phone, pens, etc. I am very pleased with this casual bag and have gotten many compliments from colleagues at work. I get the feeling that I'm likely to wear out before this bag.

                • Gift:
                • No
                • Primary use:
                • Personal

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                Sep

                9

                2008

                 
                5.0

                Awesome MANLY bag

                ByRich the bear

                from Laurence Harbor NJ

                About Me Comfort-Oriented, Practical

                Pros

                • Easy To Access Items
                • Easy To Carry
                • Easy To Identify
                • Good Capacity
                • High Quality

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Commute to work
                  • Weekend Trips

                  Comments about Overland Equipment Boulder Vert Bag:

                  Awesome bag. Super quality. I should have this bag a long long time. Perfect for my commute to work and it doesn't look girly or metrosexual! Really rugged, not too big or too small. GET ONE!!

                  • Primary use:
                  • Personal

                  Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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