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Lo and behold, this bag checks all the boxes! And seems very durable per Carhartt tradition, too. So Im very, very happy with it.
The one area where it could use a little improvement is the strap. Now, I read some of the other reviews complaining about that, but decided to try it anyway because everything else sounded ideal. The deal is, the bag has a single strap, and you pull it in one direction to use as a backpack (so the strap doubles into two straps), and the other to make it a messenger strap. Honestly, its ingenious. I like it so much better than other bags where you have to either carry the backpack straps separately and put them on (no way) or tuck whatever youre not using into a pocket (better, but still a pain). This strap allows you to switch in seconds. BUT the one thing it could use is some way to keep it from going past the center of the strap when switching to backpack mode. Its too easy for the whole bag to tip sideways before you can get the strap where it needs to be. Im working on improving my skills here, because I think the ease and speed of conversion is worth a bit of a learning curve. They really are on the right track here, it just could be made just a tiny bit better!
Also, I wouldnt mind a larger front pocket. Itll fit my wallet and earbuds but not my phone, keys or much else.
Nevertheless its become my everyday bag, whether going for a day hike or to the coffeehouse to work. Really digging it. Thanks Carhartt!
It is well made and looks better than pics.