I found this bag doing an online search for leather backpack purses. I was hunting for one because I was tired of one shoulder bearing the brunt of the load with my regular purse. I needed something more ergonomic. Congrats to Yukon Bags for focusing on the Google search engine optimizing! I think it was the first ad I came across. The Hinton bag looked perfect. I had wanted another Roots bag, as I love the leather and quality, but their backpack purses didn't suit my needs... and I just didn't like the look.
I ordered the Hinton bag in cinnamon. The morning after I placed the order I realized that I hadn't put in the Valentine's promo code that they were offering. So I emailed them, and they issued me a refund for the amount of the discount! Amazing service. The bag came so incredibly quickly - like 3
business days (amazing since it comes from Turkey), and it was well packaged.
The bag itself is a work of art. The leather, stitching and zippers are all top quality. The shape and size of the bag are aesthetically appealing. I like how it's got a handle separate to the backpack straps so that i can just pick up the bag that way. The front side vertical zipper is perfect, because when you're wearing it as a backpack, then sling it around to reach for something from the front pocket, it turns out horizontal in that position. Great for easy access to phone while shopping.
The Hinton really does help with my comfort. The weight of my bag is balanced on my body now - it feels so wonderful. My purse also isn't slipping off my shoulder while I'm shopping or doing things. I can't recommend a backpack purse enough, and the Hinton is great!
The only thing I would recommend to the makers is to make the top opening expandable. It's a little awkward getting to things at the bottom of the purse. it's a bit of a dark hole! I wouldn't want the bag any bigger - it's perfect on my back - just for a little more room to open it up. I can fit what I want in it (laptop without sleeve, big wallet, shopping bags, some cosmetics, phone, keys, room for a sweater). If they came out with a new version that had some expandability, I'd buy it.
Overall, though, totally worth the money and deserving of the 5 stars.