![]() I also closed the bag and turned it upside down to test whether items would spill out or remain inside. Comfort And Security: To assess whether the straps would stay put while performing different activities on the go, such as bending down, reaching up high and turning side to side, I tidied up and cleaned my apartment while wearing the bag on my shoulder, since this involved many different quick movements.Capacity: Using a standardized range of products (13-inch laptop, 6 x 9 inch notebook, iPhone 11, wallet, keys, pen, 16.9-ounce steel water bottle, snack box, light sweater, laptop charger, earphone case, glasses case and makeup pouch), I tested the fit and organization of the items within the bag, as well as its sturdiness when full. ![]() I narrowed my list of contenders to test to seven bags, which I carried on a daily basis for 2 weeks, evaluating each on the following criteria: ![]() In order to make a fair comparison, I focused on similarly sized bags-between 11 and 18.5 inches in width, 10 and 15.5 inches in height and 3.5 and 5.5 inches in depth, which I determined is large enough to hold most items needed for work without feeling cumbersome. I also considered technical features like storage, laptop protection and the ability to stay securely closed while remaining easily accessible. I read hundreds of bag reviews and researched factors such as size and capacity, materials, colors and price. For this piece, I interviewed three experts who specialize in accessories and bag design specifically: Ulrich Grimm, a design consultant and lecturer of accessory design at Parsons School of Design in New York City and former executive vice president for global design at Calvin Klein Virginia Rolle, the Milan-based founder of the popular Big Bag Club and a fashion consultant for clients like Alexander McQueen, Tory Burch and Valentino and Leonie Sterenborg, a former curator of the Museum of Bags and Purses in Amsterdam.
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