Patagonia Half Mass Bag

Great Bag
December 11, 2011

I'm a big fan of Patagonia clothing and accessories, but unfortunately this bag wasn't for me. It was much larger and bulkier than expected, particularly for a petite woman. I would also prefer it to have a few more zip pockets since the interior is fairly cavernous. That said, the bag is well made and a good size for most people who are looking for something to use for the daily commute or occasional travel.

An approximation of the real thing
December 08, 2011

I am generally a huge fan of Patagonia products, but was a little underwhelmed by this bag. The construction and sewing are good. However, compared to gear from Timbuk2, I found the materials thinner/less robust and the bag feels fairly flimsy. The bag is also a little too deep with limited pocket space and compartments. Also, the attached shoulder strap pad is very thin. I think people who actually commute by car will find this bag serviceable, but for those who actually ride a bike or take public transport to work can find better options for the same price.

great everyday multi-purpose bag
September 09, 2011

I have the critical mass and half mass, both of which are great. The half mass bag has room for my work stuff, after work hiking/outdoor gear, and my dog's stuff, all in a size that won't hurt my back carrying. If you have a lot of days belongings plus a laptop, I'd go for the critical mass bag, but if it's just a days things then the half mass is big enough. Both great purchases and definitely worth the money!

Great Buy
March 27, 2011

Great bag! Perfect size for biking around town, taking it to class, using it as a carry on, simple design makes it perfect for just about whatever you need.

Half Mass Bag
January 05, 2011

I ordered this as a gift for my husband and so far he really likes it...its the perfect size for him to bring to work. The only thing we would change is making it all one color without the silver reflective stripe across the front.

Great Bag
September 17, 2010

I went round and round on what bag to get and this size is perfect for school not too big- not too small.

excellent messenger/laptop bag!
August 30, 2010

I purchased the Half Mass bag in Fusion Sunset (color) and recently traveled with it as my carry-on, filled with my laptop and other stuff. This bag is fantastic...love the way it looks, the generous cushioning on the strap, the adjustability of the straps, and the optional waist/hip strap that can be used when the bag is extra heavy (in the airport between flights, it helps!). So far, I've found this bag to be quite durable, good-looking, and well worth the money. Way to go once again, Patagonia!

good for laptop
August 03, 2010

I got this bag to haul around my school books and laptop for work. It's roomy and fits all I need, but it's still comfortable to carry around all day. I got the brown and really like it, but would have liked more organizational spaces for smaller items.

Great Bag
April 08, 2010

Well organized. Typical Patagonia quality

Great laptop bag!
November 19, 2009

I bought this for my wife's new MacBook Pro and she loves it! I have a Half-Mass for every day and Critical-Mass for travel. These are well made and thought out. They would be 100% perfect with one or two more organizer pockets for small items.

Great bag, not-so-great color
October 28, 2009

This bag is well designed with many pockets. I got this for my wife who loves to organize, and she showed me where she was going to put all her stuff after we got the bag.

Attached
July 31, 2009

It's so easy to get attached to this beautiful, well-designed, environmentally friendly bag. It is very comfortable, (fabric so soft, and shoulder strap), and easy to access its pockets. It was a little too big for my needs. I exchanged it for the Mini Bag: I love it.