I bought this bag (the Envelope) two years ago and have used it almost every day since. It looks like I bought it yesterday. The oilcloth has stayed clean and hardware perfect. I used to always peruse the purse and bag sections of stores. Now when I look at other bags I can't find anything I'd rather carry than MY bag. Really. It's the perfect purse. 12/03/2009
Our summer vacation this year was to Zurich, Switzerland. My hope had been to pack as lightly as possible, but we had a wide variety of activities planned including alpine hikes, lake cruises, shopping, business dinners, and general sight-seeing. Knowing how fashionable European women are, I worried that taking just one bag might not be practical, BUT I took my butterscotch envelope bag, and it all worked! It coordinated well with my dressier outfits. I was able to lengthen the straps and sling it across my body when my hands were full rushing through the airports. I rolled it up and shoved it in my backpack when we were out hiking. Being completely waterproof, I didn't worry about my passport or wallet getting wet when it rained, and I was able to wipe the exterior clean whenever it got dirty. I was very pleased with my choice. 9/3/2009