Absolutely beautiful! Beautiful color. Beautiful hide. I love everything about this bag!
This leather is so soft and pebbly. Spacious carry. Looks so good wearing it. THANK YOU GFG!
Soft yet substantial leather - great size - perfect daily carry!!
I ordered the peanut in this. I got blessed with the hyde i got. So pretty! Wasn't prepared for how heavy it is, though, even when empty.
Love Love Love this bag! The shoulder strap to crossbody strap is so easy to adjust! The Hickory leather is perfection!
Love the bag, very well made and holds everything i need! The strap is also very comfortable on my shoulder.
Very nice wallet, should last me the rest of my days here on earth.
I bought one similar 30 years ago and it was still intact, though badly worn.
The Julianne is my fav style yet! The side strap is very comfortable and the bag itself looks much more feminine than most others. I bought 5 and just ordered another!
I’m new to GFG and to purses, honestly.
At 55 years old, I have finally discovered the joy of full grain leather and GFG gives me quality and craftsmanship.
The small( original) Julianne in honey is a soft, puddly goddess! This is a true hobo bag that slouches perfectly. I’ve already ordered another, this time with the outside pocket to hold my phone and keys. I don’t carry much as a rule, but the Julianne allows for space to throw in a light sweater or a bottle of water or whatever else I may need for the day. I am very happy with this purchase.
The strap & buckle not only is a great closure, the look it gives is a little bit more sophisticated and classy than the flap just flapping. Love it
I purchased the medium backpack in black in May 2023, so I've used it daily/weekly for 2.5 years. This is an amazing bag that is very versatile. I've used it to carry my Bible and essentials for Adoration, run errands, and when travelling.
Materials and quality:
This backpack is made with full grain leather that's slightly thicker than other brands. In my opinion the leather is one of the best. Right from the beginning, the leather was smooth, durable, and flexible - not at all stiff. It has beautifully held it's shape over the 2.5 years and I enjoy using it, knowing that it was made in America. The brass zippers were a little stiff in the beginning, but they became smooth overtime. I love using the interior pocket for my wallet, phone, and keys - it's nice to keep those separate from the stuff in the main compartment. The front pocket is spacious - I usually put my Rosary, lip balm, pens, and hand sanitizer.
Weight from use:
I bought this backpack because I wanted a bag with medium capacity that was not too heavy. At 2.5 pounds, it's one the lightest leather backpacks of it's size when compared to other brands, in my opinion. I've taken it with me on trips and typically pack it with an 18oz water bottle, umbrella, tripod stand, blanket (for spontaneous picnics), jacket, wallet, phone, and other essentials. When packed for travel, I can carry it for 2-3 hours at a stretch, but I pack much less when running errands, so I can carry it comfortably for a longer time then. When I bought it in 2023, I also separately purchased shoulder pads from Go Forth Goods (GFG) because I knew that would make the straps more comfortable when using the bag for long hours. As always, GFG has great customer services, so the ordering process was easy!
Electronics:
My 13 inch MacBook fits in the main compartment of the backpack and not the interior pocket. An iPad/tablet probably would fit in the interior pocket.
Care:
This backpack is easy to maintain, especially since the leather is water-resistant. If I need to quickly walk out in rainy weather, I just wipe away the drops once I'm inside my car or house. I typically condition the backpack once a year.
All in all, a great backpack that is made with high quality materials and can be used for various different occasions. It'll be part of my collection for many, many years!
I loved my Avery medium leather tote in Mocha! Adding D rings to it makes it so convenient for me because I carry it as a crossbody. My friends ask me where I got such solid looking and beautiful bag and I told them I got it from GFG and they’re excited to check out the site and hopefully become new fans!
After reading so many posts, I decided to order an XL Gusset in redwood bison and it makes a great crossbody that holds just what I need for the weekend.
I seriously love this bag! It’s very well crafted and feels like it was made just for me. I’ve carried every day since receiving it.
This is the perfect size for an every day carry for my needs. It’s not too heavy. Fits plenty. Looks cute. What else do you need? Prior to this, the small Avery was my go-to size. I still use the Small on weekends when I might have more items to pack away in my purse, but the mini is perfect for every other time.
This is the perfect bag! Light weight small and packs a lot of punch! It carry’s all my essentials and more. This is my everyday carry! Go forth goods is simply the best!!!
