Kipling Women's Syro' Cross-Body Bag, 31 x 22 x 12.5 cm

I have one of this style bag already in red, this is nice and bright. Not a 'youthful' pattern but fun and floral, very suitable for a middle-aged lady I would say. As practical as all Kipling bags with not too many or too few pockets. Although personally I do remove the central divider with scissors as it's too floppy to really be much use for me.

Kipling Syro is an neat medium sized bag. This bags has handy front and back zipped compartments. The main section is also zipped. Inside is another zipped section and internal open pockets. The zips are very strong and smooth running - great for security and convenience.I love Kipling bags - they are well finished, water resistant, store flat, extremely light weight, washable, strap is adjustable and stays in place. I have stopped using leather bags as I am fed up of the amount of care they require to keep looking smart - leather scratches easily and absorbs spills leaving unsightly stains that are tricky to remove. I pop my Kipling bags into the washing machine ( 30 degree wash and in a laundry net) and they come out looking fresh as new. Biro marks can be removed with an application of OxyClean applied with a toothbrush and left overnight - then pop bag into washing machine.

This bag is smaller than I usually buy from Kipling. It required some re-organisation but as a result much lighter to carry. Good selection of zip pockets and pouches. The only thing that I don't like is that the zip is not secured to the bag on the closed side of the zip and needs two hands to close on most occasions. I like the inner divider in the main body as it is great for mini iPad protecting it from the rest of the stuff in your bag. I don't think you would get anything bigger than an iPad mini in there. I do like the bag but I think I wish it was just a bit bigger. I guess I will get used to it as it a very nice looking bag.

Another great bag from Kipling, the size is just right for a handbag (not too large and not too small) lots of room inside to hold purse, glasses, phone, makeup plus the usual key holder which is always included in a Kipling bag and which is so useful when opening bag to locate keys. There is a zipped pocket on the front and also one on the back plus an easy accessible small front pocket fastened by Velcro which is handy for holdingtickets etc. The Champagne colour is metallic and shiny and is especially good for taking on holiday when you need only one bag to match every outfit

It took a long time to decide on a bag for a long haul flight later this year, and even when I settled on a Kipling it took a while to settle on this one. Anyway, I'm very glad I did. I love this bag and can't wait to use it. I chose the Black Pylon bag because of the pattern and gold details. It looks good, especially with the black gorilla pom pom and it's light. The strap feels comfortable and is easy to adjust. I love it.

These bags never fail to please me, light, washable, plenty of space, I just love them and I wanted a brown bag and this one was so cheap, I had to have it. The best thins about Kipling bags is that the pockets and spaces inside the bag are usually much the same so I can swap bags quickly and know where everything is. These are ideal for older people as they are so light and the shoulder strap does not cut in.The quality is excellent, never had a zip fail.One thing I hated was the horrible plastic monkey, I always take them off anyway and replace with a nicer fluffy animal!!! As they are called Kipling why not use the other animals that are associated with R. Kipling?

Initially, on receiving this, I didn't think I was going to keep this bag. I wasn't mad about the colour-as it is a little less bright in tone than the Amazon pics show. However, once I opened the bag and placed a few items in to see how it felt to wear, I was amazed at how practical and functional it is. Here are a few things that made me certain I would keep it.Firstly, and for me most importantly, it weight very little and can be chucked in the wash if dirty. This matters to me, as I have small children who are generally covered in food and snot 50% of each day.Secondly, the bag has a comfy strap and has many compartments- perfect for dividing your phone from your keys etc. It also has a key strap! (This was a deciding factor in keeping the bag, as I always fail at finding my keys in my bag- usually when it is pouring with rain).Thirdly, it has very strong zips.Since having babies, I have become a backpack girl. This was my first attempt at going back to wearing an across body bag. I wasn't convinced I could find something as practical as my little backpack or comfy.This does the job! I am not carrying huge amounts in it- it is only a small/medium, across body handbag, but is is like the Tardis. I can for loads into it.I paid just under 30quid for my bag- which I did think was a little pricey for what it is when I first received it. But I usually by all my bags from TKMaxx or sports shops. I am a bit of a bargain hunter and I would have to say that this has been a good purchase.All in all- I doubt you will regret making this bag a part of your daily routine! Go on! Become a Kipling convert.

I haven't stopped using this delightful Kipling bag. I love the fabric print and the numerous pockets which house my keys and phone separately to the other items I keep in my handbag. I use the key fob to attach to my purse in case I forget to zip up the top of the bag - then I know that no one can pinch it from inside without alerting me. The lining is a dove grey colour that complements the exterior blues and blacks. A very innovative bag and one that I wouldn't hesitate in recommending.