Review of the Alpha 15 by CRAVAR

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The Alpha 15 by CRAVAR is an affordable yet very well built bag made from high quality materials and is available here;
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@beransertkaya Жыл бұрын

The fact that you have a dedicated shelf for your collection shows how important those bags are to you. Thank you from a maker's perspective for the respect you show for the crafters. Also the bag is absolutely amazing and will last for a life time indeed!

@JamesCrane Жыл бұрын

Thank you Mr. Sertkaya, coming from one of the leather masters, that means a lot!

@saviourofrockandroll Жыл бұрын

I broke into a big smile on your opening scene. Of course James Crane would have a bag 'bookshelf'! Love it!

@Stonecraft_Leather Жыл бұрын

I’ve always wanted to see how you store your wonderful collection. Another great video. Thanks for showcasing all these makers.

@jeremymiller3305 Жыл бұрын

I love the value to match with the high quality of the bag Jim! I was surprised that it's not made in Italy or the USA. It was made in Indonesia so I can understand your concern. I'm glad they use Veg tan leather to make this affordable product! They want the extra mile to eliminate any fail points to increase the longevity and the durability. I love espresso color!

@marilynrich Жыл бұрын

I love your collection of bags! Your organization is amazing. Thanks for the review. Enjoy your weekend.

@jonnywilliams6555 Жыл бұрын

I have been waiting years to see that opening shot! What an incredible collection!

@aslamc9288 5 ай бұрын

Very thorough review! I’ve been a Saddleback guy for many years now, but I’ve been sort of unhappy with their designs as of late and I just recently discovered Cravar. I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about FC15 or FC13; the Alpha is a gorgeous bag, buy kind of a more traditional briefcase, which means it won’t get much use because I already have a traditional style briefcase and I don’t use it that much compared to my smaller, more rugged satchels. So far everything I’m seeing about Cravar has been very positive and the price seems excellent. I love the quality of craftsmanship and veg tanned leather in this price range (most of Saddleback’s is chrome tanned as well as more expensive, but I do have a veg tan bag from them), but I’ll be honest, their twill bags have also caught my eye. Some of them are under $300 and look really well made. I definitely see a Cravar bag (or two) in my future.

@shawnhampton8503 Жыл бұрын

Wow! Love this bag! Great find, Jim!! Fantastic and so thorough review!! Thank you!! Love the strap.

@JamesCrane Жыл бұрын

Yes Shawn, it really is a well made satchel and I love all the little details built in. Thanks Shawn!

@Bootlosophy Жыл бұрын

Love my Cravar bags!

@dnguyen9747 Жыл бұрын

I have the Rana 15, the camera bag variant. Bag is well built and for roughly the same price, is a better value than my Ona leather camera bag.

@j-boy9256 8 ай бұрын

Hey James, thanks for a great review and the time spent on the video. My question is how easily does it free stand and stay standing?

@JamesCrane 8 ай бұрын

It was made to stand on its own. I have no doubt that it will be able to stand on its own for its lifetime. Thanks for watching, and for the question!

@j-boy9256 8 ай бұрын

@@JamesCrane hey thanks for the quick reply and thoughts. I just watched your video on the Time Resistance "The Firm" you did for a friend. I think as a clinical therapist the firm will fit my needs better. Cheers

@kle2217 3 ай бұрын

I've been looking at this bag and the Satchel and Page's mailbag. Do you have any thoughts as to Cravar or Satchel and Page's bag?

@JamesCrane 3 ай бұрын

Yes, I prefer the Cravar bags, they are better built in my opinion and have more features compared to S&P. Thanks for the question.

@kle2217 3 ай бұрын

@@JamesCrane Thank you for the info. I will take closer look at the Cravar.

@kamrulome9026 Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the review. Also, your collection is mind-blowing. Quick question: Could you please tell me the height of the laptop compartment? My laptop has a width of 1.25 inches and I am wondering whether it would fit.

@JamesCrane Ай бұрын

Hello, yes the laptop sleeve is 15 inches wide, 9.25 tall and a bit less than an inch deep front to back. Your laptop would probably fit in the front compartment though. Thanks for the question.

@kamrulome9026 Ай бұрын

@@JamesCrane Thanks much for the dimensions. I greatly appreciate your input.

@civetricamoto Жыл бұрын

Hey James! I’ve purchased Coronado Americana Messenger #201 from Coronado. I believe it is a beautiful bag, I’ve used it in Romania and I’ve gotten a lot of positive complements. I wanted to get your opinion on it! not sure if you have reviewed it or not!

@JamesCrane Жыл бұрын

Hello civetricamoto, I've owned the Americana Messenger from Coronado before, but I never reviewed it. I think it is a fantastic well made bag. Coronado Leather is certainly one of the winners in my opinion. Thanks for the comment and for watching!

@civetricamoto Жыл бұрын

@@JamesCrane Thank You James! I love the chanel

@kennethnied5242 Жыл бұрын

Once my eyes finished bugging out, I recognized a Seattle Leather bag on your storage shelf, bottom row, third from right. Is that the only storage shelf you have? Or perhaps a leather wing to your manor? Never mind, that sounds kinky.

@JamesCrane Жыл бұрын

Yes Ken, that is an Heirloom Messenger from The Leather Shop. There are two other shelving units stocked with leather goods in that room and six drawers of wallets and small leather goods as well. I don’t own a bass boat so….lol!

@Aggnog 6 ай бұрын

Is there any padding at the bottom of the the laptop compartment or a raised bottom?

@JamesCrane 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for asking, no there is no padding on the bottom of the laptop sleeve, but the gusset is raised from the floor when you set it down, so I doubt it would harm your laptop at all.

@TheFlank- 5 ай бұрын

Hi, I’m looking in to this bag but my main concern is my laptop is 15.6” . Would that fit in to this bag? Thanks!

@JamesCrane 5 ай бұрын

The laptop slot is exactly 15" wide. The sides of the slot are flexible, but it would be a really tight fit especially when new because the veg tannned leather is pretty firm. After it has broken in, it would probably work, but I can't say that for sure. Thanks for the question. Cravar does make bags from softer leather which would certainly work!

@kamrulome9026 Ай бұрын

Hi Flank, Did you purchase the bag? My laptop is 14.87 inches wide and I am curious to know whether the bag worked for you (your laptop's width vs. bag's width).

@TheFlank- Ай бұрын

@@kamrulome9026 hi, yes I bought this bag. It’s beautiful and very nicely made. It fits my laptop easily in laptop compartment. The only thing is the bag is on the heavier side thats all.

@kamrulome9026 Ай бұрын

Thanks. Could you please specify your laptop's dimensions?