** Be Warned ** the reviews of unpleasant smell is REAL.
I initially was pleasantly surprised with the bag upon arrival but once the bag was out the smell became real apparent.  My children said it smelled like the petting zoo in the house.  I read many reviews and saw various suggestions about the smell subsiding over time.  So, we're beyond one month now, cleaned bag twice with Kiwi brand saddle soap, left bag out in a breezy area in our carport.  It STILL SMELLS.  My husband, used it couple times to break it in but couldn't handle the smell either while it was in the car.  He had to fly out this past weekend and wanted to use the bag but didn't want to risk offending anyone on a five hour flight with the odor.  We both like leather products & leather smell but trust me....this is not leather smell.
For those buyers who didn't have this problem...I envy you.  For those who are experiencing the same frustration - I know first hand what your complaint is.
So, if you're on the fence about purchasing this bag, I would ask yourself first, how quickly do you want to use it?  If you're planning on using it immediately, think twice about buying this.  You "may" need to work hard getting the foul smell out.  You must have patience.
It is worth it to me to pay more to have a bag that I can use from day one.
At this point the bag will sit in our garage which is a shame because it really is a nice looking bag.
I cannot recommend this product unfortunately.

I bought this as a gift for my hubby. I can only give 4 stars for now because he actually hasn't used it. I like the packaging & was waiting to be hit by Goat smell, as mentioned by other reviewers.  There was no smell like that. Will review again.