Customer Reviews Fossil Explorer Tote

I bought this tote for my daughter. She loves everything about it, the softness of the leather, the pockets, the lining, the option to carry as a brief case, on the should, or across the body. I'm considering buying another one for myself now that I've looked at it. I see why she loves it so much!

Awesome bag. Large but not too big. Holds a ton of stuff without being too heavy. Love the versatility of this bag. Easy to carry either way. Love Fossil and love Zappos!

I love this bag! It has lots of room, The 2 zippered compartments on the outside are the depth of the purse, the zippered pouch on the inside is bigger than average which is really nice. If you are looking for a lightweight purse this is not for you. It's a little heavy but what do you expect from leather, personally it doesn't bother me. If you are looking for big pockets, and a lot of room, this one is for you!

Love this bag. The leather is gorgeous pebbled and rich. I bought the color cordovan and could not be happier. Perfect as a cross shoulder bag.

I received this as a gift and absolutely LOVE this bag. I got it in the "honey" color and as with all Fossil bags, the leather is really soft. I can't say enough good things about Fossil bags in general as they always are very well made products with great style. No complaints!

I purchased this and the Fossil Flap bag at the same time. Side by side, I really liked the Tote better. It is very roomy and I really like the feel of leather. Lots of pockets! I can fit my Nook tablet. I can foresee this bag being really practical and useful when traveling.

Got this in Blue - amazing! Very soft leather, love all the compartments, love that it expands up or folds over, love the color.

This tote is fantastic! The leather is really soft and the bag is surprisingly roomy. I'm able to fit my 13" laptop in it (the main reason I purchased this), my AC adapter, a 32 oz nalgene bottle, a digital camera, and all my essentials at once. While the top flap doesn't fold over as nicely with the laptop in it, the bag still looks cute and slouchy. Without the laptop, it looks like a medium-sized purse. I don't find the bag to be heavy at all when empty. The cross-body strap is so comfortable that even when I have the bag loaded up, it doesn't dig into my shoulder at all. I actually bought this from Macy's and not Zappos, and they had it in a lovely saddle color. They had the honey bag at the store as well, and the yellow is much less vibrant in person, which may or may not be a good thing depending on what you're looking for.

I love this bag. I bought it in multi and it is just beautiful. I saw it in store in the multi but didn't purchase. I couldn't find it anywhere when I decided to make the purchase. So, if you want the multi I suggest you get it now because that color combination in this terrific bag is hard to find.

I saw this bag and fell in love with it. When I purchased it and it arrived even more amazing! It has lots room. Love the pockets outside of it big enough to carry a book around. The strap is thick and very comfortable which is a major plus to me. I think the only thing is you can't over stuff it since it is a leather bag it makes it too heavy! Other than that I love it! I would definitely recommend!

Love this purse, the quality is good! Love all the pockets I can keep everything organized. I have an almost three year old and baby on the way so it's awesome for some diapers or change of clothes or snacks. Love the purse. Only downfall it is a little pricey.

I love this bag. The leather is extremely soft. I went with the black, because "black goes with everything." My only issue with this color is that the lining is black as well. It seems like a spend too much time finding the things that I need. If you are going to go with black, just be aware that the bag is like a bottomless pit. I always have to step into strong light to find what I need, but I still love this bag. Soft, buttery leather, and a great design. It's the lining inside the black bag that makes it a little difficult to find your belongings.

I love this bag! It holds everything, including my iPad. The only drawback is that it's really heavy, even when it's empty. I get tons of compliments on it, but I've recently switched to a lighter bag by Mosey for comfort.

I liked the style of this bag and the leather is super soft, although I agree with other reviews that a leather cross body strap would look a lot nicer. I ordered the pink and it was less shocking than in the images but still very bright. I mainly sent it back because I was looking for a bag for my laptop, and although the description says the top width is 14+ inches, the opening of the zipper was less than the 13.5 inches I needed. I ended up with the Stanton tote instead, which has a wider opening. That said, I have a wallet from the Explorer line that I love, and would consider another Explorer bag in the future for sure. My wallet is the metallic color and it's really a cool look, if anyone is considering that color.

For work purposes this is a great bag. The leather is great and the bag is very well made. If you put a lot of stuff in the bag then things get kind of lost, hard to find. I tried to use this as a carry on for a plane, but it got stuffed way too easily, then it was too big and uncomfortable and quite heavy. It's good if you want a second bag (tote) or if you need a bit of a bigger handbag, but it is kind of heavy for everyday use as a handbag. My purpose for this was to use as a tote for work and hopefully use as a carry on for airplanes since I travel a lot. Five stars for everyday use, three stars for carry one use and weight - average of 4 stars.

I purchased this bag in neutral multi as a gift for my mother for Christmas. She saw that I had bought the metallic bag for myself and fell in love. She plans on using it for her upcoming travels to Europe. I think it is the perfect size for stylish touring (when one wouldn't want to use a backpack). I will mention that I do have to be careful not to overstuff the bag as it can get a little heavy throughout the day.

I have this bag in the neutral multi. It is beautiful! Love the Fossil supple leather - it feels so good! It is pretty deep so that is frustrating but the bag is so worth it!

Even nicer than pictured; looks more expensive than it is. Extremely functional. Wanted a bag to carry my MacBook Air - it's perfect! Lots of compartments make organization a snap. Even the guy in the Apple store noticed it saying that if his fiancée saw it she would want one. Only negatives: A bit heavy; and wish the handles were a bit longer for carrying on shoulder.

Gorgeous bag. But, heavy as can be, I haven't bought it yet and wonder if I will, I swore off bags that weighed a ton unfilled and this one does. Check it out in person if you can.

This purse is roomy and cute. The leather is very soft and the overall quality is great. I love the crossover design, but, as other reviewers have stated, this purse is very heavy regardless of what you have in it. It makes my shoulder and neck hurt after awhile because of its weight. Overall, it is a good purse for the price, but I am already considering shopping for another, smaller and lighter purse. As always, Zappos shipping was very fast and their customer service unparalleled.