text: I don't like writing bad reviews, but this bag stinks so much, I can't even use it.  I even tried washing it, hoping the smell would wash out.  It didn't, and everything I put in it comes out stinking, for lack of a better word.  I bought it to take on a trip to Europe for gifts.  I don't think I can use it for that, as the smell permeates everything in it.  I haven't read other reviews that make this claim, which puzzles me.  Other than that, it would be a terrific bag!