I read reviews before I bought this bag and the main negative thing I read about it was that it smelled, and it did. However, I stuck dryer sheets in it for about a day and that wasn't a problem anymore. The problem with this bag is that it is made so poorly. The black lining around the beige bag peels. A lot. Then the best part, both of the straps detached from the top of the bag as I was carrying it. The only thing I had in there was a small, lightweight tablet. Which will now not turn on. The strap at the top is starting to break through and come undone. I would return except that the seller is in China and it took forever to even get here so I don't want to deal with sending it back. Don't buy this bag! If I could give negative stars, I would.