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0:00 Intro
1:30 Comparison to Amazon bag
2:47 What's in the Box
4:59 First step - bottom edges
9:45 Adding Bottom Panel
13:52 Adding the FeetZipper and Pocket
17:41 Side Panels
20:38 Turning the Bag Right Side Out
20:56 Fixing my Mistake
22:35 Preparing the Metal Handles
24:15 Attaching Handles and Straps
25:41 Done!
26:51 Comparison to Amazon Bag
27:46 Codes and Free Gift!