I need this travel tote in my life
Jan 8, 2014, 7:35 am
#46
Join Date: May 2013
Location: JFK
Posts: 459
I don't have any trips planned for the near future but am tempted to try packing this bag just for curiosity's sake. 2 pairs of shoes easily fit in the zippered compartment across the bottom with room to spare.
Jan 16, 2014, 10:15 am
#47
Join Date: May 2013
Location: JFK
Posts: 459
I just wanted to give a head's up to anyone that was interested in the Lo & Sons bags. They're having a sale right now:
http://http://www.loandsons.com/
The OG in sky blue can be had for 147.50. That's 50% off of the regular price and what looks to be a reasonable price for the bag itself. I've ordered one & will happily do a side by side evaluation of the OG & the Kate Spade Weekender if there's any interest.
Happy shopping.
http://http://www.loandsons.com/
The OG in sky blue can be had for 147.50. That's 50% off of the regular price and what looks to be a reasonable price for the bag itself. I've ordered one & will happily do a side by side evaluation of the OG & the Kate Spade Weekender if there's any interest.
Happy shopping.
Apr 16, 2014, 4:48 am
#48
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 258
I love some of these bags, but United's 'personal item' dimensions are a dinky 9x10x17. I have a gorgeous purple Lipault weekender but it's 19", too large for a personal item. The original OP's bag is lovely, but also too big for a second item (for my flights), max is 36 linear inches. The O.M.G would be ok I think though.
I ended up with Kipling, I like their products. This one is 35.5 linear
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005N0WG8Q/...ter_B0090DX1KY
I ended up with Kipling, I like their products. This one is 35.5 linear
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005N0WG8Q/...ter_B0090DX1KY
Apr 16, 2014, 8:27 am
#49
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Not in DFW
Posts: 2,007
I seriously need a travel tote & luggage intervention. I have travel totes and luggage in so many sizes and colors it is ridiculous. I clicked on that stupid http://www.loandsons.com/ link and now they have an Azalea (pink) color with camel interior, swoon!
Apr 16, 2014, 11:23 am
#50
Join Date: May 2013
Location: JFK
Posts: 459
I seriously need a travel tote & luggage intervention. I have travel totes and luggage in so many sizes and colors it is ridiculous. I clicked on that stupid http://www.loandsons.com/ link and now they have an Azalea (pink) color with camel interior, swoon!
I had purchased the OG in sky blue as a result of the sale link that I posted above and I ended up sending it back. Though it looked beyond perfect online & in the videos in reality I found it too cramped and luggage-y for me to justify keeping it...even at the sale price. My ugly Delsey rolling tote continues to be the "perfect" bag for me, as much as I desperately want to replace it with something attractive.
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Apr 17, 2014, 7:37 am
#52
Join Date: May 2013
Location: JFK
Posts: 459
This is what first enchanted me about it...such a well thought out item as a whole. But since then I have noticed that lots of other bags (albeit not as lovely) have this feature as well. I just never thought to look for such a thing! Sad, I know.
Apr 17, 2014, 12:40 pm
#53
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: In a hotel somewhere trying to repack everything I brought (and bought) in to a carry-on smaller than my last one.
Programs: UA, Asia Miles, Southwest, IHG
Posts: 1,101
I love some of these bags, but United's 'personal item' dimensions are a dinky 9x10x17. I have a gorgeous purple Lipault weekender but it's 19", too large for a personal item. The original OP's bag is lovely, but also too big for a second item (for my flights), max is 36 linear inches. The O.M.G would be ok I think though.
I ended up with Kipling, I like their products. This one is 35.5 linear
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005N0WG8Q/...ter_B0090DX1KY
I ended up with Kipling, I like their products. This one is 35.5 linear
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005N0WG8Q/...ter_B0090DX1KY
Tumi used to have the same thing in a heavier but fancier version in satin Nylon. They updated their new version minus the exterior pockets but have more colours available now. The old version (with the large exerior pockets) weighed 3.5 lbs but the new one is around 2.5 lbs.
Apr 17, 2014, 7:37 pm
#55
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 258
I don't think that particular Kipling would be good for a laptop. There is a pretty wide inside pocket but it's not padded. It may lay funny with the weight. I'll be using this as a long haul cabin tote where I'm not bringing my laptop. The two outside pockets are great for the 3-1-1 bag and travel pillow, earbuds etc. Inside I'll have a change of clothes, scarf, snacks, my crossbody purse, iPad mini etc. The suitcase strap fits fine over my Delsey handle.
I don't usually carry purses that big so it would be a very large purse to me. But hey, someone might like one that big!
I don't usually carry purses that big so it would be a very large purse to me. But hey, someone might like one that big!
Apr 20, 2014, 9:09 pm
#58
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You can get a 35% discount on it per their web site which brings it down to 191.75. Look at the top.
I have a briggs and Riley tote which does not have a compartment for shoes but has several compartments and costs 149.00 at full retail. The dimensions are similar to this one.
The web site is http://www.briggs-riley.com/category...255&sec=travel
I have a briggs and Riley tote which does not have a compartment for shoes but has several compartments and costs 149.00 at full retail. The dimensions are similar to this one.
The web site is http://www.briggs-riley.com/category...255&sec=travel
Off it went to Briggs and Riley, who sent it back like new (or maybe it was a new one). Years after purchase. Iirc we paid $15 to ship it there. My hat's off to them; they stand behind their products.
Apr 21, 2014, 8:03 pm
#59
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Not in DFW
Posts: 2,007
Pricey, yes, but... Lady JDiver and I each use one and a rollaboard to travel (up to six weeks including a river cruise and seven countries), and the best thing is... our small Basenji dog (primitive African hunting dog with teeth like a termite), who likes to "punish" us for our travels (poop in travel shoes, etc.) chewed some serious holes in our bag.
Off it went to Briggs and Riley, who sent it back like new (or maybe it was a new one). Years after purchase. Iirc we paid $15 to ship it there. My hat's off to them; they stand behind their products.
Off it went to Briggs and Riley, who sent it back like new (or maybe it was a new one). Years after purchase. Iirc we paid $15 to ship it there. My hat's off to them; they stand behind their products.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
When I am in town I carry a Jack Georges leather laptop tote as it is a thing of beauty and will also hold laptop, iPad and so on.
http://www.jackgeorges.com/collectio...-alexis-tote-2
Apr 29, 2014, 2:58 pm
#60
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Norway
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