I need this travel tote in my life
Nov 20, 2011, 5:24 pm
#1
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I need this travel tote in my life
The Lo and Sons OG bag:
http://www.loandsons.com/the-og
BUT it's too pricey.
It has everything one would need in a travel tote: light, ample size, carries all the essentials, multiple pockets, slips over luggage handle, SECRET SHOE COMPARTMENT!!!
Can anyone recommend an alternative?
http://www.loandsons.com/the-og
BUT it's too pricey.
It has everything one would need in a travel tote: light, ample size, carries all the essentials, multiple pockets, slips over luggage handle, SECRET SHOE COMPARTMENT!!! Can anyone recommend an alternative?
Nov 21, 2011, 6:01 am
#2
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discount
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
Nov 21, 2011, 8:18 pm
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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
Nov 25, 2011, 9:17 am
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So, I think I found a pretty good duplicate: The Dakine Valet.
http://a2.zassets.com/images/z/1/3/5...p-DETAILED.jpg
Here's a video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V78q8w54y5A
It has gotten pretty good reviews on zappos. After watching it for a few days, I decided to get it today on sale for less than $50. Hope it arrives in time for my next trip!
http://a2.zassets.com/images/z/1/3/5...p-DETAILED.jpg
Here's a video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V78q8w54y5A
It has gotten pretty good reviews on zappos. After watching it for a few days, I decided to get it today on sale for less than $50. Hope it arrives in time for my next trip!
Nov 25, 2011, 8:43 pm
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So I just ordered from Zappos for a few dollars more. *crossing fingers* My ONLY issue with this bag is the branding. They use pretty hideous color combinations to spell out "Dakine" on an otherwise perfect bag. I initially ordered the hounds tooth and hot pink combo but that was the bag that was not up to par. So my options were the houndstooth with a fugly lime green or the gray Geneve with Tiffany's blue. I went with the latter.
Nov 25, 2011, 8:45 pm
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Here are the two I was debating between:
http://cdn1.ebags.com/is/image/im9/2...ei=280&wid=280
http://cdn1.ebags.com/is/image/im9/2...ei=280&wid=280
http://cdn1.ebags.com/is/image/im9/2...ei=280&wid=280
http://cdn1.ebags.com/is/image/im9/2...ei=280&wid=280
Nov 25, 2011, 8:49 pm
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I also liked this bag: Dakine Avani
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvlZV...feature=relmfu
However, it's really more of a gym bag and doesn't have a laptop sleeve or the nice organizational compartment in the front.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvlZV...feature=relmfu
However, it's really more of a gym bag and doesn't have a laptop sleeve or the nice organizational compartment in the front.
Nov 25, 2011, 9:17 pm
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Nov 26, 2011, 7:21 am
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Nov 28, 2011, 4:54 pm
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I have a somewhat smaller Lipault bag I like a lot.
I have the reporter bag, but they also have a larger bag. In the US, it's also available at Travelsmith (and probably other places; for a while, Lipault's distribution blipped out, and I got my bag before that happened).
I have the reporter bag, but they also have a larger bag. In the US, it's also available at Travelsmith (and probably other places; for a while, Lipault's distribution blipped out, and I got my bag before that happened).
Nov 29, 2011, 2:11 pm
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I got my Dakine Valet in the mail today and I LOVE it! The size is perfect! I was worried it would be too large after watching the video, but it's not. The geneve print is chic and understated. You don't notice the robin's egg blue accents. It has great storage space as well. Fits right over my carry on. There's a strap so I can wear it crossbody at my destination for sightseeing. The true test will be when I load it up and use it for the first time of course. I'll post some pics later!
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Nov 29, 2011, 6:49 pm
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Nov 29, 2011, 8:31 pm
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That's it. It was current model (the store had a 75% off sale). I pondered it, but already have too many bags (aside from my dream bag with the right straps, design, pockets, closures etc which doesn't seem to exist yet!)
The Silhouette boarding bag, maybe? (an older model might be around that price).