Bags | Pad Patter Wed July 5th

[Angela Toucan]

I seem to be collecting bags at the moment. I'm trying to find the right bag(s) for me. I used to carry a big backpack with some of my things in it and all the emergency medical kit for my children. Now they carry their own. So now I don't need a big backpack everywhere I go anymore. I went shopping with my mother this week, and she was looking for a new bag. My dad was groaning, apparently she has dozens and dozens of them.

What kind of bag(s) do you use? What do you like about it/them?

 

[dawnmarch]

I carry a simple cross-body most of the time. In fact, I just bought this one from Quince in Stone -- it is light and holds a lot. https://www.quince.com/women/leathe...gs-&-leather-goods__Crossbodies & Clutches__8 I love Quince because they have high quality products at reasonable prices.

 

[amien1]

I just jumped on the belt bag trend (although I wear it crossbody, not like a fanny pack ) This is the one I got- I LOVE the bright rainbow colors! For awhile, I've just been grabbing my giant zippered wallet- but didn't want to take that on vacation- so I just had a couple important cards (id, visa/debit, insurance cards) and then a couple essentials (sanitizer, floss, chapstick, meds) and it all fit perfectly in this small bag. I'm now converted and will not go back to my big wallet & purse!

 

[norton94]

I've been carrying a crossbody camera bag that has two removable straps - I can switch them as needed. Love it for summer. I only use one at a time. One is stripe and other is a gold chain. The stripe one adjusts. See on right image
https://www.chicos.com/store/product/crossbody+camera+bag/570347534?color=001&catId=cat40029

 

[dawnmarch]

I've been carrying a crossbody camera bag that has two removable straps - I can switch them as needed. Love it for summer. I only use one at a time. One is stripe and other is a gold chain. The stripe one adjusts. See on right image
https://www.chicos.com/store/product/crossbody+camera+bag/570347534?color=001&catId=cat40029

I've totally been eyeing that chicos bag!

 

[michelepixels]

I've been using a SPIbelt for over a decade. I only used it for walks/hikes until 2020. That year I switched from using a small purse to using my SPIbelt all the time. I love the simplicity and lightness. https://spibelt.com/ I just replaced my old single pocket version (because it was getting threadbare in spots after more than a decade of use) with the double pocket version last month. Love it!

 

[kendrawalter]

I've been using a SPIbelt for over a decade. I only used it for walks/hikes until 2020. That year I switched from using a small purse to using my SPIbelt all the time. I love the simplicity and lightness. https://spibelt.com/ I just replaced my old single pocket version (because it was getting threadbare in spots after more than a decade of use) with the double pocket version last month. Love it!
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I have a spibelt too! I use it mostly when I'm mowing the lawn as a way to hold my phone! My everyday bag is a medium sized purse with a organizer in it so things are always easy to find. It's a bit heavy, but that's because I always have my iPad mini with me. I started doing my bullet journal/agenda on the iPad a few years ago and love it so I can't not have it with me now lol

 

[LivyBug]

This is my everyday bag for work. Fits my Macbook etc. with room!

And this is my daily purse recently. I found it at TJMaxx, it's really cute and has a zipper pouch in the middle. From the brand Like Dreams.

 

[umyesh]

My favorite bag in the past was a big orange bag my older sister bought me.

Lately I carry what I need in a plain black fabric fanny pack.

 

[dotcomkari]

I have a Chala bag addiction
I have this purse

I also have a matching messenger bag... leather tote and wallet...I got them second hand and they are such good quality leather. Have had them for years. Had a bear one before that I still have that's in good shape

 

[littlekiwi]

I have used in the past a big black bag with a shoulder strap but that was causing me to keep so much junk in it that it was putting me off balance and when you have balance issues that isn't the greatest plus it would constantly slip off my shoulders so I now am using a much smaller printed bag - it does the trick as I can wear it cross body and not worry that its going to slip off my sloping shoulders and it prevents me from carting too much junk! I am though looking for a more professional black cross body bag for longer term use.

 

[KayTeaPea]

I have this great reversible tote bag from Nordstrom-- one side is black and one side is leopard print. It has a zippered inner bag, and I use an organizer inside to keep everything neat and in its place. I got it for my birthday in April from my son. Here is the link: https://www.nordstrom.com/s/street-...tes&sp_source=rakuten&sp_campaign=QFGLnEolOWg

 

[Karen]

I switch my purse up about once a year usually. Currently I'm using a small light pink Kate Spade "doctor bag" that I found at an outlet mall near me over a year ago. You know I like a purse if it lasts that long. The color is starting to wear off the handles though, so it might be time for a new one soon. I like a sturdy bag and stands up on it own, rather than a softer floppy type purse.

 

[norton94]

I've totally been eyeing that chicos bag!

I eyed it too and then my dad got me a gift card for my birthday and I knew exactly what I was going to get

 

[SeattleSheri]

I'm a designer bag girl, but in my defense I use the same bag for YEARS, so it's definitely cost-effective. I currently carry a large Tory Burch tote that I've been using since 2017?! (and it's still in great condition). I featured it in this MOS page from 2020.

 

[rdjrneace]

I am a small purse person but it has to be burgundy (I prefer Aigner but hard to find). Nothing real expensive since I change frequently.

This is my current one - just big enough for a wallet and phone

 

[tkradtke]

I have a couple different Zion Sling Bags from Rareform that I wear crossbody. I LOVE them... and each one is unique since they're made from old billboards!

All of mine are the smaller version which is perfect for me... but I've been eyeing the larger one for travel.