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pigalle74 · Jul 1st, 2009, 10:35 AM

Hi, what's the difference between Trigger and Trigger Clyde Tote? TC has an extra shoulder strap, anything else?

starkfan · Jul 1st, 2009, 12:23 PM

Size-wise, I think the Clyde is a little longer, probably due to the additional side pockets (with the drawstring ruching). The strap drop on the Clyde is shorter too. The Clyde looks like it has just the one main compartment, but the Trigger has got three (the centre zip compartment, and the front and back compartments/extremely large pockets secured by magnets). Don't take my word on the Clyde's main compartment, though! I'm not quite sure, but I think those should be the main differences. HTH!

acschjenn · Jul 1st, 2009, 12:37 PM

Yeah, the Clyde is a little longer and the extra strap is there to compensate for the shorter drop on the handle. The Clyde is also not as "fat" (from front to back) as the Trigger. It's more similar in size as the trigger east/west satchel, which has been discontinued. the e/w satchel had 2 main compartments, but I'm not sure about the Clyde.

here's a pic of the e/w
http://www.thebaglady.tv/botkiereastwestsatchel.jpg

greenpixie · Jul 1st, 2009, 12:46 PM

^^^

Exactly. The Clyde has 1 large main compartment while the Trigger has the divider to make two large and 1 middle zippered compartment. Clyde is a little longer and not as deep, and the Trigger is a little boxier. HTH!

starkfan · Jul 1st, 2009, 12:49 PM

Oh, just to add, I'm using ShopBop's pics of the Clyde, which show just the one main compartment: http://www.shopbop.com/trigger-clyde...-brand-viewall

Huh, didn't know the E/W satchel had 2 compartments! I honestly thought it was just an alternative name for the Clyde. Good to know, thanks for posting that, acschjenn!

pigalle74 · Jul 1st, 2009, 01:04 PM

Thank you. I had both Trigger & Clyde in Black in my shopping cart in ShopBop, but looks like I lost the trigger :(

starkfan · Jul 1st, 2009, 01:38 PM

Oh no, I hope that wasn't me!! I got the Black Trigger, but I could've sworn that it was still in stock when I visited the page again after checking out. It went pretty soon after that, though. So sorry you missed it.

If it's meant to be, you'll find one at a good price!

(I had a Black Trigger in my cart at another site too, but took too long deciding on that one. This ShopBop one worked out better for me, in fact, because of the free international shipping and because I had a gift certificate for a small amount, so I'm sure bag karma will find you a Trigger that's meant for you!

)

pigalle74 · Jul 1st, 2009, 01:42 PM

that's okay, probably a good thing for me and my wallet anyway. ShopBop is the way to go for me too since the shipping is always free and I pay no tax (we pay 9.75% as of today). Hope you like your Trigger

acschjenn · Jul 1st, 2009, 01:56 PM

Originally Posted by starkfan

Huh, didn't know the E/W satchel had 2 compartments! I honestly thought it was just an alternative name for the Clyde. Good to know, thanks for posting that, acschjenn!

No prob. I have this in the pewter luxe. I love it! Wish they brought it back :P Just to add to the description, it's 2 compartments with a zippered compartment in the middle. And it doesn't have the side pockets that the Clyde does. I like the clyde too though. Anything in the trigger family really

starkfan · Jul 1st, 2009, 02:31 PM

Originally Posted by pigalle74

that's okay, probably a good thing for me and my wallet anyway. ShopBop is the way to go for me too since the shipping is always free and I pay no tax (we pay 9.75% as of today). Hope you like your Trigger

Thanks, pigalle74... I'll keep an eye out on a good deal for the Trigger for you too!

ladylovebags · Jul 1st, 2009, 04:56 PM

Congrats... pigalle74 with your new purchse. I saw someone around my block carrying it (the clyde) and it looked great...

Sybaryte · Jul 1st, 2009, 09:31 PM

Originally Posted by acschjenn

I have this in the pewter luxe. I love it! Wish they brought it back

Ohhhh, I think I like the E/W more than the Clyde! Pewter sounds gorgeous.

misslola · Jul 8th, 2009, 04:23 PM

I just bought a black Trigger on sale at Nordstrom - they still had another one. I have always loved this style, and finally pulled the trigger Ha!

lnj · Jul 9th, 2009, 08:11 PM

Is this the same bag Lindsay Lohan has? Or she has a regular trigger?

maggiewu · Aug 10th, 2009, 12:35 AM

No, she has a bianca

Jul 1st, 2009, 12:23 PM	#2
starkfan Member Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 2,438	Size-wise, I think the Clyde is a little longer, probably due to the additional side pockets (with the drawstring ruching). The strap drop on the Clyde is shorter too. The Clyde looks like it has just the one main compartment, but the Trigger has got three (the centre zip compartment, and the front and back compartments/extremely large pockets secured by magnets). Don't take my word on the Clyde's main compartment, though! I'm not quite sure, but I think those should be the main differences. HTH!
starkfan Member Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 2,438

Jul 1st, 2009, 12:46 PM	#4
greenpixie Coach & Ignes Mod Joined: Dec 2006 Location: sunny CA Posts: 6,978	^^^ Exactly. The Clyde has 1 large main compartment while the Trigger has the divider to make two large and 1 middle zippered compartment. Clyde is a little longer and not as deep, and the Trigger is a little boxier. HTH!
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Jul 1st, 2009, 12:49 PM	#5
starkfan Member Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 2,438	Oh, just to add, I'm using ShopBop's pics of the Clyde, which show just the one main compartment: http://www.shopbop.com/trigger-clyde...-brand-viewall Huh, didn't know the E/W satchel had 2 compartments! I honestly thought it was just an alternative name for the Clyde. Good to know, thanks for posting that, acschjenn!
starkfan Member Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 2,438

Jul 1st, 2009, 01:04 PM	#6
pigalle74 OP Member Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 849	Thank you. I had both Trigger & Clyde in Black in my shopping cart in ShopBop, but looks like I lost the trigger :(
pigalle74 OP Member Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 849

Jul 1st, 2009, 01:38 PM	#7
starkfan Member Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 2,438	Oh no, I hope that wasn't me!! I got the Black Trigger, but I could've sworn that it was still in stock when I visited the page again after checking out. It went pretty soon after that, though. So sorry you missed it. If it's meant to be, you'll find one at a good price! (I had a Black Trigger in my cart at another site too, but took too long deciding on that one. This ShopBop one worked out better for me, in fact, because of the free international shipping and because I had a gift certificate for a small amount, so I'm sure bag karma will find you a Trigger that's meant for you! )
starkfan Member Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 2,438

Jul 1st, 2009, 12:37 PM	#3
acschjenn Member Joined: Sep 2008 Location: LA Posts: 932	Yeah, the Clyde is a little longer and the extra strap is there to compensate for the shorter drop on the handle. The Clyde is also not as "fat" (from front to back) as the Trigger. It's more similar in size as the trigger east/west satchel, which has been discontinued. the e/w satchel had 2 main compartments, but I'm not sure about the Clyde. here's a pic of the e/w http://www.thebaglady.tv/botkiereastwestsatchel.jpg

Jul 1st, 2009, 01:42 PM	#8
pigalle74 OP Member Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 849	that's okay, probably a good thing for me and my wallet anyway. ShopBop is the way to go for me too since the shipping is always free and I pay no tax (we pay 9.75% as of today). Hope you like your Trigger
pigalle74 OP Member Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 849

Jul 1st, 2009, 04:56 PM	#11
ladylovebags Member Joined: May 2008 Location: new york Posts: 5	Congrats... pigalle74 with your new purchse. I saw someone around my block carrying it (the clyde) and it looked great...

Jul 8th, 2009, 04:23 PM	#13
misslola Member Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 896	I just bought a black Trigger on sale at Nordstrom - they still had another one. I have always loved this style, and finally pulled the trigger Ha!
misslola Member Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 896

Jul 9th, 2009, 08:11 PM	#14
lnj Member Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 37	Is this the same bag Lindsay Lohan has? Or she has a regular trigger?
lnj Member Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 37

Aug 10th, 2009, 12:35 AM	#15
maggiewu Member Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 3	No, she has a bianca
maggiewu Member Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 3

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