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shimmerbrick · Oct 3rd, 2009, 02:22 AM

Hi guys, due to the nature of my work I'm going to have a travel alot. While on business trips I need a bag to carry my laptop, my thick files and my other personal items on board, as well as for lugging and throwing around with me at all times. bearing in mind the weight that I will be required to carry around, i need to find a new work bag asap! i'm currently using the botkier trigger and it simply can't take all the weight and the bulk - so i've shortlisted some:

1) longchamp large long handle - but it looks flimsy and i'm worried how the handles will hold up against the weight of the items

2) botkier sasha large duffle/hobo in nylon - good for throwing around i guess since nylon will be waterproof as well, but i'm wondering if i can stuff all the baggage in

3) treesje avalon regular - i really love the size and structure of this bag, but similarly i'm worried if i can fit all the things i've mentioned into the bag, not to mention how the bag will feel over a long time over my shoulder with all the weight since it's made of leather

PLEASE HELP! i'm torn and i have to get the bag soon because i have a few trips coming up. sigh.

rainrowan · Oct 3rd, 2009, 04:13 PM

I think the Longchamp will be very practical in the long run, without the worry like you would have with the other two brands getting scuffed on the way. If you're concerned about the weight, they sell the rigid platform shapers on eBay I think.. I know they have it for the Herve Chapeliers and they might have something similar for Longchamp

tonij2000 · Oct 3rd, 2009, 05:20 PM

Try the large nylon Sasha. If all of your stuff will fit in the Trigger, it will fit with room to spare in the large Sasha.

xIcyBluex · Oct 3rd, 2009, 06:09 PM

Longchamp will hold up and last foreverr!! I have the large one with the longer handles and I stuff all of my textbooks AND a 15" laptop in it and carry it around every single day. My laptop alone is 7 pounds. I lug around 10+ pounds in it and its lasted for over two years now.

ACS · Oct 3rd, 2009, 09:42 PM

I vote Longchamp.

Have you considered the Burberry nylon bag? They have a bigger one too if needed, and it comes in a wide variety of colors.
http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/...=1254620500663

llumbark · Oct 3rd, 2009, 09:47 PM

For heavier thing I like to carry Herve Chapelier bags. The bags are a little bit thicker and so are the handles!

passerby · Oct 3rd, 2009, 11:12 PM

How big is your laptop? Is this bag too big?

valhallabroadway

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php...ng_id=28800452

shimmerbrick · Oct 4th, 2009, 02:25 AM

my laptop is average sized, but rather heavy. together with the files which i am not allowed to check in, i'm afraid the handles of the longchamp can't handle it :( though i'm quite inclined towards the longchamp.

ballet_russe · Oct 4th, 2009, 09:29 PM

Originally Posted by shimmerbrick

my laptop is average sized, but rather heavy. together with the files which i am not allowed to check in, i'm afraid the handles of the longchamp can't handle it :( though i'm quite inclined towards the longchamp.

in my experience, the Longchamp handles can take it but my shoulder cant... something with wider straps will be better

op1 · Oct 5th, 2009, 10:58 PM

i recently bought the large longchamp le pliage with long handles in taupe for work. I stuff it with files in folder, 14" laptop, cables, switches, screw drivers, etc... It can take a beating.. i love this bag!

high_notes_4u · Oct 5th, 2009, 11:31 PM

If you're not as concerned with high fashion for this particular bag and are willing to go with something a little less expensive, I recommend the Julie bag from REI:

http://www.rei.com/product/778772

I was looking for a throw-around bag a couple of weeks ago and eventually decided to go with this one in black. It's inexpensive but durable, and I love it so far! I use it for toting stuff to my voice lessons, as well as for the occasional work-related Starbuck's trip. The bottom is thickly padded in case you want to carry a laptop (it doesn't have a separate laptop compartment though, so you'd probably want to use a laptop sleeve). The roomy front pocket contains credit card slots and pen holders; I use this front area for my "purse" items and the inside for work-related stuff. The side pockets are great for water bottles or an umbrella.

Also, it's "green," which is a plus.

ImaBagAddict · Oct 6th, 2009, 08:15 AM

I vote for the longchamp large leather tote. I have had one for years and travel often too. Always looks professional and holds a ton of junk. It's not hard on the shoulders, either. And the leather holds up very well. Still shiny after being stuffed under the seat in front of me hundreds of times!

ballet_russe · Oct 6th, 2009, 04:41 PM

Originally Posted by ImaBagAddict

I vote for the longchamp large leather tote. I have had one for years and travel often too.

which leather tote are you talking about? Longchamp Roseau?

ImaBagAddict · Oct 7th, 2009, 10:27 AM

^^
Yes, the Roseau!

ballet_russe · Oct 9th, 2009, 12:44 AM

Originally Posted by ImaBagAddict

^^
Yes, the Roseau!

IO, ImaBagAddict is not talking about Pliage, but I agree her bag is good for looking professional but throwing around. there's a new blog post on Savvy here

http://savvy.purseblog.com/brands/lo...ther-tote.html

Oct 3rd, 2009, 02:22 AM	#1
shimmerbrick OP Member Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 125	Need a bag for throwing around, so help me please! Hi guys, due to the nature of my work I'm going to have a travel alot. While on business trips I need a bag to carry my laptop, my thick files and my other personal items on board, as well as for lugging and throwing around with me at all times. bearing in mind the weight that I will be required to carry around, i need to find a new work bag asap! i'm currently using the botkier trigger and it simply can't take all the weight and the bulk - so i've shortlisted some: 1) longchamp large long handle - but it looks flimsy and i'm worried how the handles will hold up against the weight of the items 2) botkier sasha large duffle/hobo in nylon - good for throwing around i guess since nylon will be waterproof as well, but i'm wondering if i can stuff all the baggage in 3) treesje avalon regular - i really love the size and structure of this bag, but similarly i'm worried if i can fit all the things i've mentioned into the bag, not to mention how the bag will feel over a long time over my shoulder with all the weight since it's made of leather PLEASE HELP! i'm torn and i have to get the bag soon because i have a few trips coming up. sigh.
shimmerbrick OP Member Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 125

Oct 3rd, 2009, 04:13 PM	#2
rainrowan INFJ Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,934	I think the Longchamp will be very practical in the long run, without the worry like you would have with the other two brands getting scuffed on the way. If you're concerned about the weight, they sell the rigid platform shapers on eBay I think.. I know they have it for the Herve Chapeliers and they might have something similar for Longchamp
rainrowan INFJ Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,934

Oct 3rd, 2009, 05:20 PM	#3
tonij2000 Papa's recipe? Joined: Mar 2007 Location: ShowMeState Posts: 7,383	Try the large nylon Sasha. If all of your stuff will fit in the Trigger, it will fit with room to spare in the large Sasha.
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Oct 3rd, 2009, 06:09 PM	#4
xIcyBluex I want it. Joined: Jul 2007 Location: In my closet of bags! Posts: 1,941	Longchamp will hold up and last foreverr!! I have the large one with the longer handles and I stuff all of my textbooks AND a 15" laptop in it and carry it around every single day. My laptop alone is 7 pounds. I lug around 10+ pounds in it and its lasted for over two years now.
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Oct 3rd, 2009, 09:42 PM	#5
ACS Member Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,004	I vote Longchamp. Have you considered the Burberry nylon bag? They have a bigger one too if needed, and it comes in a wide variety of colors. http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/...=1254620500663
ACS Member Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,004	__________________ ACS

Oct 3rd, 2009, 09:47 PM	#6
llumbark Member Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 71	For heavier thing I like to carry Herve Chapelier bags. The bags are a little bit thicker and so are the handles!

Oct 3rd, 2009, 11:12 PM	#7
passerby Member Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 5,529	How big is your laptop? Is this bag too big? valhallabroadway http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php...ng_id=28800452
passerby Member Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 5,529

Oct 4th, 2009, 02:25 AM	#8
shimmerbrick OP Member Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 125	my laptop is average sized, but rather heavy. together with the files which i am not allowed to check in, i'm afraid the handles of the longchamp can't handle it :( though i'm quite inclined towards the longchamp.
shimmerbrick OP Member Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 125

Oct 5th, 2009, 10:58 PM	#10
op1 Member Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 41	i recently bought the large longchamp le pliage with long handles in taupe for work. I stuff it with files in folder, 14" laptop, cables, switches, screw drivers, etc... It can take a beating.. i love this bag!
op1 Member Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 41

Oct 5th, 2009, 11:31 PM	#11
high_notes_4u Member Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 62	If you're not as concerned with high fashion for this particular bag and are willing to go with something a little less expensive, I recommend the Julie bag from REI: http://www.rei.com/product/778772 I was looking for a throw-around bag a couple of weeks ago and eventually decided to go with this one in black. It's inexpensive but durable, and I love it so far! I use it for toting stuff to my voice lessons, as well as for the occasional work-related Starbuck's trip. The bottom is thickly padded in case you want to carry a laptop (it doesn't have a separate laptop compartment though, so you'd probably want to use a laptop sleeve). The roomy front pocket contains credit card slots and pen holders; I use this front area for my "purse" items and the inside for work-related stuff. The side pockets are great for water bottles or an umbrella. Also, it's "green," which is a plus.
high_notes_4u Member Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 62

Oct 6th, 2009, 08:15 AM	#12
ImaBagAddict Rehab? No No No Joined: May 2008 Location: Somewhere in the Midwest Posts: 155	I vote for the longchamp large leather tote. I have had one for years and travel often too. Always looks professional and holds a ton of junk. It's not hard on the shoulders, either. And the leather holds up very well. Still shiny after being stuffed under the seat in front of me hundreds of times!

Oct 7th, 2009, 10:27 AM	#14
ImaBagAddict Rehab? No No No Joined: May 2008 Location: Somewhere in the Midwest Posts: 155	^^ Yes, the Roseau!

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