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Cornflower Blue · Jan 6th, 2009, 01:31 PM

I haven't got any other Koobas (yet!) and I haven't got any RM to compare BUT I do have lots of BE!

The Rachel feels heavier than all of my BEs (but I don't own a TMA or an LM, which I think would be the heaviest models?

). The biggest BE I've got is the I'm Yours tote, which is still a bit lighter than my Kooba Rachel.

I think the leather on the Rachel might be heavier (?), and the hardware is brass (unlike BEs) which I'm sure also adds to the weight a bit.

That said, it's not really heavy, it's just comparatively heavier and I've been comfortably wearing mine non-stop!

aimala00 · Jan 6th, 2009, 02:01 PM

Originally Posted by citychris

I haven't owned a Kooba in quite awhile but I'm really liking the look of the Rachel. Could anyone comment on the weight of the bag, in comparison with other Koobas (which I find to be a bit heavy) or other bags (e.g., BE, RM)?

I find the weight of the Rachel comparable to other Koobas of the same size. I had a Kooba Braeden that was much heavier, and my Sienna was not as heavy as my purple Rachel. I had a Halle that I returned that was a little lighter than the Rachel (Halle is much smaller bag). The Elisha is lighter weight but it's also a smaller bag than the Rachel.

For other brands, I can compare to Isabella Fiore and Linea Pelle. My 2 IF bags are much heavier than my Kooba Rachel (IF jenny spellbound hobo, and smitten mitten hobo). My Linea Pelle bags are lighter than my Kooba Rachel. I have a Linea Pelle Dylan Patchwork tote, and large Sydney. I heart Linea Pelle so much!! Love the soft and smooshy leather. It reminds me of the "old" Kooba - my original Sienna bag was very soft and smooshy.

For the most part the weight of the Rachel doesn't bother me. However over the xmas season a couple times when I was shopping it did start to hurt me and get annoying. But usually, for day-to-day, it's okay weight for me. I am tall and size 10/12.

citychris · Jan 6th, 2009, 05:02 PM

^Thanks for your helpful response!

ficklepickle · Jul 2nd, 2009, 06:43 PM

I have a Rachel and love it. I was given it as a gift last year for my BD.
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Jan 6th, 2009, 01:31 PM	#91
Cornflower Blue Member Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 4,327	I haven't got any other Koobas (yet!) and I haven't got any RM to compare BUT I do have lots of BE! The Rachel feels heavier than all of my BEs (but I don't own a TMA or an LM, which I think would be the heaviest models?). The biggest BE I've got is the I'm Yours tote, which is still a bit lighter than my Kooba Rachel. I think the leather on the Rachel might be heavier (?), and the hardware is brass (unlike BEs) which I'm sure also adds to the weight a bit. That said, it's not really heavy, it's just comparatively heavier and I've been comfortably wearing mine non-stop!
Cornflower Blue Member Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 4,327

Jan 6th, 2009, 05:02 PM	#93
citychris Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,190	^Thanks for your helpful response!
citychris Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,190

Jul 2nd, 2009, 06:43 PM	#94
ficklepickle Member Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 2	I have a Rachel and love it. I was given it as a gift last year for my BD. xxxxxx read our rules
ficklepickle Member Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 2	Last edited by Swanky Mama Of Three; Jul 2nd, 2009 at 10:50 PM.

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