How much stuff can Jillian hold?

Cocoa32 · Jun 26th, 2008, 01:27 PM

I just scored a black Jillian on eBay!

I'm so excited! It's my first Kooba! I was wondering how much it can hold? TIA

jlp · Jun 26th, 2008, 03:20 PM

That was a nice bag. I can fit quite a bit in my jillian. I usually have my wallet, cell phone, big sunglasses, keys, big bottle of medication ( I seem to always remember to take it after I leave the house so it comes with me) and several cosmetic items and still have a little room left. Hope it helps. It is a great bag.

Cocoa32 · Jun 26th, 2008, 03:49 PM

Thanks jlp! From the photos it looks like the perfect size.

amyjo0428 · Jun 26th, 2008, 04:43 PM

I love that handbag especially in the sand color. From the pics it looks like a medium sized bag.

jlp · Jun 26th, 2008, 04:55 PM

Today I suppose they would call it a medium bag since the bags are so huge typically.

raemay · Jun 27th, 2008, 07:59 AM

I have a jillian, and although it is a gorgeous bag, I find If I want to put alot into it, I cannot glasp the bag, and I leave it open at all times. Because it is a rather short bag in height, it is longer so you can put stuff in the corners, but it is rather short, so your not going to be clasping it.

Lexie2000 · Jun 27th, 2008, 08:36 AM

I loved the Jillian and I think it holds a good amount but because of it's slight odd rounded shape and smaller height it doesn't hold a huge amount. I couldn't fit a paperback book in without leaving the bag open. And that wasn't good because it tended to gap open leaving everything displayed. If you don't carry alot it's a terrific bag. It's not a book and water bottle bag. But the great looks of the bag over rides the negatives.

Compass Rose · Jun 27th, 2008, 11:20 AM

Definitely a classic medium sized bag that will hold your basics without the water bottle or paperback.....which is what I like because I don't want to carry my life around with me.

KoobaMe · Jun 27th, 2008, 04:22 PM

I'd call it medium too. I'm typically a big bag girl and carry more than any one person needs and was worried this would be too small, but it really holds what I need it to when I don't need to have a book with me. Those side pockets are what make it work for me. When using my Jillian I usually carry my wallet, two sets of keys, a coin purse, small cloth bag with floss/meds, one of those large Eclipse gum containers, a small brush, my work badge, an inhaler, cell phone and sun glasses case.

Many bags come and go from my collection but the Jillian is a keeper. I absolutely adore that bag!

jlp · Jun 27th, 2008, 05:36 PM

How funny, Our contents are very similiar. I forgot about the big eclipse gum, It is pretty good I carry that too. My life long asthma went away (knock on wood) when I moved from Ca to Co.

KoobaMe · Jun 27th, 2008, 08:28 PM

^^ How funny that you say that - when I go to AZ for vacation several time a year (river) I never use my inhaler and I don't wheeze at all! God, the air is bad in L.A. basin. Bleah.

jlp · Jun 27th, 2008, 08:55 PM

We moved to San Clemente thinking it would be better for me there. I had such bad asthma I would end up in the ER every year. No such luck, I had anaphlaxis to mold and it only got worse near the beach. My husband had an opportunity to be transfered to Colorado. My Dr. said that would be better for me so we took it.
We used to go to the river in AZ also with our boat. Hot as heck but boy can you breath easier there.

Jun 26th, 2008, 03:20 PM	#2
jlp goob Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 604	That was a nice bag. I can fit quite a bit in my jillian. I usually have my wallet, cell phone, big sunglasses, keys, big bottle of medication ( I seem to always remember to take it after I leave the house so it comes with me) and several cosmetic items and still have a little room left. Hope it helps. It is a great bag. __________________

Jun 26th, 2008, 04:55 PM	#5
jlp goob Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 604	Today I suppose they would call it a medium bag since the bags are so huge typically. __________________

Jun 27th, 2008, 08:36 AM	#7
Lexie2000 Former Kooba Queen Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Wild Wonderful West Virginia Posts: 5,050	I loved the Jillian and I think it holds a good amount but because of it's slight odd rounded shape and smaller height it doesn't hold a huge amount. I couldn't fit a paperback book in without leaving the bag open. And that wasn't good because it tended to gap open leaving everything displayed. If you don't carry alot it's a terrific bag. It's not a book and water bottle bag. But the great looks of the bag over rides the negatives. __________________

Jun 27th, 2008, 11:20 AM	#8
Compass Rose Opie, My Schmopie!! Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 5,509	Definitely a classic medium sized bag that will hold your basics without the water bottle or paperback.....which is what I like because I don't want to carry my life around with me. __________________ Teddie says......"They'll never find me in here"! Visit Me! www.greenfeatherdesigns.com

Jun 27th, 2008, 05:36 PM	#10
jlp goob Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 604	How funny, Our contents are very similiar. I forgot about the big eclipse gum, It is pretty good I carry that too. My life long asthma went away (knock on wood) when I moved from Ca to Co. __________________

Jun 26th, 2008, 01:27 PM	#1
Cocoa32 Member Joined: May 2008 Posts: 43	I just scored a black Jillian on eBay! I'm so excited! It's my first Kooba! I was wondering how much it can hold? TIA

Jun 26th, 2008, 03:49 PM	#3
Cocoa32 Member Joined: May 2008 Posts: 43	Thanks jlp! From the photos it looks like the perfect size.

Jun 26th, 2008, 04:43 PM	#4
amyjo0428 Love my Dachshunds Joined: Jun 2008 Location: PA Posts: 155	I love that handbag especially in the sand color. From the pics it looks like a medium sized bag.

Jun 27th, 2008, 07:59 AM	#6
raemay Member Joined: May 2008 Posts: 26	I have a jillian, and although it is a gorgeous bag, I find If I want to put alot into it, I cannot glasp the bag, and I leave it open at all times. Because it is a rather short bag in height, it is longer so you can put stuff in the corners, but it is rather short, so your not going to be clasping it.

Jun 27th, 2008, 04:22 PM	#9
KoobaMe Hardware Junkie ♥ Joined: Apr 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 921	I'd call it medium too. I'm typically a big bag girl and carry more than any one person needs and was worried this would be too small, but it really holds what I need it to when I don't need to have a book with me. Those side pockets are what make it work for me. When using my Jillian I usually carry my wallet, two sets of keys, a coin purse, small cloth bag with floss/meds, one of those large Eclipse gum containers, a small brush, my work badge, an inhaler, cell phone and sun glasses case. Many bags come and go from my collection but the Jillian is a keeper. I absolutely adore that bag!

Jun 27th, 2008, 08:28 PM	#11
KoobaMe Hardware Junkie ♥ Joined: Apr 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 921	^^ How funny that you say that - when I go to AZ for vacation several time a year (river) I never use my inhaler and I don't wheeze at all! God, the air is bad in L.A. basin. Bleah.

Jun 27th, 2008, 08:55 PM	#12
jlp goob Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 604	We moved to San Clemente thinking it would be better for me there. I had such bad asthma I would end up in the ER every year. No such luck, I had anaphlaxis to mold and it only got worse near the beach. My husband had an opportunity to be transfered to Colorado. My Dr. said that would be better for me so we took it. We used to go to the river in AZ also with our boat. Hot as heck but boy can you breath easier there. __________________