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swan1 · Jul 5th, 2009, 03:21 PM

Have seen a couple more photos of the new Shopping Grande in coated canvas (posting in another thread). Am liking it better, but have some true reservations about the fact that it doesn't zip. Lack of a zipper doesn't really bother me w/the G-Bag Sacca Grande, as I usually have an umbrella w/me when it rains––or I can pull the top of this lovely spring/summer bag together fairly well until I get under cover. This takes care of items inside the bag––and of course, most of the exterior is coated canvas, so is fine.

Snow is a different story. Snowflakes tend to swirl into every open crack and crevice of a bag, and everything inside––including a leather wallet and cell phone––can get coated. So, I'm concerned about both the exterior of a bag––and items inside the bag––during winter snow events.

Am looking forward to wearing my Miky Nomade Grande this fall and winter; also have my eye on another TOD's leather bag, which I might purchase in lieu of the Shopping Grande. Am wondering: for those of you who have been through snow w/your TOD's leather bags, how have they fared? And have your TOD's leather bags been okay after they've been through rain? Thanks for your comments!

swan1 · Jul 6th, 2009, 02:53 PM

OK, realize I should have mentioned: ''When you get caught in rain or snow . . . " Obviously, I'm not going to intentionally take my leather bags out in the middle of a rainstorm or blizzard . . .

I know some leathers hold up better to snow & rain than others. Just wondering if anyone has comments about specific TOD's bags in this regard. Thanks!

LT bag lady · Jul 6th, 2009, 04:41 PM

I dropped my Zip Miky in slush last winter, survived just fine, I did clean it off immediately... I usually carry my Pashmy (now my G-bag) when I think there is any chance of rain.

swan1 · Jul 7th, 2009, 10:43 AM

Originally Posted by LT bag lady

I dropped my Zip Miky in slush last winter, survived just fine, I did clean it off immediately... I usually carry my Pashmy (now my G-bag) when I think there is any chance of rain.

Thanks, LT! Could you let me know which product you used for cleaning?

LT bag lady · Jul 7th, 2009, 08:10 PM

Originally Posted by swan1

Thanks, LT! Could you let me know which product you used for cleaning?

I use those car leather interior wipes...go them at the local supermarket. I read on here somewhere about them and they work great on the TODS deerskin bags. I also have AppleGuard but have not used it yet, was going to use it on my BV's but the verdict is still out on the AppleGuard, so I'm just waiting, don't know what I'm waiting for.. lol!

mearns · Jul 18th, 2009, 01:36 PM

Originally Posted by swan1

OK, realize I should have mentioned: ''When you get caught in rain or snow . . . " Obviously, I'm not going to intentionally take my leather bags out in the middle of a rainstorm or blizzard . . .

I know some leathers hold up better to snow & rain than others. Just wondering if anyone has comments about specific TOD's bags in this regard. Thanks!

I've been caught in drizzle/mist and light snowfall with my grande D-bag in Vachetta and my D-bag in alligator; both bags survived just fine, I did wipe them off with a soft cloth as soon as I could. I haven't noticed any spotting or problems with the leather afterwards.

swan1 · Jul 18th, 2009, 04:09 PM

^^Thanks, mearns!

KDY · Jul 19th, 2009, 12:41 AM

My D-bag (cognac) has also been caught in the rain (altho i wouldn't call it a downpour), and it survived just fine. =) No discoloration so far. I feel it's the toughest and sturdiest bag I've ever owned.

sdkitty · Jul 19th, 2009, 11:34 AM

That's interesting that you use the car leather wipes. I searched all over for a particular brand of wipes for leather that was recommended in a magazine article. Never found them. I just use my Apple cleaner and conditioner on a soft cloth if I need to clean a bag. But I may pick up one of the car cleaning brands.
Thanks Isabel

Originally Posted by LT bag lady

I use those car leather interior wipes...go them at the local supermarket. I read on here somewhere about them and they work great on the TODS deerskin bags. I also have AppleGuard but have not used it yet, was going to use it on my BV's but the verdict is still out on the AppleGuard, so I'm just waiting, don't know what I'm waiting for.. lol!

chiapet · Jul 23rd, 2009, 01:20 PM

Originally Posted by KDY

My D-bag (cognac) has also been caught in the rain (altho i wouldn't call it a downpour), and it survived just fine. =) No discoloration so far. I feel it's the toughest and sturdiest bag I've ever owned.

^I second this. i have a black one and it has been in the rain several times and has been fine. It rains all the time here so I end up using it the most of all my bags and I love love love it!

swan1 · Jul 23rd, 2009, 01:40 PM

Thanks, all, for your input! Much appreciated!

boxermom · Jul 31st, 2009, 08:11 PM

It seldom snows here, but we do get lots of rain, often without warning. The leather shows no after-effects.

pursecrzy · Jul 31st, 2009, 08:48 PM

My go to handbag if the forecast is for rain/snow is a pebbled leather Tods. It's also black (yeah I wear a lot of black). It's been through rain and blizzards and looks fab.

I wear my black leather Tods shoes all winter! Snow, rain, everything.
I also have a pair of black sandals that have survived several HEAVY downpours- they were competely soaked and still look great.

swan1 · Jul 31st, 2009, 10:57 PM

boxermom and pursecrzy, thanks for your comments! I am relieved to know my leather TOD'S bags should be fine through the winter!

j9hirsch · Aug 19th, 2009, 04:46 PM

LT Bag Lady, is there a brand of car leather wipes that you prefer? My grocery store doesn't have anything like that and I wasn't pleased with the way the Shining Monkey spray works.

Jul 5th, 2009, 03:21 PM	#1
swan1 OP Member Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 397	How do your leather TOD's bags fare in the snow and rain? Have seen a couple more photos of the new Shopping Grande in coated canvas (posting in another thread). Am liking it better, but have some true reservations about the fact that it doesn't zip. Lack of a zipper doesn't really bother me w/the G-Bag Sacca Grande, as I usually have an umbrella w/me when it rains––or I can pull the top of this lovely spring/summer bag together fairly well until I get under cover. This takes care of items inside the bag––and of course, most of the exterior is coated canvas, so is fine. Snow is a different story. Snowflakes tend to swirl into every open crack and crevice of a bag, and everything inside––including a leather wallet and cell phone––can get coated. So, I'm concerned about both the exterior of a bag––and items inside the bag––during winter snow events. Am looking forward to wearing my Miky Nomade Grande this fall and winter; also have my eye on another TOD's leather bag, which I might purchase in lieu of the Shopping Grande. Am wondering: for those of you who have been through snow w/your TOD's leather bags, how have they fared? And have your TOD's leather bags been okay after they've been through rain? Thanks for your comments!
swan1 OP Member Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 397	Last edited by swan1; Jul 5th, 2009 at 03:26 PM.

Jul 6th, 2009, 02:53 PM	#2
swan1 OP Member Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 397	OK, realize I should have mentioned: ''When you get caught in rain or snow . . . " Obviously, I'm not going to intentionally take my leather bags out in the middle of a rainstorm or blizzard . . . I know some leathers hold up better to snow & rain than others. Just wondering if anyone has comments about specific TOD's bags in this regard. Thanks!
swan1 OP Member Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 397

Jul 6th, 2009, 04:41 PM	#3
LT bag lady Another addict Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Too close to NYC Posts: 4,427	I dropped my Zip Miky in slush last winter, survived just fine, I did clean it off immediately... I usually carry my Pashmy (now my G-bag) when I think there is any chance of rain.
	__________________ LT Bag Lady Officially on a ban... ethel, don't show me that! I mean it!!

Jul 18th, 2009, 04:09 PM	#7
swan1 OP Member Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 397	^^Thanks, mearns!
swan1 OP Member Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 397

Jul 19th, 2009, 12:41 AM	#8
KDY Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 44	My D-bag (cognac) has also been caught in the rain (altho i wouldn't call it a downpour), and it survived just fine. =) No discoloration so far. I feel it's the toughest and sturdiest bag I've ever owned.
KDY Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 44

Jul 23rd, 2009, 01:40 PM	#11
swan1 OP Member Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 397	Thanks, all, for your input! Much appreciated!
swan1 OP Member Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 397

Jul 31st, 2009, 08:11 PM	#12
boxermom Member Joined: Aug 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 13,672	It seldom snows here, but we do get lots of rain, often without warning. The leather shows no after-effects.

Jul 31st, 2009, 08:48 PM	#13
pursecrzy Member Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,931	My go to handbag if the forecast is for rain/snow is a pebbled leather Tods. It's also black (yeah I wear a lot of black). It's been through rain and blizzards and looks fab. I wear my black leather Tods shoes all winter! Snow, rain, everything. I also have a pair of black sandals that have survived several HEAVY downpours- they were competely soaked and still look great.
pursecrzy Member Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,931

Jul 31st, 2009, 10:57 PM	#14
swan1 OP Member Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 397	boxermom and pursecrzy, thanks for your comments! I am relieved to know my leather TOD'S bags should be fine through the winter!
swan1 OP Member Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 397

Aug 19th, 2009, 04:46 PM	#15
j9hirsch Member Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 199	LT Bag Lady, is there a brand of car leather wipes that you prefer? My grocery store doesn't have anything like that and I wasn't pleased with the way the Shining Monkey spray works.

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