I have been going through bags a bit faster and wanted to post some reviews.
Vintage AWL carrier
I found it easier to use than expected with the turnlock closure. But the lock is P shaped so you have to keep the “tongue” of the P turned upwards to make opening it easier. It catches if turned down. I like its back slip pocket but not the plastic of its interior zipped pocket which was a bit too small for my needs. The shoulder strap tended to twist around. Bag was fine on the shoulder, but crossbody I felt the bag was too big and too stiff to wear comfortable that way. It seemed to stick out awkwardly from my body. I picked up a couple colors in this bag off ebay and plan to use them all.
Large Carrington pouch
I bought this for my ipad. There was plenty of room inside for the device, but the zipper didn’t open quite wide enough for easy in/out which was a pain. I was always afraid I would scratch the screen on the metal zipper. I also found the huge tassel in the zipper pull a nuisance. I wound up buying a $5 neoprene pouch at Walmart that I am happier with.
Sawyer
I liked my Sawyer once I swapped wallets, it was a no go with my regular big wallet. Removing a couple things I could toss in an 8 oz water for shopping trips too. I really liked the look of her and carrying her, but switched out when I ended up at a store without the card that would give me 25% off because it was in the wallet at home. I never pick the right things to put in my smaller wallet. I had three Sawyers: pale blue pebble, natural saffiano and black suede. I sold two and kept the pebbled one for the color. Had she worked with my regular wallet it would have been a keeper for all three.
Vintage AWL carrier
I found it easier to use than expected with the turnlock closure. But the lock is P shaped so you have to keep the “tongue” of the P turned upwards to make opening it easier. It catches if turned down. I like its back slip pocket but not the plastic of its interior zipped pocket which was a bit too small for my needs. The shoulder strap tended to twist around. Bag was fine on the shoulder, but crossbody I felt the bag was too big and too stiff to wear comfortable that way. It seemed to stick out awkwardly from my body. I picked up a couple colors in this bag off ebay and plan to use them all.
Large Carrington pouch
I bought this for my ipad. There was plenty of room inside for the device, but the zipper didn’t open quite wide enough for easy in/out which was a pain. I was always afraid I would scratch the screen on the metal zipper. I also found the huge tassel in the zipper pull a nuisance. I wound up buying a $5 neoprene pouch at Walmart that I am happier with.
Sawyer
I liked my Sawyer once I swapped wallets, it was a no go with my regular big wallet. Removing a couple things I could toss in an 8 oz water for shopping trips too. I really liked the look of her and carrying her, but switched out when I ended up at a store without the card that would give me 25% off because it was in the wallet at home. I never pick the right things to put in my smaller wallet. I had three Sawyers: pale blue pebble, natural saffiano and black suede. I sold two and kept the pebbled one for the color. Had she worked with my regular wallet it would have been a keeper for all three.
