Bleeker Mini Duffle questions

[Alexa5]

So, I am trying to figure out the following on the Bleeker minis-- some retail sites state the mini duffles, both the grommet and the regular mini, have inside multifunction pockets. The Coach site doesn't mention them, and I can't find a good inside picture to figure out whether there is only a zip pocket or if there are other pockets as well.

Next question--is the glove tanned leather on the regular minis the same leather they used for the logo toaster and logo duffle? I love that leather so it would be great if it did.

Lastly, if there are no inside pockets other than the zipper one, for those that have the mini duffle, how do you use it without the pockets? I think it would be an issue for me but wanted to see if there are some solutions.

 

[glittermaven]

Wow, you have me curious now. I have the regular and the one with the grommets (both mini). I will check mine when I get home

Forgot to add that I haven't actually used either of them yet so I'm not sure of the inside pockets!

 

[Galactic Girl]

I have the all black one (sans grommets). I also have the larger all black one. The leather is not as "smooshy"as the larger one, but still nice just the same. I have not had the mini as long as the larger one, so it may loosen up. There is only 1 zip pocket, no slip pockets. I get around that by using a smaller wristlet to store all my little essentials. It holds more than you think too!! I can fit a smaller Coach wristlet, medium sized wallet, keys, and sunglasses in mine. I use it mainly for when I don't want to lug around one of my larger bags going out, but I still want to be hands free.

 

[Alexa5]

Thanks! I would really like to get one based on the price and the leather, but realistically I think I would miss the extra pockets. Why do they make the duffles without them--they put pockets in other small bags, so it kind of annoys me

 

[whateve]

Thanks! I would really like to get one based on the price and the leather, but realistically I think I would miss the extra pockets. Why do they make the duffles without them--they put pockets in other small bags, so it kind of annoys me

Most small bags only have one pocket. You could get a purse organizer that would give you extra pockets.

I know what you mean. Almost all of the vintage items have only one small pocket. I normally have a system in which each pocket is used for a particular item or group of items. When I carry a bag that doesn't have the same pockets, it makes it difficult to arrange my bag. Then I usually carry a small cosmetic case for the items that would normally be in the zippered pocket.

 

[Alexa5]

I have mini prestons, a toaster, a kelsey, a hippie, and 65th anniv satchels, and they all have two slip pockets so I have gotten kind of used to them. I need either a slip pocket or outside pocket for my phone even if I did use something else to hold incidentals. I think the combo of my phone floating around and no place for the extras might drive me nuts. Like you I get used to putting certain items in those pockets.

I guess I could consider using the zip pocket for all extras and just make sure my phone is in a good spot. Or use zip pocket for phone and wristlet for extras.