Yay! I think you are making a great choice Tonia! I love a Jetsetter, Fall, and that Port color is to die for! Share a pic once you get her...
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Yay! I think you are making a great choice Tonia! I love a Jetsetter, Fall, and that Port color is to die for! Share a pic once you get her...
I know the trend of guitar straps have been out for awhile, but I might have to pick one of those up, they are super cute!
I really like that trend.., and have resisted. The Chili Pepper [emoji892] color caught my eye..then saw they had a Chili Pepper Leather Jetsetter..[emoji15]..it was time to exit site... don't need either
I recently jetsetted with my Jetsetter for the past week and a half, and BOY did she get grimy! My gal is light pink, and today I cleaned her all over with a toothbrush and soap. I thought I'd share the results to show people about the magic of the Jetsetter, and to dispel any fears about light colored bags!
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Some before/after shots:
I couldn't scrub as well at the top edge of the bag, but managed to wipe some grime away
I managed to get rid of a lot of the yellow and black grime and even lighten up scuff marks. I couldn't really scrub away older yellowing sadly, so if you wanna clean your bag I'd do it sooner rather than later
My only worry is that I MIGHT have cause some wrinkling by not washing out the soap and wiping off the water well enough. But nylon is never perfectly smooth to begin with so it's hard to tell (see my first pic!) And it goes away if I wash and wipe again. Either way, I'm glad my bag looks cleaner now - she was getting unpresentable!
Just let me know if you'd like details about my cleaning!
Traveling
Some before/after shots:
I couldn't scrub as well at the top edge of the bag, but managed to wipe some grime away
I managed to get rid of a lot of the yellow and black grime and even lighten up scuff marks. I couldn't really scrub away older yellowing sadly, so if you wanna clean your bag I'd do it sooner rather than later
My only worry is that I MIGHT have cause some wrinkling by not washing out the soap and wiping off the water well enough. But nylon is never perfectly smooth to begin with so it's hard to tell (see my first pic!) And it goes away if I wash and wipe again. Either way, I'm glad my bag looks cleaner now - she was getting unpresentable!
Just let me know if you'd like details about my cleaning!
...good job cleaning! If you have a hand-held steamer, you can stuff bag with towels so nylon is taut as possible where you see those little wrinkles and shoot some steam at them..then kind of smooth with your hand. I did this with a Jetsetter that HB crammed into a too small box in shipping. Worked great. (side note..Amazon sells a great handheld Conair Extreme Steam for $29..great for clothing works like a big steamer--amazing)
@Reba and other jetsetter owners - a couple of questions of you don't mind...
1. Does the lock clang around? Wondering how bulky and clumsy it is.
2. When you attach the straps to go crossbody, is the attaching portion stable? I can't see how it connects in stock pics, are they snaps?
I'm obsessing over finding a bag that can go shoulder, cb and backpack. To be used primarily for travel and long days out with the camera.
Thank you!
1. Does the lock clang around? Wondering how bulky and clumsy it is.
2. When you attach the straps to go crossbody, is the attaching portion stable? I can't see how it connects in stock pics, are they snaps?
I'm obsessing over finding a bag that can go shoulder, cb and backpack. To be used primarily for travel and long days out with the camera.
Thank you!
Lock doesn't "clang". Flips but doesn't make noise at all. The strap connectors are snaps..made very well..no problems on my many. The straps themselves are different than say MZ's nylon material..more cotton-rich..very nice and comfy. I enjoy. Not too much difference in sizes, mini or regular. Go for mini if you want Small to Medium bag. Regular if you are needing bit more space or, are a bit taller and your frame can carry it. I have both and love both. Regular has more pockets with the the exterior zip pockets and one front slip pocket. Mini has just front slip, but has a same slip on back that Regular does not.
I'm gonna chime in and give my unpopular opinion. Don't get me wrong, I love the nylon option and its ability to wear it 3 ways. Those two features are what I like about it. I suppose it's a cutsy take on the Birkin strappy buckle thing that everyone imitates. But in owning a Jetsetter, I discovered more cons and therefore had to pass the bag on to someone else.
CONS:
1) I don't like that lock. It's made of plastic and it absolutely cheapens the otherwise awesome bag! I know it's to cut costs/weight, but I wish it were all metal (silver or gold) to match the other hardware. They can make it slightly smaller if weight is an issue. (Maybe HB can redesign this? Then I'd jump on purchasing it again.) OR I wish it was removable all together.
2) The way the lock was previously attached, it did flip backwards and that, too, cheapened the look of the bag when worn. It just looks like a toy lock and I absolutely couldn't stand the plastic side showing all the time. I felt like I was carrying a child's bag. The redesigned versions (leather and newly released nylon colors) seem to have corrected the issue by turning the attachment vertically. This was pointed out by Reba here.
3) I'm generally not a fan of saffiano. The handles are upright (very stiff, plastic-like) at all times so it kind of gets in the way when wearing it crossbody and trying to reach inside. There is a snap for the handles that is not moveable, very uncomfortable for me when the bag is handheld. I'm sure the snap was included so the handles stay together in backpack-style, but I personally don't like dual upright handles when worn as a backpack because it hits the neck/back. Lastly, I don't like how the panels where the handles attach don't go across the full length of the bag. They will eventually "curl" because nylon is much softer. Again, taking away from its beauty. I'm very picky, I know.
As for the snaps for converting into a crossbody strap, a few have commented that it's uncomfortable on the shoulder because it doesn't lay smoothly/flat on the shoulder and you can feel like snaps. There is a saffiano piece that you fold/unfold so when it's brand new, it's quite stiff. But the snaps themselves are not flimsy, they don't come undone easily or anything.
I don't mean to be a Negative Nancy. This is a beloved bag and seems to hold its resale value the most, which speaks for its popularity. I do like it... just wish to tweak a few things then I'd buy it again since it's very versatile and great for rough daily/travel use.
Everyone has different things that float or don't float their boat! Good to hear all sides. The plastic lock [emoji359] to me is more like a resin piece of costume jewelry? The saffiano leather to me, not plasticy, but needed durable structure to an otherwise fabric bag. Admittedly, I usually carry mine either Backpack style or handheld and the handles are fine. The little snap on the handle I thought was a neat little add. Sorry Makn.., confused yet?
Aww thank you for being so understanding of differing opinions! I was a little scared I was gonna be jumped.
It's nice to exchange opinions because sometimes my opinionated a$$ can see from new perspective.I agree, without the saffiano structure, I'm sure the zipper opening would be a nightmare! Do the corners of the saffiano panel start caving inward for any of you? Most likely a matter of my being overly picky.
I wonder why the snap on the handle is fixed. Maybe because the drop is too small? I wish it was moveable like on their luggage bags or laptop/briefcase bags (so you can slide it down if it's bothersome).
Makn..in case you are confused about all the lock [emoji359] hanging correctly talk... the D-ring it hangs on.. HB hangs it horizontally on a lot of the Jetsetter backpacks, like this...
They have started to correct it now. Which results in it hanging much more pleasingly to us picky girls..like this...
Top pic is from my Quilted Mini BP, bottom is from the matching Quilted Jetsetter Tote.
They have started to correct it now. Which results in it hanging much more pleasingly to us picky girls..like this...
Top pic is from my Quilted Mini BP, bottom is from the matching Quilted Jetsetter Tote.
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My advice.., check the sale section often. I have found great buys pop up from time to time. Sometimes one availables at great discounts. Good luck.
@bellebellebelle19 I'm torn between travel friendly black and a pop of color like real (my fave color). I think black+silver would work best for travels even though I'm not a black bag gal. For sure nylon, not all leather. There's a cute black with stars in ebay I'm watching...