Kelly or Birkin as overnight bag?

maryg1

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#1
Still undecided about my workhorse (see signature...).
At first I thought a LV Neverfull was perfect for me, but now I'm having second thoughts, as I really want to add a Birkin or another Kelly to my collection.
Could you 35 Birkin or Kelly as an overnight bag? Just to keep your pj, slippers and toilette trousse.
Or eventually a 32 or 36 HAC?
I'm wondering if they're too heavy when filled, I hate heavy bags. Maybe a toile combo could make them lighter?
 
#3
880 said:
I have done so with my 32 barenia HAC, but I can be a very light packer.
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I'd just need it to be a overnight bag 2 - 3 times a year, when I go to my sister's who lives far away (well, 300 km for you US gals are nothing!:P) Or for weekends out with DH.
so I basically only need my pj, slippers, toothbrush, toothpaste and facial cream.
 
#5
The Birkin could work if you don't mind not being able to close it when full - I'm sure your PJs are very chic and elegant, though - so that's not a problem!

I have used my Birkin as cabin baggage on a long haul flight and had it pretty well stuffed - it is heavy though, when you add a book and washbag etc.
 
#6
have definitely used a 35 birkin as overnight back to nyc a few times. easy unless you need a new set of footwear. makeup/potions, undies, pj's, blouse, blazer were tucked in mine. love packing light, so liberating. i don't think a kelly 35 would work- not enough width at the top and it really cant be worn open without flooping.
 
#7
Yup I would say a 35 Birkin would be fine. It's surprisingly roomy. Especially left open- would not be a problem at all. My 32 HAC holds less than my birkin and then 35 Kelly in that order, mainly due to the shape when closed making less room.
 
#8
maryg1 said:
Still undecided about my workhorse (see signature...).
At first I thought a LV Neverfull was perfect for me, but now I'm having second thoughts, as I really want to add a Birkin or another Kelly to my collection.
Could you 35 Birkin or Kelly as an overnight bag? Just to keep your pj, slippers and toilette trousse.
Or eventually a 32 or 36 HAC?
I'm wondering if they're too heavy when filled, I hate heavy bags. Maybe a toile combo could make them lighter?
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Hi Margy1 - I would recommend a 40 kelly with strap. It has capacity enough and a shoulder strap because either a kelly or a birkin will get heavy when packed. A 40 cm birkin is overnight sized but too heavy. A 35 kelly or 35 birkin would not work for me overnight. I say this after experimenting with 50 birkin and 40 birkin - too heavy. 35 kelly is too small, altho roomy for a day bag. You will find a 40 kelly useful for handbag for airplane, too! I see the 40s on ebay here and there - be sure to get one with a strap or that will defeat the purpose of the kelly.
 
#9
my birkin 40 cm does this for me and im a bit of an over packer but the 35cm is very spacious and yes it does work in this sense so id go for a birkin classic color and so use full so go for this !!! bag you wont regret it
 
#10
I am a very light, efficient packer, but I think a 35 Birkin would be really tough, especially in the winter season. A 40--Kelly or Birkin--would be much easier for this purpose. And any way you slice it, Birkins are heavy bags.
 
#12
A 35 should be quite fine for an overnight bag.....pj's, shawl, toilette case.....with enough room for a little more, I should think.

Anything bigger than a 35cm might get a bit heavy......
 
#13
Pepper said:
I am a very light, efficient packer, but I think a 35 Birkin would be really tough, especially in the winter season. A 40--Kelly or Birkin--would be much easier for this purpose. And any way you slice it, Birkins are heavy bags.
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I agree with Pepper. I´m a light packer (most of the times) but my 35 Birkin won´t cut it.
 
#15
Ok, I think a Birkin would too heavy as a night bag or travel bag for me! Let's keep it for a nice evening out or a shopping day!
thank you for your advices
HBird: a 50 Birkin? It would look like a suitcase on me! thank you for your suggestion for a 40 Kelly
 
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