Hi all...
I posted on my search for some good cross-body options yesterday. I have a daughter who is almost two and feel that I need to be hands free. One helpful tPFer suggested the Saumur 30. I looked at this in the past but discounted it due to the buckles. Then I saw it in the new turquoise perfo and thought that it was so cute. This has me reconsidering it...
I'm wondering how you think the Saumur would compare to the Menilmontant? The Menilmontant is obviously easier to get into, however that can be a pro and a con. I'm not crazy about the magnet closure on the M, actually - too easy for little hands (or ill-intentioned big hands) to get into, especially if I'm carrying the bag to the back, as I often do with cross-bodys.
I'm also wondering how they compare size-wise? At first I thought that the double compartments of the Saumur were impractical, but now I'm thinking if I could have my stuff in one compartment, and then a diaper, ziploc of wipes, etc. in the back compartment that might work out well.
One thing that bothers me about the Saumur is that there are no outside pockets for easy retrieval of phone, keys, etc. Still, I love LE bags that are a bit different, especially in Mono.
I welcome any and all thoughts and feedback - thanks!!
I posted on my search for some good cross-body options yesterday. I have a daughter who is almost two and feel that I need to be hands free. One helpful tPFer suggested the Saumur 30. I looked at this in the past but discounted it due to the buckles. Then I saw it in the new turquoise perfo and thought that it was so cute. This has me reconsidering it...
I'm wondering how you think the Saumur would compare to the Menilmontant? The Menilmontant is obviously easier to get into, however that can be a pro and a con. I'm not crazy about the magnet closure on the M, actually - too easy for little hands (or ill-intentioned big hands) to get into, especially if I'm carrying the bag to the back, as I often do with cross-bodys.
I'm also wondering how they compare size-wise? At first I thought that the double compartments of the Saumur were impractical, but now I'm thinking if I could have my stuff in one compartment, and then a diaper, ziploc of wipes, etc. in the back compartment that might work out well.
One thing that bothers me about the Saumur is that there are no outside pockets for easy retrieval of phone, keys, etc. Still, I love LE bags that are a bit different, especially in Mono.
I welcome any and all thoughts and feedback - thanks!!