thanks for the tag. I have a navy felt TPM and a light gray felt Picotin 18 with gold swift handles. I adore both. Until I went to Moroso to look at furniture, I did not realize how sturdy and durable felt actually is. Moroso actually uses felt for high end commercial (think high end hotel) and home upholstery. There is no rubbing, no lint, no static. It goes thorough rain and snow like a champion. In fact I carry both bags on ski vacations and rainy days. Even the swift handles dry perfectly. The light gray remains pristine, but perhaps that’s bc the pico has feet. . . Like magic.
I also use the navy year round for traveling. It blends with my clothes, so i can even wear it on the plane. Though one would think it might look wintery, it simply looks textured and sporty paired with shorts and dark t shirts. If you like the look of felt, I would not hesitate.
I should caveat that I find my toile bags (B35 and cargo pico) pretty hardy too

Airplane outfits with felt bags below. Here’s a pic of TPM with shorts. Ive worn the felt one with this outfit, but cannot find that pic. And,the stuff I can fit into the TPM
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ETA: they are also very under the radar because they are felt. . They look a bit like a craft project