Swagger vs. Rhyder
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I own both - love them both - I have my eye on the Green Swagger.
Swagger is HEAVY!!!!
Rhyder carries more IMO.
I have the Swagger, it is a heavy bag. If one of your criteria is lightweight, I would look into Rhyder.
If you are looking for a light weight bag, then the Rhyder is better. It is kind of more versatile because it can be worn casual or dressy and the leather is nice and soft and can be worn easily with the shoulder strap. The swagger is very classy looking with the hardware and all but it is definitely more structured looking and heavier. You can wear the swagger on the shoulder using the strap but it doesn't mold to your body as easily because of the structured form. Plus the swagger doesn't have the outside pocket if that matters to you. Good luck deciding. They are both great looking.
What about the Swagger vs. the Crosby? I want a big bag that holds a lot
Now, I have both of these. Crosby is very roomy. It is taller than Swagger and I want to say lighter in weight. Both are very structured bags. But Crosby is a snap closure for the main compartment vs. zip top of the Swagger. So depending on how you feel about the closure requirements, that might be a factor in your decision.
A lot of times when I have a zip I don't zip it. I like to be able to easily access what I need. The price tag of the Crosby is a little more appealing too
A lot of times when I have a zip I don't zip it. I like to be able to easily access what I need. The price tag of the Crosby is a little more appealing too
Crosby is a gorgeous bag. I have the Teal one in smooth leather and I just love it.
I went ahead and ordered the Crosby today in black leather! Excited to get it and hopefully it is big enough for my needs
I am not a fan of the wings on the Crosby. As for the Swagger/Rhyder, I personally think the Swagger looks better in photos than in person. I loved the look of the bag, although it is too large for me, but when I saw it in person finally I just wasn't all that thrilled with it.
I have the Rhyder in the smaller size (24), so I can't speak for the larger one, but I do really like the smaller one. The outside front pocket is very helpful--I like having a place for my phone other than having to use the inner pockets.
I have the Rhyder in the smaller size (24), so I can't speak for the larger one, but I do really like the smaller one. The outside front pocket is very helpful--I like having a place for my phone other than having to use the inner pockets.
I would get the Rhyder. I have a 24 and the larger one. The leather is really nice on both (pebbled on my 24 and smoother on the large one) but they are both very lightweight. The Swagger is beautiful but just too heavy for me. I actually just sent mine back. Aside from being too heavy, I also hated that it didn't have an outside pocket like the Rhyder and I found the zipper too cumbersome with the tab/snap at the end. It is definitely a beautiful bag and I love the look of it, but was not practical for me. Good luck on your decision.
What color and size are you looking for? Some dept stores still carry a few. Like I think the regular size in green and black are still available.