Vintage Coach Size Comparison Guide -Low Chat, Only On Topic Posts
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I was at the grocery store today when I saw a woman carrying a vintage Willis! It looked much smaller than I had imagined it would be in person. If anyone here could give me comp shots of the willis against a convertible clutch, Id really appreciate it! I think I wanna buy one now 
Precreed Convertible clutch 45+ years old and my 90s Willis.I was at the grocery store today when I saw a woman carrying a vintage Willis! It looked much smaller than I had imagined it would be in person. If anyone here could give me comp shots of the willis against a convertible clutch, Id really appreciate it! I think I wanna buy one now
Im in New Zealand so the prices dont compare well as I have to pay high shipping and GST added to it.
I haven't shopped for one recently. It depends on the color. I think you should be able to get one for $50 -$75 but if it is a rare color in excellent condition, expect to pay more.
Took some pics of this cutie because I know we don't see them too often! Here's a Collegiate #9815 next to Murphy #9930. This bag does not fit my wallet comfortably due to the curved bottom so I found some other random things to put in it. Side note - does anyone else have to take like 20 mod shots to get one that you don't look super awkward in or is that just me??
Thank you for sharing. I don’t have both of those currently and are on my list. The mod shot is really helpful. Do you mind posting them side by side with a Station bag?
Comparison of 1995 Willis and 1999 Station. My stuff fits in the Willis perfectly, with my iPhone In the outside pocket. It fits well 
in the Station, too, but it’s easier to get my wallet and makeup case in and out if they’re turned vertically and my phone has to be in the inside pocket. Hope this helps!
in the Station, too, but it’s easier to get my wallet and makeup case in and out if they’re turned vertically and my phone has to be in the inside pocket. Hope this helps!Hello familiar friends! Haha. Not sure why I expected to see totally different people over here 
I’m looking for advice on backpacks and sling bags... all of the advice I received on the rehab forum for larger crossbody bags was excellent and well received! Then I got a few that I thought were bigger among those suggested (still looking for Helen’s legacy and a buckle bag) but even Lula’s legacy is going to be too small to tote all the things needed.
I need to carry the following on at least a daily basis: 2 sippy cups, stack of four diapers and wipes, snack bag, collapsible shopping bag, spare change of clothes for 1yo and 3yo (in warm climates, so no bigger than 4”x6”x2”), small sac of bug spray, sun screen, sanitizer, stain stick, bandaids, diaper cream, aquaphor/Vaseline; easily accessible items include my wristlet, phone, sanitizer, four face masks. If we go out for longer or to a special place, I’m usually carrying more. But that’s standard. We don’t drive and we take public transit everywhere so I usually have a baby carrier on for the youngest, forward facing. We don’t use strollers because they’re a beast to get up steps or into any of the tiny Asian shops.
I’m thinking I’ll continue to carry a small crossbody for the necessities as I’ve done for years and a larger bag for back-up supplies.
my questions:
Would the larger turnlock backpack carry all of my back up supplies and a few extras if needed? Style 9791. Also, do the leather straps cut into your armpits if you’re not wearing sleeves? I’ve had sooooo many uncomfortable backpacks that pinch my skin, I’m hesitant to commit.
does anyone have a sling bag with a zip along the back? I usually pack strategically where less needed items are at the bottom but if I need them, it’s emergent. I don’t want to dump everything out in the street in a panic to get to bee sting ointment at the bottom of the bag. I’ve done it before and it’s not pretty! I’m thinking style 4160 could be good because of that zipper. Or the Sonomas style 4922 or 4917. Do you know of other sling bags that are big enough to carry what I need, are full grain leather, and have a zip down the middle?
thanks for entertaining my planning processes! Any and all advice is welcome!
I’m looking for advice on backpacks and sling bags... all of the advice I received on the rehab forum for larger crossbody bags was excellent and well received! Then I got a few that I thought were bigger among those suggested (still looking for Helen’s legacy and a buckle bag) but even Lula’s legacy is going to be too small to tote all the things needed.
I need to carry the following on at least a daily basis: 2 sippy cups, stack of four diapers and wipes, snack bag, collapsible shopping bag, spare change of clothes for 1yo and 3yo (in warm climates, so no bigger than 4”x6”x2”), small sac of bug spray, sun screen, sanitizer, stain stick, bandaids, diaper cream, aquaphor/Vaseline; easily accessible items include my wristlet, phone, sanitizer, four face masks. If we go out for longer or to a special place, I’m usually carrying more. But that’s standard. We don’t drive and we take public transit everywhere so I usually have a baby carrier on for the youngest, forward facing. We don’t use strollers because they’re a beast to get up steps or into any of the tiny Asian shops.
I’m thinking I’ll continue to carry a small crossbody for the necessities as I’ve done for years and a larger bag for back-up supplies.
my questions:
Would the larger turnlock backpack carry all of my back up supplies and a few extras if needed? Style 9791. Also, do the leather straps cut into your armpits if you’re not wearing sleeves? I’ve had sooooo many uncomfortable backpacks that pinch my skin, I’m hesitant to commit.
does anyone have a sling bag with a zip along the back? I usually pack strategically where less needed items are at the bottom but if I need them, it’s emergent. I don’t want to dump everything out in the street in a panic to get to bee sting ointment at the bottom of the bag. I’ve done it before and it’s not pretty! I’m thinking style 4160 could be good because of that zipper. Or the Sonomas style 4922 or 4917. Do you know of other sling bags that are big enough to carry what I need, are full grain leather, and have a zip down the middle?
thanks for entertaining my planning processes! Any and all advice is welcome!
Oh wow! I totally thought the station would be quite a bit smaller than a Willis. Thanks for the pics!
Thank you for this! These two are so similar yet I have never seen the two compared. The Willis is bigger! Interesting! How are they weight wise? Do they weigh the same?