Commuter's purse/bag rec needed

[daisypaloma]

I need a daily purse/bag that I can:


1.  Be hands-free/crossbody or backpack.  Crossbody or something a lot less casual looking preferred

2.  Lightweight and good quality

3.  Budget is $200

4.  Can also contain easy access to my pass card, my phone and headphone. 

5.  Can also contain small lunch container and coffee mug

6.  Space for a small book or thin work folder would be nice.

7.  I don't have much vanity items.  I have mostly a comb, lipstick, lip balm, and wallet, so spaces for these are not a must except for those 4 items.

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8.  Would love a space\hook for a light jacket, but this is not a must

[mbcdefg]

I don't have one, but I have my eye on the Lo & Sons OMG bag. It's $206 until March 14: 


www.loandsons.com/the-omg?product=128 

[womet]

Mar 11, 2016 8:57:22 GMT -5 mbcdefg said:

I don't have one, but I have my eye on the Lo & Sons OMG bag. It's $206 until March 14: 


www.loandsons.com/the-omg?product=128 

Another vote for the OMG. 

[juliej]

I love Timbuk2 – they last FOREVER. www.timbuk2.com/

The less you pay the more casual the bag is going to be. But something like the Bourbon tote might work (http://www.timbuk2.com/bourbon-tote/563.html?dwvar_563_color=2199&dwvar_563_size=7). And they've got an older version of the Proof messenger, which an old boss of mine had and that I coveted, on sale (http://www.timbuk2.com/proof-laptop-messenger-bag-2014/583.html?dwvar_583_color=1920&dwvar_583_size=5).

ETA: I totally assumed you needed space for a laptop. But if not, there are lots more affordable options.

[daisypaloma]

Mar 11, 2016 9:11:20 GMT -5 womet said:

Mar 11, 2016 8:57:22 GMT -5 mbcdefg said:

I don't have one, but I have my eye on the Lo & Sons OMG bag. It's $206 until March 14: 


www.loandsons.com/the-omg?product=128 

Another vote for the OMG. 

Thanks! I like it, but I wish it was hands-free.

[daisypaloma]

Mar 11, 2016 9:11:48 GMT -5 juliej said:

I love Timbuk2 – they last FOREVER. www.timbuk2.com/

The less you pay the more casual the bag is going to be. But something like the Bourbon tote might work (http://www.timbuk2.com/bourbon-tote/563.html?dwvar_563_color=2199&dwvar_563_size=7). And they've got an older version of the Proof messenger, which an old boss of mine had and that I coveted, on sale (http://www.timbuk2.com/proof-laptop-messenger-bag-2014/583.html?dwvar_583_color=1920&dwvar_583_size=5).

ETA: I totally assumed you needed space for a laptop. But if not, there are lots more affordable options.

Thanks!  I don't need a laptop during my commute (1+ hour each way more or less), but I do like to read books so I may use my DH' Samsung pad. But it's not a requirement. I think I am more conscious about the purse/backpack being too casual and being too bulky.

[mbcdefg]

Mar 12, 2016 21:54:49 GMT -5 daisypaloma said:

Mar 11, 2016 9:11:20 GMT -5 womet said:

Another vote for the OMG. 

Thanks! I like it, but I wish it was hands-free.

I think it comes with a cross-body strap.