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Help me find a new bag! Has to be very practical and not a backpack

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2022HereWeCome · 20/12/2021 18:58

So my trusty grey Kipling satchel style bag has finally bit the dust and I need a replacement. I have loads of really nice handbags that I no longer use because I end up needing to carry stuff for both me and DS and I need something really practical and organised

Essential qualities:
Large, approx 38cm (w) x 28cm (h) x 15cm (d)
Washable
Lightweight
Easily accessible front pockets for DS snacks and other crap
integral easily detachable key fob thing
Zipped inner pocket, mobile phone pocket etc
Neutral colours, navy / dark blues, brown, beige, grey, khaki etc

Desirable
grab handles and long shoulder / cross body strap
vaguely stylish (but obviously practicality comes first).
Nothing to work-wear ish. I prefer a casual look

Budget
£50-60 max

Please don't recommend a backpack. I don't like them and already have one for my laptop.

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 20/12/2021 18:59

Try TK Maxx for Kipling totes - you can chuck them in the washing machine.

BrownTableMat · 20/12/2021 19:59

Kipling Gabbie (not the Gabbie S, the normal size or M one). You’ll get them for well under that budget on Amazon. My favourite handbag ever. Cross body and holds everything, completely indestructible and machine washable, and I also like how it looks for everything unless I want to be really smart.

Zooforhouse · 20/12/2021 20:02

www.seasaltcornwall.com/colourful-canvas-carry-bagL

I was about to buy this in green then bought the backpack 😂

Might fit the bill tho?

Zooforhouse · 20/12/2021 20:03

Not sure that worked but it’s the seasalt idless bag

HPandTheNeverEndingBedtime · 20/12/2021 20:06

Have a look at surfdome they are great for all sorts of bags and often have them on offer. DD and I both have Herschel bags, she a rucksack and me a shoulder bag. Very good quality and great for an everyday bag and chucking the kids bits in alongside yours.

2022HereWeCome · 21/12/2021 09:09

oh I'd forgotten about Surfdome - I've bought things from them before. Has anyone got any experience of Brakeburn bags or Troop London (I quite like the canvas look - reminds me of being young!)

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