Kipling bags !

Another here who thought of cakes. ?

I have a couple of the smaller Kipling bags, bought originally as they are lightweight, crossbody and were great when out with two of my grandchildren as I could have both hands free (vital with two boisterous little boys). Although I like good quality leather bags and have quite a few! throughout lockdown I used the smallest Kipling as it was so convenient with all the covid restrictions & sanitising. I have bought from this company and they usually have good prices :https://www.rtherapyclothing.co.uk/category/bags/all-kipling-bags/ worth browsing if you are a Kipling fan.

Another fan here. I started my collection at QVC as well. I’ve also bought from McArthur Glen,TK Maxx , Kipling website and the shop in Regent Street.
I recently bought a purse in TK Maxx sale for £6. On the past I once got a striped tote style one for about £25 on holiday in Majorca and about 3 years ago I got one in a local department store in the summer sale for £20. Love my bargains!

I love all the pockets, key fobs etc they are so useful especially nowadays for taking out masks, sanitizer on top of all the other kitchen sink items required ?
There is a 50% sale on on the Kipling website at the moment. It used to be free postage and packing I’m not sure if that still applies.

Hi Infinity2. Yes the healthy back bags can be worn in all sorts of ways. I wear mine like a cross-body bag. Ive not tried the bigger versions (yet).

The backpack I’ve ordered is called city jungle and has lots of monkeys on it. I think it’s an unusual pattern so my niece will faint with horror at the sight of it ?

Best prices for Kipling bags are from Amazon but you will find that some colours are heavily discounted and others not. I click on every colour to see how the price changes. There are also sellers on eBay selling the new bags at a discount. Worth having a look. I have my sight on the City backpack as it has a zip pocket next to the back and a water bottle pocket at the side.

I love all the monkeys too. Can’t say I’m overkeen on the new rubber ones ? I’ve got a few of the heavy metal ones ( just realised how ridiculous that looks, as if they’re all playing Machine Head ) and one or two of the flat cut out shaped ones. Not a fan of the big puffball ones. Probably someone somewhere has written a thesis on the development of Kipling monkeys ?

I get my Kiplings from TK Maxx and love my monkeys.

Infinity2

That should read IN the charity shops I go to. It reads like I’m Father Christmas, leaping roof to roof from Oxfam to BHF with my wheely instead of a sleigh ?

Another addict here. Their luggage is superb, light and practically indestructible.. I have had to stop buying, now I'm retired!
My cerise laptop case is about twenty years old and looks as good as new. My daughter is using it now.
I am signed up to the Kipling site and get emails when there is sale.

Oh I love Kipling bags too. They have a good selection on QVC some are reduced on the website . Happy shopping.

Got my one and only Kipling bag on a cruise 6 years ago. Wanted a lightweight cross body bag for trips ashore, paid 35 dollars for it, nearly died when same bag priced at £75 pounds at home. Has been a good purchase, travelled half the world, still in use, whenever I go shopping, added bonus, it’s washable.

I have a load of kipling bags that used to belong to a friend. She was a bit of a magpie about kipling bags.

I love the fact that I can throw them in the washing machine if they get dirty.

Allegretto - Do they go across your body with a strap so they don’t fall off ? Will look at those too, thank you.

Blossoming - oh I never thought about the zip being exposed ! Thank you - I’ll check those out ?

I’ve recently started using healthy back bags. I use the large baglet which has space for keys, tissues, phone, sanitiser and mask, with a little zipped of section where I keep my bank card and a £20 note. I started with these bags for lockdown walks and have continued to use them because they are so comfortable and useful.

Just had a look on Amazon, those Citypacks do look nice, and are very similar to my little daypack. I chose this one because the zip is on the back of the bag, so it is against my body when I’m wearing it ?. The brand is Nicole & Doris.

JaneJudge - thanks for that but can’t physically get out beyond a few local shops.

I’ve never heard of them before Infinity2 and I’m afraid Bakewell slice was the first thing that popped into my head. Like you I prefer crossbody bags, so much easier to deal with when you have only one functional hand. I have a very ancient Coach messenger bag that will hold as much shopping as I can carry when I’m out without Mr. B. I also have a small backpack bought on Amazon which doesn’t strain the weak shoulder. I shall google ‘Kipling Bags’ .

where do you live? they usually have outlet shops on the McArthur Glenn outlets

Don’t tempt me with ALL THINGS KIPLING or my wheely will give up the ghost if I get any fatter !

I thought this thread would be about cakes!

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That should read IN the charity shops I go to. It reads like I’m Father Christmas, leaping roof to roof from Oxfam to BHF with my wheely instead of a sleigh ?