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The search for the perfect travel purse can feel never ending. You find a super cute bag with great pockets but no zipper. Or an incredibly functional bag that is also incredibly boring. Or worse yet, a bag that seems to be everything you wished for, and then breaks on your second use. Business travelers are hard on their purses, and we need bags that are incredibly tough and well made, with lots of pockets, that zips, and (hopefully) makes you happy to look at.
If you’ve read this blog for any period of time, you know that I love my Lo and Sons O.G. I have had the black one for close to three years, and is the best travel purse I’ve ever used (see my original review here). Recently, Lo and Sons came out with a number of improvements to the O.G. that have made it better than ever, not to mention some beautiful new colors. They sent me a Sky Blue O.G. to review, and here are my thoughts.
The new features:
Messenger strap. My old O.G. had two handles. The new O.G. still has those, and they fit over all of my coats just fine. However, if you have super bulky clothes on or just don’t want to use those straps, it now comes with a messenger strap as an extra carrying option.
Padding on interior. There is additional padding now on the interior that keeps your laptop and other belongings even safer.
Even more pockets. The O.G. has a pocket for your laptop, another large pocket for folders or magazines, plus two smaller pockets and a zippered pocket, all on the inside. They now also have three zippered pockets on the outside, and one of them has slots for pens, a passport, and other small items.
Something I noticed, in addition to the obvious new features, is that the bag seems to distribute the weight inside better than before. When traveling, I found I wanted to keep checking to make sure I had my laptop because it felt too light. Also, one of my favorite things about the O.G. is that it holds so much stuff—today I had my laptop, a Kindle, magazines, wallet and phone, a huge water bottle, a scarf, a jacket, and a few random things—it zipped just fine, plus held its shape. And however much stuff I put in it, it will still fit under the seat in front of me.
Finally, I can’t do a review without talking about the colors. Over the past year, Lo and Sons has offered an array of new colors for the O.G. including hot pink, royal blue, purple, and of course, the Sky Blue. The Sky Blue is a lovely, vibrant shade of turquoise, and I love it SO MUCH. I got a comment a few days ago wondering if it is professional enough. My opinion is that unless you are in an incredibly conservative office environment, it will definitely come across as professional. However, if you’re concerned about being overly bright, the black is classic for a reason.
Note: The website says it will only hold a 13″ laptop, but mine is 14.1 and it fits fine.
Overall, I can’t recommend this bag enough to frequent travelers. It is incredibly functional, will hold everything a road warriorette needs, and looks great doing it. I get compliments everywhere I go!
You may be wondering how to get one of these amazing bags for yourself. One option is to go to the Lo and Sons website and get 25% off thru the end of October using the code RDWARRIORETTE2013. Another option is to enter this giveaway! One reader will win an O.G. in their choice of color. All you have to do is leave a comment answering the following question: What is the most important thing you look for in a travel purse? The contest will end Monday, October 28, with the winner chosen randomly soon after. As always, only one entry per person.
Good luck!!!
Super light when it’s empty!
Stylish yet practical.
It has to be comfortable to carry
looks chic and can protect my laptop without a bulky laptop sleeve!
The most important thing to me is that it maximizes the personal article maximum dimensions.
I like a purse that is comfortable to carry but is functional. It must hold all of my stuff without hurting my shoulder and back. Practical but comfortable.
This wasn’t a criteria before I discovered the OG bag, but now I think having a bag that goes easily over luggage handles will be a pretty big perk 🙂
Lots of pockets for an organizational freak like me
Size! I’m very petite (4’11”) but also a packrat so I need a bag large enough to fit everything I take with me but that also won’t make me look like a small child.
Lightweight and with zipper so my things are secured.
Needs to fit my laptop, A4/letter size documents, and securely hold my water bottle – preferably up straight to minimize spillage.
Stylish, lightweight, and with many pockets!
Great for holding all my text books and laptop and everything fun!
I look for lots of compartments so I can put everything in its place.
I look for a bag that seems durable, will fit my Ipad, and is comfortable to wear and stylish!
I am a gadget girl. I’ve like to keep all of my cords, cameras, headphones neat, organized, and protected without weighing me down in my run to the next terminal. Plus I’ve got to look good doing it!
I need to have something let lets my hands be free, which is why the new messenger strap on the OG seems perfect for me!
roomy with compartments
Big enough to hold all my stuff.
I always look for a strap that’s long/supple enough not to slip off my shoulder or can work as a messenger bag. There’s nothing worse when you’re trying to wrangle a suitcase than having your smaller bag suddenly slip off your shoulder.
Fashion is a plus. Pockets and zippers are a must. Size also matters.
LONG STRAPS, LOTS OF COMPARTMENTS, NOT HEAVY, AND DURABLE
Lots of pockets! I like to keep organized and I like when everything is easily accessible 🙂
Easy to travel with, because I travel halfway across the world with 2 huge suitcases and a cabin twice a year!
Easily accessible zippered pockets of different sizes (phone, wallet, receipts, ipad, notebook, folders, makeup…), light weight, a wide cross-body strap as well as handles, durability and looks! Did I mention zippered pockets? All compartments have to zipper shut so everything doesn’t spill out on the floor of the airplane. Again.
Alot of money!lol!!
Who won?
Looks great. Wish I had one