Practical bag

[sherrardk]

I currently have a bag like this http://www.google.co....UoAQ&biw=1024&bih=672

But the side zip is now broken. I am not big on browsing or shopping (as its not practical with thing 1 and thing 2 and it bores me to tears), any one know where I can get something similar or have an alternative idea? Thanks.

[Buenchico]

Use your own link, Sherrardk, and click on the word 'Shopping' at the top left. You'll instantly be provided with a selection of possible bags.

Chris

[sherrardk]

Never even knew that there was a shopping button - god, that would save me so much time! Cheers Chris.

[sherrardk]

On second thoughts, that only brings up really expensive stuff (wonder if there is a 'bargain' or 'cheap' shopping button?).

[sara3]

you could always get the zip replaced..

[Buenchico]

Try the top right-hand corner, Sherrardk!

There's a drop-down menu allowing to select "Price: low to high"
;-)

[sherrardk]

Hi sara3 - the bag is older than boy #1 so I am probably due a replacement (can't remember where it came from but it won't have been expensive as I am notoriously tight when it comes to spending on myself).

[EvianBaby]

There's quite a lot on amazon with varying prices Sher.

http://www.amazon.co....ther+backpack&x=0&y=0

[annadomino]

Was going to suggest taking it to cobbler.

[sherrardk]

Thanks Chris, yet again something I didn't spot! Unfortunately, all the cheap ones are foul! Might have to take the terrible two to the shops and hope I find something that suits my taste (I am very fussy and a cheapskate!).

[erin-x]

Is it definitely a backpack you're after?

[Buenchico]

Sorry, Annadomino, I'm the only one allowed to talk cobblers around here!
;-)

[sherrardk]

I used the smal backpack thing as it was practical for work (when I had a job) and with the children but I don't want a handbag (don't think I will ever be a handbag type of person). Just need a bag that i can get out of my way (don't want it to be dangling everywhere), for my purse (which is minus the pull bit on the zippy bit), some wipes and my keys (and any other crap that I am charged with looking after - could be a toy car, a doll, my little pony, etc). Thing 1 and thing 2 are still on walking reins, so a back pack thingie would probably be best.

[annie0000]

I don't carry a bag sher - that's why god invented pockets!

[erin-x]

Oh well.. I was looking at bags as well and found this lovely tote. It's quite big looking and has a shoulder strap. I may just order it for myself :)

http://www.oasis-stor...cp-product/5370041768

[sherrardk]

Hi all - only take a bag when going to town, got car keys, wipes (for after ginger bread men), purse, phone, various toys that they have decided are essential (and I have decided it is easier for them to take than leave at home). At this time of year my pockets are full of gloves (in case of dodgy weather). Just not a handbag kind of person!

[Ann]

We have a very helpful friendly little shoe mender in our town who repaired a bag of mine when the zip went, it wasn't an expensive leather bag either, just very useful and I liked all the pockets. He went out of his way to match the very unusual mauve colour too! Ask in your local shoe repairers and see .........

[Buenchico]

I see that 'bags' are listed among the stalls on your local market, Sherrardk, but it's not clear whether that's both Wednesdays and Saturdays, or just one of those days:
http://www.herefordsh...ness/markets/1195.asp

[sherrardk]

Oh, this is all getting to be a bit of a chore, might have to tie a carrier bag to my wrist!

[Buenchico]

Hang on a minute!

You've said that Thing1 and Thing2 are still on reins. So that will be THREE things tied to your wrists! Just be careful which one you try to stuff the shopping into!
;-)

[PiaJewellery]

Hello, sorry for joining in a little late. Not sure from reading the other posts if you found what you were looking for, but just wanted to let you know that the company I work for has a couple of leather rucksacks like the ones in your link:

In chocolate brown: http://www.piajewelle...eather-bag-prod10541/

In purple: http://www.piajewelle...leather-bag-prod8336/

The brown version is new as the purple one proved very popular - you can read customer comments on the Reviews tab for the purple version.

Hope this helps!