How to choose a work bag (men's edition) A bag craftsman explains the five most important points.
This may be a bit sudden, but have you ever had trouble choosing a bag for work?
Even if you go to a department store, the prices vary widely even though the designs are similar...
I know that buying expensive things isn't always better, but I don't want to buy something too cheap and end up making a mistake...
For those of you who are in this situation, I have seen over hundreds of bags and even make my own bags, so I will explain the "5 important points to consider when choosing a work bag that won't disappoint you!"
Finally, I will introduce my most recommended work bags, so please take a look.
Point 1
Choose a bag that is priced between 20,000 and 50,000 yen.
If you want to choose a bag that is reasonably priced and will last for years, look for one in the range of 20,000 to 50,000 yen.
There are many bags available online for under 10,000 yen, but they are often of poor quality.
The images on the internet are so beautifully taken that even I find it difficult to judge the product, and I often end up disappointed when it arrives at home.
On the other hand, bags that cost more than 50,000 yen often have a "brand fee" added on top of the cost price.
It's fine if you want to choose a bag based on a brand, such as GUCCI or Hermes, but if you spend more than 50,000 yen, the quality of the bag itself doesn't change much.
If you want to choose a high-quality bag at a reasonable price, choose one between 20,000 and 50,000 yen.
Selection Point ②
Genuine leather is recommended for bag materials
Occasionally on the train, I see office workers using bags with worn-out handles, and to be honest, this gives the impression that they are people who don't care about their personal belongings.
Cheaper nylon and synthetic leather bags will gradually deteriorate with use.
If you plan to use it for many years, choose a genuine leather bag, which will improve with use.
Point 3 for choosing
Simple and calm design
Bags with a large logo on the surface or flashy metal fittings get a bad reputation among business partners and within the company (especially female employees).
It would be counterproductive to miss an important business meeting or damage your reputation within the company because of your bag, so choose one with a simple and calm design.
Point 4
Can it stand on its own when placed on the floor?
In business situations, people often place their bags on the floor.
If it were to collapse at that moment, it wouldn't make a good impression.
Choose a design that will stand upright even when filled with heavy items.
Point 5
The size that a PC fits in perfectly
Recently, there have been more opportunities to carry a computer with me due to remote work.
Check the size of your computer and make sure it fits perfectly if it is 38cm or more wide for a 13 inch computer or 43cm or more wide for a 15 inch computer.
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You can roughly tell how many inches a computer has by whether or not it has a numeric keypad.
[Images of a 13-inch laptop without a numeric keypad and a 15-inch laptop with a numeric keypad]
To summarise how to choose a work bag,
① Choose a bag that is priced between 20,000 and 50,000 yen
② Genuine leather is recommended for the bag material
③Simple and calm design
④ Will it stand on its own when placed on the floor?
5. A size that fits a computer perfectly
It is important to be aware of these things.
However, it can be difficult to find a product that meets all of these criteria.
In such cases, we recommend the Mongolian leather brand HushTug.
[↑ Factory workers in the background]
Leather in Mongolia?
It's not a phrase you're used to hearing, but the online shop that was launched two years ago has already gathered over 1,500 customer reviews.
The average review score is 4.8/5.0.
In addition, nearly 200 letters from purchasers have been made public, and the brand has become beloved by many customers.
It is a major media
- NHK World
- BS TV Nikkei Morning Plus FT
- Fashion magazine Senken Shimbun
It has been featured on TV and has become a hot topic in the leather industry.
Among HushTug's products, this business leather tote is one that we especially recommend as a work bag.
In fact, this product was created based on my own past experiences.
A long time ago, I was looking for a work bag for 20,000 to 30,000 yen, but I couldn't find any genuine leather, simple, luxurious, work-use bags in any department store (even if there were any, they were all over 50,000 yen).
"If it's not available anywhere, make it yourself!"
With this in mind, this leather tote was the first item released by HushTug.
It has now become HushTug's best-selling product and is loved by many customers. (I'm really happy...)
This leather tote is made using luxurious Mongolian leather (cowhide), which is highly acclaimed worldwide, and achieves ultimate simplicity by eliminating all logos, metal fittings, and pockets on the surface.
It stands firmly on the floor and is large enough to fit a 13-inch PC.
At HushTug, we do everything ourselves, from making the products to selling them.
"Factory operation → Product development → Sales"
We do everything ourselves, minimizing costs other than material and labor costs.
By cutting out the unnecessary costs of middlemen, we have been able to produce high-quality products at reasonable prices that are half the price of other brands.
However, the downside of this HushTug is that you can only see the actual product at three stores: Otsuka, Tokyo; Hamamatsu, Shizuoka; and Tottori.
If you buy without seeing the actual product, you may be disappointed when it arrives.
That's why HushTug offers free returns and exchanges for 30 days after you receive it, no matter how much you use it.
HushTug will also cover the return shipping costs, so you can return it for free.
It's easy to return the item; just attach the cash-on-delivery label that came with the cardboard box and take it to a Lawson store.
HushTug's leather totes are often sold out and have to be pre-ordered.
The next shipment is likely to be fully booked, so take this opportunity to consider a HushTug leather tote.