Adult men should carry body bags! I was worried that it was no longer a trend, but when I tried it, it was so great.

2025/02 HushTug Editorial Department

When you walk down the street, have you noticed that you're seeing more and more young men carrying small cross-body bags?

That's right, the body bag that we all know about has recently become popular again, especially among young people.

As a person in my 30s, I even thought that a body bag was too childish and probably wouldn't suit me, but after trying it out, I found it to be so great that I decided to review it.

Popular body bag from "HushTug"

Let me introduce myself again. My name is Toda, and I am the representative of the leather brand HushTug.

It's in the middle of the photo

The products used this time are from HushTug, the leather brand he runs himself, so you might be thinking, "Is this just a promotional ad?" but let me ask you one thing.

To be honest, even though it is our own product , I am completely against body bags.

The body bag was conceived as an item by an employee in charge of product development, so I personally just thought of it as "something that was popular in the past."

It's an item that I have used before in my life, but I thought it would no longer be an option.

We didn't even think it was something that men over 30 would use, but when we started selling it , we sold over 300 units in just a few months, and we also received a lot of positive reviews.

Naturally, the customers who buy from me are not all young people; most of them are in their 30s and 40s like me, and some are even older than 60 .

Up until now, when it comes to body bags, I've wondered, "Is the trend over?"

However, seeing how highly rated it was by people my age, my interest was swayed and so, very tentatively, I gave it a try.

To tell you the results, it was so great that I confronted the employee who recommended it to me, asking, "Why didn't you tell me about it earlier?"

From here, I'd like to introduce three reasons why I personally feel that body bags are recommended for adult men now .

1. Casually smart and lightweight. "A bag perfect for grown-up men."

The first thing I felt was, surprisingly, that this is a bag that adult men like me, especially those of my generation who are active both at work and on their days off, should have.

・A day off with just your smartphone and wallet
・A second bag for when you're walking around on your trip
・Going out with your girlfriend or wife

This is a situation that adults often find themselves in. When you want to carry the bare minimum, such as a plastic bottle and a paperback book, but still want to be able to move around lightly, a body bag is the perfect tool.

Naturally, there isn't much storage capacity, but the lightness and comfort more than make up for that.

In the past, I used to go out with a backpack, but I often felt that the backpack was too big even though I wasn't carrying anything particularly heavy .

However, if you wanted a smarter style, your only option was a shoulder bag, like a tote.

Those bags had disadvantages, such as being too big and bulky, or being heavy and tiring to use, but so far I haven't noticed any of these disadvantages with the body bag.

② Functionality that is just too good to be true. "Design that hits the spot."

This is a surprising blind spot, but when it comes to body bags, the details are important.

When considering the various situations introduced in ①, it is common for many similar products to lack small pockets or be stressful when putting on and taking off the product.

For example, the design was extremely convenient, with details such as the "detachable buckle," "hidden pocket on the back," and "inner pocket" all thought out for actual usage situations.

Special hidden pocket

Other popular compact bags include clutch bags, but I personally think that leather body bags that can be worn over the shoulder are just the right amount of smart, and what's best is that you can carry them hands-free without any stress.

3. It can be worn with any outfit. "A simple silhouette in a good way."

What I noticed when wearing it myself, and what I also noticed after reading customer reviews, is that body bags can surprisingly be used with any outfit .

It was previously thought that these items did not go well with men's fashion simply because "it's gone out of fashion" or "it was only worn by young men." However, genuine leather body bags in particular look natural whether worn with sophisticated clothing such as a jacket or casual clothing such as a T-shirt and jeans.

Casual backpacks and formal tote bags are only suitable for a certain outfit, but men's body bags tend to be in muted colors like black or navy blue, and tend to have basic shapes, so they have a low profile in a good way, and are surprisingly an item that can be used with any outfit .

This might not suit such a person.

However, of course, there are some people for whom genuine leather body bags don't suit them .

These are people who always have a lot of things and people who don't like simple styles .

For example, a body bag is a perfect item if you want to go out light and carry only your smartphone, wallet, and small accessories, but if you want to carry a lot of books and documents, or if you want to add a fun touch to your fashion with a body bag, a leather body bag might be a bit of a mismatch.

Also, the size of a typical body bag is obviously smaller than a regular tote bag or backpack, so it may not be suitable for people who want to carry a lot of things without worrying about capacity.

People who feel that a backpack or tote bag is too big even though they only have a small amount of luggage will be able to use a body bag comfortably , so if you're the type who wants to carry a lot of things with you because you're worried, I would recommend a bag with a larger capacity than a body bag.

Overall, body bags are easy to use and universally loved items.

As we have introduced so far, body bags are extremely easy to use and are still loved by many people today.

Among these , by choosing something that is particular about the material and design, it can be said that there are items that are perfect for adult men .

And just as I was impressed by how comfortable a body bag was when I used it for the first time, I think HushTug's body bag is "recommended for anyone using a full-fledged body bag for the first time."

・Simple yet exquisitely curved shape that goes with any outfit ・Made of genuine leather for a luxurious feel ・Exceptional value for money for a genuine leather body bag made in Japan

These three reasons are the reasons why this bag will not disappoint as your first full-fledged body bag.

Simple yet exquisitely curved shape that goes with any outfit

Basically, there isn't much difference in design among body bags, but this one has a design that gives a "casually smart" impression among body bags.

If the bag doesn't have any distinctive features, it could be any brand and is so bland that it doesn't really matter, so it's recommended to choose a body bag that you have some particular preferences for.

Made of genuine leather for a luxurious feel

Body bags are often made from materials such as cotton or nylon, but they can give off a more casual impression and look cheap.

Of course, there are people who are fine with that, but a high-quality body bag made of genuine leather can be used regardless of outfit or situation.

Considering its versatility, as it can be used not only for everyday outings but also on dates and formal occasions, you can't go wrong with genuine leather.

Exceptional value for money for a genuine leather body bag made in Japan

The only drawback to genuine leather products is the high price.

If you actually look into it, you'll find that it's not uncommon for similar body bags made from sturdy genuine leather to be sold for over 50,000 yen .

HushTug's body bags were designed with cost-effectiveness in mind, based on customer feedback, so even though they are made in Japan and made from genuine leather, they can be purchased for less than 30,000 yen.

An unprecedented number of pre-orders for the first sale! Over 85% of the items are highly rated.

After developing the body bag, we advertised it primarily to customers who had previously purchased it . Within just a few days, over 200 people had made reservations, and most of them ended up buying one when it was released.

Furthermore, most of the reviews from customers who have purchased the product are highly rated, with over 85% giving it 4 stars or more .

Actual reviews
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Also, when we talk to our customers, they seem to be particularly satisfied with the "good value for money ."

Normally, products are produced in factories and then shipped through several other companies before reaching customers, but HushTug manages everything from production to sales in-house, allowing us to offer genuine leather at affordable prices.

What's more, it comes with peace of mind support that allows you to return or exchange the product free of charge for any reason within one month of purchase, no matter how much you use it .

HushTug products are not sold in department stores or shops, so they can basically only be purchased through our online store.

・I want to try a genuine leather body bag, but I don't know if it will suit me...
・I'm worried about buying online in the first place because the product might be different from what I expected.

For such people, we would like to reiterate that "for any reason, no matter how much you use the product, you can return or exchange it free of charge within 30 days ."

Since returns are free, you can never go wrong, so if you're considering buying a body bag, be sure to give it a try.