Adults should carry sacoches with them! I used to be against them, thinking "It's just an item for young people..." but when I tried using one, it was just amazing.
Adults should carry a sacoche bag with them! I used to be against it, thinking it was just a young person's item, but when I tried it, it was amazing.
2024/02 HushTug Editorial Department
When walking down the street, have you ever seen young people with something like a small bag or a pouch with a string hanging from their neck?
This is the item called a sacoche, which has been popular among young people recently.
As someone in my 30s, I used to think that this sacoche was "childish and absolutely unacceptable," but after actually using it, I found it to be amazing, so I thought I'd write a review.
Popular sacoche from "HushTug"
Once 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 his own leather brand, HushTug, 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 was a complete sacoche hater.
The sacoche product was conceived by an employee in charge of product development, so I personally just saw it as something that was popular among young people.
It's an item that would never have been an option for me to use in my life.
I didn't even think it was something that adults over 30 would use, but when we started selling it, we sold over 300 units in just a few days, and it also received a lot of positive reviews.
Of course, the customers who have purchased my products are not all young people; most of them are in their 30s and 40s like me, but some are even older than 60 .
Until now, I've wondered what could fit in something so small (lol).
However, seeing how highly rated it was by people my age, I was moved and decided to give it a try.
To give you an idea of the results , it was so good that I confronted the employee who recommended it to me and asked, "Why didn't you tell me about it sooner?"
From here, I would like to introduce three reasons why I personally feel that sacoche bags are especially recommended for adults .
① Above all, it's incredibly lightweight. "This bag is perfect for adults of the parent generation."
The first thing I felt was that, surprisingly, this is a bag that people in their 30s and older like me, especially those in the generation that are busy working and raising children, should have.
When you go to lunch at work
・Leave your luggage at the hotel when you are on a business trip or travelling and go out
・Going out with small children or your wife
This is a situation that most adults often find themselves in. When you need your smartphone, wallet, and small items but don't want to carry too much luggage, a sacoche is the perfect bag.
Naturally, the storage capacity is limited, but the lightness and comfort more than make up for it, and I was impressed.
In the past, I used to go out with a backpack, but even though I wasn't carrying anything particularly heavy, I often felt that the backpack was too big .
However, for smaller sizes, the only options were tote-like handbags or body bags.
Those had disadvantages, such as your hands getting blocked or them clinging too closely to your body and causing discomfort when you sweat, but so far I haven't noticed any of those disadvantages with the sacoche.
②The size is just right! "The size of an essential item +1"
This depends on the brand and product, but for horizontal sacoche bags that are not too small, the size is just right.
Even in situations where you want to travel light, as mentioned in ①, it's always better to be able to store something other than your wallet and smartphone.
For example, the size is very convenient as it can hold 1-2 more items in addition to essential items , such as postcards you might want to send at the post office , a small booklet you received at a tourist spot , or a paperback book to pass the time.
Another popular compact bag is the body bag, but I personally really like that the size and shape of this bag make it less casual and more stylish to carry.
3. It can be worn with any outfit. "It has a subtle presence in a good way."
What I noticed while carrying it myself and reading customer reviews is that "sacoche bags can surprisingly be used with any outfit."
I had always thought of it as a casual item simply because "young people use it," but I think that a genuine leather sacoche in particular would look natural when worn with a jacket or other more subdued clothing.
Body bags and casual backpacks are only suitable for certain outfits, but men's sacoche bags tend to be muted colors like black or navy blue, are square in shape, and have thin shoulder straps, so they have a subtle presence in a good way, making them surprisingly suitable for any outfit .
It may not be suitable for such people
However, I'm sure there are some people for whom a sacoche bag doesn't suit them .
These are people who are very particular about their possessions or who always have a lot of things .
For example, a sacoche is a great item if you just want to head out with your wallet, smartphone, and a few small items, but if you always want to carry a tablet with you, it might be difficult to go out with a sacoche.
Also, most sacoche bags are small in size. If you put a long wallet inside, you won't be able to fit much other stuff in it, so they may not be suitable for people who want to carry a long wallet instead of a compact one.
I think that people who feel that a backpack or handbag is too big even though they only have a small amount of luggage will be able to use a sacoche comfortably , so if you're worried and want to carry a lot of things with you, I recommend a bag with a larger capacity than a sacoche.
Recommended sacoche for beginners
Just as I was impressed by the comfort of a sacoche when I used one for the first time, I think HushTug's sacoche is "recommended for those using a sacoche for the first time."
・The size is large for a sacoche ・It is casual but has a luxurious feel thanks to the genuine leather ・Exceptional value for money for a genuine leather sacoche made in Japan
These are the three reasons why this is a surefire winner as your first sacoche.
The size is also large for a sacoche.
Generally, sacoches are small in size, but there is considerable variation in size even among sacoches.
Some small ones are so small that they can only fit a smartphone, so it is recommended to choose a sacoche that is a certain size.
Casual yet luxurious with genuine leather
Sacoche bags are often made from nylon or other materials, but they can give off a more casual impression and can look cheap.
Of course, there are some people who are fine with that, but a luxurious sacoche made from genuine leather can be used regardless of outfit or situation.
Considering its versatility, which means it can be used not only for everyday outings but also for dates and formal occasions, genuine leather is the best choice.
Exceptional value for money for a genuine leather sacoche made in Japan
A planning meeting with a client. We decided to focus on cost-effectiveness.
The only drawback to genuine leather is the high price.
If you actually look into it, you'll find that it's not uncommon for similar sacoche bags made from sturdy genuine leather to sell for over 30,000 yen .
HushTug's sacoche bags were designed with customer feedback in mind, with cost-effectiveness as the top priority, so even though they are made in Japan and made of genuine leather, they can be purchased for around 10,000 yen.
An unprecedented number of pre-orders were received for the first sale! Over 90% of pre-orders were highly rated.
After developing the sacoche, we advertised it mainly to customers who had previously purchased it, and within just a few days, over 300 people requested reservations, and most of them purchased it when it was released.
Furthermore, most of the reviews from customers who have purchased the product are highly rated, with over 90% rating it 4 stars or higher .
Actual reviews
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Also, when we talk to our customers, it seems that they are particularly satisfied with the "high cost performance."
Normally, products are produced in factories and then go through several 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 only be purchased online.
・I want to try a genuine leather sacoche, but I'm not sure if it will suit me...
・I'm worried about buying online because the product might be different from what I imagined.
For those people, we would like to reiterate that "returns and exchanges are free for any reason and no matter how much you use the product, within 30 days."
If returns are free, you will definitely not lose out, so if you are considering buying a sacoche, be sure to give it a try.
