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.

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 around their neck?

This is the item called a sacoche, which has become popular among young people recently.

As a person in my 30s, I thought this sacoche was "childish and I absolutely hate it...", but after using it, I found it to be so great that I decided to write a review.

Popular sacoche from "HushTug"

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

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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 just ask you one thing.

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

The sacoche product was conceived by an employee in charge of product development, so my personal view was simply that it was "something that was popular among young people."

This is an item that would never have been an option for me to use in my life.

I didn't even think that it was something that grown-ups in their 30s or above would use, but when we started selling it, we sold over 300 units in just a few days, 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 .

Until now, I've wondered what you could put in a sacoche that's so small (lol).

However, seeing how highly rated it was by people my age, my interest was stirred and I decided to actually give 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 sacoches are especially recommended for adults .

① The most amazing thing about this bag is how lightweight it is. "This is a bag that only adults of the parent generation can carry."

The first thing I felt was, surprisingly, that this is a bag that people in their 30s and above like me, especially those in the generation who 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 find themselves in. When you need your smartphone, wallet, and other small items but don't want to carry a lot of luggage, a sacoche is the perfect tool.

Naturally, the storage capacity is limited, 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, for anything smaller than that, my only options were tote-like handbags or body bags.

Those bags had disadvantages such as your hands getting blocked or they clung too tightly to your body, making you uncomfortable when you sweat, but so far I haven't noticed any of these disadvantages with the sacoche.

2. The 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 like those mentioned in ① where you want to travel light, it’s always better to be able to store things other than your wallet and smartphone.

For example , the size is extremely convenient as it can hold 1-2 more items in addition to essential items , such as postcards you might want to drop by the post office to send, a small booklet you picked up 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 makes it less casual and allows you to carry it more smartly.

3) Surprisingly, it can be worn with any outfit. "It has a low presence in a good way."

Something I noticed while carrying it around and reading customer reviews is that "a sacoche can surprisingly be worn 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 not look out of place when worn with formal clothing such as a jacket.

While body bags and casual backpacks are only suitable for a particular outfit, men's sacoche bags tend to be in 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 a surprisingly versatile item that can be worn with any outfit .

This might not suit such a person.

However, of course, there are some people for whom a sacoche doesn't suit them .

These people are "people who are very particular about their possessions" or "people who always have a lot of things."

For example, a sacoche is a perfect item if you just want to head out with your wallet, smartphone, and a few small accessories, but if you always want to carry a tablet with you, it might be difficult to go out with a sacoche.

Also, most sacoches are small in size. If you put a long wallet in it, you won't be able to fit much other stuff in it, so it might not be suitable for people who want to carry a long wallet instead of a compact one.

People who feel that their backpack or hand bag 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 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 sacoche.

Recommended sacoche for beginners

Just as I was impressed by how comfortable a sacoche was when I used one for the first time, I think the HushTug sacoche is "recommended for anyone using a sacoche for the first time."

・The size is large for a sacoche ・It is casual but made of genuine leather and has a luxurious feel ・Exceptional value for money for a genuine leather sacoche made in Japan

These three points are the reasons why you won't regret buying your first sacoche.

The size is also large for a sacoche.

Sacoches are generally small in size, but there is considerable variation in size 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 but made of genuine leather for a luxurious feel

Sacoches are often made from materials such as nylon, but they can give a more casual impression and look cheap.

Of course, there are 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, 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 pouch made in Japan

A planning meeting with a client. We decided to focus on cost-effectiveness.

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 a similar sacoche made from sturdy genuine leather to sell for over 30,000 yen .

HushTug's sacoche was developed with customer feedback in mind, with cost-effectiveness being the top priority, so even though it is made in Japan and made from genuine leather, it can be purchased for just around 10,000 yen.

An unprecedented number of pre-orders for the first sale! Over 90% of the items are highly rated.

After developing the sacoche, we promoted it primarily to our existing customers . Within just a few days, over 300 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 90% 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 sacoche, 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't go wrong, so if you're considering buying a sacoche, be sure to give it a try.