Portland Leather Goods | Small Crossbody Comparison

[@mrs.scales3475]

These bags are soooo dang addictive. Every time I get one I swear “that’s it” but it never fails that I end up wanting another 😂 Thanks for sharing!

[@samplans]

Yeah. “It’s really the only other one I want…” all lies. 😅

[@eviem70]

You and me both 😩

[@lindap7719]

Your videos are a great combination of comprehensive & fun! I agree re the circle bag. It's just not me either. Enjoy 🎈 your beautiful PLG bags! 🌻

[@gigicolada]

Ugh the colors. I just ordered the cold brew small bucket bag but the black is also so gorgeous. Thanks for the video! Small is perfect.

[@samplans]

I always want the colors but in the end always use brown and black. 😂

[@eviem70]

I love my circles bags. I have them both in small and large. Thank you for showing both buckets. Now I know which one to get

[@suef2837]

Just found this video and found it so informative. I have the mini cross body with the snap closure and I love it. The only down side is that I wish it were just a little bigger. If I didn't need to carry both reading glasses and sun glasses, it would comfortably fit all my stuff. After watching your video, I think the small bucket bag would be the perfect size so I will probably order that next. All the bags from Portland Leather are such high quality and smell heavenly!

[@samplans]

I’m glad it was helpful! I try to make the mini work whenever I can, I love how cute it is. I posted another video today, if you’d like to watch. 🥰

[@WhatToCookToday]

I had so much trouble deciding between a small or large bucket bag. You helped me decide :) I finally ordered AP small bucket in nutmeg. I need it more for errands and it should fit my small wallet, phone, headphones and other small essentials. I can't wait to get it! :)

[@samplans]

I hope you love it, that sounds perfect!

[@Aurelia642]

Thanks for your review, very helpful. I am considering the small bucket. I have the large circle in sunflower and I love it!!! I get so many complaints.

[@samplans]

I use both size buckets very regularly!

[@angiepayne6104]

I watched this video again. haha. There aren't many videos that talk about the bucket bag. I just ordered the large bucket bag in nutmeg. I hope I love it. It is so cute. I am usually a zipper girl, so we shall see. I just want something different this time.

[@samplans]

You will love it!! 👏🏻

[@debbieperleberg8230]

Hi, Sam. Great review of all the bags. If you feel comfortable doing so, in the next video, would it be possible to see how the crossbody bags look on? In particular, I’m trying to visualize how the large bucket bag lays when it has things inside of it. I’m excited to see the other videos. I’m not sure what bag to start with and am looking forward to the rest of this series.

[@samplans]

It’s just really hard to find a way to make it easy to see the bags and then see me too. 😅 I think the bucket bag “hugs” the body the best!

[@ginamiller6754]

I love these bags! The small bucket bag has been calling me! I wish they still had the terra-cotta.

[@samplans]

It’s a great color! I love the earthy shades, and have used the small terracotta every day I’ve had off work!

[@lc5464]

This was so helpful! Thank you! I ordered the medium crossbody and can’t wait to hold it! Looking forward to this series.

[@samplans]

I’m glad it was helpful! Enjoy!

[@ellengraves8146]

I’m so glad you’re doing these videos! It’s so hard to tell what a bag looks like when it’s a still photo on their website.

[@samplans]

I’m glad it was helpful!

[@susanwright134]

Thank you very much. I will have to get the large because my planner is B6/B6S. Plus the same stuff you have mostly. That key pouch is a good idea too. Thanks again, Susan

[@samplans]

I think you’d really like it! A B6 should fit well in there.

[@elsiepaolini6729]

Just got my small plg bucket bag and was surprised how small but I love it. This will probably be my everyday bag for work. Don't like to carry to much for work and warmer weather.

[@samplans]

It is deceptive with its sizing!

[@elsiepaolini6729]

Have the large one and now waiting for the small bucket bag to be delivered that I just ordered. Love plg bags have quite a few and accessories. I'm hooked. Great video

[@samplans]

I’m light on the accessories, but hoping to get more! The bucket bag is 👌🏻.

[@angiepayne6104]

Excellent review! I think I should go with the large bucket bag. I would rather have to much room than not enough. Plus, I think it should cinch better less full. I am glad you compared it to the medium crossbody. Thank you.

[@samplans]

It’s a really great bag either way, I went with the large and my friend got the small. I ended up getting the small after trying hers on, but I’m keeping and using both. Love that bag.

[@stephanieavedisian7276]

Are these leather bags oily and will they color transfer to your clothing like the Chic Sparrow bags did? Also are they heavy before stuffing? Thank you!

[@samplans]

These are not oily at all, they don’t have color transfer (a couple of the darkest colors have a warning, but I’ve never heard of it happening) and the bags are super light before you put items in. I appreciate lightness in a bag, and these all fit the bill.

[@swede_pea]

What a great video....and what a bummer I sold my Dune 🙃PLG has amazing bags, I have all these "wants" now 😅

[@samplans]

You know how I feel about Dune!

[@duffer9904]

Dang it Sam, now I need a bucket bag!!! Kerry :D

[@samplans]

Oh you DO!!! You’ll love it!

[@marcyodell3373]

I’ve still gotta get me one of these bags!!

[@samplans]

Absolutely

[@JustScribble]

Really great video Sam! I’m looking forward to the backpack video - I love a backpack purse and have been scoping them out on the website. It’s funny because when. Saw you had the circle one I thought -that’s weird that doesn’t look like Sam. And then you said it 😆

[@samplans]

I love the backpacks!! Yeah, the circle just doesn’t feel like me. I’m glad I tried it though!

[@tac612]

I find the mini holds a ton and doesn’t too heavy for me. If I need something larger I usually use their tote backpacks, but I also have a few medium cb’s, too. I just don’t find I reach for them much because they can tend to get heavy for my shoulder. Also, I am a HUGE Dune/pebbled fan, and just ordered my first Honey bag, too! I can’t wait to try it out.

[@samplans]

I adore the tote backpack as well! I agree, if you carry a good bit in the medium crossbody, it’s almost better to use a wide guitar strap. I find myself reaching for the tote bags more even though the medium is the perfect size.

[@susanfranksain1208]

Which kindle do you have and will it fit without a case in the slip pocket?

[@elsiepaolini6729]

Have many, many portland leather bags and accessories, just got the large circle bag, does yours tilt forward, mine does.

[@samplans]

Not that I’ve noticed, but I only carried it once.

[@myview6852]

Which of their colors would you consider closest to a typical British tan color ( like the vintage all weather Dooney and Burke bags? Also, I like a pebbled leather that is a bit more stiff. Which one would you recommend.Thank you so much for doing these videos

[@samplans]

I’m not familiar with that brand, but I would consider Dune a British tan color. None of the pebbles will be very structured, but the darker colors seem to be the most structured for the pebbled. Black, Coldbrew, etc. This Terracotta is much more structured than Dune.

[@michespapernook]

Want a bucket bag but deciding if the small or large one ??? I am 5ft

[@samplans]

I think the strap length is the same for either. It would depend on what you want to carry really. I carry the small most often. It’s my usual day off carry.

[@susanpilchard5417]

I have fallen down the rabbit hole of portland leather. I have the medium crossbody on the way. Now I am wondering if it will be to big? the mini holds more than I thought it would. we shall see!

[@samplans]

The mini really does hold more than it appears! It’s such a fun bag.

[@sherryofcourse]

Hi, Sam! I was wondering which circle bag you were reviewing -- small or large? Thanks!

[@samplans]

I forgot there were two sizes on that one actually! Oops! This one is the large.

[@sherryofcourse]

@@samplans, thanks! I thought it was the large but wasn’t sure. 😄

[@user-lh4vh8lv7k]

Is there a website for the thing you mentioned, but sell trade??

[@samplans]

It’s a FB group! Just search it. There are two main ones.

[@_Shawne]

You spoke to my bag-packing heart when you said you couldn’t build the circle bag the same as you usually would in your other bags. I feel you on that!

[@samplans]

It really means something!

[@karenmoore5308]

Nowhere do o find the bottom measurement of the mini bucket

[@cec123]

I have the nutmeg color bag. It looked lighter color on their site. So now I want a bag in Sedona but they have several photos n ea one shows a different shade. So I hesitate to order. Know anything about the Sedona color?

[@samplans]

I have Sedona, but it was lighter last year than the new batch that seems to be coming in orders the last couple of weeks.

[@cec123]

Ordered. Sedona color bag. Compared to my nutmeg bag - there is little to no difference in the color between the two. So I don’t know if that’s the way it is or they accidentally sent nutmeg . Guess I’ll have to call them.

[@karenmoore5308]

Will an eclipse fit inside the small bucket?

[@samplans]

That would be tight I think, and take up much of the room.

[@karenmoore5308]

@@samplans thank you… I can’t decide between the small or large- small is so cute, but I’m afraid the large is too big. I like this style so much! That helps me a lot.

[@myjeanification]

Is the circle bag a large or small?

[@samplans]

If memory serves me, large.

[@00tlo00]

I’ve never understood the appeal of the circle bag. It’s kind of cute but everything I carry is either square or rectangle shaped so it just doesn’t make sense!😂

[@samplans]

It’s so cute. I just can’t seem to make it work for me! Maybe I carry weird stuff?

[@katherinezuniga-alamos4781]

Do they ship internationally?

[@samplans]

I’m not sure, I’m in the US.

[@lory1117]

they do not to my extreme disappointment.

[@kierbear2008]

Thanks sooo much. So good and complete. Could you don body?

[@karenmoore5308]

Can you tel me please?