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lilarkk
10-31-2004, 03:56 PM
How do the Chester, Bandicoot,T&L and Kecci backpacks compare in size. Does anyone have all 3 where they could take a picture? If not, dimensions? I've been eyeballing the Bandicoot, Kecci and Chester bags, but now that T&L are having a sale on their current bags, I just may have to get one.

Does anyone recommend one over the other? I know some have been disappointed with the Bandicoot, mainly because of the Joey clutch. I don't know if this would bother me or not. I'm not sure with the Kecci, because of the floppiness, however, for the price you can't beat it.

I've looked at the Chester backpack, but I'm not sold on it. Especially organizationally. However, the T&L interests me. It looks pretty good inside with the pockets and all. Is this a floppy bag or does it hold up well?

So many questions, I know, but I want to be satisfied. I don't want to have to return a bag. Oh well....

TIA!

ckleist
11-01-2004, 04:31 PM
Here's some pics of the Chester and Kecci. For point of reference, I'm about 5'8, my shoulders are about 16" across and about 18" from neck to waist. I don't like the Kecci at all and will be returning it to Nordstrom Rack. The straps on the Kecci in backpack mode are as short as they will go, so someone that is petite may not find it very comfortable. Apparently I need to fix the straps on my Chester because it looks a bit lopsided :)

HTH

Cheryl
Connor 3/23/03
Brendan 10/13/04


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masetane
11-01-2004, 07:52 PM
IS THERE A PARTICULAR WEBSITE TO TAKE A LOOK AT THESE CHESTER BAGS???
I'VE SEEN THE KECCI ONES IN THE STORE BUT I FOUND THEM TO BE TOO FLOPPY FOR ME PARTICUARLY IN BACKPACK MODE
Caroline
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Isabelle 10/1/00
Nicholas 2/27/03

momathome
11-01-2004, 09:11 PM
www.chesterhandbags.com - their full priced bags are kind of expensive ($124) but their sale page has some fantastic buys ($60). HTH!!!

mom2tony
11-02-2004, 07:21 PM
cheryl, thank you so much for posting those pics. i have been eyeing the kecci since i heard about the new coop, and now i know that unfortunately it is much too big for my liking :( .

thanks!

kim

windyhamilton
11-03-2004, 11:26 AM
Thanks for posting the pictures Cheryl! The Kecci is a LOT bigger than I thought it was!! I thought about buying a couple from the co-op, but now I'm not so sure. hmmm....

Windy

ckleist
11-03-2004, 12:37 PM
I really wanted one of these bags, but wasn't sure if it was something I was going to like and luckily Nordstrom Rack had it and my husband picked it up for me. I didn't want to take the chance of ordering thru the co-op and then not being able to return it, and didn't want the hassle of trying to sell. It's hard trying to visualize the bag, even w/ dimensions and taking a newspaper and folding it up to get an idea of size. This bag looks like it would hold a lot, but it is just an akward size I think, and I think it would be too big backpack style for petite individuals. So I'm glad my pics helped.