Understanding the weight of bags. How to choose lightweight bags

 

 

Why should we care about the weight of bags?

 

When you choose a bag, what would be the most you care? Design, size, amounts of pockets, color, etc. It depends on people where to focus, but the weight of the bag should not be ignored. 

 

 

If you need to carry heavy stuff, the weight of your bag is better to be as light as possible. It is hard to calculate how heavy the bag is only from its look, but a bag with an appropriate weight would be useful in the long run.

 

 

Comparing weights of bags based on different materials

 

Many people use multiple bags depends on what they carry. On weekdays, you may bring a backpack, which you can store your laptop, while you may use a small body bag for weekends because you just want to carry small stuff. 

Assume that you switch bags based on the day, let's think about the weights of bags.

 

 

Lightweight fabric bags for weekdays/weekend

 

The Japanese bag brand, STANDARD SUPPLY uses the 60/40 fabric for the primary material. The 60/40 fabric is a combination of 60% cotton and 40% nylon, which has high durability and resistance to water.

 

What should be mentioned is its remarkable lightness. The material would be so useful both for work bags and for weekend bags.

 

 

Weekday bag: DAILY DAYPACK / STANDARD SUPPLY

 

DAILY DAYPACK DARK NAVY

 

DAILY DAYPACK BEIGE

 

The most popular bag from STANDARD SUPPLY is the series of DAILY DAYPACK. The backpack has a main compartment that you can store a 15-inch laptop, front pocket, and side pockets for small stuff.  Inside the shoulder straps, soft urethane pads are placed to reduce the weight and pressure on your shoulders. 

 

 

The weight of DAILY DAYPACK is about 435g/0.9lbs. That is the almost same weight as 500ml/16fl oz bottle. Even though it is a backpack, the bag keeps the lightness thanks to the 60/40 fabric.

 

 

Weekend bag: B TOTE/XS / STANDARD SUPPLY

 

B TOTE/XS (BROWN)

 

BESPOKE B TOTE XS CHAMBRAY

 

A small tote bag would be useful for weekends. B TOTE/XS is also made of the 60/40 fabric. Although the bag looks so compact, you can place a long wallet, smartphone, keys, a paperback, headphones, and a foldable umbrella inside.

 

B TOTE/XS (BEIGE)

 

B TOTE/XS is one of the smallest bags among the products of STANDARD SUPPLY and its weight is surprisingly light. The weight, 145g/0.3lbs, is almost the same as the one of a smartphone. 

 

 

Lightweight leather bags for weekdays/weekends

 

Leather bags have many fans because of its classy looks. They go well with suit styles, formal scenes, and nice restaurants as well. But what about the weight? Usually, leather is heavier than fabric and hard to lose weight. To make a leather bag compact, it is crucial to think about the types of leather and structure of bags.

 

 

Weekday bag: TOTE BAG STILTON BLACK / Tusting

 

 

TOTE BAG STILTON BLACK

 

Tusting from England manufactures various leather bags. TOTE BAG STILTON is made of Italian calf leather, especially called "Shoe leather" because it is usually used for shoe lining. The leather is so thin and light, but has great endurance. It has a beautiful luster on the surface. The tote bag has enough volume to store documents and a laptop.

 

 

Even though the tote bag is made of leather, it only has about 629g, that is, 1.3lbs. The weight is the same as a paper magazine. The simple design without additional parts is also the reason for the lightweight.

 

 

Weekend bag: FLAT SHOULDER/S / ARTS&CRAFTS

 

 

FLAT SHOULDER/S

 

If you want to use a leather bag for weekends as well, the one without lining fabric might be appropriate.

FLAT SHOULDER/S from ARTS&CRAFTS is made of horse leather, which is known as the lightest leather. It is said that the horse leather for the bag, which is made in Himeji city of Japan, is three-times lighter than cow leather.

 

 

The weight is only about 75g / 0.16lbs, that is the same as a small paperback. Place only your essentials like smartphone and wallet and ready to go.

 

 

Which would be the lightest/heaviest bag?

 

We learn that the weight of bags is influenced by material and design. Now let's find which bag would be the lightest/heaviest.

 

The lightest weekday bag: DAILY TOTE/M / STANDARD SUPPLY

 

 

DAILY TOTE/M

 

When you think about placing a laptop or some documents for work, a bag needs enough size. Still, DAILY TOTE/M of STANDARD SUPPLY is remarkably light.  

The bag weighs only 170g / 0.37lbs. It is made of thin cotton canvas and has pockets on both sides. The bag is easy to pack and carry your stuff. It is fun to choose a favorite one from color variation.

 

 

The heaviest weekday bag：SAC21H / LEON FLAM

 

SAC21H Gris・Grey

 

 

The heaviest bag for weekdays is LEON FLAM's SAC21H. The weight is about 1.15kg / 2.53lbs.

 

The bag weighs because it uses thick cotton canvas and leather handles. The design is inspired by a helmet case of a pilot and the dense fabric has high durability to carry heavy stuff. It looks elegant and would be a perfect bag for a business person. 

 

 

The lightest weekend bag: SIWA BAG ROUND / SIWA

 

 

SIWA BAG ROUND

 

The lightest bag for weekends is SIWA BAG ROUND. It weighs only about 47g / 0.1lbs. 

The bag is made of traditional Japanese paper called washi with water-proof coating. It works as a compact bag to carry your essentials like a smartphone, tablet, and wallet. 

 

 

The heaviest weekend bag: SUEDE×LEATHER CITY MAILBAG SMALL / Vasco

 

 

 

The heaviest bag for weekends is SUEDE×LEATHER CITY MAILBAG SMALL of Vasco. It weighs about 811g / 1.7lbs.

 

The bag is made of cow leather with a suede finish. The shape imitates a mailbag used in 1960-70s in the U.S., and the metal clasp works functionally to open or close. While the bag weighs more than others, it has a one-and-only vintage look. 

 

 

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