I loved this presentation. I don’t like the dark lining on the wine bags either and I was surprised at how little organization was in it. I was tempted to get it as the Tenor isn’t quite big enough for everything I carry. The Charter has much more organization, but it’s a north south, too and the sand and navy I have are very dark interiors. I thought Lug was known for light, easy to see inside bags. They’ve definitely changed with the darker flowered interiors.
Yea I really would like lighter linings with the north south bags. Makes it easier to see all the way to the bottom. I LOVE the Charter. Do you not like it?
Lol! The one thing I like most about this bag is the lining. I’m a floral person though. The one thing holding me back from buying this bag is how giant the rectangle pieces are the hold the straps on the bag. It looks ridiculous. I do love the look of the fabrication though and I’m hoping for a Zipliner in it.
I would definitely like to see some more bags in this fabrication for sure. I was excited for this bag but feel a little dissappointed after getting it. The lining is pretty I just don't like how dark it is. I feel like I lose stuff in my bags when it's dark inside 😂
Great review! I ordered the alto but then Cancelled because I realized that it didn’t have the key fob or water bottle holder and that back pocket is so small! I did order the slate blue tempo and Love it! Love trying bags with QVC so easy to return if it doesn’t work out. I just picked up the jive in copper at a steal on Luglive
That Jive was a great deal. Lucky you got it in the Copper. I love my Jive so much!! Yea I am slightly dissappointed in the organization of this bag. There was definitely more room for more. Hope you have a great weekend.
I love that lining, but at first I thought the same thing but found there’s enough light in it to help. Of course, I have it in a smaller bag. The Jive has become one of my go to favorites. If you think that it’s too deep for you, I’m 5’1 1/2’. That answers my questions
I hope it helped to see how it looked crossbody on my 5'5" frame. I had forgotten about my Jive for awhile and now what to start carrying it again. When I first bought my Jive that's all I carried. I would love to see them restock the Jive in VL in some new colors. Hope you have a great weekend!
I got this for Christmas! Did check it over to make sure there were no defects. Real excited for it. I like the texture. I don’t think it feels rubbery as others have mentioned and mine does not have a smell. Would have like a key bungee and maybe a privacy zip pocket but really love the look of the bag.
I am so glad you tried this bag too. Initially, I was so excited. I got the sand color. It was so pretty. I was surprised when I felt the fabrication. It sort of felt rubbery. I too, had to send mine back. I used it once and it drive me crazy. It just drove me crazy all day. First off, it took two hands to get my phone in and out of the front pocket (ended up just throwing inside my purse) because when I would try to slide it in, the sides would collapse down. Then the handles kept getting in the way trying to get into the bag. And I couldn't even fit my keys in the back zip pocket. And I think because of the height, when I put things in the pockets, the bag would collapse inward. It was just too frustrating. As soon As I got home I threw it right back in the return bag, I was very sad. And I also got the Tempo tote to match. Had to send that back too. As soon as I opened the bag, I was hit with these horrid fumes that smelled like I opened a bucket of rotten sardines. That cannot be good for anyone to breath. Oh well. But I did get two of the Conga. Have the CAMO Taupe and the green. I love that bag. A good every day size and I like the soft shoulder strap. And a big cell phone pocket on the back which doesn't take two hands. I use the clear pocket under the flap for receipts. Works perfectly.
I had not tried the bag out when I did the video but your woes make it really easy to decide to return it. I also bought the Tempo and didn't get that smell. Crazy bc I bought it in Slate too. I don't know why I bought the Tempo. It's the third time I bought it and each time I realize I don't like the shape and size of the bag. Haha. Do you have the Huddle? the reason I ask is because I love the Huddle and was thinking of the Conga but didn't know if I really needed it. Hope you have a great weekend.
@@AmandaPerkins815 No I don’t have the huddle. I don’t like the chain. The reason I like the conga is the puffy shoulder strap. It is just so comfy to grab. 😁
VERY helpful review, Amanda! I’m on the fence about the new matte fabrication and was thinking of picking up the Hitch belt bag from LugLive this week. Some folks say it’s TOO rubbery and others have commented about that AND the strong odor. I never had odor issues with my VL bags (and I’m super sensitive and picky about that) so this gives me pause as well. Anyhow, knowing you approve of the fabric “feel” is reassuring! Thanks, again. I just ❤ your reviews!!!
I don't know if you like the VL fabrication. It's not as soft as it is. I personally don't think its rubbery feeling. I feel like the charm bar is rubbery feeling and the lux material is softer than the charm bar. If that makes any sense 😂 I bought this one and the tempo in the matte lux and neither had an odor. I can see how it might tho. Maybe it's certain colors idk. I love the fabrication but I can see how some may not like it. Thanks for watching. I always love hearing from you.
Great video! I also wish there was more organization in the bag, but I have a feeling it would "droop" even more if there were more pockets inside "pulling" it down. I just love the fabric and the look of it, though.
I think you may be right about the drooping. At first I was thinking there was a missed opportunity of a lot of great organization but you might be right about it drooping more. I love the fabric but I think I am going to have to wait for it to come in more styles before I get one I like. Hope you have a great weekend.
Eeeee! I was waiting for this review!! 😁 I have THREE in this bag! Lawdy, I went a little crazy. Actually, I went alot crazy! I also love the fabrication. Very soft. I haven't had a chance to really wear mine. I've been out of town, using my Skyliner. Great bag!! In the Alto, I got the slate blue, black and copper brown. Got the copper brown to go with some boots that I still haven't received. I love the slate and black. Both colors are great. The black with crystal charms looks really sharp. the slate will go great with jeans. I also wish there was a water bottle pocket and a key bungee. The bag is big enough for more organization. I really like the rubber charm bar for the same reasons. Charms don't slide around and it seems secure. I like the overall satchel look of the bag. Don't love the oversized tabs from the handles, like someone else commented. Agree. Don't know wether I'll keep them or send any/all back. I do love the sky liner. ;). Thanks for the review!
I agree with everything you said. It's easy to go a little crazy. 😂😂 I'm also in agreement about the Skyliner. It may be the best bag (in my opinion) that Lug has created recently. I love everything about that bag and would love to see it in this matte lux fabrication! have a great weekend.
@@AmandaPerkins815 did you get the VL Luxe tempo? Curious if you liked it better than the reg VL tempo? I never got either. Or is a video coming on that??
@@wildcat0 so I did order the matte lux Tempo. It's the third time I ordered it and I still don't know about it. I am actually going to do a video comparing it to the Aviator so stay tuned for that. I do like how the new one has the rubber grip on the straps as opposed to the regular VL one. That really helps.
Thank you for making this video - QVC didn’t show the features inside!!!! This took a while to grow on me but now I want one!😹😹😹 Have you used it in the rain? Does the rain roll off of it or does it hold on to the moisture?
Come to think of it I don't think I have carried any of my bags made of the matte luxe in the rain. I splashed a little water on it to test it for you and it seems to bead off the material and roll down. Hope that's helpful. Thanks for watching!
Love your reviews as always! Does a tram fit in the back zipper pocket in the alto? I sent my matte VL tempo back right away- didn’t like how rubbery the new material feels.
You are so sweet. No the tram will not fit in the back pocket. It's really small, maybe a metro and metro XL might be the only thing that would fit easily in it. You aren't the only one that thinks it is runners feeling. It's crazy how someone can love a material and the next can hate it. I would really like to see this in more styles. Have a great weekend
Amanda, I loved the material too, but I am returning mine as well. I really think that back pocket is way too small and it's the only one on the outside. I am hoping the Dory XL I ordered will be more to my liking. Thanks for the video! :-)
Yea I really think the only thing I could put in that back pocket are keys since there is no key bungee. I'm weird I know but I must have a key bungee now. 😂😂. Hope the Dory XL works for you too!
You know I almost showed the Charter beside it to show a comparison but didn't. I should have. I like the Charter way better. I think the Charter has way better organization inside with better structure. The size is very similar. Now I wish I had shown it size by size so you could tell better.
Thank you for being so thorough . Your videos really help in the decision making process before purchasing a Lug bag.
I'm so glad. Always if you have any other questions about a bag that I didn't cover you can always ask. Have a great week!
I loved this presentation. I don’t like the dark lining on the wine bags either and I was surprised at how little organization was in it. I was tempted to get it as the Tenor isn’t quite big enough for everything I carry. The Charter has much more organization, but it’s a north south, too and the sand and navy I have are very dark interiors. I thought Lug was known for light, easy to see inside bags. They’ve definitely changed with the darker flowered interiors.
Yea I really would like lighter linings with the north south bags. Makes it easier to see all the way to the bottom. I LOVE the Charter. Do you not like it?
Lol! The one thing I like most about this bag is the lining. I’m a floral person though. The one thing holding me back from buying this bag is how giant the rectangle pieces are the hold the straps on the bag. It looks ridiculous. I do love the look of the fabrication though and I’m hoping for a Zipliner in it.
I would definitely like to see some more bags in this fabrication for sure. I was excited for this bag but feel a little dissappointed after getting it. The lining is pretty I just don't like how dark it is. I feel like I lose stuff in my bags when it's dark inside 😂
Great review! I ordered the alto but then Cancelled because I realized that it didn’t have the key fob or water bottle holder and that back pocket is so small! I did order the slate blue tempo and Love it! Love trying bags with QVC so easy to return if it doesn’t work out. I just picked up the jive in copper at a steal on Luglive
That Jive was a great deal. Lucky you got it in the Copper. I love my Jive so much!! Yea I am slightly dissappointed in the organization of this bag. There was definitely more room for more. Hope you have a great weekend.
I love that lining, but at first I thought the same thing but found there’s enough light in it to help. Of course, I have it in a smaller bag.
The Jive has become one of my go to favorites.
If you think that it’s too deep for you, I’m 5’1 1/2’. That answers my questions
I hope it helped to see how it looked crossbody on my 5'5" frame. I had forgotten about my Jive for awhile and now what to start carrying it again. When I first bought my Jive that's all I carried. I would love to see them restock the Jive in VL in some new colors. Hope you have a great weekend!
I got this for Christmas! Did check it over to make sure there were no defects. Real excited for it. I like the texture. I don’t think it feels rubbery as others have mentioned and mine does not have a smell. Would have like a key bungee and maybe a privacy zip pocket but really love the look of the bag.
I agree about the key bungee. I must have them. haha. So glad you got one and are super excited for it. Have a great week
@@AmandaPerkins815 you have a great week as well!
I am so glad you tried this bag too. Initially, I was so excited. I got the sand color. It was so pretty. I was surprised when I felt the fabrication. It sort of felt rubbery. I too, had to send mine back. I used it once and it drive me crazy. It just drove me crazy all day. First off, it took two hands to get my phone in and out of the front pocket (ended up just throwing inside my purse) because when I would try to slide it in, the sides would collapse down. Then the handles kept getting in the way trying to get into the bag. And I couldn't even fit my keys in the back zip pocket. And I think because of the height, when I put things in the pockets, the bag would collapse inward. It was just too frustrating. As soon As I got home I threw it right back in the return bag, I was very sad. And I also got the Tempo tote to match. Had to send that back too. As soon as I opened the bag, I was hit with these horrid fumes that smelled like I opened a bucket of rotten sardines. That cannot be good for anyone to breath. Oh well. But I did get two of the Conga. Have the CAMO Taupe and the green. I love that bag. A good every day size and I like the soft shoulder strap. And a big cell phone pocket on the back which doesn't take two hands. I use the clear pocket under the flap for receipts. Works perfectly.
I had not tried the bag out when I did the video but your woes make it really easy to decide to return it. I also bought the Tempo and didn't get that smell. Crazy bc I bought it in Slate too. I don't know why I bought the Tempo. It's the third time I bought it and each time I realize I don't like the shape and size of the bag. Haha. Do you have the Huddle? the reason I ask is because I love the Huddle and was thinking of the Conga but didn't know if I really needed it. Hope you have a great weekend.
@@AmandaPerkins815 No I don’t have the huddle. I don’t like the chain. The reason I like the conga is the puffy shoulder strap. It is just so comfy to grab. 😁
@@cnunesoregon I may have to try it 🙈
I always look forward to watching your videos, because you are so detailed. This is another great video, thank you Amanda.
Oh thank you so much! I sometimes wonder if my videos get too long.
VERY helpful review, Amanda! I’m on the fence about the new matte fabrication and was thinking of picking up the Hitch belt bag from LugLive this week. Some folks say it’s TOO rubbery and others have commented about that AND the strong odor. I never had odor issues with my VL bags (and I’m super sensitive and picky about that) so this gives me pause as well. Anyhow, knowing you approve of the fabric “feel” is reassuring! Thanks, again. I just ❤ your reviews!!!
I don't know if you like the VL fabrication. It's not as soft as it is. I personally don't think its rubbery feeling. I feel like the charm bar is rubbery feeling and the lux material is softer than the charm bar. If that makes any sense 😂 I bought this one and the tempo in the matte lux and neither had an odor. I can see how it might tho. Maybe it's certain colors idk. I love the fabrication but I can see how some may not like it. Thanks for watching. I always love hearing from you.
@@AmandaPerkins815 I really like the VL fabrication, so no problem there.😊
Great video! I also wish there was more organization in the bag, but I have a feeling it would "droop" even more if there were more pockets inside "pulling" it down. I just love the fabric and the look of it, though.
I think you may be right about the drooping. At first I was thinking there was a missed opportunity of a lot of great organization but you might be right about it drooping more. I love the fabric but I think I am going to have to wait for it to come in more styles before I get one I like. Hope you have a great weekend.
Eeeee! I was waiting for this review!! 😁 I have THREE in this bag! Lawdy, I went a little crazy. Actually, I went alot crazy! I also love the fabrication. Very soft. I haven't had a chance to really wear mine. I've been out of town, using my Skyliner. Great bag!! In the Alto, I got the slate blue, black and copper brown. Got the copper brown to go with some boots that I still haven't received. I love the slate and black. Both colors are great. The black with crystal charms looks really sharp. the slate will go great with jeans. I also wish there was a water bottle pocket and a key bungee. The bag is big enough for more organization. I really like the rubber charm bar for the same reasons. Charms don't slide around and it seems secure. I like the overall satchel look of the bag. Don't love the oversized tabs from the handles, like someone else commented. Agree. Don't know wether I'll keep them or send any/all back. I do love the sky liner. ;). Thanks for the review!
I agree with everything you said. It's easy to go a little crazy. 😂😂 I'm also in agreement about the Skyliner. It may be the best bag (in my opinion) that Lug has created recently. I love everything about that bag and would love to see it in this matte lux fabrication! have a great weekend.
@@AmandaPerkins815 did you get the VL Luxe tempo? Curious if you liked it better than the reg VL tempo? I never got either. Or is a video coming on that??
@@wildcat0 so I did order the matte lux Tempo. It's the third time I ordered it and I still don't know about it. I am actually going to do a video comparing it to the Aviator so stay tuned for that. I do like how the new one has the rubber grip on the straps as opposed to the regular VL one. That really helps.
Thank you for making this video
- QVC didn’t show the features inside!!!! This took a while to grow on me but now I want one!😹😹😹 Have you used it in the rain? Does the rain roll off of it or does it hold on to the moisture?
Come to think of it I don't think I have carried any of my bags made of the matte luxe in the rain. I splashed a little water on it to test it for you and it seems to bead off the material and roll down. Hope that's helpful. Thanks for watching!
Love your reviews as always! Does a tram fit in the back zipper pocket in the alto? I sent my matte VL tempo back right away- didn’t like how rubbery the new material feels.
You are so sweet. No the tram will not fit in the back pocket. It's really small, maybe a metro and metro XL might be the only thing that would fit easily in it. You aren't the only one that thinks it is runners feeling. It's crazy how someone can love a material and the next can hate it. I would really like to see this in more styles. Have a great weekend
Amanda, I loved the material too, but I am returning mine as well. I really think that back pocket is way too small and it's the only one on the outside. I am hoping the Dory XL I ordered will be more to my liking. Thanks for the video! :-)
Yea I really think the only thing I could put in that back pocket are keys since there is no key bungee. I'm weird I know but I must have a key bungee now. 😂😂. Hope the Dory XL works for you too!
@@AmandaPerkins815 I've gotten to really love a key bungee too!
It looks almost like the Charter! How is it compared to the Charter?
You know I almost showed the Charter beside it to show a comparison but didn't. I should have. I like the Charter way better. I think the Charter has way better organization inside with better structure. The size is very similar. Now I wish I had shown it size by size so you could tell better.
Hey, Amanda! 👋🏻
Hey how are you?
@@AmandaPerkins815 fantastic!
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