Kipling bags

Kipling makes its bags from crinkled nylon, a soft, lightweight, and easy-to-wipe material. The range includes the crossbody shoulder bag, the handbag with soft handles, the shoulder tote, and the pouches. A soft model doesn’t stand up on its own, which is a trade-off for the lightness, and often the deciding factor for purchase.

The shoulder bag Kipling for everyday use

A shoulder bag Kipling fits crosswise across the chest, with a adjustable strap and a zip running along the full length. It weighs almost nothing when empty, which matters when you're carrying it from morning till night. The outer zipped pockets keep your travel pass accessible without having to open the main compartment.

Handbags and soft totes Kipling in soft nylon

A handbag Kipling folds up, rolls up, and bounces back to shape, which a structured model doesn’t do. In the selection, a Kipling bag for women in tote format fits a laptop, a pencil case, and a folded pair of shoes. A Kipling bag of this type is as useful for the office as it is for a day out.

• Zipped shoulder strap, for transport and city visits
• Soft tote, for the office, classes, and sports gear
• Pouch, for sorting cables, papers, and pencil cases in a larger bag

Crinkled nylon and care of Kipling bags

Nylon cleans easily with a damp sponge and mild soap, dries quickly, and doesn’t hold creases. A Kipling bag can be stored folded at the bottom of a suitcase without taking up space, making it a handy second travel bag. The monkey keychain detaches from the zipper pull for separate cleaning or to be swapped to another bag. Two points to consider before ordering are the presence of a flat rear pocket for the travel pass and a padded compartment for a laptop. The nylon protects against light rain but isn’t a hard-shell, and a loaded model is worn on the shoulder rather than crossbody to avoid digging in with the strap.