- Hi guys.
I am testing all of the comparable bags
to Lululemon's famous everyday bag.
One from Kanken, from North Face, Vans.
From Dick's Sporting Goods, their DSG brand,
and Amazon.
So, we're gonna show you all of the things
about all of them.
Compare the straps,
the quality of the fabric,
price, everything,
and then decide if, truly,
the Lululemon is worth the hype,
or if you've got a better option out there for your needs.
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Okay, so the first one I wanna look at is the Lululemon.
I am going to measure this strap,
'cause I feel like it has a really nice thick, chunky strap.
It is exactly an inch and a half guys.
Inch and a half.
It's definitely long enough to have it, like,
sitting way down,
or you can sit it up tighter.
I also like that it has the big, chunky, plastic snap.
I don't know, it feels just kind of, like, utility version,
not like fancy version.
On the outside, the only pocket is on the back.
Then, it has the top pocket,
of course, the main one,
that has two, like, little sleevey inserts.
This one's divided in half.
This one is a single.
The teeth on it are really wide.
I find that these are less likely to break,
even if you're tugging and pulling on 'em,
which I appreciate.
This one was 38.
So, I have to now see if we can find one
that we think is better,
or at least pretty much as good.
'Cause I know these are really hard to find.
Also, 38 is not, like, crazy expensive,
but it's a little pricier for a little bell bag.
We'll see if we can find anything better.
Next up, we are going to try DSG,
which is the Dick's Sporting Goods version.
First of all,
the thing I noticed immediately was the size of the strap.
This one's only an inch.
Funny how much a half an inch difference makes.
It is, like, nice and thick.
I feel like it's sturdy,
but it also, because the strap's not as thick,
the buckle is also a little less impressive
and a less, I don't know.
It doesn't quite have that, like,
utility feel to it, which I like.
On the back, it's not sewn.
Like, it has a pocket, so this strap slides,
which I think would be annoying.
Sits in about the same spot, extended.
Material-wise, honestly, they're really similar.
I feel like the look, the feel, the shine,
and probably durability is gonna be really close.
It does have an outside pocket on the front,
which I actually like,
'cause I think if you have it on,
I do feel like it's harder.
The back zip is right here,
'cause you have to kind of, like, lean everything forward.
So, I do feel like it's easier if there's
a second pocket on the front side.
Lululemon's is on the back.
Inside, we find another hidden secret zip pocket,
which I kind of like,
I like that it's not just a compartment.
I like that it's an actual zipped pocket,
because I think, then, if you put coins or things,
like, you can kind of just separate a little easier,
things don't get mixed up.
And, that's it.
So, inside, you just have one giant compartment,
and then the little zippered pocket.
It also has this little clip,
I guess, for keys, you know, or something,
so, if you wanted to maybe hand sanitizer,
something you wanted to find easy.
The zipper, however, is a smaller tooth zipper.
So, I don't know on durability, maybe a little less?
I'm noticing Lululemon only has one zipper.
I don't know what this is called.
End?
Does this have a name? Closure?
This one has two.
If you like not having to look
for which side only holds the closure,
this one, you know what I mean,
has one on each side for you.
And, this one is 25.
Honestly, I think other than the strap,
if they had done a chunky strap
and, like, sewn it down,
this would've been really, really good.
Okay, the next one, Vans.
I don't know what's going on with this one.
It is definitely a different material.
It feels more like parachute pants almost.
I don't like the material.
I do think that,
can you see the pattern on that?
It has the Vans checks, which is kind of cool inside.
Cute little added detail,
but, other than that, not my favorite.
This is Lululemon.
It's a little more rectangular looking.
Vans is a little more,
I don't know if you can see it as well in real life,
but it is a little more, like, squared off.
It only has the one zip closure and it's on the front.
There literally is no compartment separation inside.
It's just the one pocket.
Which, that sucks.
On the back, it's got, again, a slidey.
Then, it has this weird,
I don't even know what this is.
What is this exactly?
I feel like this is a lanyard
a school teacher would, like,
carry around with their ID on the front,
but I don't know what this serves for a purpose?
You can unhook it, but then you've got these little brackets
on the back, holding it on, which I dislike.
Also, again, strap is very thin, an inch.
I don't feel like it's as long.
It has this little coin.
I think it's a coin pocket.
Mask pocket,
I don't know, we could make it lots of things.
On there.
This one is 32.
A hundred percent, if you're gonna spend $32,
you might as well spend 35, 38.
Get your Lululemon.
I don't like that one.
Not my favorite.
Okay, next one is, I can never say this guys,
Fjallraven Kanken, I think.
Okay, check it out.
Thin strap, it's a one incher,
that means the clasp is less chunky.
This one does extend quite a bit.
Guess what? It's sewn on.
So, it's gonna stay in place.
I'm assuming this is some kind of, like, ventilation,
so that if you're wearing it, like, on your hip,
it breathes better.
It does look like it has that vintage fabric to it.
On the back side, kind of like Lululemon,
you have a zipper pocket,
and on the top you do have a dual closure.
It has a little strappy for your keys or hand sanitizer.
Inside, there's one big compartment,
and then one little separated pocket.
Bonus!
This one has a third pocket on the front.
Downside to this one is it is 44.
So, a little more expensive.
But, if you wanted the extra pocket or closure,
I think that's good.
When you lay 'em on top of each other,
I would say that the Kanken has the Lululemon
by probably an inch on the sides.
Though, I do think you're gonna get
a little more depth here.
And, so you're gonna have a little bit bigger pocket space.
One of my pet peeves,
if I were gonna have a peeve with the Lululemon
is when I'm wearing it,
I literally can only get, like, my wallet
and my phone and maybe a ChapStick before it's, like, full.
For me, like, I'm the girl
that likes to carry hand sanitizer and sunglasses.
So, sometimes that's annoying.
This one, I do feel like you'd get a little more in.
This one feels a little tiny bit,
I don't know how to explain it,
like, maybe just a little thinner?
Like, maybe the weave is a little looser
than the Lululemon?
But, I wouldn't be concerned about this one.
Like, it doesn't feel cheap or, like, it's gonna fall apart.
We're gonna do the next bag.
And, this is the most expensive one at $50.
It's a North Face bag.
Again, a one inch strap.
It is fairly long.
You can see, it's got plenty of space.
A little bit different looking buckle,
but still the same size.
It has two little hooks right here.
It has these little draw string, you know,
things right here.
And, it's padded on the back.
So, I think, you know, it probably would sit comfortably
if you were wearing it,
because it has a little extra padding right there.
It is more of, like, that parachute pant material
versus the Lululemon's like a little slicker fabric
and this one feels more, like, literally like a parachute.
Main pocket is a double closure.
Big zipper, which I like, big tooth zipper.
It pretty much has one big pocket,
and then one kind of like a separated area.
It's almost the same size.
It does have the little hook for keys or hand sanitizer.
And then, it has another secondary front pocket.
This one, actually, is fully lined,
I don't know if you can see this,
but, with fleece,
so that one's a little thicker feeling.
It would probably be great in the winter
and feel hot in the summer.
Overall, I think this bag,
it's a little bigger, for sure.
It's at least a couple inches longer
and probably an inch deeper.
So, it's definitely a little more spacious.
The thing with this one, for me,
is I think that it's a good bag.
It's definitely the most expensive,
but it feels a little, like, rock climbey to me.
Like, it almost feels like a cross between
somebody's chalk bag and a belt bag.
If you're into, like, mountain climbing
and that's your jam,
like, if you're one of the, you know,
people who wears climbing pants all the time
and has climbing gear in your back of the car,
then you probably would like this.
I think for the everyday woman shopping,
like, you know, soccer mom or millennial,
this is probably more your jam.
Plus, with the price difference.
I mean, you could almost buy two colors of the Lululemon
for one of the North Face.
And, to me, I'd rather have two colors.
Okay, last but not least is Amazon.
I know you guys are all waiting for this one.
I would actually call this a true dupe
for the Lululemon bag.
I can tell who, you know,
I'll do the link in the description box below,
but whatever vendor has done this
has intentionally styled it
very, very similarly to the Lululemon.
It is only $14,
so it's less than half of the price.
So, if you are somebody that, you know,
money's tight or you want lots of colors,
I think, you know, this is probably a good fit
because it's very similar.
Width-wise on the strap,
it is basically one and a quarter.
So, it's thicker than our one inchers,
but it's not as thick as Lululemon.
The buckle is a little thicker, again, to match the strap.
It is sewn on on the back, on the sides.
I'll show you Lululemon again.
You can see the sew on there,
sew on this one.
It feels very similar in fabric.
It's got a little more shine.
Can you see that, a little more sheen to the fabric?
This is a little softer,
which tells me it's probably a little nicer weave.
This has, it feels like it has a little more,
like, plastic in it,
but it feels like it's gonna be durable.
Not as cool a zipper.
It's a small tooth zipper.
One closure on the top when you open it up.
Very similar structure in here,
one main pocket with kind of, like, your side compartment,
and then your two, like,
separated side compartments on this side.
And, of course, you've got the pocket on the back.
Again, a small zipper.
So, I honestly, this one,
if you're doing, like, straight-up lookalikes,
this one is definitely the closest to the Lululemon,
and for the price, I mean, it's not bad.
Pretty much, you're gettin' the same look
except the little Lululemon tag on it.
And, a little bit less wide on your strap.
It sits about the same spot.
Definitely a good option.
Oh, look who's here,
wearing her-
- I like my Lululemon.
I think my second would be the Kanken,
but I wish the strap was thicker.
- Me too.
I think, if you asked me,
I think everybody wants the Lululemon.
I think the Amazon is a killer dupe for the price.
The Dick's one,
I like that the has the third pocket on it a lot,
like the Kanken, but it's cheaper.
Okay, Ryan's gonna give us her opinion now, too.
- If I couldn't get my hands on the Lululemon one-
- Would it be your first pick, still?
- Yes. - Okay.
- Yeah.
- Just because it's the trendiest and everyone's wearing it?
- Yeah.
(both laughing)
- Okay. - Only 'cause of that,
but honestly, I have a dupe already in gray,
so, like, I would lean towards the Amazon one.
Or, I like the Dick's Sporting Goods one.
Super, like, durable.
Like, I could throw it.
- I also like the third pocket.
- Probably the Amazon.
- [Mindy] Which bag do you like, Ash?
Which bag?
Which bag do you like?
Eloise, which one?
We're sitting here looking at the bags.
And, after looking at 'em for a minute or two,
I do think that the North Face one
has a little more masculine look to it, maybe?
Like, I actually think Shaun,
of all of the ones I have here,
the one I think Shaun would be the most likely to wear
is probably the North Face,
of the ones I have.
I have another North Face bag that's bigger
that I like better than this one,
because it's quite a bit bigger.
Shaun stole it from me.
Wears it everywhere.
But, I do think that he might like this one, as well.
The funniest part was the other day, after he saw this,
he goes, after he started wearing the North Face one,
he goes, "I can carry so much stuff in it.
I can carry, like, aspirin. I can carry."
And, I'm like,
"You mean you finally figured out why women carry purses."
(Mindy laughing)
It was just so funny.
That's a wrap, guys.
I hope that you guys have found a bag
that you think you'll enjoy,
that fits your budget,
that is the quality you want.
Leave me a comment below
and tell me which bags you would buy.
I will put all of the links in the description box,
so you can find them all
and we will see you guys later.
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