Pop tote mods?

[ejvc]

Hi, so I got my second TB bag, a lovely Aubergine pop tote, a gift (selected by me) from my stepmother. I'd like to add a bit of removable interior organisation -- the interior O-rings don't allow me to usefully hang a pocket bag (like a side kick or side effect sized one), which I'd like to do. I've been thinking about hanging some loops on the snaps, or maybe making grommeted tabs with o-rings on them that you could put over the snap studs on the inside. Has anyone modded their pop tote and if so how? I do know that you can put a Freudian slip in but I'm not ordering again for a long while so...

Thanks!

[melminimalist]

If anyone figures out how to mod the pop tote to add a crossbody strap, please let us know!


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[Lia]

I've had my PT about 18 months. When I first got it, I used some Velcro tape to attach a tiny bag to an inside wall to act as a side pocket, because I was used to a PLO having at least one or two pockets. Gradually, I realized the bag was telling me how to carry it, that the built in organization was what it needed to be, and I just needed to listen and learn. The added pocket was unnecessary and just in the way.

So, I suggest carrying it a while before you do anything drastic. You can always find organizer inserts on Etsy, etc., but you might find little bags and pouches work fine. Better than fine. Awesome!

[TavaPeak]

@melminimalist. This is my ongoing issue with Pop Tote, Shop Bags, Big/Little Swift. I’m tall, and those short strap lengths are painful under my arms. Argh! I’ve wondered if two large grommets on either side of the bag would allow for a strap with 2 lobster hooks. I’d really, really love a Swift with shoulder straps that worked for me.

[ejvc]

I do like the "stuff everything in" quality which is perfect for lunches and sweaters, and I bought it primarily as a lunch-and-sweater-and-toy bag for when I travel with my A30, so it fulfils that function very admirably. I've clipped my home-made pocket pouch (which I use as a wallet), and I've also clipped on keys and a small stuff sack with electronic chargers, and a small shopping bag in a pouch. You may be right that I don't need much more.

[ejvc]

@melminimalist Well - for a cross-body strap, I think I would either clip a strap to the O-rings near the main zipper in the unzipped outer pockets or, better, sew a loop of black webbing either just under where the zipper opening ends or on the upper edge of the outside pocket above the zipper. The latter would be nicer in terms of looking more finished but would block the pocket; the former might carry slightly funny. but both would be do-able, and not hard. Then get a couple of triangle gatekeeper clips, I can't remember what they are called, the ones they use in the side effect or side kick, and attach them on.

[Blisscosity]

Has anyone used a Freudian slip in their PT? If it worked, what size would you recommend?

[blueflax]

I use a Medium Cafe FS in my Pop Tote.

I use it as my "Mother Ship" knitting bag, and I like the MCFS because it's tall enough that you can tuck it under one side of the snapped down PT if you want to keep it out of the way, but not so wide to be unwieldy...I can still stuff a lot of other stuff in there with it.

[Blisscosity]

I use a Medium Cafe FS in my Pop Tote.

I use it as my "Mother Ship" knitting bag, and I like the MCFS because it's tall enough that you can tuck it under one side of the snapped down PT if you want to keep it out of the way, but not so wide to be unwieldy...I can still stuff a lot of other stuff in there with it.

Thanks so much for this info! Perfect! I can just imagine it as you described. I LOVE my pop tote for so many reasons, just can't use the zippered pockets on the outside for much (fat fingers on big hands), and only have so many pouches. I am considering it for my personal item but would love more organization. Time to go shopping!...