u/grumpyroach

Hi everyone, I’m looking for my own perfect personal item bag for leisure travel (no work laptop). I’m having trouble finding one that meets my specific needs:

1. Must have a hidden back pocket that can hold passports. Not one that opens at the edge of the back panel that’s super obvious, but one more well hidden (first photo for example)

2. Meets stingy basic economy personal item requirements: 17”x 10”x 8”

3. Maximizes space and access, so rectangular clamshells are ideal (second photo for example)

4. Light flexible water resistant material so it’s comfortable to carry in all weather conditions

5. Doesn’t look too cheap like a lot of random Amazon bags do

6. Preferably no laptop compartment so it doesn’t waste space/weight, but not a deal breaker

My budget $100-$300, willing to pay more if all criteria are met

Any tips will be greatly appreciated!

I know this is an unpopular opinion in this sub, but I actually really enjoy the GWPs and 100 point perks Sephora offers. I’ve found so many favorites, such as the caliray and tarte tubing mascaras, the YSL candy glaze, the aestura cream, etc. I’ve bought full sized versions of so many GWPs and point perks after trying them, or I’ve stocked up on multiples of the point perks when they become available.

I see a lot of complaints about not getting the larger prizes, but I prefer the minis (travel essentials!) and trying new releases through GWPs and point perks. The larger prizes always bundle things I have no interest in.

I was on the last legs of my Milk Toasted during the sale, so I repurchased it, only to find out the new version blended out a lot more orange, which made me so sad. So I purchased NARS Ischia, Haus Labs Profile, and Sephora 01 to try. Haus Labs blends out a lot more yellow than I expected since initially applied it looks super gray. Sephora blends out the most gray among the bunch. NARS is the most orange, followed my new milk. My swatches don’t show the nuanced orange/yellow tones as well, so trust my descriptions! I’m a light neutral olive