Just discovered you in looking for a Foldie review outside of their website ones. You've helped me in my decision on purchasing. Thanks for that. Your style is honest, very relaxed and you're SO relatable! Im a subscriber now. Thanks again!
Thank you so much for your kind words and for subscribing! I really hope you enjoy the Foldie, I just used mine on a long trip to Chicago and it was so helpful to have the extra space!
The Foldie 4 is my carry-on and the crossbody bag is my personal item for an upcoming flight. Oh my, I didn't even check the expandability of it! At first I thought I was fully packed, then when I unzipped the bottom, all my stuff just sank down and there was more space!
Thanks for the great review! Got both to take on an upcoming trip to Greece. :) No clue what the snap is for (it's totally random), but the hook you refer to as a key holder is to clip through the zipper pulls so they can't be opened by pickpockets. It was one of the features that sold me on the bag beside the RFID.
Yay, I hope you like using them on your trip! The snaps are truly so confusing haha. Ahhh that's amazing, thank you for sharing that about the zipper pull clip! Thank you for watching and I hope you have an amazing trip to Greece! 💗
Mine has held up great! I got my first Foldie about two years ago and it is in great condition even after going on many trips with me. It's so easy to clean and feels really sturdy.
Maybe the tabs can be used when the bag is under the seat on airplanes. Clip it around the leg of the seat to keep the bag from sliding around under there.
My first and only thought for those snaps are to snap around a stroller handle! I'm not sure that's what they are intended for, but that's my instant thought that came to mind.
Great video I found watching you fold that up very informational because I have trouble getting mine folded up and that made sense on your instructions. When the bag is extended at the bottom, does it still meet personal item carry-on restrictions I didn’t know if when it’s extended, if it would still fit under the seat in front of you?
I believe there is a new version (5.0?.?) that doesn’t have the side tabs and also has a slightly bigger front pocket so it is easier to fold. If you got it recently that could be why.
Have you used the crossbody bag since you've posted this review? How is the quality of the stitching/seams, exterior and interior? I'm seeing a decent amount of 1 - 3 star reviews on The Foldie Amazon store where customers are saying the seams have started to come apart already. All reviews are within this year. Foldie currently has a crossbody bag promo for BOGO and it's making me wonder if they're trying to just clear inventory of this design flaw.
Also, your review has been the only one I've found that mentions the crossbody bag. And while I'm back here I should say your review of the Foldie travel bag is pretty thorough, comparing the previous version to the new one. Thumbs up.
I have used the crossbody bag, mostly as my go-to bag to use when walking our dog. The interior and exterior stitching looks good on mine, but I haven't put it through everyday wear and tear, so I would definitely consider those Amazon reviews when deciding to purchase! I feel like what I use it for makes it so it's used gently because I'm not throwing it around my car the way I do my everyday bags. 😂
Just beware that shipping is a crapshoot. My bags have now been in transit for 13 days and won’t reach me for at least two more. I will not be taking them on the trip for which I purchased them.
Best review on this product!
I’ve seen that the clip you called a “key fob” is to keep the zipper pulls “locked” to avoid pick pockets.
Just discovered you in looking for a Foldie review outside of their website ones. You've helped me in my decision on purchasing. Thanks for that. Your style is honest, very relaxed and you're SO relatable! Im a subscriber now. Thanks again!
Thank you so much for your kind words and for subscribing! I really hope you enjoy the Foldie, I just used mine on a long trip to Chicago and it was so helpful to have the extra space!
Is the Foldie strong enough to check in if too heavy for carry on?
The Foldie 4 is my carry-on and the crossbody bag is my personal item for an upcoming flight. Oh my, I didn't even check the expandability of it! At first I thought I was fully packed, then when I unzipped the bottom, all my stuff just sank down and there was more space!
Thanks for the great review! Got both to take on an upcoming trip to Greece. :) No clue what the snap is for (it's totally random), but the hook you refer to as a key holder is to clip through the zipper pulls so they can't be opened by pickpockets. It was one of the features that sold me on the bag beside the RFID.
Yay, I hope you like using them on your trip! The snaps are truly so confusing haha. Ahhh that's amazing, thank you for sharing that about the zipper pull clip! Thank you for watching and I hope you have an amazing trip to Greece! 💗
Think the snap part could be used for a scarf or to hold a little sweater on the flight ✈️
That's so smart! I'm going to try that next time. Thank you for watching!
And my baseball cap!
I just purchased one before I saw your video but I appreciate all your tips and tricks!
So can you still put the Foldie under the airplane seat when it’s expanded
Does it hold up though? Like sturdy?
Mine has held up great! I got my first Foldie about two years ago and it is in great condition even after going on many trips with me. It's so easy to clean and feels really sturdy.
Maybe the tabs can be used when the bag is under the seat on airplanes. Clip it around the leg of the seat to keep the bag from sliding around under there.
My first and only thought for those snaps are to snap around a stroller handle! I'm not sure that's what they are intended for, but that's my instant thought that came to mind.
Wait that's actually genius! As someone who has a baby, why didn't I think of that?! lol! I'm going to try that on our stroller!
Great video I found watching you fold that up very informational because I have trouble getting mine folded up and that made sense on your instructions. When the bag is extended at the bottom, does it still meet personal item carry-on restrictions I didn’t know if when it’s extended, if it would still fit under the seat in front of you?
If it doesn’t you can always go overhead bin!
Whenever I've had mine extended, it fit under the seat in front of me!
@@ChristieintheCity thank you!
Could the little straps on side be snapped to other side while folding? I don’t own one so I cannot check.
Just got my new Foldie Bag today and it doesn’t have the extra tabs on the side??
Anyway still love it so far.
I believe there is a new version (5.0?.?) that doesn’t have the side tabs and also has a slightly bigger front pocket so it is easier to fold. If you got it recently that could be why.
Lovely review. What a convenient bag, I think the tabs might help with weight distribution 🤷🏻♀️
Thank you for watching! 💗
The snaps make the bad more square looking.
Have you used the crossbody bag since you've posted this review? How is the quality of the stitching/seams, exterior and interior? I'm seeing a decent amount of 1 - 3 star reviews on The Foldie Amazon store where customers are saying the seams have started to come apart already. All reviews are within this year. Foldie currently has a crossbody bag promo for BOGO and it's making me wonder if they're trying to just clear inventory of this design flaw.
Also, your review has been the only one I've found that mentions the crossbody bag. And while I'm back here I should say your review of the Foldie travel bag is pretty thorough, comparing the previous version to the new one. Thumbs up.
I have used the crossbody bag, mostly as my go-to bag to use when walking our dog. The interior and exterior stitching looks good on mine, but I haven't put it through everyday wear and tear, so I would definitely consider those Amazon reviews when deciding to purchase! I feel like what I use it for makes it so it's used gently because I'm not throwing it around my car the way I do my everyday bags. 😂
Also, thank you for the feedback on my review! I appreciate it. :) Thank you for watching!
Just beware that shipping is a crapshoot. My bags have now been in transit for 13 days and won’t reach me for at least two more. I will not be taking them on the trip for which I purchased them.
Got mine rather quickly
The zipping part is horrible