TUMI Tamy vs Teghan Crossbody: Size, Colours and RM Price

For most buyers, the TUMI Tamy crossbody is the better pick of the two. It starts from RM429, comes in four colour options and measures 18cm on the first tag dimension, against 16cm for the Teghan. The Teghan starts from RM659 and has twice the share of leather trim, in two colours of its own.

Both are preorders bought from the TUMI Outlet Physical Store: the TUMI Tamy Crossbody – Outlet Physical Store and the TUMI Teghan Crossbody – Outlet Physical Store. This guide compares them on size, material and colour, then looks at the Rama and the Shea as options on either side of the price range.

TUMI Tamy crossbody vs Teghan at a glance

Each price is the lowest variation price for that bag, so some colours can cost more. Check the price shown once you select your colour.

Size: what the tag measurements say

The figures for the Tamy and the Teghan are the ones printed on the TUMI tag. The Tamy reads 18cm X 21cm X 5.75cm. The Teghan reads 16cm X 21cm X 5.75cm. The second and third figures are identical, so the whole size difference is 2cm on the first figure.

The tag does not label which figure is height, width or depth, and we will not guess. Use the photos on each product page to see the shape of the bag. Then lay out what you carry every day (phone, wallet, passport, power bank) and measure the longest item against both sets of figures.

If size is the only thing separating them for you, the Tamy has the bigger tag figure and the lower starting price.

Leather trim and fabric

This is where the Teghan earns its price. It is listed as 90% nylon with 10% leather trim. The Tamy in Zinc, Ultraviolet and Ocean Lavender is 95% nylon with 5% leather trim. Both bags have a 100% polyester lining.

There is one exception on the Tamy. Colour A881 is listed as 95% polyester with 5% leather trim, and it carries a different style number (157014-A881, while the other three colours sit under 148984). If you specifically want the nylon version, choose one of the three named colours.

The percentages tell you how much of each bag is leather trim. They do not tell you where the leather appears, so look closely at the product photos before deciding.

The starting prices are RM230 apart. For that, the Teghan gives you more leather trim and its own two colours, while the tag shows a slightly smaller bag. Go for it if the trim and the colours matter more to you than the extra 2cm.

Colour range

The Tamy is listed in four options: Zinc, Ultraviolet, Ocean Lavender and Colour A881. The Teghan is listed in two: Thyme and Pink Clay. None of the colour names overlap, so colour alone can settle the choice. If you want Thyme or Pink Clay, you are buying the Teghan.

Colour A881 is listed by its TUMI colour code, so rely on the product photos to judge the shade. Screens vary, and exchanges are only for items that arrive damaged, so settle on your colour before you order.

If the colour you want is not listed for either bag, you can ask us to source it from a US store through the buy for me service.

Cheaper and pricier alternatives: the Rama and the Shea

Rama, from RM399

The TUMI Rama Crossbody – Outlet Physical Store starts RM30 below the Tamy. Its listed measurements are 7.75 in wide, 5.5 in high and 2 in deep, and the TUMI tag reads 19.5cm X 14cm X 5cm. The colour options are Zinc and Black/Gold, and the Zinc is listed as 95% nylon with 5% leather trim and a 100% polyester lining.

Pricing on the Rama varies by colour, so confirm the price of your variation on the product page. Pick it if you want the lowest starting price of the four and a 14cm height suits what you carry.

Shea, from RM899

The TUMI Shea Crossbody has the largest listed measurements here: 10 inches (25.5 cm) long, 10.25 inches (26 cm) wide and 2.25 inches (5.75 cm) deep. It is a slim nylon crossbody in Mountain Berry, made of 95% nylon with 5% leather trim and a 100% polyester lining. The listed features are a zip main compartment, a front zip pocket and an adjustable shoulder strap.

The photos on that page were taken in store by Amaboxly, because TUMI does not publish a collection photo for the Mountain Berry colourway. Choose the Shea if the Tamy and Teghan figures look too small for your daily load.

Price and how ordering works

All four bags are preorders. We buy the bag new after you place your order, and estimated delivery is 30 calendar days. The Tamy, Teghan and Rama come from the TUMI Outlet Physical Store.

You can pay in full. Where the product page offers it, you can also pay a 50% deposit now and the balance later, and checkout shows when the balance is due for your country. The Shea page lists an optional deposit plan at checkout.

Delivery is free within Peninsular Malaysia. Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan pay RM21 per item, or nothing on orders over RM 2,200. Buyers in every other country see their shipping fee at checkout, and the shipping fees page explains how it works.

Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery. A change-of-mind return must be in new condition, carries a 10% restocking fee, and the cost of shipping it back to the seller is deducted from your refund. If a bag is damaged when it arrives, report it with photos straight away. Full terms are on the refund and returns page.

If you are comparing against buying in the US yourself, look beyond the US list price. Currency conversion, delivery to your country and how a return would work all affect the real cost. You can see every TUMI bag we list on the TUMI brand page, and questions can go to WhatsApp on +1 603 440 9886.