I’m looking at picking up a new crossbody bag for an upcoming trip, and wondering if anyone has experience with Simplify Living Anti Theft Crossbody Bag? There are several on line, at Amazon, etc that are similar, but I know looks can be deceiving. Just thought I’d throw this question out to see if anyone has had one. I’m always looking at durability, zipper quality, and if the pockets(esp the phone pocket) is really large enough to conceal my phone.
Thanks!
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I always order a few and try my must carry items in them for comfort and fit. On Amazon try Baggalilni Double Zip Mini Sling has RDIF for credit cards, good size phone pocket, plus 2 compartments, fits a glass case also.
Lynn
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Frankfurt, Germany
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I would go to a store and try them on to see what I like and if it has everything on it I am looking for. This allows you to see if the phone pocket fits your phone. This is a lot easier than shopping online and guessing, or the hassle of returning bags you didn't like.
Personally, I prefer a bag that zips at the top and then has a flap that comes down over that I can fasten at the bottom if walking through well known pick-pocket areas. I wear a messenger bag, cross-body almost every day, though lately have been wearing a hip pack, worn cross body. This is the usual way they are worn in Germany.
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Midwest
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I have recently switched to Sherpani after years of using Travelon. Both brands have reinforced straps and slash-proof fabrics, RFID pockets and security "locks" for the zippers. Sherpani has some sizes that Travelon doesn't have.
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USA
166 posts
My go-to travel bag/purse is one I found at Marshalls and I dont even know brand name. But very similar to the Baggallini Securtex Anti-theft Daytripper Sling. Mine is a bit smaller.
Top priority for me is for it to not have a clip closure like fanny packs do. Straps are fixed to purse but adjustable. It fits a small water bottle, sunscreen stick, wallet, phone and other small essentials. I have it at my chest when walking in busy areas.
I also carry a small “nanobag backpack” that I can easily pull out to store smaller purchases or my water bottle/snacks, light sweater, etc.
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I have a comfortable cross body Baggalilni that I use every day, not just for travel. But it is definitely not slash proof, and has no RIFD protection. How common is that really?
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Bellingham, WA
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Sierra has a huge selection of cross-body, hip and sling bags from popular brands like Baggalini, Sherpani and Kipling:
https://www.sierra.com/womens-crossbody-bags~d~10988/
They have a good return policy and a location in Coeur D'Alene, where you can have items shipped for free if you don't hit the $89 free-shipping cutoff.
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USA
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Blockquote I have a comfortable cross body Baggalilni that I use every day, not just for travel. But it is definitely not slash proof, and has no RIFD protection. How common is that really?
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Exactly! Mine definitely is not like that. Just the style of Baggalini for reference. 2 compartments. And small and comfortable enough I keep on me during overnight flights with my passports and wallet.
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Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, USA
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Paris
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I don't bother with RFID "protection" nor with slash proof construction. Those just aren't important features to me and usually simply add to the cost of the bag.
I have bought a couple of bags with RFID protection because it was the bag I wanted, and it had it. But it's not my preference.