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Good Travel Shoulder Bag/Company

Looking for good shoulder bag to carry miscellaneous items in Europe.

Appreciate any suggestions!

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Miscellaneous items? Would they be bigger or smaller than a breadbox? For a man or a woman?
DH uses a Timbuk2 Classic messenger bag, and wears it crossbody for security, not just over the shoulder. On travel days I wear a smaller leather messenger style bag, which I also wear crossbody. Other times, if going light, I have a small baggalini that's not much bigger than a wallet on a strap (holds ID, daily cash, CC, and sunglasses), which I wear- you guessed it- crossbody, not over the shoulder.

Have a look at ebags. Their site has a good variety of brands and styles to choose from, as well as reviews.

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8440 posts

assuming good means quality, not price, take a look at Tom Bihn and Redoxx products.

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5697 posts

And I get mine at the thrift shop (possibly donated by people who bought a bag for "travel" and then donated it after they returned)

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11315 posts

I swear by Baggalini for travel and every day at home. The Everywhere bags is my favorite. I even wash mine, an essential feature given planes and trains and dirty floors.

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6310 posts

I'll second the rec for Tom Bihn bags - beautiful and well-crafted and made in the US. I use the medium cafe bag as my go-to travel purse - it can be used as a crossbody bag, is versatile and holds a LOT of stuff, but the bag itself is very light and flexible.

Tom Bihn - Medium Cafe Bag

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32202 posts

Another vote for Tom Bihn products. They're extremely good quality, although a bit on the pricey side. They have a wide range of bags, so you should be able to find something that fits your preference.

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12172 posts

I have one made by Citybags, I bought on Amazon. I picked it for weight more than features. It weighs very little which is a big plus for me. I've had it on several trips now and it still looks and works like new.

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I've used Bagallini and like their products. Sturdy and generally lightweight. Recently I've discovered Tumi. It is NOT inexpensive at all, but definitely HIGH quality. I like their fabric products because they are so lightweight, but their leather stuff is excellent, too.

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I like Pacsafe. My sister likes Baggalini. I use a Lug cross body at home but I like the Pacsafe for Paris for the safety. Many sizes of these 3bramds are available. I-use cross body all the time and sometimes have a small thin shopping bag with extras or a tiny backpack, very thin material for my extra layer or to,put my shedding layers during the day.

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13934 posts

I'll second Continental's LeSportsac suggestion. I love mine! This is year #6 for using an Everyday Bag, altho not the same one, lol!!

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I've been taking a Derek Alexander bag for the past few years and I love it. Very roomy with lots of compartments.