Travelon Anti-Theft Classic Essential Messenger Bag

Great travel bag for my upcoming trip to NYC and D.C. I got the "Midnight". I would say it's a "blue black" color. The fabric looks very strong and well-made and should be very durable. It's large enough to hold a lot! Should be very versatile. Very well made and has all of the theft proof features as described. The zippers are an attractive flat silver, not shiny and work very smoothly. The strap is a little on the wide side so it will stay on the shoulder easier and more comfortably than a very narrow strap. Lots of compartments for organization and the front zip pocket holds my large cell phone easily. It even has a little light attached to a strap inside the bag which I just loved. Great idea! A bag like this for the sale price of under $35 is a real bargain! I've seen bags like this at department stores for $75 or more.

I've been a customer of Travelon bags for several years. My last bag had a zipper issue after several years and I bought this model as a replacement. Its an excellent medium-small bag- ideal for city use. It holds a full size wallet, external battery, and other items, but is ideal size to keep your bag from getting too heavy. I particularly love the outer pockets- the front has a single zip side with inner zip (ideal for frequently needed valuables or keys) while the rest the pocket has two organizers, slots for several cards (i use for metro cards), and large enough to hold my smartphone. Love the safety features including slash proof panels and strap. I don't frequently use the locking zippers but they are great to have when at a concert, airport, or other crowded area, as well as when traveling in pickpocket prone areas for peace of mind. The bag is easily to wipe clean (and in the past i have done full hand washes of the other bags and know they wash well).

I was looking for a bag I could use for everyday outings like shopping and running errands. I also didn't want to keep switching purses if it rained. I stumbled upon this product and decided to try it. I was a little surprised by how stiff it felt when I took it out of the box, but I remembered that this bag has an anti-theft design. I love it! I love how lightweight it is. It has a thick, fully adjustable, very sturdy strap. The anti-theft hardware is high-quality. There's plenty of room inside for a wallet and a tablet, plus plenty of secure pockets. This is the bag I will use for traveling, too.

Lovely purse for travel with several small pockets and good anti theft feature where the zippers lock. However, it is not big enough for my iPad 10th generation to fit with its case. I also prefer a travel bag with a spot for a water bottle. If I did not require the iPad and the water bottle, I would probably keep this purse. The fabric is sturdy and higher quality than the thin nylon ones. Looks like a very sturdy bag!

I’ve used many crossover bags to travel but found this bag to be the best. It had a place for my credit cards, side zipper areas inside for cash, â large roomy area on the opposite for my passport and other documents, the strap was comfortable and adjustable, and I could wear it for hours without any pain in my shoulder. The inside compartment is very roomy. You can actually first â full size clutch in there plus other things, like your cruise badge, or even a rain poncho rolled up in case it rains on your excursion.It lays close to your body, you can adjust the strap so it lays wherever it makes you feel secure. Personally, I like to be able to reach down and feel my bag occasionally so I lay mine across my lower abdomen. When laying there I get no movement when I do a lot of walking. Plus I think it would be harder for a purse-snatcher to take. I really like the credit card security feature. These days you have to take every precaution.I needed to move swiftly through multiple security check points and found that the crossover bag organized my documents perfectly so I could find them immediately. I wasn’t the one holding-up the line digging for my ID and visa.The zipper is made to last and is rugged, so someone could not easily open your bag if you slung it over the back of a chair if you stopped somewhere for lunch. It is not bulky so if you just continue wearing it through lunch it will not bother you.I liked how deep the bag is so things are not easily accessible to anyone who might gain access to my bag while I was distracted. However, with that said, you may find you will need to dig a bit deeper into this bag to retrieve your items than other crossover bags, but I consider it a safety feature.I liked having my hand â bit hidden as I looked through my cash to pull out bills to pay. That way no one standing around me saw how much money I had in my bag. You can easily see, but the depth of the bag and the fact that it is laying close to your body prevents others from seeing.I dislike other bags that make the credit card slits so tight that you can’t get your card out. This bag features soft fabric slits that are generous enough to allow you to easily slide your card out yet deep enough to hold each one securely.I liked this bag so much that when I got home from my cruise and switched back to my regular larger purse I missed it. I’m now toying with the idea of just using this crossover bag full time. The only thing holding me back is years of dragging around my huge purse; habit. I’m not sure I can adjust but I might try for a week or two and see how I feel.In closing I’d like to heartily recommend this crossover purse. It met all my needs 100% and has been my favorite so far. I’m donating my old one to a thrift store, and it was from Costco, a store I usually trust to make the very best. Safe travels and have fun!

This is a great every day crossbody bag. I love the adjustable strap and the storage capacity this bag offers as well as the secure closures for each zipper compartment. As with all Travelon bags (I have 3), I enjoy knowing that I can secure the bag to a chair or post if I need to in a crowded restaurant to prevent it from being snatched. This bag is large enough inside to hold a wallet, brush, sunglasses, and a small or regular water bottle if need be. The outside pockets are great for my phone and keys on either side of the bag. The larger pocket has slots for cards as well. Inside is one zippered pocket for personal items. The strap is comfortable and does not slip off my shoulder as some purse straps have in the past. Overall, I believe this bag to be durable although it would be prudent to use care with the zippers as they seem "touchy" at times.

WOW. This purse it TOP NOTCH! I bought it for traveling because I usually do not carry a purse. The bag is very durable, easy to clean and has amazing storage pockets for my organizing needs. This bag is so easy to carry and you won't even know you have it on. I may have to purchase another one in a different color.

Note - this review was written last year. This year, 2023, I just couldn't stand the feel & look of the poly material used in the bag & gave the purse to the woman who cleaned our rooms so she could sell it. I used this messenger bag/purse for my European trip in 2022 and found it to be great if not overloaded with stuff. It works for one person, but if your partner tends to give you items to carry in addition to your own, get a larger purse. The only time I had a problem is when I was carrying both passport cases, two padded cloth masks and a couple of other items in addition to my own wallet, make-up, tissues, glasses and tickets. While it's not the most attractive bag with it's drab black finish, it does lay nice and flat against your hip when the strap length is adjusted properly. I added a leather lace with a heart from a Brighton bag to one strap & that gave the dull purse a pretty focal point. The locking zippers work as they should although they do take time and dexterity to lock. I didn't worry about pickpockets or purse snatchers so I guess the purse did what it was supposed to! This is better if you need a purse, not a day pack - if you're using a hotel or apartment as a base. If you need to carry more items & stay out all day, I'd recommend one of the leather day packs that can convert to a large purse. The top opening for the purse is a bit narrower than most. If you have large hands or tend to stuff your purse, find a bag with a wider opening at the top. All-in-all a good product but they need to work on the styling and finish of these bags for a prettier presentation.

Its Good quality .. must buy

I bought this bag to bring on my trips to safely carry my valuable papers and money. I love the waterproof material and the many compartments, a few with anti-theft measures. The size is perfect to fit my essentials and big plus, roomy enough to carry a small water bottle when seeing the sites. The zippers are all good quality and have the special hook to protect the purse form thieves.

An excellent bag for holidays and fits a small water bottle. Deters pick pockets once they see the locking mechanisms.

Gut

Precioso bolso que lamentablemente tuve que devolver porque, como han comentado otros compradores, la apertura era realmente incómoda para meter y sacar cosas.