The phone pouch bags Mumsnet users love

Mumsnet user BakeOffRewatch came to our Style and beauty boards recently in search of an ‘everything’ pouch bag like the £295 Anya Hindmarch pouch bag that’s the right size for her everyday essentials. “I like that it holds sunglasses and that the bag is see-through, so that I don’t have to take the phone in and out a lot, I use contactless and face ID for travel. But it costs quite a lot”, BakeOffRewatch added.

As ever, the hivemind were quick to help with more, er, affordable options of similar bags. From the likes of John Lewis, New Look, Fiorelli and Oliver Bonas, keep scrolling to find the pouch bags our Mumsnetters are sporting right now themselves.

1. Starting with this inflight crossbody pouch bag by The White Company that has been designed with busy travellers in mind.

The White Company Inflight Cross Body Pouch, £45 | Buy now from The White Company

Keep your essentials handy while travelling, like your phone, boarding pass and cards with this pouch bag from The White Company. With one external and three internal card slots as well as a large pocket, you can keep your important things safe and secure.

2. An everyday hero piece, this Panama phone bag combines a phone carrier and card case and the handy chain strap means you can drape it across your body day and night.

Smythson Phone Case with Chain in Panama, £136 | Buy now from Smythson

Available in two colours, this phone bag comes with a tab closure with press snap for added security as well as four card slots on the back. It’s big enough that it can hold phones like the iPhone 11 Max and the Samsung S10+.

Mumsnet seal of approval: “I have a Smythson phone case which I love for days in the office as I often wear dresses without pockets and it has card pockets on the back, perfect for work pass and debit card.” ANiceCuppaTeaandBiscuit

3. In search of a pouch bag that’s less than twenty quid? This John Lewis ANYDAY quilted slim phone bag is the one for you.

John Lewis ANYDAY Quilted Slim Phone Bag, £19 | Buy now from John Lewis

This pouch by John Lewis ANYDAY has room for most phones and is secure with a zip to keep your essentials safe - there’s also a cardholder on the front, too.

4. Another bargain buy is this black leather-look cross body phone case from New Look that is touchscreen friendly, so you needn’t take your phone out of the bag.

New Look Black Leather-Look Touchscreen Cross Body Phone Case, £15 | Buy now from New Look

This would be an exceptionally good bag for travelling in busy places as well as festivals and everyday errands. Keep your phone and belongings safe with the bag’s internal compartments and adjustable cross body strap. And as the clear panel is touchscreen friendly, you never need to remove your phone and risk losing it.

Mumsnet seal of approval: “I found one on New Look that is a touch screen and has two compartments.” BakeOffRewatch

5. For some added luxe, this croc-embossed vegan leather by JW Pei comes in five different colours and fits all phones smaller than an iPhone Pro Max.

JW Pei Quinn Phone Bag, £49 | Buy now from JW Pei

Available in five colours, this croc-embossed Quinn phone bag by JW Pei will add some luxe to any outfit this spring and summer - plus, it’s made of vegan leather!

Mumsnet seal of approval: “This JW Pei one is also really cool, folds in half like a card holder, then outside has a phone pouch and zip.” BakeOffRewatch

6. Customise your look with this Oliver Bonas crossbody phone bag that has removable bag straps so you can swap styles for different outfits.

Oliver Bonas Gold Crossbody Phone Bag, £30 | Buy now from Oliver Bonas

This is the only phone pouch bag on our list that offers customisation with detachable bag straps! We particularly like this geometric design as well as the teal leopard print.

About the author

Rebecca Roberts is a writer, editor, and content marketing expert hailing from Leeds. Here at Mumsnet, she commissions, writes, and edits to bring parents content designed to make life easier. After birthing and breastfeeding two babies in two years, Rebecca knows first-hand how hard it can be to prioritise yourself when you become a mother. So, she’s on a quest to find the best beauty and fashion products that are both practical and affordable, with the help of Mumsnet user recommendations.

Beyond her role as an editor here at Mumsnet, Rebecca can be found balancing life as a working mum of two toddlers and when she’s not at her desk, you’ll likely find her at a local playgroup, in a nearby coffee shop, or walking the dog up and down country lanes.