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Small cross-body bag for holiday

93 replies

everyonebutme · 08/09/2023 13:24

Can anyone recommend a small cross-body bag that I could use on holiday, or just any time I go out. I really only need it to hold my phone and reading glasses so nothing to big and bulky.

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PurpleMonkeys · 08/09/2023 17:40

LuLuLemon Everywhere Belt Bag worn crossbody. So comfortable.

I also have a Fjallraven Kanken Hip Pack worn crossbody which is lovely.

There's also EastPak The One it's a great little bag.

The Uniqlo Viral bag is a steal, if you can find one.

There's also Aer and Belroy that make amazing little crossbody bags, a bit pricey, but they'd likely last for a lot of years.

TakeMe2Insanity · 08/09/2023 17:47

The infamous uniqlo bag!

It’s light, fits everything in it and long enough to fit a water bottle but not bulky.

BHRK · 08/09/2023 17:48

What’s your budget? If you want a classic leather one that will last a lifetime, then Longchamp have beautiful small
crossbody bags

Insommmmnia · 08/09/2023 18:51

The uniqlo one, I've been traveling round Europe the last three weeks and it feels like everyone travelling one, from people in their early 20s upwards

Even my DH has one and we've seen plenty of men with them too, they are just so useful

FiddleLeaf · 08/09/2023 19:09

Smallinthesmoke · 08/09/2023 18:49

Believe the hype, the Uniqlo bag is very very good. And even goes in the washing machine!
https://www.uniqlo.com/uk/en/product/round-mini-shoulder-bag-461053.html

Another vote here! I love mine. So light weight and yet can hold EVERYTHING!

annabannan · 08/09/2023 19:11

Absolutely the Uniqlo one!

Royanne · 08/09/2023 19:14

Another vote for the uniqlo bag. You can fit so much in!

geminiflanagan · 08/09/2023 19:19

If you are after cheap & cheerful, Uniqlo is def the way to go. I can fit a bottle of water, phone, charger brick, hand held fan and purse in mine with easy room to spare. And they weigh nothing

megletthesecond · 08/09/2023 19:21

Another vote for Uniqlo.
I'm almost 50 and it's the only bag I've ever had that I use for work and casual.

Sparkletastic · 08/09/2023 19:27

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mondaytosunday · 08/09/2023 19:28

Try TK Max online. Loads on there.
I got a Radley (from TK Max) for a trip to Amsterdam and it was my best buy. Big enough for what I needed to carry.

EquallyDetermined · 08/09/2023 19:28

Another vote for Uniqlo, it's one of the best bags I've ever had

user1471519902 · 08/09/2023 19:30

Which colour is the best for the Uniqlo bag????

NatashaDancing · 08/09/2023 19:35

mondaytosunday · 08/09/2023 19:28

Try TK Max online. Loads on there.
I got a Radley (from TK Max) for a trip to Amsterdam and it was my best buy. Big enough for what I needed to carry.

Radley pocket bags are brilliant for this type of use. If you're using a card to tap in and out of public transport the card can be kept safe in one of the external zipped pockets.

The Uniqlo bag is very ugly. It looks as if you've got a job collecting the money for deck chair hires.

bananaboats · 08/09/2023 19:58

Another vote for the uniqulo bag!

Bearpawk · 08/09/2023 20:01

The uniqlo one. I've got it in 2 x colours

FiddleLeaf · 08/09/2023 21:12

user1471519902 · 08/09/2023 19:30

Which colour is the best for the Uniqlo bag????

I’ve got the navy and green. Both a fab and just blend into outfits.

TreesAtSea · 08/09/2023 21:34

Yep, another fan of that Uniqlo bag here!

elizabethcharlotte · 08/09/2023 21:44

Smallinthesmoke · 08/09/2023 18:49

Believe the hype, the Uniqlo bag is very very good. And even goes in the washing machine!
https://www.uniqlo.com/uk/en/product/round-mini-shoulder-bag-461053.html

Have you washed yours? Thought the label said you couldn't wash it so I haggle tried mine.

xyz111 · 08/09/2023 21:45

Have a look at Katie Loxton. Some lovely x body bags.

BHRK · 08/09/2023 22:15

I think the Uniqlo one is cheap and nasty! Depends what you’re looking and the budget

WhatDoWeDoIfAnything · 08/09/2023 22:27

Why are Uniqlo bags over 20-30£ on vinted if they cost 15£ on the official website. What is the justification?

www.uniqlo.com/uk/en/product/round-mini-shoulder-bag-461053.html