Uniqlo or Lululemon

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All the news I see recently about pickpocketing being rife in tourist spots has made me rethink the bag for holiday. I have big boobs so have some doubts about the crossbody thing but they seem to be the safest option. https://www.uniqlo.com/uk/en/product/round-mini-shoulder-bag-464484.html?dwvar_464484_color=COL15&dwvar_464484_size=SIZ999

orhttps://shop.lululemon.com/p/bags/Everywhere-Belt-Bag//prod8900747?color=65609&sz=ONESIZE

I want to be able to carry iPhone 11, small purse, tissues,lipstic,passport.
I’ve accepted I’ll have to carry a water bottle separately as I don’t want that bulk on my front. If anyone has both,which do you prefer? And are they really that good?

Can only comment on the uniqlo one, but I haven't taken mine off since i bought it 18 months ago.

Goes with everything, fits loads in it, you don't have to take it off to pee (this is very useful not having to find somewhere to hang your bag in a public stall/being able to rummage through your bag easily for tampons etc- this is an absolute boon that I don't see many people talking about!)

I have big boobs and tbh I just let it sit where it needs to.

I have the lululemon one - sometimes if the contents is to heavy and the bag is at a slant, the zip can start opening and things fall out so I would avoid that, especially if it is for safety.

I also have the Uniqlo one (2 of them) and it’s great. I also got a small water bottle in it . Single most useful bag I have 👍🏼

I think Amazon have some flat crossbody ones with an anti slash strap, which might be handy if you're worried about pickpockets

I have 3 Uniqlo ones in different colours. They are amazing - like a little lightweight tardis. Great for hols! And easily holds a small water bottle

I got something smilier to this for Italy

https://www.amazon.co.uk/KXF-Multifunctional-Waterproof-Crossbody-Shoulder/dp/B07QPDNQC5/ref=sr_1_10?crid=PXB0GDC0N5W8&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.8A1kEcNhB0AnuRV9l_3FAkupVQKh3tvKV1pdwuiVzc8jTXLM_swjdgq8hlLqUPTZleesBDpjzTMPJXgCY5SY-wgpuxNIX76lmG0j839GfqoH_6XN2DN5N7pGl_X-ihz5cMNVgUaTyfN44q92Yf-r1C0dUrI6Wn1EHLuCRymnU2yUT3wB7DpU3O6uNOHuQ6WckJ6LegwbkHFnEfX9_BmVXttGAT5UeSQ-1bsEisSujnre9A40enOr_QIKf8Ft0PM6FO5bc00Ft_KG_fMFtMdV86VLsYXEmmU_-3DHBCzTqVo.ZmVVJmnuI6-vXd-LyZQJ8C1qMg4lFOZCtJZyG0CCfvM&dib_tag=se&keywords=small+cross+body+with+wrist+strap&qid=1716417168&sprefix=small+cross+body+with+wrist+strap%2Caps%2C88&sr=8-10

Not that one, I got a pretty floral one, it held my iphone, passport, vape pipe, tissues, cards and cash

What I loved about it was I could wear it on the inside of my arm when strap hanging on transport and in crowded places

My DD is currently backpacking through Asia and has a purple Uniqlo bag. I see it in all the pictures she sends and when she can leave her backpack in a hostel she wedges everything she needs including a water bottle in it. It definitely is really useful for a day bag and also to use at the same time as a backpack.

My DD also wears it around her waist at the front like a reverse bum bag 😁

I love my Uniqlo one. You can fit a bottle of water in it as well, it’s surprisingly spacious.

I have big boobs and DD and I took our Uniqlo cross body bags when we went to Paris last year

The strap is adjustable and fits a water bottle, it's an amazing bag and very light. It's a veritable Tardis of a bag as it fits everything you need.

DD took hers to Reading and I can confirm they wash really well too.

pretty floral one

I have the Uniqlo one and I don't like the fact it only has one compartment. I didn't use it on holiday for this reason. I like bags with zip pockets so I know exactly where my phone etc is.

I like Kipling crossbody bags. They come in every size, and loads of colours. I love that they have loads of pockets, and useful clips for keys and compartments. More expensive than the Uniqlo bags but last forever.

It does have 2 side pockets inside. Admittedly not zipped.

I think the Lulu one looks like a little wash bag on a strap.

Uniqlo do sometimes sell their "two zipped pocket" crossbody bags. They were daft to focus on the single zip version.

I use them all the time and at this time of year I have the strap under a jacket.

I can confirm they comfortable hold a water bottle and Kindle paperwhite.

Uniqlo for me... I have 2 of them and its a style of bag I wear all the time.

Worth mentioning you can get identical dupes from Primark (and probably other shops but Im a cheapskate!!LOL). They are only £7 and you can usually find one for £4 in the sale sections....just in case you wanted to try one without spending alot.😉

Dd has a uniqlo one, she uses it all the time, it fits loads in it and goes with all her outfits.

it’s so good she has ordered another and I’ve ordered 2 of them, all different colours so we can mix and match.

although pretty, that is tiny!

Another vote for Primark, I bought mine for £4.00 and it saw me through a trip to Orlando.

Another vote for the Uniqlo one. I love it taking it to town as where it sits, a pickpocket would have to almost be grabbing my tit to get to the zip.

It's also great for being hands free, holds a decent amount of stuff and comes in a great variety of colours!

Thanks all! I’ve gone for the Uniqlo one. I have a similar one to @suki1964 and use it a lot when I’m here but I’m concerned the skinny strap on mine would be just too easy to slice through. You can tell I’m getting paranoid about this🙄anyway Mumsnet Collective many thanks x