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Phone/small cross-body bag

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Tuningfork · 30/07/2025 15:10

I'm looking for ideas or recommendations for a small cross-body bag or a roomier phone bag. I bought this one recently for a concert, but I was slightly disappointed that it really did only hold my phone and a couple of credit cards. I managed to squish in my Epipen and a lip balm, but it was quite difficult to close with those in there. It was also quite heavy around my neck for such a modest bag.

https://www.dunelondon.com/sunrise-cross-body-micro-bag-tan-1064500110022352.html?geCountry=GB&gStoreCode=155

Can anyone recommend an alternative? Ideally I'd like it carry my phone, small mobility scooter key, lip balm, hand sanitiser and definitely an Epipen. I really don't want another handbag, just something unrestricting that I can wear when I'm out of an evening or just popping to the shops on my mobility scooter.

Budget up to around £100 for the right bag.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

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https://www.dunelondon.com/sunrise-cross-body-micro-bag-tan-1064500110022352.html?gStoreCode=155&geCountry=GB

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henlake7 · 30/07/2025 15:19

I quite like the Lucy & Yak ones. But they are fun rather then classy so it depends on what you are looking for.

Platesoin · 30/07/2025 15:25

I've got this one

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Aucuu-Crossbody-Detachable-Adjustable-cellphones/dp/B09NN3M77Z

Ridiculously cheap and bought last minute when I belatedly realised that putting my phone in my back pocket was probably not the best idea at a festival, thinking it would "do" for the weekend. It doesn't look cheap (imo) and three years later I'm still using it loads.

Comefromaway · 30/07/2025 16:01

Camera bag styles are good for things like concerts. John Leis have some at different price points

https://www.johnlewis.com/browse/women/handbags-bags-purses/cross-body/handbags/_/N-fjgZ1yzzfxzZ1z13zb0?sortBy=priceLow&chunk=3

TheOGCCL · 30/07/2025 16:26

I like Accessorize for this type of thing like this
https://www.accessorize.com/uk/tab-pocket-phone-bag-1000804698.html

I have an older tan one with separate pocket and it's quite squishy so you can stuff quite a bit in.

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Honon · 30/07/2025 16:28

I've got an Osprey one and I really like it. Would definitely fit everything you require it to. They were on offer last week as well.

MarmaladeHoverfly · 30/07/2025 16:34

How about a baglett? Choice of colours, 1L capacity.
Bah. Link won't work, so here's the long version: https://www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk/products/microfibre-mini-baglett?variant=45165555843321

Whitehorses67 · 30/07/2025 16:46

Brakeburn have lots of nice cross body bags. I have a couple.
Also have a smaller one from Fatface for when I just want to carry phone, purse and keys.

Tuningfork · 30/07/2025 17:31

Thanks everyone, some good ones to look at here. I particularly like the Nordace one, it looks like it might do everything I need it to, whilst still being compact.

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MooseBeTimeForSnow · 30/07/2025 20:00

Aunts and Uncles. Maybe Mrs Lemon Twist or Mrs Whoopie Pie. Bonkers names but lovely bags.

I have my eye on a Tulip in sage green.

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 30/07/2025 20:05

I think the Uniqlo cord one is hard to beat for times when you need to keep a few things safe. https://www.uniqlo.com/uk/en/products/E483485-000/00?colorDisplayCode=09 I've used mine loads - perfect for gigs.

UNIQLO

https://www.uniqlo.com/uk/en/products/E483485-000/00?colorDisplayCode=09

DameDiazepamTheDramaQueen · 31/07/2025 16:14

Pompom London

suki1964 · 31/07/2025 21:29

Platesoin · 30/07/2025 15:25

I've got this one

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Aucuu-Crossbody-Detachable-Adjustable-cellphones/dp/B09NN3M77Z

Ridiculously cheap and bought last minute when I belatedly realised that putting my phone in my back pocket was probably not the best idea at a festival, thinking it would "do" for the weekend. It doesn't look cheap (imo) and three years later I'm still using it loads.

Those are the style I go for as well. Plain and patterned, throw in the washing machine, last for ages but really dont mind chucking out to charity when sick of the sight of them

Tuningfork · 01/08/2025 16:54

MooseBeTimeForSnow · 30/07/2025 20:00

Aunts and Uncles. Maybe Mrs Lemon Twist or Mrs Whoopie Pie. Bonkers names but lovely bags.

I have my eye on a Tulip in sage green.

Oh, now these are just beautiful, thank you!

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Serenesage · 02/08/2025 20:00

I’ve just bought one of these, it’s fabulous ,there are a few different sizes to choose from as well

www.alicewheelerlondon.co.uk/collections/crossbody-bags-by-alice-wheeler-london

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