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When strolling up and down the streets, or nipping from A to B in a foreign land, you want to accessorise to the occasion – dapper yet practical. Cue: the crossbody bag.
More than ideal for jaunts and gallivants, this bag forgoes the flimsiness of a chain bag or the oversized nature of a tote, instead marrying function with design.
So that you can traipse from here to there with your earthly essentials snug against you, hands-free and light-spirited, we’ve curated an edit of some of the best crossbody bags for travel. Read on for our top picks and bon voyage.
7 best crossbody bags for travel in 2024
Margot mini bucket bag in North Sea
$369 at Oroton
From Australian heritage brand Oroton comes this contemporary take on the traditional bucket bag that comes in four sophisticated colourways on pebble leather.
Style notes:
- Brass colour hardware details
- Internal side pocket
- Zip closure
- Adjustable leather shoulder strap
Gucci Horsebit 1955 brown leather small shoulder bag
$2800 at Gucci
Crafted in Italy with signature brown leather and featuring a gold-toned horse bit, this classic crossbody bag from Gucci makes a luxe addition to your everyday exploratory getup.
Style notes:
- Gold-toned hardware
- Embedded with NFC technology to authenticate
- Adjustable shoulder strap
- Internal card holder
- External open pocket
Country Road recycled soft crossbody bag in Hunter green
$99.95 at The Iconic
Made from recycled polyester and featuring an understated branded strap, this Country Road crossbody bag is as versatile as it comes – perfect for accompanying you from day to night while abroad.
Style notes:
- 100 per cent recycled polyester body
- 50 per cent recycled polyester lining
- Top zip closure
- Adjustable branded strap
- External zip pocket and internal slip pocket
Stella McCartney logo-perforated vegetarian leather shoulder bag
$1365 at NET-A-PORTER
Made from the brand’s ‘Alter Mat’ vegetarian leather and perforated with its logo, Stella McCartney once again delivers on quality faux leather with this shoulder bag. Featuring a curved silhouette and interchangeable straps, it can also be worn as a crossbody bag – giving you on-the-go versatility.
Style notes:
- Spacious interior with zipped pocket
- Available in black and Sand
- Vegetarian suede lining
- Zip fastening along top
Essentials black neoprene crossbody tote bag
$97 at Hardtofind
Carry as a tote or a crossbody, this neoprene bag is a casually cool staple to tow all your day-time travel essentials. With a relaxed silhouette and generous size, it’s an ideal companion for day trips.
Style notes:
- Two internal zip pockets
- Two internal side pockets
- Middle magnetic closure
- Adjustable crossbody strap
- Water-resistant design
Pull & Bear black half-moon crossbody bag
$45.99 at The Iconic
A half-moon silhouetted crossbody bag that marries function and design from 1991-established Spanish brand Pull & Bear. With an adjustable shoulder strap, it’ll hug your body just right while ambling down the cobblestones.
Style notes:
- Adjustable long shoulder strap
- Polyester fabric
- Zipper fastening
Carry Me hardshell mini-case in charcoal
$85 at July
With a crush-proof German polycarbonate shell and a water-resistant nylon lining, this July hardshell mini-case has a detachable strap and fits the daily travel essentials.
Style notes:
- Available in three colourways
- Concealed zipper pocket
- Interior mesh pocket on inside
- Fits a large phone, sunglasses, wallet and other essentials
- Comes in cotton dust bag
- Five-year warranty
