The 11 Best Crossbody Bags for Travel

Sometimes, a tiny, athletic crossbody bag just doesn’t cut it. Enter: this full-grain leather beauty, which merges practicality and chicness. Thanks to its multiple interior and exterior zip compartments, slip pockets, and adjustable straps, the bag is willing and able to haul all of your belongings—oversized tablet and notebook (for logging all your travel escapades, of course!) included. Not a fan of the pictured Tan Wash colorway? There are seven more where that came from.

Technically, this product is made for runners, as it’s the ideal way to store your bare basics (card, cash, ID, phone, etc.) and not much more. However, if those items are the only ones you take on your daily adventures in foreign cities anyways, this running belt is calling your name! It has an expandable, no-bounce pocket and can easily be worn around your waist or in crossbody fashion. Who knows, maybe it will inspire you to break into a run on the Champs-Élysées.

This bag is just as perfect for multi-hour treks through mountains as it is for leisurely strolls down city streets. It’s made from recycled materials, can be detached from its padded strap to serve as a lil’ pouch, has an interior key hook and mesh sleeves, and is water-resistant. At only 0.7 pounds, you just might forget this bag is even on you.

Perhaps you’re privy to the Baggu Crescent Bag TikTok obsession. For something a bit more elevated (reflected in a higher price tag, to be sure), go with this travel-friendly crossbody from Madewell. It’s 100-percent leather and can even be paired with the brand’s The Essential Zip Wallet. We love a color-coordinated moment!

This bag from Athleta has a streamlined design and is quite affordable—meaning you can spend more on gelato and fried seafood in paper cones (if you happen to find yourself in Southern Italy, that is). It’s crafted out of soft-to-the-touch recycled polyester, is water-repellent, and, in its clear colorway, complies with most stadium-slash-festival bag policies. In other words, it’s ideal for travel, yes, but also for life in general.

We know, we know: Lululemon is so commonplace now that it feels a bit tacky to even be mentioning it. Yet, the cult-favorite company couldn’t have gained such traction without having true cred. This particular bestseller has four connection points that allow you to wear and style it on your own terms; two timeless color choices; and multiple pockets for all your goodies. Word of caution, though—once you buy one item from the brand, you’ll quickly be tempted to buy ’em all.

This bag does not mess around, and, if you’re a tech whiz, you should click “add to cart” on it right now. With a dedicated tablet-slash-gaming pocket, RFID-safe compartment for credit cards, bottle holder, and card pocket right on the shoulder strap, we’re tempted to ask, What doesn’t it have? If you plan on long commutes during your getaway, that’s one more reason to cop this multifunctional marvel.

If you’re in your splurging era, look no further than this impossibly luxe sling bag from Loewe. You’ll get all the subtle brand touches with the item, including an embossed logo on its body and an adjustable jacquard logo shoulder strap. It’s not replete with pockets and obviously doesn’t have an anti-theft security system like the aforementioned Travelon bag, but, let us tell you, this leather gem is a steal in and of itself.