Best Travel Purses: Crossbody, Anti-Theft, & More

Everyone travels differently and you need a travel purse that will suit your personal style. For instance, I carry minimal items and prefer smaller purses, while others may prefer a large tote bag with multiple compartments.

You’ll find top travel purse picks in a range of prices ($25-250) for:

• Best crossbody purse for travel: A crossbody bag is my favorite type of purse since it clings to you and allows you to go hands-free.
• Best clutch/wristlet for travel: Clutches or wristlets are great for travel, especially during evening dinners, bars, or clubs because they are small, compact, and feel secure wrapped around your wrist.
• Best tote bag for travel: Tote bags are a great carry-on purse especially. They’re perfect if you are traveling with a small laptop and require more space for belongings during every day travel.

• Travelon Anti-Theft Heritage Hobo Crossbody
• Travelon 33226 350 Anti-Theft Heritage Small Crossbody Bag
• Fossil Rachel Tote Bag
• Travelon RFID Blocking Phone Clutch
• Michael Kors Jet Set Travel Double Zip Wristlet

Functional: Find a purse that will make it easy for you to locate the item you’re looking for. (I hate digging into a purse to find my phone or that one lipstick!) A good travel purse has multiple, secure compartments.
Style: When you travel, packing more than 2 purses typically is not realistic. A good travel purse should be able to go with majority of your outfits.
Comfort: Lightweight, easy to carry, and easy to store are essentials of a good travel purse.
Safety:  Your purse should feel secure, especially from pickpocketing in high tourist areas. Avoid purses without zippers or any other sealed closure.

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The Fossil Kinley Crossbody Purse 
Why It’s Great for Travel: A compact, small size for every essential travel items (phone, keys, lipstick, small wallet or place cash/credit cards inside the interior zipped compartment).
Safety Features: Zipper closure with a magnetic snap.
Possible Cons: A large sized wallet will not fit.
Size: 9″L x 3.25″W x 7.25″H
Fabric: 90% Cotton, 10% Nylon Fabric
Note :You can find a black jaquard design for about $50 less.

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Matt & Nat Triplet Crossbody Bag
Why It’s Great for Travel: It has three separate zipper compartments for easy organization and the strap can be removed to turn it into a clutch. Interior has 12 card slots and 1 patch pocket.
Safety Features: Zipper closure
Possible Cons: Not ideal if you required a bigger purse.
Size: 8” x 5.5” x 2” Shoulder Strap: 18”-23” (adjustable)
Fabric: Vegan Leather

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Travelon Anti-Theft Heritage Hobo Crossbody
Why It’s Great for Travel: Comfortable and roomy with multiple compartments: two open top wall pockets and a zippered pocket inside, plus a rear zippered pocket
Safety Features: Zippered RFID blocking pocket, two slash-resistant removable shoulder straps
Size: 33.02 x 25.4 x 10.16 cm
Fabric: Cotton and polyester

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Travelon 33226 350 Anti-Theft Heritage Small Crossbody Bag
Why It’s Great for Travel: Great small purse for every day travel. It has two open pockets and one zipper pocket inside. It fits pretty snug to the body.
Safety Features: Slash-resistant adjustable strap and RFID blocking technology.
Possible Cons: On the smaller size for anyone who prefers a larger purse.
Size: 5.08 x 26.67 x 17.78 cm; 154.22 Grams
Fabric: Cotton and polyester blend

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VONXURY Faux Leather Tassel Crossbody Bag
Why It’s Great for Travel: Three zippered compartments which makes organization a breeze.
Safety Features: Heavy duty zippers. And it has 1 safe back zip pocket.
Size: (L x H x W): 9.5/11.4 x 9.5 x 4.3 inches.
Fabric: Faux leather.
Note: Tassel is removable.

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S-ZONE PU Leather RFID Blocking Crossbody Purse
Why It’s Great for Travel: This is the perfect purse if you want something minimal and secure. It has 8 card slots, 4 slip pockets, and 1 cash slot inside.
Safety Features: Zipper around purse, magnetic snap closure in front pocket, and RFID blocking.
Possible Cons: Size if you require more space.
Size: 18.8 x 12.7 x 4.83 cm; 260 Grams
Fabric: Faux leather

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Michael Kors Jet Set Travel Double Zip Wristlet
Why It’s Great for Travel: I LOVE this wristlet because of the two lined zippered compartments and the snap closure. There is 6 card pockets instead, two open slips, and a clear ID window.
Safety Features: Secure zippers and snap closure.
Size: 7.25 inches (L) x 4.25 inches (H) x 2 inches (W).

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Fossil Logan RFID Zip Around Clutch Hearts
Why It’s Great for Travel: Great evening wristlet that can also be used as a large wallet. Tons of compartments: 12 card slots, 2 cash compartments, a back zipper pocket, and more. And the design is cute!
Safety Features: Zipper closure all around. RFID blocking.
Size: 7.75″L x 0.75″W x 4″H
Fabric: PVC/Polyurethane Trim, Polyester lining

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Travelon RFID Blocking Phone Clutch
Why It’s Great for Travel: Two zipper compartments. Great size wristlet! It has six card slots and two cash pockets. It should fit most cell phones and passport.
Safety Features: Zipper all around. RFID blocking ID and boarding pass case.
Possible Cons:
Size: 2.54 x 21.59 x 11.43 cm; 162 Grams
Fabric: Polyester lining
Note: The wristlet strap is removable

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Apadi RFID Travel Wallet
Why It’s Great for Travel: Compact and excellent organization. It fits up to four passports, has six card slots, and it even has a pen holder built in. Perfect for the airport and as an evening clutch. And it looks like you can squeeze your phone in too.
Safety Features: Zipper all around, two hidden pockets, and RFID blocking.
Size: 31.3 x 23.9 x 3.1 cm; 260 Grams
Note: Wrist strap is removable.

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Fossil Rachel Tote Bag
Why It’s Great for Travel: This is the perfect roomy tote bag. If you are traveling with a camera or prefer to always have an umbrella or water bottle on you, then this has ample space for it all.
Safety Features: Zipper closure.
Size: 14″L x 4″W x 13″H
Fabric: Genuine leather with synthetic leather trim. Polyester lining.
Note: If you want to save some money, get the black key stripe design which is about $25 less.

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Michael Kors Jet Set Travel Tote Bag
Why It’s Great for Travel: Another super roomy tote bag if you have a handful of items you’d like on you for every day travel. This is also the perfect tote for airport travel.
Safety Features: Zipper closure
Size: 41.15 x 4.57 x 25.91 cm; 453.59 Grams
Fabric: 100% Saffiano leather and polyester Lining interior.
Note: I’ve linked to Amazon as their website allows me to use their photos but a reminder to double check reviews on Amazon, as some unfortunate sellers may be shipping fake brands.

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MATT & NAT – ABBI Shopper Tote Bag
Why It’s Great for Travel: A staple tote bag that I love for every day wear and travel. It is roomy and comfortable.
Safety Features: Zipper closure
Size: 35 x 14 x 30 cm
Fabric: Vegan leather

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BOSTANTEN Shoulder Tote Bag
Why It’s Great for Travel: This is a great lightweight tote bag, at 1.4 lbs. It has one zipper pocket and two slip pockets.
Safety Features: Zipper closure. And I like how the top covers over the zipper slightly.
Size: (L)14.0″ x (W)4.1″ x (H)11.0″
Fabric: Genuine pebble leather
Note: I love the two tone design especially!

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NUBILY Tote Bag
Why It’s Great for Travel: This is a great priced tote bag. It fits a 15.6 inch or smaller laptop, has a metal feet base, and is lightweight. This is especially a great bag if you are working when traveling as there are multiple compartments.
Safety Features: Zipper closure.
Size: 16.7″ L x 5.7″ W x 12.6″ H
Fabric: PU leather and polyester lining

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KROSER Tote Bag
Why It’s Great for Travel: Another great value, lightweight tote bag especially if you are working while traveling.
Safety Features: Zipper closure
Size: 16.5″x12.8″x5.6″
Fabric: Nylon and PU leather

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