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Crossbody bags are an undeniable staple for frequent travelers. They’re supremely useful, with room for essentials like your passport, credit cards, cell phone, and AirPods, and yet still lightweight enough to carry around all day. Plus, with a crossbody bag, your hands are free—which means you can easily snap a photo or look up directions while you’re on the go. From tiny camera and shoulder bags to versatile totes with removable crossbody straps, here are 21 of the best crossbody bags for travelers to bring on their next trip.
Shop the best crossbody bags:
- Best everyday bag: Madewell The Sydney crossbody bag
- Best leather bag: Cuyana Mini Double Loop bag
- Best water-resistant bag: Fjällräven High Coast water-resistant crossbody bag
- Best shoulder bag: Coach Polished Pebble leather crossbody
- Best saddle bag: Cuyana Double Moon Saddle bag
- Best budget bag: Madewell Small Transport crossbody
- Best designer bag: Yves Saint Laurent Lou Mini Matelassé leather camera bag
- Best beach bag: Paravel Small Cabana Tote
- Best mini bag: Béis The ID crossbody bag
- Best slouchy bag: Clare V. Moyen messenger bag
- Best slim bag: Tory Burch Mercer Pebbled zip crossbody bag
- Best for active days: Lululemon 2L crossbody camera bag
- Best crush-proof bag: Paravel crossbody bag
- Best day-to-night bag: Kate Spade Knott small crossbody bag
- Best sustainable bag: Rothy's The Casual Crossbody
- Best splurge: Mansur Gavriel Classic crossbody
- Best for hiking: Calpak water bottle holder
- Best for day trips: Dagne Dover Micah neoprene crossbody
- Best for parents: MZ Wallace Metro crossbody bag
- Best for outdoor adventures: Herschel Supply Co. Heritage crossbody bag
- Best clear bag: Uspeclare clear crossbody bag
This article has been updated with new information since its original publish date. Additional reporting by Megan Spurrell.