20 Best Crossbody Bags for Travel, Everyday Errands, and Beyond
Shop affordable, stylish picks with plenty of organizational features for essentials and must-haves.
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Cute clutches and big beach bags are great fashion accessories, but they're not the most practical for busy folks on the go. If you're constantly running from point A to B, and especially if you're juggling kids (or coffee) in the process, a crossbody is your best option. Travel backpacks are also great, but the best crossbody bags feature adjustable straps, ample space, and plenty of zippers and compartments for organization all at a much more convenient size.
Fortunately for us, crossbody bags nowadays come in many different shapes, materials, and colors. The more options there are, however, the more difficult it can be to know which purses are worth purchasing — and that's where we come in.
The Best Crossbody Bags of 2024
To search for the best crossbody bags for women, we read through countless customer reviews of functional and stylish silhouettes and evaluated the features of bestsellers from retailers and brands such as Amazon, Madewell, Away, Lululemon, and more. We also prioritized styles with fast-shipping policies, because once you set your sights on a bag you love, it's only natural to want to start using it as soon as possible. Lastly, we took budget into account, which is why there are plenty of favorites below that are on sale or under $30.
Check out our top picks for the best crossbody bags below:
This small, lightweight faux leather bag has two zip pockets as well as card slots. Wear it as a sling, across your chest, or as a crossbody backpack. "I ordered this bag for a lightweight option to use at DisneyWorld. It is LOVELY! The Faux leather looks like REAL leather," one reviewer wrote in part. The bag has over 7,000 five-star reviews on Amazon.
Dimensions: 5"L x 7.5"H x 2"D | Colors: 50+ | Material: Synthetic Leather
This crossbody phone purse fits most large smartphones to keep your most-used possessions secure and at the ready. Inside, more space and credit card slots keep your essentials organized.
Dimensions: 4.7"L x 7.4"H x 2.5"W | Colors: 34 | Material: Synthetic Leather
Fossil Tara Leather Crossbody Purse
This casual crossbody bag is made of real leather in a cool, two-tone look with a trapezoidal shape and an overall minimalist vibe.
Dimensions: 9.38"L x 9.5"H x 2.63"W | Colors: 3 | Material: Leather
This pebbled leather handbag has five zipper pockets for organization and security, making it ideal for travel.
Dimensions: 10.5"L x 8"H x 1.75"D | Colors: 15 | Material: Leather and Polyester
This simple, casual crossbody is designed with folks on the go in mind. The lightweight bag features a front zip pocket and a large main zip compartment with a slip pocket inside. Additionally, there are carabiner loops to easily hook your keys or other necessities onto the exterior of the bag.
Dimensions: 5.7"L x 8.5"H x 2.3"D | Colors: 1 | Material: 100% Recycled Nylon and Polyeste
Tassel Accent Crossbody Bag With Flap Top
This budget-friendly crossbody bag gets an added dose of style from two tassels and gold-tone hardware. Shop the adorable bag in nine different elegant colors.
Dimensions: 10.5"L x 9"H x 4.5"D | Colors: 9 | Material: Faux Leather
Dagne Dover Landon Neoprene Carryall Bag
This neoprene handbag features generous top handles to easily sling it over your shoulder, as well as a detachable adjustable crossbody strap to wear it hands-free. Sold in neutrals and bold colors alike, the unisex bag is a cult-favorite accessory with over 3,900 five-star reviews.
"I used this bag for international travel and loved the size and that you can attach it to the top of your suitcase. I love DD quality - nothing compares," one customer wrote.Dimensions: 9"L x 6.25"H x 4.75"D (XS); 12"L x 7.5"H x 6"D; 14.5"L; 3 larger duffel sizes are also available | Colors: 10 | Material: 100% Premium Neoprene
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MZ Wallace Metro Scout Deluxe
This quilted crossbody bag is a fan-favorite for its spacious interior, convenient front zip pocket, and hidden back pocket. With various interior slip and zip pockets, it's a dream for anyone who prioritizes organization above all else. And it's chic to boot!
Dimensions: 8.27"L x 7.28"H x 4.33"D | Colors: 11 | Material: Nylon
Small Dome Crossbody With Chain Strap
This petite dome-shaped crossbody comes in nearly two dozen colors, so there’s bound to be one for any outfit you hope to match. Gold-tone hardware adds to the rich look and pairs well with formal attire.
Dimensions: 9"W x 7"H x 3.5"D | Colors: 22 | Material: Faux Leather
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There's a reason the internet has been obsessed with this bag for years now. The Everywhere Belt Bag is a fashionable favorite and perfectly designed for everyday use thanks to its casual style and water-repellent fabric. With both an exterior zippered pocket and interior pockets, there's plenty of room to hold all of your essentials while staying on trend. Reviewers note that the bag is lightweight, spacious, and well-made.
Dimensions: 7.5"W x 2"H x 5"D | Colors: 15 | Material: Recycled Polyester, Nylon
Madewell Leather Carabiner Mini Crossbody Bag
This compact crossbody bag is made of luxe Italian leather. It features slide pockets inside and out, plus a strap that’s super-adjustable and even totally removable thanks to the carabiner hardware.
Dimensions: 6.5"W x 4"H x 2"D | Colors: 2 | Material: Leather
Baggallini RFID Protection Crossbody
This lightweight nylon crossbody has tons of interior organization features, including five credit card slots and a zipping interior pocket. It’s also machine washable and water resistant, and offers RFID protection.
Dimensions: 8"L x 8.5"H x 2"D | Colors: 26 | Material: Nylon
This ultra-practical bag is ideal for hiking or walking with external quick-access compartments for your phone and money, plus a main compartment with two additional pockets for larger items like maps and snacks. The bag has four attachment loops on each side — so you can wear it a full six different ways.
Dimensions: 6"L x 10.25"H x 2"D | Colors: 6 | Material: Polyester
Crossbody Bag With Metal Chain Strap and Tassel
This vegan leather bag comes in more than 20 colors — including versatile neutrals, as well as cheerful hues like yellow or red — and has a fun tassel decorating the zipper-top closure. At a price under $20, this bag is an absolute steal.
Dimensions: 8.5"W x 6"H x 2.04"D | Colors: 17 | Material: Faux Leather
This round crossbody bag with a chain strap is big enough to fit the essentials, including a wallet and smartphone. But it’s petite enough to look so chic for a night out.
Dimensions: 7"W x 7"H x 2.5"D (Small); 7.8"W x 7.8" H x 2.8"D | Colors: 7 | Material: Faux Leather
This chic and practical crossbody bag is designed to carry your water bottle as well as daily essentials in the front zipper pocket. The wide strap distributes the weight of the water bottle — and looks cool, too.
Dimensions: 5"L x 11"H x 4"D | Colors: 33 | Material: Polyester
Parents on the go can stay highly mobile and agile with this convertible stroller caddy that doubles as a crossbody bag. It features two insulated bottle pockets, a large expandable slip pocket for diapers, and two smaller expandable slip pockets for other necessities. Additionally, it's made of Oeko-Tex-certified recycled materials and is water-resistant for durable wear and easy care.
Dimensions: 12"L x 7"H x 5"D | Colors: 6 | Material: Recycled Polyester
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Kate Spade New York Carson Leather Convertible Crossbody
Use this leather bag with chain strap as either a shoulder bag or crossbody with a removable, adjustable strap. It has a magnetic snap flap closure for easy wear and no-fuss access to essentials.
Dimensions: 9.12"L x 7.87"H x 2.56"D | Colors: 1 | Material: Leather
The Béis Sport Sling is the perfect pick for anyone who likes to embark on active adventures, whether through the woods or between aisles at your local Home Goods. The sling can be worn across your body in the front or back, or slung over your shoulder. It features one large main zip compartment with a smaller zip compartment in front. Inside, you'll find card pockets, expandable slip pockets, and a mesh zip pocket so you can clearly see what's inside. On the back, there's an additional zip pocket perfect for passports.
Dimensions: 6.7"L x 8.2"H x 2.7"D | Colors: 6 | Material: Nylon
This completely transparent bag is stadium-approved so you can breeze through security at all your favorite events.
Dimensions: 4.5"L x 7.5"H x 2.8"D | Colors: 2 | Material: PVC
Alesandra is a digital travel and lifestyle journalist based in Los Angeles whose work has appeared in Good Housekeeping, Woman’s Day, Prevention, Insider, Glamour, Shondaland, AFAR, Parents, TODAY and countless other online and print outlets. Alesandra has a masters degree in journalism with an emphasis on cultural reporting and criticism from NYU, and a bachelor’s degree from UC Berkeley. An avid traveler, she trots the globe with her husband and their twins.
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