Anti-Theft Heritage Tour Bag

I just got this, so I can't speak to the durability of the item, but I am very pleased with what it looks like out of the box: lots of zipper pockets, several zipper locks to prevent theft, good size for being out and about in Europe (I hope!), mesh side pockets for a water bottle and umbrella, rugged fabric, good value for the price, etc. I have owned a smaller Travelon bag for several years (bought for a trip to Europe for a teenager and then took it for myself) and it has been excellent for US travel and outings around town when I want something lighter than a full-sized leather purse. I'm extremely positive about the Travelon brand. Possible minuses: this bag is a bit heavy (but commensurate with fabric type, size and number of compartments) and you CAN'T MACHINE WASH OR DRY DUE TO RISK OF DEACTIVATING RFID PROTECTION. I normally like to machine wash fabric bags, but in this case, I'm willing to just spot clean, given that I really do need this bag for a trip.

Why did you pick this product vs others?: We are traveling to Italy and I wanted a purse that would carry my ipad, phone, water bottle, and an umbrella. I love cross body bags too as they allow me to "carry" my purse in different ways...with a handle, across my body, or over my shoulder. This bag is large enough for all my travel needs (guide book, hairbrush, sunglasses, etc.) and yet it isn't so big as to be a bother. Security features: The great locking compartments. RFID blocking pocket for passport, credit cards, etc. Travelability: Easy to carry. Easy to find specific items (passport, drivers license, hotel key, etc.). Great compartments for organization. Pockets: It holds my ipad! A water bottle and an umbrella in the side pockets. Size: Love the secure features, RFID pocket, slash proof sides and bottom, and super long adjustable slash resistant strap. Durability: Well made, sturdy, but still attractive.

I used this on a recent trip to Australia, and it served me well. Loved the anti-slash fabric and the locks on the zipper pulls. The front pocket was perfect for my Travelon passport wallet. Appreciated the side outside pockets, so that I could zip one or both open when I wanted to carry my water bottle and/or small umbrella. The center compartment and interior zipper pocket were ample to carry what I needed. The big drawback, for which I deducted one star, is that the bag is very heavy empty! I think the main reason is the strap, which is super-thick and too bulky. If they re-do that strap, I think then it would be perfect.

I’ve been trying different bags finding some pretty good, while others just not what I want. This bag is particularly engaging me with overwhelming perfection. There are a lot of comparable bags that for me lack a feature or two I need that this bag has. It is with greatest enthusiasm I can report this Travelon bag is exceedingly everything I like about a bag while having nothing I do not like about it. The blue denim fabric is nice & more personable. The point of the matter is the bag has ample pockets for my needs without crowding out the bag. I like that the shoulder strap can be removed. The handle is functional & a great feature. This bag can carry a lot while remaining compact. I also like it has no flaps. It’s all easy zipper access. The end water bottle pockets are a great design. They zip up nice & trim when not needed & fit a water bottle without strain. The interior of the pockets are well done to my liking. Getting it on sale was a score. As far as I’ve encountered with this bag, it’s a quality piece of equipment I can happily bring along wherever I go.

I've had this bag a couple of years now. It's been on multiple trips with me both domestic and international. I stopped using it as my daily because I wanted to make sure I extended its life as my designated travel purse. Ive recommended this to friends and fellow travelers. I always get compliments and many have stated that they wished they had one. The zippers are strong and the antitheft latches have never failed me. Ive washed this bag in a laundry bag, in cold water, gentle cycle and left to air dry. It washed really well and stayed in tact. I highly recommend this bag for anyone wanting to travel. My favorite part about the bag is the 2 water holder compartments that can be zipped up and tucked away when not in use. The designer thought of everything in this bag. I fit so much into this bag, I sometimes have to rethink and repack because it can weigh me down. Out of all the bags I've seen and researched this is the bag for me. Not only practicaland stylish, it's very comfortable to wear for long periods of time. I have recently come back from a trip and saw a woman wearing her new purchase (same bag). I approached her to discuss how great the purse was. She didnt seem to be as excited about the bags functionalty as I was, which told me she hadnt worn it much. By the end of our 9 day tour, the same woman approached me and thanked me for giving her my appreciation of the bag. She fell in love with during the course of our trip. Her travel buddy and my travel buddy ordered one each! I want another but would like to see an expanded color selection. I'm sure the seller is working on this as prices of the bag have skyrocketed, so Im sure there is money in the pot now to expand on color variations. If you're looking for the best travel bag on the market, this one is it. Safe Journey Fellow Travelers😃👋

This is a great travel/city bag. It's just the right size for exploring, has a pouch for a small water bottle, and a handsome suede-like fabric. The security zippers give peace of mind in crowded European tourist sites, and the included mini light is great for seeing into it.

I chose this purse because I am traveling to Europe and I am constantly reading about pickpockets there, but we have a very similar issue at my local Trader Joes in California :( I want to keep my things safe and on this purse every major front zipper (3) has a clip-type lock. A compartment on the back, which would be up against your body, does not have a lock. I really like that there are two side zip-out compartments for water bottles or a small folding umbrella. The purse's interior is a cute, striped, lightly padded material. It has one large pocket that could easily hold an iPad or Kindle, and there is another large zippered pocket that has RFID protection. The top of the purse has a handle and the clips on the crossbody straps can lock so no one can quickly unclip it. Anything to make it tougher on the thieves and give me some assurance I have done my best to protect my stuff. Another big reason I chose this purse was it was one of very few that had all the security and STYLE. The canvas material and the suede leather details makes it so much more exciting than all those other nylon travel purses. The one thing I was surprised about was the weight of the purse. It's heavier than those nylon purses, but all the slash prevention construction and canvas material are going to add weight, therefore, don't pack it, wear it! The advertisements for this purse shows a man wearing it. Oh sure, it definitely can be a man-bag, but it's also perfect for women, like me. I'm super happy with this choice and can't wait to wear it to Trader Joes ;)

I had been dragging this around on a 2-week trip to Europe, where I was likely to frequent many pickpocket-rich areas. I did not get pick-pocketed, but I was also very wary, mostly carried the bag slung across my body with the bag to the front, and did not engage anyone starting a conversation with,"do you speak English?" or "are you from America?" After the latch on a frontal pocket broke, I reorganized my bag to keep trash and other undesirables in that pouch in case anyone tried picking my purse. Overall, it was a good travel bag, but can use some improvement. Pros: Lots of compartments, the side pockets on the side were great for carrying a small umbrella (it rained almost every day), mostly sturdy construction. It carries the weight well, save a slight problem described below. It is large enough to carry an iPad, my sketchbook (about the size of the iPad), and several other smaller items. (I am notoriously guilty of carrying everything but the kitchen sink) The somewhat hidden pocket on the back of the bag is perfect for carrying a passport and other high value items that do not need to be accessed regularly. Cons: The front pockets cannot be filled too much without interfering with the main compartment. Within 3 days of using it, the metal latch intended to secure one of the front compartments broke, I will reach out to Travelon to see if it can be repaired. Lastly, the strap can be extended/shortened, but the metal piece and bands of cloth can be very uncomfortable to the shoulder/back depending on where it falls. EDIT: Travelon is unable to repair the bag, but will honor the warranty and send a new bag if I send photos showing that I destroyed the bag with a knife/scissors and rendered it unusable. This strikes me as exceedingly wasteful, so I will just fix this myself.