Travelon Anti-Theft Classic Mini Shoulder Bag

I’ve tried so many other bags over the years looking for a small, but not to small, easy to travel with, easy to use (well placed pockets and zippered areas) purse. And I finally found it! I didn’t even get it for all the safety features, but think they’re pretty cool and overall have felt like my stuff was safer. If only because it sits well across my body and isn’t bulky. But it’s still amazingly roomy! It won’t fit a big ol long wallet easily with a phone, but the card slots inside are perfect for travel and honestly I don’t need to carry every card with me all the time. Most inside card slots aren’t easily accessible in my experience but these are. With past purses I would struggle with finding what I needed or everything ending up in the one big pocket…but with this purse I’m finding it way easier to organize and best of all, locate my various baubles without digging. I am awkward as hell on a normal day…put me in even a slightly more anxious situation, (ie: airport, travel to unknown places, just being forced to quickly find anything) and the awkwardness sky rockets to embarrassing degrees. (Which makes a couple of my MS symptoms pop up and makes things exponentially worse) This purse has helped me feel less awkward and more in control in those situations I get a little more stressed. Weird take on a purse maybe, but if I feel like this, I have to assume so do others!In conclusion of a rambling review:Pros: lightweight, fits body well, secure, sooo many useful pockets with zippers and easily accessible front pockets for quickly needed stuff so you’re not an awkward jumble of a person attempting to located your own crap in your own purse. (Also purple is my color and this is a good color purple without being garish.)Cons: So far, none!

I ordered both the purple and the berry pink with tulips. Trying to decide which to keep. I love the berry pink color with the tulips on it, it truly is unique. The purple is a nice deep color and will match a lot of outfits. Decisions, decisions! Which to keep?I have another Travelon purse that I have used for a year and have compared it to these for size. I thought you might like to see the size and compare the two different models. In the photos I have put them next to each other, also next to the other model and also included measurements and put one on top of the other. You have a lot to consider.My prior one is the Travelon Anti-Theft Signature Quilted Slim Pouch in Ocean blue. I ordered it a year ago. I have loved it and taken on lots of trips, and actually use it as my daily bag.The purple and pink purses are bigger. With multiple zippers and pockets, including RFID slide pockets inside. Know that it does not hold a water bottle but you could clip one to it. I typically also hang a little pouch of hand sanitizer on the outside of the purse to keep handy. One thing I love about the blue one I've had for a year is that I can easily fit it in the zipper pouch pocket of my LL Bean pullover when boarding a plane so it does not count as a personal item. This newer style purse is too big for that, as it would never fit in a pocket. You can wear this on your shoulder or as a crossbody. It has the locking zipper on the top opening. The nylon fabric is water repellent. It is lightweight and I think will be perfect for travel. With the additional size I will be able to fit in my portable charger, passport, id, credit cards, tissues, masks if needed, lip gloss, a pen and other small items. It of course has the attached little light inside. And with a bright color, I would easily see if someone is attempting to slide their hand into it. Either color also would look lovely in photos as I travel. I love Travelon brand purses and end up using them as a daily purse for my run around town life. I like that I do not have to choose boring black at all times. I do not think this screams tourist. Nor is it frumpy. Life is short, buy the purse you love and that makes you smile. I am looking forward to a few upcoming trips, domestic and international and this style purse is perfect. I caught these when they were on sale, which Travelon or Amazon seems to do periodically making it a great buy. I hope this helps you decide.

Good quality and stylish bag. Perfect size for essentials and keeping it conveniently within reach. I bought it for travel but started using it regularly. Good number and positioning of pockets and slots for organization. The fold over front pocket adds convenience and a bit more security. Love the red floral pattern.