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. We also love how versatile the crossbody bags are, taking you from daytime hikes and city walking tours to evening dinner dates. To help you discover the best crossbody bags to wear this spring and beyond, we rounded up a list of our favorites for travelers, with varying price points and styles. Below, 27 crossbody bags you'll take everywhere, from timeless leather purses and water-resistant camera bags to beach totes with removable straps.
This article has been updated with new information since its original publish date. Additional reporting by Kristi Kellogg.
Shop our top picks:
- Best everyday bag: Madewell The Sydney crossbody bag
- Best leather bag: Cuyana Mini Double Loop bag
- Best for active days: Lululemon 2L crossbody camera bag
- Best clear bag: Uspeclare clear crossbody bag
- Best mini bag: Quince Italian Leather Phone crossbody
- Best designer bag: YSL Lou Leather camera bag
- Best evening bag: Coach Tabby Pebbled Leathered crossbody
- Best day-to-night bag: Kate Spade Knott small crossbody bag
- Best beach bag: Paravel Small Cabana tote
- Best for parents: MZ Wallace Metro crossbody bag
Best everyday crossbody
Madewell The Sydney crossbody bag
Madewell sells some of our favorite crossbody bags—they're well-priced, practical, and chic. This bestseller is made of smooth luxe leather and features both a top handle and a removable crossbody strap. Everyday essentials like your wallet, sunglasses, and keys will stay safe thanks to its magnetic closure. This is that perfect wear-everywhere-with-everything bag you'll reach for time and time again.
Best leather crossbody
Cuyana Mini Double Loop bag
Cuyana delivers an elevated crossbody that's practical for daily use with the Mini Double Loop bag. The structured piece has an adjustable strap, which you can even monogram in tiny gold lettering, as well as a magnetic flap closure and interior slip pocket. The Italian leather crossbody is handmade by artisans in Turkey. Shop it in core colors black, ecru, cappuccino, dark olive, or stone.
Best hybrid shoulder bag
Banana Republic Vida Half-Moon shoulder bag
This elegant bestseller from Banana Republic fits a ton. Its Italian pebbled leather exterior mixed with the slouchy, half-moon silhouette makes it one of the most versatile bags on our list. Whether you're dressed casually for a museum outing or wearing a dress and heels for a night out, this shoulder bag that doubles as a crossbody is the perfect companion. Versatile bags like this are perfect for quick trips when you're only packing one purse to wear with every outfit.
Best water-resistant crossbody
Fjällräven High Coast water-resistant crossbody bag
Made of lightweight, water-resistant fabric, this sporty crossbody from Fjällräven is a smart choice for travelers no matter what's on the agenda. It features two interior mesh pockets, a zippered exterior compartment, and a convenient top carry handle. Plus, at $50 it's one of the most affordable options on our list.
Best for active days
Lululemon 2L crossbody camera bag
If you love the functionality and effortlessly cool vibe of Lululemon's Everywhere belt bag, you'll equally adore its crossbody camera bag. It's ultra lightweight and made of water-repellent fabric. There's two separate zippered compartments to keep items organized and it's available in a variety of colors like brown, wine berry, black, gray, white, and more.
Best clear crossbody
Uspeclare clear crossbody bag
In need of a cute stadium-approved bag for an upcoming concert or sports game? Here's one you'll actually want to rewear. It's clear, compact, and under $15 on Amazon.
Best for day trips
Dagne Dover Micah neoprene crossbody
Dagne Dover's 100 percent vegan neoprene crossbody is ultra lightweight and soft—a crucial detail for travelers carrying this bag around all day. It's the perfect blend of sporty and stylish; wear it to the airport, on a hike, or on a city walking tour. There are several interior pockets to keep travel essentials organized and it's just the right size for day trips.
Best affordable crossbody
Ododos crossbody bag
If you're need of a crossbody for a camping trip, music festival, or last-minute weekend getaway, this simple black crossbody bag is only $20 on Amazon and is eligible for Prime delivery, meaning you can get your hands on it in just two days. It features a long adjustable strap, an exterior pocket for you phone, and a removable pouch for small items like your AirPods or lip balm.
Best for outdoor adventures
Herschel Supply Co. Classic crossbody bag
Toss your bug spray, sunscreen, or small water filter in this hands-free option that is perfect for outdoorsy travelers. It fits more than you think—and it features a front sleeve pocket and a soft strap.
Best for commuting
Athleta All About crossbody bag
You know Athleta for it's activewear, but don't sleep on its accessories, especially this functional crossbody. Its perfect for a theme park visit, shopping day, or commute, and it's roomy enough to fit a whole lot, including your sunglasses, portable charger, and some snacks. Grab it in oak (pictured), teal, green, dark lapis blue, light gray, or black.
Best durable crossbody
July Carry Me crossbody
Searching for something that's a little more durable? Look no further than the July Carry Me crossbody, a hardshell bag that's both water-resistant and easy to clean. This practical crossbody comes from Australian luggage brand July—known for designing the world's lightest carry-on. The Carry Me crossbody features two deep pockets, snap closures on each side to keep it secure, and a removable strap that when taken off, turns the bag into a clutch.
Best mini crossbody
Quince Italian Leather Phone crossbody
This small, chic leather crossbody holds just the essentials—your phone, credit cards, and a lip balm. It can be worn day or night and with just about any outfit, making it a worthy companion on any trip. Not to mention, it won't take up much suitcase space at all.
Best slouchy crossbody
Banana Republic Mini Slouchy Vida Bag
Another favorite of ours from Banana Republic is this slouchy leather staple that can be carried as a traditional handbag or as a crossbody. It features an adjustable shoulder strap, an interior pocket, and a clasp closure. Any of its four shades—black, ivory, brown, or yellow—would be great additions to a capsule wardrobe.
Sleekest crossbody
All Saints Half Moon Leather crossbody bag
When you want the practicality of a crossbody but the option of a shoulder bag, this stylish leather number is the perfect solution. It has a flat base for stability, an interior zip pocket and card slots, and a thick adjustable strap. Best of all, it'll look good with both casual and dressier outfits.
Best colorful crossbody
Baggu Sport crossbody
We love this sporty, bright green crossbody from Baggu that's ideal for hiking, camping, or concert-going. It has multiple pockets and doubles as an organizational pouch when you remove the adjustable strap. Plus, it's made of recycled materials and is machine washable.
Best hybrid tote bag
Madewell Small Transport crossbody
The smaller but equally classic version of Madewell's signature Transport tote is the ideal bag to wear over your shoulder for a day of sightseeing. It goes with every outfit, and it's a bag that we've recommended over and over again for its timeless look and practicality. Another major plus: For how well this lasts, it's at a great price point—delivering the longevity of a high-end bag without the hefty price tag.
Best saddle bag
Cuyana Double Moon Saddle bag
A newer style from Cuyana is its Double Moon saddle bag. Made of Italian leather, this is an ideal bag for vacation: smart, stylish, and spacious enough to store everything you need while exploring a new city center. In addition to its two main compartments, it also features a back slip pocket and a magnetic closure. This neutral color will match just about everything you pack.
Best slim crossbody
Tory Burch Mercer Pebbled zip crossbody bag
This simple, cream-colored crossbody from Tory Burch is a great bag for day or night. Its slim yet surprisingly spacious, making it a practical bag to pack without taking up a ton of space. It's also available in black, lavender, brown, and a gray-beige shade.
Best designer crossbody
Yves Saint Laurent Lou Leather camera bag
Some occasions call for something a little more special than your everyday crossbody—and YSL's take on the camera bag is an elegant affair. It's crafted with calfskin in a matelassé chevron pattern, and has a wide open interior with an interior side pocket. The designer bag is made in Italy and is available in three shades.
Best evening bag
Coach Tabby Pebbled Leather crossbody
Coach has stepped up its game over the last few years with new sleek designs on its classic silhouettes. One popular style is the Tabby pebbled leather crossbody bag. The sleek, structured look and stylish gold strap makes it great for evenings out.
Best day-to-night crossbody
Kate Spade Knott small crossbody bag
Versatility is key in a good crossbody bag. Whether you're museum hopping in New York City or grabbing gelato in Florence, this leather bag from Kate Spade has you covered. It's easy to dress up or down and fits just the right amount of must-haves without being too bulky or heavy to tote around all day or night long. Grab it in classic black or white and it will match everything.
Best for the beach
Paravel Small Cabana tote
If you're headed on a vacation—especially a beach vacation—this Paravel tote is a must-pack. It transforms into a crossbody with the cabana strap add-on, and is made out of heavy-duty, water-resistant canvas; plus, it has a vegan leather base and accents, and zip and slip pockets throughout. The bag is customizable, too: It comes in two sizes, four colors, and can be monogrammed.
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Best sustainable crossbody
Rothy's The Casual Crossbody
This everyday crossbody has been tested to hold up to 50 pounds—and while you're unlikely to ever fill it with that much weight, it's a comfort to know the strap is durable enough to fit all of your essentials plus a little extra. The bag features a zipper closure to keep your items secure and interior slip pockets for cards or your phone. What we love most: As with everything Rothy's, it's sustainably made and machine washable.
Best crush-proof bag
Paravel Crossbody Capsule
This crush-proof canister-style crossbody is meant to protect your essentials—like a favorite pair of sunglasses, a tube of hand sanitizer, or a fragile film camera you love to travel with—in a lightweight, streamlined design. The water-resistant interior will also keep everything dry, just in case. What we love most, though, is the chic, retro, monogrammable style—nobody will ever believe it's practical, too.
Best for hiking
Calpak water bottle holder
Whether you're hiking, biking, or heading out for a game of pickleball, this convenient and compact water bottle holder saves you the hassle of lugging around a heavy, full-size bag. My favorite feature is the insulated and water-resistant interior, but it also comes with multiple pockets, a detachable shoulder strap, and a drawstring closure—a nice touch when you're on the move. It's available in more than a dozen colors and fun patterns.
Best for holding your phone
Béis The ID crossbody bag
If you're looking for something that holds your ID, phone, and not much else, say for runs, hikes, or walking around a cruise ship, turn to this slim crossbody from Béis. It's available in the brand's signature beige and black.
Best for parents
MZ Wallace Metro crossbody bag
MZ Wallace designs some of our top editor-recommended sling bags and duffels. We equally love this lightweight, diamond-quilted crossbody bag that's ideal for busy parents or travelers on the move who need something reliable. There's an exterior zippered pocket for easy access to items like your phone or wallet, and the bag is water-resistant and washable.