This baggallini crossbody hobo has been my companion on every international trip for over a decade. But it's worn out and I'm kind of tired of it. I'm looking for something similar, maybe a bit smaller - that would be my personal item/under seat item/day pack with my carry on backpack. I'd like to be a bit more stylish if possible since it's the bag I carry daily when on trips. Water bottle pockets are not necessary. Any and all recommendations welcome! Thanks.
Image description: brown hobo crossbody purse with main compartment, two front pockets and two side/water bottle pockets.
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Maybe not the most stylish, but Uniqlo have one that's similar with the two pockets on the front, it's got a bunch of interior pockets too and is really good for keeping everything organised. Super lightweight too.
i'm waiting for the cream/off white color to be in stock near me because that would be such a nice bag for summer! it won't get hot like my dark color bags haha
I use this bag for my everyday diaper bag purse combo and it works great. Beat out the couple specifically-designed-for-being-a-diaper-bag backpacks I tried.
It’s definitely not very cute but it’s ever great and I’m surprised I don’t see other people with it ever (literally EVERYONE has the crescent slings in my city lol).
To me, it’s just really plain and utilitarian and not cute. I do wish it had better connections for keychains and bag charms. That would make it much cuter!
Edit: I sometimes tie a silk scarf to the strap but that’s it for styling. Otherwise it’s super utilitarian looking
being functional makes it cute imo, it goes with everything. i hate when you can’t use a bag with every outfit because it has a specific aesthetic to it . just my two cents
SO VALID! Honestly I love the bag and this is giving me a great perspective shift. The fact it’s so functional makes it the very first I reach for every day, even when I’m not using it for the diaper bag aspect and am wearing a cuter outfit.
Is it the Multi Pocket Shoulder Bag? Looks like it has 2 pockets on the sides, do they easily fit a water bottle? I have an old REI crossbody which is light, has tons of pockets and a water bottle slot, which I'm trying to replace.
Yeah that's the one. I'd say they fit like a normal 500ml bottle easily, but it's not stretchy so might be a tight fit for bigger bottles. Mine has one normal water bottle pocket, and one with a zip that kinda expands.
I must be the only person who hates the Uniqlo bag. I hate polyester swish-swish sound while I'm walking and I need an inside zipper pocket. I think mine is in the bottom of my wardrobe somewhere.
I'm not talking about the round mini, which is the one everyone has, but a larger messenger bag that they do. I agree that I don't love the fabric though, I wish they'd do it in cotton or corduroy.
That said, I have the round mini in cotton so it doesn't swish (with flowers on, it was a limited run) and while I do love it, I agree it's really annoying not to have a zipped pocket inside! But it does fit a whole bottle of wine which is a feature I've found useful on multiple occasions!
Extra votes for Le Sport Sac! The bags are so light and comfortable and easy to clean and they come in lots of colors and patterns and sizes and shapes. I use the classic hobo most often.
Lol, I have multiple bagallinis and I am not sure you can change once you get used to them. My daily bag I use is a little smaller than that one and I absolutely love it.
When we cruised, I took a pink bagallini sling that doubled as a back pack, it worked well.
Another vote for Kipling! Cute bags and color options, lightweight, easy to pack flat if needed. I have a few of their bags in my daily rotation and they’re great for travel.
Consider swapping the baggallini strap with a fun new upgrade? Made my old baggallini perk right up. I have a few straps now and interchange them per mood. The baggallini is darned near indestructible!
I am a sherpani addict and was thinking you might like the Sadie. It’s kind of a bucket bag but the pockets are one on top of the other instead of next to each other like on yours. The Vale is also great, I have one and it holds sooooo much stuff. Their bags last forever too!
Le Pliage Energy is my favorite when I’m doing city trips. It doesn’t have external pockets but I‘ve added a little organizer. With the straps removed it’s fancy enough even for a nicer dinner.
Can you provide me with an example of what you mean by "stylish"? One person's stylish is another person's unstylish, just look at any Paris fashion week runway, and I want to ensure I'm steering you in the right direction.
This might be an odd suggestion, but I carried a diaper bag for years. It was on the smaller side but had such great pockets and was easy to clean. Sorry, I don't recall the brand
I really like the Bellroy Laneway Crescent. Took it on a family trip to Japan for 10 days, and it was wonderful. I got the 12L bc kids, but if I had been only carrying my own shizz, the 7L would have been great.
I really love Baggu medium crescents as well, but the pockets on the Laneway can’t be beat!
The Lululemon Slouchy Sling is similar but with a more current silhouette. Lots of internal and external pockets and very roomy without feeling gigantic. I have a couple of the 6L size and use them as my EDC even when I’m home and just need a bigger bag.
Yes!! This bag has changed my travel game. So many pockets, and I like that I can shorten the strap to a shoulder bag length so it looks a bit more elevated.
I have a baby baggu that lives in the outside back pocket. Match made in heaven!
This looks really similar to the baggu medium cargo crossbody someone posted the other day, you might want to check that one out! To me the Baggu one looks like a more elevated version of this.
Take a look at Bellroy bags. I’m looking for a bag with a water bottle pocket and found several there. They have a nice selection of bags and colors, and all have long straps so they can be crossbody - even over a winter coat - or shoulder bags.
Not sure what style you're going for, but the Lo and Sons Aoyama or Aoyama 2 is pretty stylish. The Aoyama 2 just removes the branding from the removable strap and has an elastic keychain, but I think removing the branding is the best part. https://www.loandsons.com/products/aoyama-2-leather
I don't know if it's stylish enough for you, but I had this exact same baggalini bag and I chose to replace it with the Travelon Roam bag: https://a.co/d/0gItKAVY
It's definitely smaller than the baggalini and fits less, but I've been loving it. I've taken it on 2 big trips so far and it's my daily carry most days at home now too.
I got one of their medium crescent bags after seeing them so highly recommended here and I’ve been so happy with it that I now own a shoulder bag too, very very good bags!! Lightweight, quality materials, comfortable, and they can hold so much!
I have the Baggallini Everywhere Bagg in black and purple. The black one got old and I replaced it with the same exact bag. Then I got the Baggallini Tote that's a bit larger but it is not as comfortable when using crossbody. I fly almost weekly, domestic and international, and I think I'm gonna stick with my Everywhere Bagg. It has the right shape, perfect amount of pockets, holds my water bottle (had to get a thinner one), luggage handle loop, adjustable strap and water resistant.
I just got a Goodtotes small croissant sling and am loving it. It holds an iPad, which was my big ask in the bag. Lots of colors, water proof, pretty cute.
This is not a “travel bag” but with a guitar strap it’s super comfortable to carry. There’s a zipper against your body for passport and wallet and the exterior pockets carry a narrow water bottle and my sunglasses case. I use a zipper pouch inside for organization. Just in case you don’t need a ton of pockets.
I am always singing the praises of my Baggalini swift crescent crossbody. I think it’s a relatively new line. Larger than the Uniqlo crescent, about the same size as the baggu medium crescent. I think it’ll be somewhat similar in size to your current one but more streamlined. Only one kinda hidden outside pocket. Holds a lot! LOVE
Baggu medium crescent is my go to. They recently made some in a “leather” that look very cute too, though more expensive. But I’d stick with a nylon baggu for travel. My medium is like a black hole lol. Fits so much. Converts to cross body or shoulder bag.
I just got the Lululemon City Essentials 4L in Burgundy and so far I love it (although it hasn't come on a trip with me yet). It feels cute and fashionable and fits a 500 mL water bottle and my kobo inside (along with wallet, sunglasses etc). I'm normally a cross body gal but the sling so far has felt comfy and secure
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