What kind of travel bag do you like to use to tote around your gear? Some people prefer using a backpack to tote their stuff. That's a fine bag for every day, but when I'm about to travel to a place well-known for pickpockets, I don't want to tote my travel gear behind my back; I want it securely under my arm. With that in mind, below are my top choices for a travel tote bag to accompany you safely on all your journeys.
1. CitySafe Travel Shoulder Tote Bag
Zappos.
Stay safe with this tote bag's slash-proof shoulder straps, wire-reinforced side and bottom panels, and tamper-proof zippers. This bag, good for city as well as vacation travel, is organized inside with dedicated pockets to tote a digital camera and phone. Measures 9.5 x 13.5 x 4" with adjustable-length straps. Available in red, black, and deep taupe, it's smartly designed to keep the gear you tote, and hopefully you as well, safe.
2. TourSafe Travel Tote
Zappos.
In this model, PacSafe combines style and safety. Large, roomy 18.1"W x 12.2"H x 3.5"D tote is available in chic black and sporty beige.
3. SlingSafe Safe Backpack
Zappos.
Another strong-and-safe bag from the PacSafe line, you can tote this lightweight one or use it as a backpack. Has protective front and bottom panels, tamperproof zippers, a snatchproof shoulder strap, and other built-in antitheft design.
4. Haiku Courier Tote Bag
© Zappos.
If you're most comfortable with a messenger-style tote bag for travel that you can sling the strap across your body for extra protection, this contemporary style by Sharon Eisenhauer is as functional as it is good looking. Although it contains a padded laptop sleeve, it's still lightweight. The shoulder strap is also padded and adjustable.
5. Small Shoulder Travel Bag
Zappos.
Don't have a lot of stuff to tote around, but want a bag that gives you a sense of security. This small (11" x 11.75") square envelope has a long strap so you can sling it across your chest. Safety features include slashproof panel and strap.
