Cruiseoholic000 Posted January 23, 2018 #1 Share Posted January 23, 2018 I am in a need of a bag that I can bring into the museums in Europe. Backpacks need to be checked but purses do not. I liked Rick Steves bag (https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/p/ipad-bag) but can only by it online and charge shipping. My next option is Travelon one reason is the security features (passport such in money belt). There are so many varieties? Does anyone have one that worked for them in Amsterdam and through Europe museums? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orchestrapal Posted January 23, 2018 #2 Share Posted January 23, 2018 The museums have gotten more and more strict and there is no way they would let you walk around with anything that even looks like a back pack. They allow a woman’s purse but not a tote which would be considered too large. Leave your valuables in a safe at the hotel or on ship and take a small handbag and you’ll be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskanb Posted January 23, 2018 #3 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Many European museums have lockers to store your belongings. In ones we have visited we use it for jackets and our daypack, and I keep out a small crossbody bag. My husband wears a travel vest with lots of pockets for his "stuff". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisyloo Posted January 24, 2018 #4 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Both my husband and I bought Pac Safe bags for our trips to Europe. They were great and we had no issues anywhere. https://www.pacsafe.com/metrosafe-ls250-anti-theft-shoulder-bag/30425100.html?cgid=bags-cross-body#start=1 (I hope that link works) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailor_Sally Posted January 24, 2018 #5 Share Posted January 24, 2018 I bought this travelon for a trip to Spain . It worked great . I loved the side area for water bottles https://www.ebags.com/product/travelon/ant-theft-classic-cross-body-bucket-bag/261878?productid=10267544 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted January 24, 2018 #6 Share Posted January 24, 2018 DD used this Pacsafe bag in London, Rome and Kampala the last two months. Held everything except her cane. https://www.ebags.com/product/pacsafe/citysafe-cx-anti-theft-convertible-crossbody/347286?productid=10579898 Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elycelynne Posted January 25, 2018 #7 Share Posted January 25, 2018 I bought this travelon for a trip to Spain . It worked great . I loved the side area for water bottles https://www.ebags.com/product/travelon/ant-theft-classic-cross-body-bucket-bag/261878?productid=10267544 I also got this one (recent purchase). Good organization and holds a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiseoholic000 Posted January 25, 2018 Author #8 Share Posted January 25, 2018 I was looking at the bucket bag. Thanks for the review. I was afraid it would be to big. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovewdw Posted January 26, 2018 #9 Share Posted January 26, 2018 This is the bag I used on my European Cruise. The security features are GREAT! https://www.ebags.com/product/travelon/anti-theft-heritage-small-crossbody-bag/313713?productid=10428847 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi2you Posted January 26, 2018 #10 Share Posted January 26, 2018 I just purchased a Travelon Anti-Theft Signature 3 Compartment Crossbody, from Amazon Canada for my trip in May. It is larger in size than I expected (I never use large purses in general, so perhaps it is only large in my mind), so I hope it won't be an issue visiting the Vatican. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiseoholic000 Posted April 11, 2018 Author #11 Share Posted April 11, 2018 I like this bag and the other Travelon but the prices are high. Maybe I can find something with the dimensions of roughly 11 ¼" x 8" x 1 ½" in Marshalls or something similar. Thanks Both my husband and I bought Pac Safe bags for our trips to Europe. They were great and we had no issues anywhere. https://www.pacsafe.com/metrosafe-ls250-anti-theft-shoulder-bag/30425100.html?cgid=bags-cross-body#start=1 (I hope that link works) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelChick69 Posted April 11, 2018 #12 Share Posted April 11, 2018 I love my Travelon anti-theft cross-body bag. Great value and it's very durable. The main zipper on the Pacsafe bag that I carried before broke during the third trip that I took it on, so I would not recommend them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucelegs Posted April 12, 2018 #13 Share Posted April 12, 2018 I just got a great Travelon cross body at TJ Maxx last week so it looks like the summer travel bags are starting to show up in the stores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiseoholic000 Posted April 12, 2018 Author #14 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Thank you I have a gift card for there. I will have to make a stop. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi2you Posted May 2, 2018 #15 Share Posted May 2, 2018 I bought this travelon for a trip to Spain . It worked great . I loved the side area for water bottles https://www.ebags.com/product/travelon/ant-theft-classic-cross-body-bucket-bag/261878?productid=10267544 That looks about the same size as the travelon purse I bought for my upcoming trip...different style. I was worried the size might be too large...glad to know it should be okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiseoholic000 Posted May 3, 2018 Author #16 Share Posted May 3, 2018 Went to Marshall's, TJ Max and no luck. I just purchased this bag and maybe this will work. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N4KUUYB/ref=od_aui_detailpages01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessBT Posted May 6, 2018 #17 Share Posted May 6, 2018 I used this pacsafe one on 2 Europe trips to France, UK & Ireland. Lots of museums, never had to check it. Held so much. Pale colour lining is a bonus as contents of bag is easy to see. Pacsafe Luggage Citysafe 200 Gii Handbag, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006QN2VKW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_e7S7Ab08WDMTK I will take it this coming trip to France too but depends on how much paperwork I have to carry on a daily basis. I’m school tour leader for 17 teens and have to carry paperwork for them everywhere I go which adds up to quite a lot. My partner has a pacsafe backpack and that might be what I take this time if all the paperwork doesn’t fit in the messenger. I do prefer handbags to backpacks though. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted May 6, 2018 #18 Share Posted May 6, 2018 I went to Europe last summer (on a cruise of course:D) and I bought a Travelon bag but to be honest with you, I never used it. :eek:........I had a couple of smaller items that held what I needed and so it was really a waist of money, oh well........you live and learn. I am cruising out of Venice in July and I am not looking for another crossbody bag for this trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiseoholic000 Posted May 7, 2018 Author #19 Share Posted May 7, 2018 I am with you Lois R. I really like the Travelon but for the price you have to use it everyday or travel A LOT to fork over 60 for a bag (at least for me). The one I purchased on Amazon is really nice, lots of pockets, small and looks like real leather trimming. For under $25 i think this is the better option. I went to Europe last summer (on a cruise of course:D) and I bought a Travelon bag but to be honest with you, I never used it.:eek:........I had a couple of smaller items that held what I needed and so it was really a waist of money, oh well........you live and learn. I am cruising out of Venice in July and I am not looking for another crossbody bag for this trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted May 7, 2018 #20 Share Posted May 7, 2018 I am with you Lois R. I really like the Travelon but for the price you have to use it everyday or travel A LOT to fork over 60 for a bag (at least for me). The one I purchased on Amazon is really nice, lots of pockets, small and looks like real leather trimming. For under $25 i think this is the better option. Which one did you buy on Amazon?....oh, I see the link.........thanks............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskanb Posted June 4, 2018 #21 Share Posted June 4, 2018 I came across this website that has great suggestions about purses etc. My take away tip is to secure the zipper where you keep your wallet. They have a suggestion on how to do that. https://www.corporatetravelsafety.com/safety-tips/avoid-theft-protect-valuables-crowds/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiseoholic000 Posted June 6, 2018 Author #22 Share Posted June 6, 2018 Good points. I have also purchased a side money pouch belt and a bra stash. Passport stays on my body or safe. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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