Customer Reviews Pacsafe CitySafe™ 200 Travel Handbag

Just came back from Europe having used this bag for 2 weeks. It was perfect - just the right size, good outside pocket, and secure (one of our group had her wallet stolen). I would highly recommend this bag and it shows no wear whatsoever. One other member also had the exact same bag, from Zappos, and liked hers as well.

I borrowed this bag from my mom for a month-long road trip and was surprised at how attached to it I became. I\'m now back to my day job and am ready to swap my fancy leather messenger-style bag - which I wear for biking around the city - back to the PacSafe. It was insanely comfortable, even while holding quite a bit of weight, water resistant, easy to organize, and went with everything. You don\'t buy this bag to be fashion-forward, but what\'s nice is that it goes with just about any casual look, all the way up to business casual - it\'s just not all that noticeable. I\'m finally getting one for myself!

I have had this purse for several weeks now and I think it will survive my work in rural Alaska, which is the reason I bought it. I often fly on bush planes to remote villages. My bags get thrown into different compartments in the plane and then often taken out and put on the gravel runway. Then I get to travel to the village on a snow machine or four-wheeler. Often bags can be bumped off, or set down in the dirt, snow, gravel, mud etc. I wanted a purse that will survive the rough treatment and this purse still looks new, the zipper is still working, etc. I think it is worth the money!

Bought the dark taupe in this bag. Rich, deep color, nice classy look, clean lines that will match any outfit. This will be perfect due to its nice wide bottom width which greatly affects inner storage in a bag! My new crossover strap baggalini doesn't compare to this because of narrow bottom width so note this when buying bags, especially for travel! Also very lightweight.

I ordered this bag in May 2010 for a trip to Europe. I really enjoyed it. The outside zipper pocket goes the width of the purse now and held maps and papers. I carried a mini umbrella and also a water bottle in the end pockets. There are inner zipper pockets on both sides. One has a key clip that I used for my suitcase keys. The other pocket I used for passport, wallet and credit card case. It zips the opposite way from the outer top zipper. Once you get used to the zippers, they are easy to use. It would be very hard for a pickpocket to get past the two, opposite zippers especially when the outer one has a latch closure. I tried to remember to keep it latched! The bag is extremely light and easy to carry. The strap is adjustable for cross body and I didn't have any trouble with it slipping. On my tour of 36 people, there were four of this exact bag in black. We all liked it (and our husbands said they did not mind carrying it if needed since it is plain and like a messenger bag). The bag is not a trend setter but also not dowdy.

I took the smaller version of the CitiSafe to Europe two years ago. To accommodate the itinerary for my next trip, I ordered the larger size. This should fit the bill perfectly. The bags are very well constructed and give me a sense of security. In regard to the size, I almost didn't order this bag because it looked so large on the model. In real life it's smaller than many of the handbags that you see in stores now.

I am glad I got the CitySafe 200 Travel rather than the CitySafe 100 because it is a little larger but still not huge. I am 5'2" and find this size is perfect. I love the two velcro straps that can be used to shut two of the inside pockets. I keep my cell phone in one. There are several slotted pockets for credit cards but I find they are too shallow and my credit cards keep falling into my purse. If they were a little narrower, they might hold the cards better. After a couple weeks of using this purse, I found some more small narrow pockets on each side of the purse to hold pens and lipstick. Cool. The strap is the most comfortable I have had on any purse and it does not slip off. This will not be my last Pacsafe purse. With Zappos getting this item to me in record time (as usual), I will try other styles.

Hard working bag! I got notice from Zappos that I bought this a year ago. It looks as great as when I first got it! Holds up extremely well and I batter it on a daily basis hauling tons of stuff. I thought I would get something more "stylish," but truth is, nothing comes close! It's lighter than my coach bags, the straps are great, and I love all the pockets. Looking into another PacSafe to act as my briefcase.

I originally bought this bag to travel with and not worry about getting my purse cut and/or my belongings stolen. So, I decided to try it out before I left on my trip to see how I liked it. Well, I haven’t gone back to my leather bag yet! Here’s why: It’s the perfect size for all of the stuff I carry around on a daily basis (I have 3 children), it has several handy compartments inside and out, it’s nylon which repels the water wonderfully (it rains a lot here in Belgium), it’s much lighter than my leather bag, I can adjust the strap easily to go on my shoulder or across my body, and I can secure the outside zipper easily which is a great safety feature. If needed, I can pack a ton of stuff in this bag. It may not be very stylish for folks who are looking for a fancy leather bag, but it is eco-friendly, practical, and well-made. I am very impressed and hope it comes in spring colors!

I just want to let you know that this is a great purse. It does hold quite a bit of stuff. If you carry a big wallet, it fits in it quite nicely and still have room for more personal items. It has 2 inside zipper pockets that is basically the length of the purse and just as deep. It can hold quite a bit. Plus it has slots for credit cards and 2 open pockets for your cell phone and ipod or whatever you would like to put in it. Plus there is 1 open pocket that is on the side for holding your reading glasses or sunglasses. Plus there are the 2 outside side pockets for carrying things in. They are not that big, so I use one side for my sunglasses and the other for my purse kleenexes or whatever you would like to get to easily. Then there's the 2 back zipper pockets as well. They are actually very nice and come in handy when you're in a hurry. You can just put your keys or whatever you like in there. Plus I really love the bright color of the inside of the purse. Mine is a light blue. You could see everything a lot easier when you're looking for something, especially when you're in a hurry. The quality of the purse is fantastic. The strap can be adjustable for over the shoulder or across body fit and still feels comfortable and very lightweight. I just adore this purse. The best thing about it is that it is very affordable. It goes with just about every outfit and it looks great against you when it is on your shoulder. But the best feature of this purse is that it locks so it cannot be opened without you knowing it. I just really love that part. I definitely will buy this purse again. This is one great buy!

I recently used this bag on a trip to Turkey. It was nice to know that my passport and tickets could be hidden in one of the inner pockets. As well as with the zipper lock, no one would be able to get into it without me noticing. It was very useful during my transit through the busy airports.

This is a great bag! I have a larger PacSafe bag, and wanted one I could use as a purse for business travel. What I love most about these PacSafe bags is that they weigh nearly nothing and yet are so secure. I don’t want a heavy bag when I travel so these are perfect! The bag is a perfect size for this purpose. My passport fits perfectly in one of the outside zip pockets so it’s easily accessible without opening the purse. I would have preferred to have one additional full size - outside zip pocket, but it's not necessary, just would be 'nice to have'. The internal compartments are great!!!

I ordered the Pacsafe CitySafe 200 purse in preparation for our trip to Italy in July. The purse was wonderful! When in the metro, I kept the zipper lock done up. When we went into restaurants, I looped the strap around my chair and clipped to back to my purse. When siteseeing I wore the purse bandoleer style. I sewed a large hook onto my wide brimmed hat and hooked it onto my purse when I didn't need to wear it. I put my bottle of water or soda into the bottle holder on my purse every day. This purse did everything I had hoped it would do and more! I felt safer with my money, passport, and valuables in my purse than with my husband's wallet in his pant pockets! I would seriously recommend this purse to anyone who is traveling, anywhere! It's not the prettiest purse in the world, but it is stylish enough to serve my needs. Anyway, I'd rather have my valuables safe than be a fashion hound who loses everything.

Quick delivery, decent price, and quality product. What else can one say? Purchased the Pacsafe to carry valuables, in Italy. I left my wallet at home because it had compartments for credit cards, money, passports, and anything else you wanted to keep safe. The water bottle slot worked well as did the compact umbrella slot on the opposite side. I am still using it here in the States because it is so handy.

Perfect For Travel - I love this bag, I use it for travel as well at home on occasion. I always felt that the bag was secure and never had to worry. Not quite enough to act as a flight bag, but holds wallet, mp3 player, book, and bottle of water with room to spare.

I love my bag CitySafe 200 - I have never purchased an item from your site before, but you can bet I will from now on! My order was delivered in less time then I thought the bag came in, in wonderful condition thanks to your employees. It was every bit what your site said it would be. It’s a great looking bag, roomy and well organized. All my personal needs were met and still roomy enough to carry extra things as well. Plenty of pockets to keep those smaller items that always get lost at the bottom of a purse in place. It’s a great bag to have when you need to be creative when traveling or when out and about as well. Thank you Zappos for the way you do business and being on site and available for many of us.

A great traveling bag - I just got back from a two week trip to Alaska. This bag was with me the whole way. It held my camera, pda, all travel documents, a small paper back book, and misc. personal items. It did not get heavy & I could find an item right away. I really like the light blue lining. The exterior held up through quite a lot - rain, train & bus floors & all kind of air traveling. The extra pockets gave a home to small stuff like pens or a nail file. The strap was easy to change from shoulder strap to wearing over my head & shoulder. The security features in this bag are very well made. I especially like being able to keep the zipper latched/hooked so it can not be opened in a crowded area. You can not go wrong with this bag. I'm sure you will enjoy it as much as I have.

Great bag for travel - Having been robbed without even knowing it in a crowded subway in Madrid several years ago, I have always been searching for a bag that is secure enough, even though I am always on the alert. This bag does it! Travel this summer included a place where you just don't want to wear a fanny pack for your cameras as that cries "tourist." The CitySafe 200 allowed me to have my professional camera and separate zoom lens safely inside, along with other important items. I highly recommend it, and it's not a bad looking bag. Better than some "safe and secure" bags that I have seen. Just keep your wits about you whenever you travel or for that matter at home too!

I LOVE THIS TOTE! I've never had a tote/purse that I've loved so much. Everything has a place and it stays organized. It holds absolutely everything I always carry, things that used to get lost in my other purses because they were on top of each other, and now I can find them easily. The tote is lightweight and just the right size. I used it for a trip to NYC and decided to use it every day. I love it! Can't say it enough. The safety features are pretty neat too (locking zipper, detachable strap to hook around a chair or shopping cart). Buy this! You won't be sorry. I also agree with others that the outside pockets are kind of useless (too small), but I keep small seldom-used items in them.

Great travel bag - I recently purchased this bag for my two week trip to Ireland. It was perfect! Plenty of room for maps, water bottle, souvenirs, camera, cell phone, passport and all essentials. I would highly recommend it. It was very comfortable to carry around! The compartments inside made it easy to locate what I was looking for! Great purchase!

What a great purse! It is light and easy to carry all the necessary items. The inside pockets keep passports out of sight. It is easy to be discreet when shopping. The only complaint is that the slot for the water bottle is too snug. After my trip, I continue to use this purse.

Pacsafe is a very good brand; over the years I have purchased several items from their line and I am generally pleased. However, although this particular handbag is a good bag, it is not completely perfect for my individual travel needs. I sometimes use this as a handbag, but mostly I use this as a camera bag. I carry my SLR camera, flash, and telephoto lens in this bag, where they are safer and closer to me,and more convenient to access than in a regular camera bag. On my most recent trip abroad, the clasp to hold the zipper secure, broke. This is not a major problem, but it does compromise my bag. In addition to a tougher clasp, to make this bag perfect I would also prefer it to be slightly deeper -- about an inch or so. With all my camera equipment, I need just a little more space for the other stuff I carry as well, such as kleenex, sunglasses, etc.

I really like this bag. It is very roomy while being fairly lightweight. It has more safety features than I even understand, but I feel secure traveling with it. One flaw -- the slots for credit cards do not keep the cards in place. If the bag tilts or falls, the cards go all over the inside of the bag. This always makes me panic as I look in and can't find my cards!!! Guess I will need a secure wallet to go with the bag.

There is ample room and special places to organize all your stuff. You can add a paperback book, a sandwich, and still have lots of room. However, the bag can feel a bit heavy for carrying around while traveling. It is well made, however, and I have another by the same maker which is a little smaller and an excellent cross body bag.

Nice, simple design. Love the sturdy, yet easily changeable strap. I can make it shorter while my boyfriend – who doesn't even mind holding it for me – will make it longer. Will be checking if there is a larger design too!