Customer Reviews Pacsafe Citysafe CS100 Anti-Theft Travel Handbag

My husband and I travel a lot, and mainly in Europe. I needed a new bag to carry over my shoulder and to keep things safe. I have the older model of this PacSafe Citysafe in Khaki. While I loved the size of the bag, the opening was a little narrow, and the bag did not offer a front zip pocket, something I had missed having. Additionally, an older Black PacSafe did have a front pocket, but the bag was almost too large for my needs. I wanted something smaller like my Khaki bag. This new model of the Citysafe is PERFECT! Not only does the bag have the front zipped pocket, the top opening is about an inch wider. There is enough room inside the padded compartment to store my Ipad Air 2 (within it's magnetic case.) Plenty of room for two passports, plus my small wallet in the RFD pocket, and a separate pocket for my Iphone. Still plenty of room if you carry an additional compact camera or a small water bottle, or umbrella. The front zipper compartment is handy for things that I need to reach quickly, like tissue, lipstick, hand sanitizer, etc. Did I mention the pretty tangerine interior? The brighter color helps locate things easier than having a black interior.

This bag is great! I used it for a 3.5 week trip and found the size really useful. In the past I've taken a smaller pacsafe bag plus a knapsack but wanted just one item this trip. It held my small point-shoot camera, my platypus water bottle, my notebook, my tablet, my small wallet plus a few other essentials like sunscreen, small purchases -- but didn't feel huge. The compartments worked well; none felt extraneous and I liked that the outer pocket itself has an inner zip-pocket for quick but secure access. My two complaints: 1) The clip in the shoulder-strap clip that is supposed to hold the main zipper closed didn't extend out enough for easy use. It had to wrestle with it to open my bag so stopped using it unless I was in a really crowded space which kind of defeats the purpose. Now that I'm home, I'll get another clip and jury-rig my own. The little loop on the outside pocket worked better 2) The metal slider-buckle on the shoulder strap sometimes dug into me, but I could adjust it, so not a big deal.

Looks nice and the size is good, yet it doesn't hold quite as much as I hoped. The upside is that it prevents me from overloading and dragging an overly heavy bag through my travels. Like the RFID feature.

This is one of the best bags ever purchased. After 15 years of exclusively using Timbuk2 bags, I finally switched over to the PacSafe and I couldn't be happier with my decision. I love walking around knowing my valuables are safe, and the bag is comfy and stylish. I only wish I had order the bigger version because I tend to carry a lot of things, but that's my own fault. Buy this bag!!!!

I too travel a lot in Europe and am in a never-ending search for the perfect bag...in my case, something that holds a sufficient amount but is not too clunky/huge for evening. There is so much I like about this bag, especially the safety features, firmness/padding, and the zippered pocket on the outside. BUT it is just a tad too small. Sure, I could get my iPad in there, if I wasn't planning to carry anything else! And forget about carrying my big clunky sunglasses case. Just an extra half inch to an inch all around would make a big difference, and makes me wish I had stuck with my older, larger Pacsafe bag. Sigh.

This is my second Pacsafe shoulder bag of this model. I love it for both everyday use and travel. My first bag is a beautiful red / purple color, and I occasionally have to wash it because it shows grime. Now I've got this second one in black, so I can trade them out. I also love the black because it won't show the grime. And somehow it is a bit slimmer in width, yet holds everything the first bag holds. I find the shoulder strap comfortable for what I carry. Love all the security features for travel, like the way the strap can easily be wrapped around a table leg or chair, the locking features, and the RFID blocking pocket.

Very nice purse. Roomier than I thought. My other PacSafe had pockets on both side ends under the strap for water bottles, etc. I miss that feature. I will use my old purse for travel and keep this one for day trips. Would be perfect if it had at least one end pocket for a water bottle.

This cross-body bag is amazing. I enjoy the separations on the inside and the different color of the interior as it assists me in finding the many objects within the bag. PacSafe is terrific. I reviewed my stash of this brand's bags and found small cross-body bags for short outings such as street festivals, fairs, and quick walks around the neighborhood as well as larger cross-body handbags for travel. Because of the nylon material, I enjoy that the cross-body handbags are washable should I spill some food or drink. PacSafe bags are durable.

Great for travel- keeps everything very secure. Light weight and easy to carry

This is a great bag. However, just a little too small for the things that I need to carry.

Wishing there were a 150 offered in this purse. Too small for my purposes, yet the 200 is huge. Appreciated the RFID compartment w velcro closure, & the almost hidden compartments, but for my needs of a crossbody purse to hold camera, credit card holder, lipstick & a few other small items, this just didn't work. I did feel my purse & contents were secure traveling through Europe, but most of the time camera had to be out & around my neck.