Customer Reviews Pacsafe Citysafe CX Anti-Theft Convertible Backpack to Crossbody

Me again. Pacsafe says the strap is designed to look right when this bag is worn as a backpack, and that therefore the buckles will look wrong when it's used as a crossbody. I had therefore considered buying the Carrysafe 200 to switch out the strap. However, after a day of fiddling around with this bag, I think I'm going to return it. It really does not hold all that much stuff, and doesn't hold everything I wanted for travel. Here is what I have gotten into it, and this has maxed out the space when it's in crossbody mode: Lodis opera wallet, reading glasses in a slim pouch, Epi-pen, little bottle of Tylenol, phone, slim phone charger, VB Travel Pill Case with my hearing aids in it, lipstick, small compact. For travel I was hoping to add family passports (these are in a Pacsafe RFID pouch), boarding passes, small zip pouch with my knitting project, and an Instax camera/pack of film. If I change this bag to a backpack, I can get the passports and boarding passes in, no problem, but I can't get both the knitting and the Instax into it. Even without these travel things, it is bulging crazily. So, tomorrow it is going to go back, and I'll probably end up taking a larger Pacsafe backpack on my travels.

This is a great idea for travelers and actually, anywhere you go that you'd like this flexibility. Going out for the day to an event or walking around on a shopping outing, you can start out with it in purse mode and if you pick up small items or packages, convert it to backpack mode and voila! Everything in one bag. I love this bag - it is made well, and the light interior lining color makes it much easier to find things inside. All the attention to detail for the security features is very nice and I feel much better carrying it while traveling. Because it has a nylon-type outer shell, some people may not think it's dressy enough to carry at night or to nicer places, but I think it will still be ok. The sheen gives it a satiny look and the satin gold hardware adds a nice accent. It's a bit puffy in purse mode, but I do like having the capacity for holding stuff. If I really wanted a dressier or slimmer look while traveling, I would just also pack a slim crossbody or clutch which doesn't take much room. As far as the sliding straps in backpack mode, I didn't really have any problems with the backpack shifting to one side while on. It stayed centered on my shoulders, and when taking it off and putting it on, I just make sure to hold onto the second strap while putting on the first strap. I recommend this bag - no other travel security company makes a convertible bag like this and it looks much nicer than the usual utilitarian plain security travel bags out there.

Just as I am looking for a smallish travel backpack for vacation, Pacsafe released this bag! I snapped it up as soon as I saw it. In crossbody mode, it will work as my everyday bag (replacing a Tumi Luanda which is just a tad too small these days). In backpack mode, it will carry a little extra, such as family passports, knitting project bag, boarding passes, for airline travel. There is one problem, and I have emailed Pacsafe to see whether it's a defective bag or a design flaw. When my strap is in crossbody mode, if I want to wear it without a half-twist in the strap, the adjustable slider buckles both face the same way. This makes it *look* twisted, because the back side of one buckle is facing the world, while the other buckle is fine. If I fix it so the 'public side' of each buckle is facing the world, there's a half-twist in the strap. Since my use will be 90% crossbody, 10% backpack, this is indeed a serious issue. Will hold off on making a decision until Pacsafe responds. (The Zappos picture of the silhouette wearing it crossbody makes it look like this is a design flaw.) If they send me a correct strap I'll be quite happy, despite the fact that the zipper closures don't seem nearly as secure as my old Pacsafe items. If they tell me this is the way it's supposed to be...the bag will probably go back to Zappos.

I really like this bag. I love how it can switch between a backpack and crossbody bag. However, it doesn't have side water bottle pockets... that's a deal breaker. :(

The perfect size-big for a purse, small for a backpack. Love the blush tan color.

This looks great as a backpack and just ok as a crossbody. I travel quite a bit and love the security features. I do not like how the straps slide around in backpack mode, as other reviews have stated. I didn’t think it would bother me, but it definitely affects how much I use it. Also, there is only one adjustment slide, not two as shown, so that just adds to the discomfort. It redeemed itself by converting into a crossbody when I went to a museum where backpacks were prohibited. Not perfect, but I will still carry it for short outings in big cities.

Love the color. I wanted to wear it primarily as a backpack, but because it was a convertible, the shoulder straps weren't fixed. It felt uncomfortable and finding the right length to adjust was time consuming. Had to return.

Great! I can fit a lot in here.

Omg!! I love this bag!! Traveled to Mexico in planes, vans, busses and automobiles. This bag was lightweight, wipeable, versatile, lots of storage. I was able to carry a wallet, paperback book, passports, my husband’s wallet, hand cream, 2 chapsticks, pocket Kleenex, a pack of gum, iPhone, 3 tampons, a pen and a small pad of paper. I felt comfortable knowing that my belongings were safe and secure next to me. I used it mostly as a crossbody, but when I had my book, I opened it up as a backpack. Great safety features!!

versatile bag! Glad I purchased this, perfect size and surprisingly spacious, and the locks are amazing. I can put my cam and tumbler too,

I got this because I wanted a bag that would look attractive as a backpack or as a smaller cross body bag - and this is it! It holds just what I want for small trips to like the zoo when I want to carry a water bottle, some family snacks, maybe an umbrella. It is fairly comfortable as a backpack. I like that it folds up small crossbody and doesn't just look like you are wearing your backpack on your side. The mushroom color is a nice pale color, but not so light I am worried about it showing stains. If I were traveling, I think the security features are pretty awesome the way the zippers lock in place.

Gave this as a gift so I can’t comment on the use of the bag but the customer service getting the bag was fantastic. Thanks again Zappos!

Beautiful Merlot color, brilliant design switching from backpack to crossbody bag, excellent security measures..just a bit too small for my travel needs. Straps not padded because of cross body style which makes it less comfortable to carry in backpack style if fully loaded.

This bag is so well made! I love the quality and all of the details. I had bought it to replace my everyday purse and it didn't work out for me so well. It's not the best as a backpack replacement really but honestly for what it is its really great. I would definitely buy a bag from this brand in the future.

This is the perfect travel bag! It looks casual enough to use it everyday but the smart security measures and the fact that it is a convertible bag is perfect for any trip. The only downside I can see is unlike my pacsafe Metro L200 is that it doesn't provide a space to put a water bottle. The blush/tan color is also more on the tan side which is nice.

Been using this for years and it’s still in great shape. I don’t use it as a crossbody; it’s clunky when it’s converted, but it’s a great backpack purse.

Great travel companion and love the ability to convert although wish there was a mechanism that locked the straps when in backpack mode. Made it from California to Baltimore and to Germany with no rips, tears and 2 kids

This bag prompted me purchasing the wallet and the other purse. My friend purchased this bag and I loved it so much I wanted my own. It’s nice to covert from a purse to a backpack. It holds all you would need for a day of sightseeing.

Beautiful burgundy small backpack/crossbody.Versatile, unique design, awesome safeguards, locks for travel. Sadly too small for my needs. I chose the Pacsafe LS100 for size and pockets galore. Used as my carry on for 11 day Amalfi trip. Headed to Dublin next :)

This product was very well made, and I felt that my items were safe. It's super cute and stylish. It looks a bit smaller in person than it does in the pictures, but it holds all of my essentials nicely. I do wish there was more organization on the inside, but that is my only issue.

This bag is advertised with 2 gold buckles on the straps. So when the bag is worn as a backpack these buckles make the bag look asymmetric and they help to adjust the length of the straps. My bag came with 1 buckle making the straps on the backpack look different. I called Zappos’s customer service and they sent me another bag with the same problem one (1) buckle. So the pac safe bag is different than the picture advertised.

I ordered blush tan and the color was off - very lavender

This seemed to be the perfect convertible combination of crossbody bag and backpack, as well as having the security features of this brand. As a backpack it was OK, but as a handbag (especially since you lose almost half of the volume when the top folds over) it left a lot to be desired. The mesh in the bag seemed to make it a bit stiff and slighty heavy, especially in the handbag variation. The zippers that were supposed to lock together simply fell apart without any fiddling ... I don't know if this was a defective zipper or if they had redesigned it, as I'd read other reviews saying that the zippers locked together were difficult to open. The straps for converting to and from a crossbody bag to a backpack were fiddly, and would be difficult to switch without being able to set the bag down.

I am returning this bag. There is no way to fasten the straps. the bag just slides around on them. Not a good design!