The Tamesis
Making a travel bag can be stressful. Suitcase space is limited; your job description is long. For most people (especially carry-on professionals), disposable accessories are out of the question—meaning the bag they take when going out to eat is also the bag they take to the museum, and the beach tote they use to hold towels and paperbacks is also the shopping tote they use to hit the local market. You get it. Narrowing down the right wallet to travel with can be a packing challenge in itself, so we’ve edited it to make the process smoother.
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The first is practicality: materials such as leather and suede are best suited for urban destinations, while any seaside or adventure trip will benefit from lightweight materials, such as straw, or high-performance materials, such as nylon. If you need space, choose a tote bag; if safety is your primary concern, choose one with a zipper or snap closure. We browsed hundreds of bags from brands like Mansur Gavriel, Prada, Khaite and Tory Burch, comparing technical features as well as sizes and materials of all the bags. The result? 20 travel-friendly handbags to suit any style and scene.
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shoulder bag
Comfortable enough to carry through the airport terminal and sophisticated enough for a day of sightseeing, this stylish leather shoulder bag is definitely a great investment to add to your travel capsule wardrobe. We like this Tory Burch design because of its larger size (more room for your portable charger) and adjustable straps.
crossbody bag
If you’re worried about losing your phone or passport, a crossbody bag that you can carry with you feels like the safest option. Choose something that closes quickly; Khaite and DeMellier offer versions with bold gold hardware for a stylish stamp.
handbag
For those of you who are chronically overpacked: you need a tote bag. It can serve as a container for your travel scarf and laptop on the plane, and you can use it at your destination to hold all your carry-on essentials, from cameras to umbrellas. The Liffner and St. Agni come in extra-large versions that double as duffel bags if you want to grab a weekend in a pinch.
A bag with many (many) pockets
Put it this way – you’ll never have to dig through the cracks of your bag for your coin purse again. These wallets each have multiple compartments and pockets, so all your belongings will stay organized and within reach. This is Miu Miu with Type A personality.
Straw bag
Going somewhere warm? Make your travel wallet double as a beach bag and a market tote. Woven from straw and raffia and trimmed with smooth leather, these styles are the perfect blend of practicality and playfulness—Hunting Season’s designs even come with sculptural bag charms.
