Cross body Bag - still haven't found what I need

[LD92599]

Any suggestions? I am looking for something super lightweight, cross body. Not leather. I used to have (and regrettably sold on a local swap site thinking i didn't use it much!) a LeSportSac Deluxe something (didn't have a messenger flap per se but did have a flap on the front I think...but a full zip in the center and accessible). I've tried googling for THAT bag but came up empty.....it's not made anymore but I realize now, it was perfect!

Requirements: long strap, prefer light color interior. It can be a diaper bag so long as it doesn't SCREAM diaper bag (LeSportSac Ryan might fit the bill if i can find one discounted). It's for all day use, out w/ the family. In the winter I'd want to be able to fit my personal items (cell, charger, wallet, coupons) plus hats, gloves, a few snacks, etc. In the summer I need it for a day @ Sea World, plus Disney, etc...and be able to sling it over the back of a wheelchair. Carry extra rain ponchos, sunscreen, etc.

I did try the True Messenger from LSS but it was still stiff and too small.

Help! Suggestions! Online or B&M.

[ang79]

What type of dimensions are you thinking? I recently got a Kipling Alvar and love it for my daily errands. Large enough to throw in a paperback book and snack if needed. Its not quite tall enough to hold my water bottle though, so may need to switch back to my Overland Donner for summer. I also got a Thirty One Retro Metro Fold Over tote (can use as a tote or folded over and cross body) from their big sale at the end of Dec. It is huge! Way bigger than I expected so I didn't think I would keep it. I ended up using it yesterday though on a Girl Scout outting. It held my folder of emergency contacts for the girls, camera, phone, wallet, small cosmetic bag w/ first aide supplies, and had plenty of room left over, which was good because I also threw in three girls vests and shopping money and doll accessories (they were at a doll tea party) throughout the day. So I think I'll hold on to it for days like that. It's very lightweight which was nice. I am now eyeing the Thirty One Vary You convertible backpack again......it is smaller than the fold over that I have and can convert to a backpack to.

[hillview]

I have the medium and love it
http://www.tombihn.com/travel_bags/TB0202.html
they also make a large
http://www.tombihn.com/travel_bags/TB0203.html

Great quality, light. wide range of colors

[BunnyBee]

LeSportsac Deluxe Everyday bag sounds like what you had. It's still made! http://www.ebags.com/product/lesportsac/deluxe-everyday/127386?productid=1339839 (cheaper on amazon and several colors/styles work with the extra 20% off)

Kipling Europa: http://www.ebags.com/product/kipling/europa-multi-zip-shoulder-bag/58265?productid=659335

Bagallini Everywhere has a contrast lining and lots of pockets: http://www.ebags.com/product/baggallini/everywhere-bagg/219224?productid=10333051

I have all of those :bag and use them for diaper bags and travel bags. They're all similarly sized. The Kipling holds the most I think? The LeSportsac is adjustable and has a zip out expander section IIRC. The Bagallini is the smallest. I can fit a padded camera insert and my small Canon Rebel in them along with other essentials.

I may also have the LeSportsac Jessi, which is significantly larger. It's flopsy and I don't like it as much for everyday. It's good to keep in the car stocked with EVERYTHING you could possibly every need... :)
http://www.amazon.com/LeSportsac-Jessi-Baby-Shoulder-Handbag/dp/B0091E3YYA

[mikala]

I have this and really like it. Other sites have additional colors. http://m.rei.com/product/855327/overland-equipment-belvedere-shoulder-bag-womens

[MMMommy]

Note: I think the Le Sport Sac Deluxe Everyday Bag looks like a great choice! I think more practical than the MBMJ I am recommending and a better price too.

I like MBMJ's nylon Natasha bags. Very lightweight, but the Natasha is prob too small for your needs. The Sasha is a larger version.

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/marc-by-marc-jacobs-preppy-nylon-natasha-crossbody-bag/3707944?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=Cement&resultback=843

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/marc-by-marc-jacobs-preppy-nylon-natasha-crossbody-bag/3396964?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=843

MBMJ's Sasha bag is a bigger version of the Natasha style and will prob be a better size for you:

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/marc-by-marc-jacobs-preppy-nylon-sasha-crossbody-bag/3370313?cm_cat=datafeed&cm_ite=602776&cm_pla=women:bags:handbag&cm_ven=Google_Product_Ads_pla_online&mr:referralID=356f2e96-b07b-11e4-8fa7-001b2166c62d

[Simon]

I love my LeSport Sac, too and have to admit that my Baggalini is a close match for comfort/lightweight/durability/ease of use. Those are the 2 of my many bags that I would actually buy again.

[MMMommy]

FYI, Nordstrom Rack (I went to the Colma one in No. Cal) had lots of LeSport Sac bags at good prices. Different styles to choose from.

[squimp]

I love this mini-mass for me but they also have a larger one (the half mass). I love the water bottle pocket. This is my go to for travel.

http://www.rei.com/product/853833/patagonia-minimass-messenger-bag
http://www.rei.com/product/853832/patagonia-half-mass-courier-bag

[LD92599]

I ended up buying a lesportsac cleo in Nordstrom Rack. It was only $29 so I'll try it out (I used to have one...but I think maybe they had 2 sizes? this one seems large). We'll see but I"ll keep my eyes open for something else too!

[hbridge]

Have you tried Timbuk2?

[gdubbs]

Baggalinis are awesome!

[new_mommy25]

Try the Bagallini. It looks small but it's actually huge and can carry everything you need. I carry mine all over Disney and it's great. This is the one I have but there are several on the websites that would work. http://www.ebags.com/product/baggallini/messenger-sling-bagg-crinkle-nylon/47360?productid=510079