Opinions on small clutch/crossbody for trip

[lmintzer]

My extended family and I are leaving for a vacation to Turks and Caicos next week (so excited! haven't been out of the country since before my kids were born). I usually lug around a huge and heavy Coach leather purse. I was thinking I would try to go minimalist on this trip and bring something small that I can fit essentials in when we go to lunch or dinner or walking around.

The island we will be on is reasonably safe, but I'd be more comfortable with something I can wear cross body.

I need to be able to carry (at very minimium): Epi Pens and Benadryll tabs, my phone, a credit card and my license, a little cash, keys, and a lipstick. I realize if I try for something really small, I will probably not be able to fit suncreen, hand sanitizer, and my sunglasses. I guess it's a tradeoff. I am thinking I'll probably have a larger bag with me just in case, or I might be able to put some extras in my camera case.

I really like these little bags from Coach. Tried this one in the peacock color in store, and I can (just barely) fit what I need--the Epis press on the leather a bit. I hope it wouldn't cause any damage. I just noticed the blue metallic color on line, and the price is less. (?) I was thinking the peacock would be fun for the Caribbean but wonder if the darker color is more practical?

http://www.coach.com/coach-designer-cases-crossbody-clutch-in-pebble-leather/65414.html?cgid=women-handbags-crossbody-bags&dwvar_color=SV%2FPC

http://www.coach.com/coach-designer-cases-crossbody-pouch-in-metallic-pebble-leather/53559.html?dwvar_color=SVBL9&cgid=women-handbags-new-arrivals

I also saw this Coach bag in peacock leather on sale at Macys--great price! The only problem is there is no little strap included to use it as a wristlet. I like that versatility. Maybe because it's a little too big?

http://www1.macys.com/bag/atbpage/?upcId%5B%2235024600%22%5D=1&source=PDPA2B&prodSelectionInfo=cmexplore=-_--_-%7CSecondary%20Navigation%20Email%20Signup:Experie nce%20A%20%7C%20eGift:A%20%7C%20PROS%20OnOff:TestO ff%20%7C%20C2G_NoTSPP%20%7C%20GROUPGIFT:NONE%20%7C %20HL_P_A%20%7C%20C2G_NoSF-_--_--_--_--_--_-393-_-1-_--_--_--_--_--_-SINGLE%20ITEM-_--_--_--_--_--_--_--_--_--_--_-coach-_-2-_--_-PDP%20Colorized-_-0-_-0%26%26PseudoCat%3Donsite_search%26PseudoProdID%3D 2668038%26BagDate%3D12/15/2015%26breadCrumbCategory%3DHandbags%201_38_%20Acc essories-COACH&trackingCategory=onsite_search&

If that link doesn't work, here it is (in a different color) on the Coach site.



Opinions?

[SnuggleBuggles]

Those don't seem practical to me. I feel like you'd be better off without leather so the bag won't add weight. This one: http://m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/mz-wallace-small-sutton-quilted-oxford-nylon-crossbody-bag/4135172?origin=keywordsearch
Or just go with a non-fancy Sherpani. You can find them at TJ Maxx or REI and they're super practical.

[Twoboos]

You could try something from Le Sport Sac. They have super cute patterns, and lots of different styles. They're my summer go-to bag.

https://www.lesportsac.com/style/mini-bags

[lmintzer]

You could try something from Le Sport Sac. They have super cute patterns, and lots of different styles. They're my summer go-to bag.

https://www.lesportsac.com/style/mini-bags

I have a giant Le Sport Sac bag to take on as a carry on (or to fold up and use as a beach bag).

I had forgotten about the MZ Wallace Small Sutton! I love the Jade! That's a great idea! I will give that a try. Would make a cute summer purse, too (for later next year).

The littlest Coach wristlet/cross body is super cute--but maybe too small for this trip.

[lcarlson90]

This is my favorite cross-body ever. I have a grayish-cream color and it goes with everything. I let my sister borrow mine and she loved it so much she bought one too.

http://http://www.zappos.com/marc-by-marc-jacobs-new-q-percy-papyrus (http://www.zappos.com/marc-by-marc-jacobs-new-q-percy-papyrus)

[twowhat?]

I love my Kipling crossbody. Macy's often has them for good prices. They are great quality, comfy to wear, and you can throw them in the wash on occasion:) The zippers are amazing. My kids have a Kipling crossbody too. They have tons of styles/colors/sizes. Get ones that completely close with zippers to prevent the pickpockets.

eta:

http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/kipling-keegan-crossbody?ID=2416835&CategoryID=26846&LinkType=#fn=HANDBAG_STYLE%3DCrossbody%26SPECIAL_O FFERS%3DClearance/Closeout;;Sales & Discounts%26sp%3D1%26spc%3D45%26slotId%3D33%26kws% 3Dkipling
no wristlet strap but nice and compact

http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/kipling-lena-crossbody?ID=2392967&CategoryID=26846&LinkType=#fn=HANDBAG_STYLE%3DCrossbody%26SPECIAL_O FFERS%3DClearance/Closeout;;Sales & Discounts%26sp%3D1%26spc%3D45%26slotId%3D37%26kws% 3Dkipling
this one has a wristlet strap

They have many others that are slightly larger which I'd actually lean towards just to give you a bit more room while still keeping things small.

[lmintzer]

So I ordered the MZ Wallace small sutton in jade--just love that color. It seems big to me, but not as much when I clip the sides down. It will hold a fair bit. I can even put my SLR carefully in the bottom and not carry a camera bag (as long as I don't toss it around). So that's a possibility.

Then, I found the Marc Jacobs Cross Body (Percy Q) on Amazon in a turquoise color called "Rip Tide" on sale for $134.99. I had to order it to try it out. Color might wind up being too bright, but it was tempting also. Such a great price. I could see bringing both bags and using one when I want to carry my camera and the other for a clutch/simple small purse for dinner. I am clearly over-thinking this--am a bit nervous about this trip for a variety of reasons (first ever intergenerational family trip and I feel responsible for it, as I pretty much planned it; we also have to drive on the wrong side of the road and are not staying right on the beach and will have to do a little walking). So this is what I do--obsess over details I can control.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00P7RIOBI?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=od_aui_detailpages00 (price is higher today--different seller)

Keeping wardrobe to mostly navy, white/cream, turquoise, aqua, khacki. I seem to have a lot of clothes in those colors.

Thanks for your suggestions.

[kwc]

Your solution sounds perfect!

I love my small Sutton for travel.. carried it (phone, few papers, wallet, EpiPens and sometimes my mirrorless camera) on a trip to Italy last spring... very light, smashes down easily. When we were in the city, I used a small locking s-carabiner to keep the zippers clipped together to deter pickpockets (though it wasn't really an issue). I loved not having to carry the camera out or separately, and I never put it down when we were out so I didn't worry about damage to the camera.

Th MJ Percy is very cute!


So I ordered the MZ Wallace small sutton in jade--just love that color. It seems big to me, but not as much when I clip the sides down. It will hold a fair bit. I can even put my SLR carefully in the bottom and not carry a camera bag (as long as I don't toss it around). So that's a possibility.

Then, I found the Marc Jacobs Cross Body (Percy Q) on Amazon in a turquoise color called "Rip Tide" on sale for $134.99. I had to order it to try it out. Color might wind up being too bright, but it was tempting also. Such a great price. I could see bringing both bags and using one when I want to carry my camera and the other for a clutch/simple small purse for dinner. I am clearly over-thinking this--am a bit nervous about this trip for a variety of reasons (first ever intergenerational family trip and I feel responsible for it, as I pretty much planned it; we also have to drive on the wrong side of the road and are not staying right on the beach and will have to do a little walking). So this is what I do--obsess over details I can control.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00P7RIOBI?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=od_aui_detailpages00 (price is higher today--different seller)

Keeping wardrobe to mostly navy, white/cream, turquoise, aqua, khacki. I seem to have a lot of clothes in those colors.

Thanks for your suggestions.

[Kindra178]

Is the mzw Cleo too small?


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