Travelon Anti-Theft Classic Essential Messenger Bag, Black

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  • Fabric type
    100% Polyester
  • Origin
    Imported
  • Closure type
    Zipper
  • Lining
    Polyester

About this item

  • 5-Point Anti-Theft security system
  • Main compartment with interior organization panel with slip pocket and zippered pocket
  • Slash-resistant body construction and slash-resistant, adjustable shoulderstrap attaches to post or chair. RFID blocking card and passport slots
  • Front compartment with zippered pocket. Rear zippered pocket. Adjustable shoulder strap
  • Product Size: 9.75'W x 11'H x 2.5'D, Strap Drop Length: 17'-30', Strap Length: 56', Weight 0.75 lbs
  • Locking compartments and slash-proof construction

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The Classic Anti-Theft Essential Messenger Bag – perfect for travel and everyday

We create more stress-free journeys

If you are watching your bag – you can’t see the world in front of you. We create 5 point Anti-Theft bags to safe-guard your belongings so you don’t have to. Experience peace of mind and hands-free travel.

Travelon Classic Collection

Classic Collection bags are more than Anti-Theft travel bags. They are also known for their keen organization and style.

The Classic Anti-Theft Essential Messenger Bag carries and keeps more items organized than everyday bags. From multiple storage pockets both inside and out, to an interior wall wallet so you don’t have to carry the extra weight of a wallet. Our 5-Point Anti-theft security system helps prevent the 5 most common types of pedestrian theft - domestically and internationally. No wonder Travelon is one of the most loved bags.

  • 5-Point Anti-Theft Security System includes:
  • 1. Lockdown Straps help prevent grab-and-go thieves from dashing off with your bag. Strap lock secures bag to a stationary object or chair.
  • 2. Locking Compartments help prevent pickpockets from getting into your bag. Locking zippered pulls secure your bag contents.
  • 3. Slash-resistant Body helps prevent slash-and-grab theft in busy areas with a slash-resistant mesh barrier in all 4 sides and bag bottom panel.
  • 4. Slash-resistant Straps help prevent slash-and-run theft with a stainless steel wire inside the strap.
  • 5. RFID Blocking Pockets help prevent against electronic identity theft with RFID blocking card and passport slots and/or pockets.
  • Main compartment organizer and front and rear zippered pockets. Tethered interior key clip.

Travelon Classic Essential Messenger Bag

RFID Blocking Organizer

Pack each day with peace of mind

This roomy bag’s main compartment has an organizer with slip pockets and a zippered pocket. The front compartment has an RFID blocking organizer and a zipper pocket. Rear zippered compartments for extra storage. The shoulder strap is adjustable for a perfect fit.

5-Point Anti Theft Security System

Our 5-Point Anti-Theft security system keeps everything safe inside

Slash-resistant bags, for today’s challenges. Both body and straps have barriers that prevents bag slashers from accessing your valuables or running off with them.

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Premium Design

Travelon bags are designed with elegant lines and clean forms so every bag looks good with what you are wearing. Colors have been mindfully selected to go with most wardrobes. Detailed organization allows you to carry more than other bags. Finely crafted with superior durability for the way people actually get around in the world.


RFID Blocking Technology

Travelon RFID Blocking Pockets and/or Slots helps to block the radio frequency in cards and passports from being read by electronic hackers

5-Point Anti-Theft Security System Advantage

Anything less will leave you vulnerable to everyday thieves, here or around the world.

  • Travelon Anti-Theft technology begins with a complex, interlocking mesh barrier engineered right below the the surface material to prevent a blade attack aimed at opening up your bag.
  • Second is a hidden steel cable that runs the length of the strap to prevent it from being cut and your bag pulled off your shoulder.
  • Third, the main compartments of our bags lock to prevent a skilled pickpocket's hands from access.
  • RFID blocking cards and passport slots and/or pockets protect against hand-held identity scanner theft.
  • And lockdown hardware allows you to lock your bag to a chair or stationary object when you are sitting down in a public area.

Lockdown Straps

Helps prevent grab-and-go thieves from dashing off with your bag. Strap lock secures bag to a stationary object or chair.

Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.75 x 2.5 x 11 inches; 12 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 42457-500
  • Department ‏ : ‎ unisex-adult
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ July 5, 2011
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Travelon
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B005AIIA4A
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 4,692 ratings

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Customers find the messenger bag spacious with three compartments and appreciate its security features, particularly how it keeps passports and credit cards secure. The bag is well-made, lightweight, and easy to carry while wearing a backpack. They like its appearance, with one customer noting it's not shiny or cheap-looking, and appreciate the locking zippers that open easily when needed. The size receives mixed feedback, with some finding it perfect for travel while others say it's too small.

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547 customers mention "Roomy"512 positive35 negative

Customers appreciate the messenger bag's spacious design with three compartments and wallet slots in the front pocket, allowing it to hold everything needed for travel.

"...enough to pack on during the plane flight but held enough stuff when used for daily excursions. This one fits the bill!..." Read more

"This bag sits tight to the body, has a front, back and main compartment to keep everything from a phone or camera to credit cards, cash and a spare..." Read more

"...There were plenty of pockets and slots to store away items (keys, metro and train tickets, phone cords). The security snaps were a bonus...." Read more

"...is 8 inches tall, 12 inches wide and 4.5 inches deep and holds a ton of stuff, including my Kindle, phone, wallet, 2 pairs of glasses, cash, pens,..." Read more

510 customers mention "Travelability"499 positive11 negative

Customers love using this messenger bag for travel, carrying it almost every day and finding it perfect for trips, with one customer specifically mentioning its use in Europe.

"...The back pocket will be against your body. This is an absolutely perfect day purse to wear over one shoulder and have it rest against the other hip...." Read more

"...first got the purse I thought it would be too large, but it was perfect for my trip and went everywhere." Read more

"...Would be great for vacation or traveling in any place that may not be the safest place, aka anywhere in the USA these days...." Read more

"This is a very sturdy bag. It is good for travel as it holds a lot, although one complaint I have is that everything falls to the bottom, and since..." Read more

433 customers mention "Security features"425 positive8 negative

Customers appreciate the security features of the messenger bag, feeling safe throughout their trips, with one customer specifically noting its effectiveness in protecting passports and credit cards.

"...There are clips at the zippers that ward off pickpockets and can be clipped and unclipped quickly and smoothly...." Read more

"...The strap was thick and sturdy for comfort and security...." Read more

"...It’s a crossbody so that makes it easier to keep on my body. It looks secure and blends to my body which in my mind makes criminals less likely to..." Read more

"...to use common sense while traveling but this purse gave me an extra sense of security while visiting many countries/cities known for pickpockets." Read more

336 customers mention "Build quality"308 positive28 negative

Customers find the messenger bag well-made and sturdy, with thick nylon material that holds up well, and one customer mentions it performs well in rainy weather.

"...It's high quality material with metal throughout the bottom and handles to ward off pursecutters...." Read more

"...purse is technically waterproof or water resistant, but it held up in rainy weather without anything inside getting wet...." Read more

"...the purse still looks terrific and none worse for the wear...." Read more

"...It does hold up well and looks good, just more bag than I am used to." Read more

271 customers mention "Looks"242 positive29 negative

Customers like the appearance of the messenger bag, describing it as nice-looking with a plum color, and one customer notes that it doesn't have a shiny or cheap appearance.

"...Hold lots of items 2. I could wear securely 3. Looked stylish and 4. Had security features. This purse fit the bill...." Read more

"...the purse still looks terrific and none worse for the wear...." Read more

"...Pretty color. Very happy I had this." Read more

"...It does hold up well and looks good, just more bag than I am used to." Read more

270 customers mention "Zipper quality"203 positive67 negative

Customers appreciate the bag's locking zippers that open easily when needed, with one customer noting the snaps on the zipper pull.

"...There are clips at the zippers that ward off pickpockets and can be clipped and unclipped quickly and smoothly...." Read more

"...You can lock the zipper on the top and front pockets. The back pocket will be against your body...." Read more

"...Even with all those items, I was able to zip the purse closed easily. The adjustable strap allowed me to wear the purse at different lengths...." Read more

"...that I’m having with it intermittently is that the lining gets stuck in the main zipper regularly...." Read more

206 customers mention "Weight"178 positive28 negative

Customers appreciate the messenger bag's lightweight design, noting it's easy to carry while wearing a backpack and doesn't require a bulky wallet.

"...from a phone or camera to credit cards, cash and a spare light sweater or jacket if they can fold up small...." Read more

"...The purse lay flat and was not bulky at all. It is definitely a crossbody as it does not sit well on the shoulder...." Read more

"...I'm actually thinking of getting my daughter one as it is not bulky, can be worn as a Crosby bag being out of mind for her thus I believe it is..." Read more

"...stuff. The bag is very light and comfortable to carry. The bag actually holds quite a bit in the center compartment too...." Read more

454 customers mention "Size"314 positive140 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the size of the messenger bag, with some finding it perfect for their needs and suitable for travel, while others report it being too small, particularly noting that the sunglass case is a tight fit.

"...It's black, so it went with everything. It was not too big, (I didn't want to carry a backpack), but I could fit my iPhone plus, extra charger,..." Read more

"...Prodects credit cards, bag is tight to body, zippers cannot be easily undone by passers-by. Pretty color. Very happy I had this." Read more

"...Its very awkward, tight and small. I wish they increased the width of the bag by an inch and widened the opening of this bag by an inch...." Read more

"...This bag is larger than the previous and I like that it allows more room for items without being extremely bulky." Read more

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4 out of 5 stars
Almost perfect
If I could give 4.5 stars I would. After a few weeks I really like this purse. The description is spot on, so pros are all great. Size is perfect, weight is light and perfect, simple and functional organization…all great. Just a few negatives or things to note, but all in all happy with the purchase.1 - it took my car a few tries to recognize the key fob in the back pocket. Probably the RF blocking, but was annoying at first. Seems fine now.2 - the zipper heads aren’t fully enclosed, so when I’m wearing specific jeans with rips, the top of the pull itself gets caught on them. Seems small but we all have our fav jeans we wear all the time so…. See pics for what I mean.3 - the front/secondary section zips only slightly down the side as opposed to fully with a webbed swatch. Yes, I can still use it and put my hand in, but when you’re reaching in, it would have been nice to have that extra give to feel/find what’s fallen to the bottom of the pocket. Again see pics for what I mean.4 - the bag can and will fall flat in the passenger seat no matter how you place it. I try to angle it, but it inevitably falls flat. I suppose you could buckle it in, but that’s weird. Ok fine, I don’t have a bunch of small things that could fall out, but if you do and keep the main compartment open most of the time like I do, you’ll definitely want to close it before commuting.These are not deal breakers. I’m just particular to the function of my purse, as most of us are, so just sharing my thoughts. Overall I love it, and I’ll be traveling in a couple months, so I anticipate the clasps that keep the compartments secure will also be nice. Great purse!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2025
    Color: NutmegVerified Purchase
    LOVE this purse! I need a travel purse that was thin enough to pack on during the plane flight but held enough stuff when used for daily excursions. This one fits the bill! I can hold my beanie and gloves, a water bottle, a notebook, my wallet and phone. It's high quality material with metal throughout the bottom and handles to ward off pursecutters. There are clips at the zippers that ward off pickpockets and can be clipped and unclipped quickly and smoothly.

    I typically wear this across my body under my coat. I wear a lot of natural colors so this beigey-gray-brown blended nicely with every outfit.
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2025
    Color: NutmegVerified Purchase
    This bag sits tight to the body, has a front, back and main compartment to keep everything from a phone or camera to credit cards, cash and a spare light sweater or jacket if they can fold up small. Let’s face it, you don’t need to carry every single thing that you own when you go out for a day in a new city. What do you want is to have your phone, cash and credit cards secure. You can lock the zipper on the top and front pockets. The back pocket will be against your body. This is an absolutely perfect day purse to wear over one shoulder and have it rest against the other hip. I think it’s a great investment and I’m glad I purchased it.
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2020
    Color: BlackVerified Purchase
    I wanted a purse for a long trip to several European countries which could: 1. Hold lots of items 2. I could wear securely 3. Looked stylish and 4. Had security features. This purse fit the bill. It's black, so it went with everything. It was not too big, (I didn't want to carry a backpack), but I could fit my iPhone plus, extra charger, wallet, snack, small water bottle, souvenirs (extra socks, small umbrella etc) and other incidentals as needed that i deemed necessary for a long day and night exploring away from lodging. Even with all those items, I was able to zip the purse closed easily. The adjustable strap allowed me to wear the purse at different lengths. The purse was not too big in tight quarters (crowded museums, restaurants, metros and buses). The strap was thick and sturdy for comfort and security. There were plenty of pockets and slots to store away items (keys, metro and train tickets, phone cords). The security snaps were a bonus. I don't know if the purse is technically waterproof or water resistant, but it held up in rainy weather without anything inside getting wet. And I was able to pack the purse flat in my suitcase for airline travel. When I first got the purse I thought it would be too large, but it was perfect for my trip and went everywhere.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2024
    Color: PurpleVerified Purchase
    I bought 3 other Travelon bags for my trip to Europe and returned them all for a refund because they were too small. I couldn't fit my wallet, phone, a small umbrella, my prescription sunglasses, kleenex, chapstick and a few other minor items in the other Travelon bags I returned. What I like about the Essential Messenger Bag is that is can hold all the items I just listed and is not large or bulky. What I don't like about it is what many have said, which is the narrowness of the opening of the bag. Its very awkward, tight and small. I wish they increased the width of the bag by an inch and widened the opening of this bag by an inch. Despite its flaws, I am keeping this bag. This is the third Travelon bag I've bought and kept. The first one I bought is my favorite, which I bought in 2017 and Travelon no longer makes. It was horizontal in its configuration, is 8 inches tall, 12 inches wide and 4.5 inches deep and holds a ton of stuff, including my Kindle, phone, wallet, 2 pairs of glasses, cash, pens, and a bunch of other stuff yet isn't bulky. If I could find that bag from 2017, I'd buy 3 of them.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2024
    Color: BlackVerified Purchase
    I got this purse mainly because the straps are slash resistant as is the bag itself. It’s a crossbody so that makes it easier to keep on my body. It looks secure and blends to my body which in my mind makes criminals less likely to want to try to snatch it. (Fingers crossed) it’s not really high fashion but right now I prefer the security. The wallet pouch is resistant to scanners and scammers. Would be great for vacation or traveling in any place that may not be the safest place, aka anywhere in the USA these days. There are lots of pockets to store things in, it’s versatile in the fact you can wear it crossbody or on the shoulder. The straps are adjustable and you may even be able to tighten it around the waist. Each zipper has a clasp so if you’re in a crowded area it would be difficult for someone to casually unzip your bag to take anything out.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2024
    Color: BlackVerified Purchase
    I just returned from a three-week trip in Europe. I chose this purse for the trip as it would hold everything I needed, from passports for the family, tickets for tours, emergency meds, wallet (which I could attach to the inside hook to keep it more secure...see photo), my cell phone (which I tethered to the strap of the purse while I kept it in the front outer pocket for quick access for picture taking, snacks, and anything else I wanted to carry. I also on occasion attached a collapsible water bottle to the metal ring where the strap attached to the body of the purse. I liked that I could "lock" both the front pocket zipper and the zipper at the top of the purse, making me feel more secure. For safekeeping I also carried my husband's wallet. After using everyday while traveling, shoving under airplane seats, etc., the purse still looks terrific and none worse for the wear. You have to use common sense while traveling but this purse gave me an extra sense of security while visiting many countries/cities known for pickpockets.
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    Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2024
    I just returned from a three-week trip in Europe. I chose this purse for the trip as it would hold everything I needed, from passports for the family, tickets for tours, emergency meds, wallet (which I could attach to the inside hook to keep it more secure...see photo), my cell phone (which I tethered to the strap of the purse while I kept it in the front outer pocket for quick access for picture taking, snacks, and anything else I wanted to carry. I also on occasion attached a collapsible water bottle to the metal ring where the strap attached to the body of the purse. I liked that I could "lock" both the front pocket zipper and the zipper at the top of the purse, making me feel more secure. For safekeeping I also carried my husband's wallet. After using everyday while traveling, shoving under airplane seats, etc., the purse still looks terrific and none worse for the wear. You have to use common sense while traveling but this purse gave me an extra sense of security while visiting many countries/cities known for pickpockets.
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  • Rhea Montegrejo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
    Reviewed in the United Arab Emirates on October 29, 2021
    Color: BlackVerified Purchase
    Its Good quality .. must buy
  • bill
    5.0 out of 5 stars Anti-theft purse
    Reviewed in Canada on May 9, 2024
    Color: SpruceVerified Purchase
    Very happy. Roomy and goodlooking
  • HWin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good quality
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 14, 2020
    Color: NutmegVerified Purchase
    Great handbag for travelling security excellent delivery time fantastic ******
  • Anne-Maree Lewis
    5.0 out of 5 stars Safety
    Reviewed in Australia on August 22, 2023
    Color: PurpleVerified Purchase
    I leave for overseas next week, looking forward to using the Travelon bag as my safety net for my personal belongings inside my bag.
  • Bernard Low
    5.0 out of 5 stars Durable and Stylish
    Reviewed in Singapore on July 6, 2023
    Color: PurpleVerified Purchase
    An excellent bag for holidays and fits a small water bottle. Deters pick pockets once they see the locking mechanisms.