Ultra-lightweight crossbody bags?

April

I have talked a lot about my recent shift to crossbody bags, but I'm finding all of mine too heavy (too heavy when fully empty).

By the end of the day, they are giving me pain of one kind or another and all I have inside is card case, phone, keys.

Anyone have a suggestion for something extremely lightweight?

2 years ago

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ChristelJ

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How aggravating. I have used nylon crossbody bags and had one from Fossil and from Baggalini that were nearly weightless.

2 years ago

Aquamarine

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I have two Kate Spade (Jackson Street— gabriele) leather cross body bags and find them very lightweight.

And because I was curious, I weighed one and it came in at a bit over half a pound (.6) on my trusty kitchen scale.

2 years ago

CarolS

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That weight factor is one reason I am a devotee of the nylon bag. My current bag is Derek Alexander. Not as cute as the many lovely bags other Fabbers sport, but kinder to my back and neck.

2 years ago

Diana

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I also recommend nylon bags. My favorite is the find below from MZ Wallace but they no longer make styles like this. I also have a TUMI one that is very nice.

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MZ Wallace 'Mia' Nylon Crossbody Bag

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2 years ago

slim cat

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I have Sakroots fabric crossbody bag - the heaviest part was those cute keychains that were hanging on the zipper .

2 years ago

Stagiaire Fash

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Baggilini was my first thought too. Googling a little, it seems that’s what most places recommend, though I came across a couple Tumis and a bunch of Vera Bradley (which I expect would make you gag) at Zapatos.

Why don’t more places list weight of bags? I’ve heard other women complain about that as a factor in their search. One place that weights are always taken seriously is in outdoor gear. Could you deal with the style of this one? It’s 6.7 oz https://www.rei.com/rei-garage.....bag-womens. Sherpani’s Page, Vale, & Skye might work for you https://sherpani.com/collections/crossbody or these https://www.rei.com/search?q=P.....oulder+Bag

You might want to try travel sites too, like Travelsmith. There are several lightweight pieces in this list https://www.travelandleisure.c.....vel-purses

The things you list would fit in my belt bag. They make them in less derpy styles too.

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2 years ago

Neelie

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Check out the Kipling bags - many sizes and formats in a lightweight nylon.
Here is the selection from The Bay in Canada as an example. As a bonus I find them very durable.

https://www.thebay.com/c/women.....red_newest

If you click on the Details for the item it provides the weight.

2 years ago

ANewMindset

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I bought a casual addidas crossbody bag at Nordstrom that is super lightweight.

2 years ago

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

Try a small Kipling bag from Belgium.

2 years ago

JAileen

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Yes to Kipling, and to Baggallini, too. Macy’s has a variety of both. Of the two Kipling might be a little lighter.

2 years ago

Cardiff girl

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Kipling would be my suggestion too.l have a navy and cream stripy cross body bag from them and it is my go to bag for summer as it’s very lightweight,has many useful pockets and is very easy to keep clean as it’s nylon but doesn’t look cheap.

2 years ago

Minaminu

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Longchamp does some nylon bags in different shapes and very light!

2 years ago

April

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You people are wonderful.

2 years ago

Stagiaire Fash

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Other fabrics that might be less weight

Mesh https://m-en.zalando.de/blanch.....3-m11.html

https://m-en.zalando.de/jost-h.....g-g11.html (260 grams)

Crochet https://m-en.zalando.de/parfoi.....m-b11.html

Satin https://m-en.zalando.de/albert.....u-t11.html

2 years ago

Inge

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Yes, I have the same problem, and was also going to suggest Kipling bags. I have the two below, a small and a medium size (You can still overload them, but if you only do card case, phone and keys, that shouldn't be a problem, I think). I'm also super happy with my nylon Tumi.

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Voyageur Canton Nylon Crossbody Bag

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2 years ago

Joy

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I use small crossbody bags all day every day. Leather is heavy but looks nice. I like Bagalinni and other fabric bags. Straps that are nylon do not seem to pill fabrics as much as a chain or leather. I like several pockets in order to separate my large sized iPhone and smaller glucose meter. I often also carry a tube of glucose tablets for an emergency and tissues and a mask. Very occasionally I will also carry a credit card, drivers license, insurance cards and a bit of cash, keys and sunglasses.any more than that and I need a second, larger bag. Think fabric crossbody bags, especially nylon

I will look for Kipling although all of mine are second hand. I few are beautiful embroidered silk with a silk cord strap.a local artist makes and sells beautifully designed bags ( Maruca). . A vertical bag is easier to access if it has a top opening than a horizontal bag. Make sure there is a closure, usually a zipper..

2 years ago

Anonymous

Another vote for Baggalini!

2 years ago

Roberta

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I also recommend Sherpani - I have two, pictured below, and use them constantly (bad shoulders and neck). They have fantastic colors and prints, are reasonably priced, and are machine washable.

I also want to mention my latest acquisition, the orange Waterfly sling bag below. I bought it for hikes, and it is definitely sporty looking, but was cheap as chips and has this EXTREMELY handy phone pocket on the front strap.

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SHERPANI Skye, Small Crossbody Purse, Small Shoulder Bag, Fashion Handbag, Daily Purse, Casual Cross Body Bag, Nylon Crossbody Bags for Women, RFID Protection (Aspen Grove)

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Sherpani Vale RFID Crossbody Bag, Hide

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WATERFLY Chest Sling Shoulder Backpacks Bags Crossbody Rope Triangle Rucksack for Hiking

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2 years ago

April

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I now have several lightweight bags on their way to me - you all introduced me to brands I didn't know, so thank you for helping me to solve this problem!

2 years ago

Stagiaire Fash

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Looking forward to seeing your choices! It’s always so cool to see people with very different styles than mine pick out things I shrug at and wind up looking awesome in them. Sometimes it gives me ideas of what I want to do; more often it’s just neat to see different ways of doing things.

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