Before moving across the border from Texas to New York City, my long-distance boyfriend and I had to fly four hours just to see each other. In addition to not seeing each other for weeks on end, one of the more difficult challenges of our relationship was the frequent travel. One of us flies to the other’s place about every other month. By the end of my long-haul travel days, I had become an expert at moving and packing for carry-on-only trips through JFK and DFW, the largest international airports in the United States.
Considering how often I fly back and forth, paying multiple checked baggage fees wasn’t an option for my budget. And since most flights only allow carry-on luggage that fits in the overhead bin and personal items that fit under the seat in front of you on the plane, I’m desperately trying to figure out how to cram more stuff in. I did. I quickly realized that by maximizing my personal storage space, I could pack more for my trip to New York. A few flights into our cross-country love story, I started saving money on my precious carry-on bag thanks to this small but generous $20 Lecxci sling bag.
Lecxci crossbody sling bag
Amazon
Just like a belt bag or fanny pack, this sling bag fits snugly to your body. Therefore, it is usually considered as part of an outfit rather than an additional bag. That’s why I bought it in the first place. Funnily enough, I actually bought my first Lecxci bag secondhand. I stumbled across this purple shade while searching for a travel-friendly sling bag at a local thrift store in Texas. I was immediately impressed by its retro colorblock style and functional additions. Incredibly lightweight thanks to scratch-resistant nylon and mesh materials, it lies completely flat when empty, making it easy to stash away in your suitcase when not in use.
Travel + Leisure / Amelia McBride
After using it as an airport travel bag, I fell in love with it and finally decided to look online to see how much it would cost to buy a new one. I bought a second bottle in teal because it was only $20 on Amazon. At this point, I learned that they also come in larger sizes. However, the space and size of the smaller version was so convenient that I ended up buying the smaller version again. It’s now my go-to bag for almost everything.
Lecxci crossbody sling bag
Amazon
You may be wondering how much this small sling bag can carry. In fact, you can carry thick over-ear Bluetooth headphones, keys, a bifold wallet, sunglasses, a water bottle, hand lotion, lip balm, an iPhone, a bag of trail mix, and a charging cable. All at once. I even found it to be long enough to hold an expandable umbrella (a genius discovery I made during a particularly rainy trip to New York).
This amazing amount of storage space is all thanks to the multiple pockets sewn into the bag. These include a small zippered front compartment, a large zippered main compartment, and an expandable discreet zippered pocket on the crossbody strap, large enough to hold your essentials. We have everything you need for a long-haul flight. However, the storage options don’t end here. Inside the front pocket is a mesh zippered pocket perfect for storing coins, hair ties, cough drops, etc., and the main compartment has a built-in padded sleeve large enough to hold coins. It has been. iPad mini.
Lecxci crossbody sling bag
Amazon
Besides the storage possibilities, I love that this sling bag has a loop on the top. This is a great feature for lifting it up and off the floor in airport restrooms. I also love the padded and adjustable crossbody strap. It can be tightened or loosened, which is very helpful in keeping your back and shoulders comfortable. Outside of travel, this bag has proven to be an invaluable “everyday” bag. So far, I’ve taken this bag to music festivals, Disney World, and even day hikes and around town while running errands.
This bag quickly became my secret travel space saver, and apparently over 2,000 Amazon shoppers love it as much as I do. Many five-star reviewers agree with the size of its storage space, with one shopper calling it “cute,” “comfortable,” and big enough to hold snacks for three kids. I am sharing with you. One reviewer liked the first model so much that he bought another color. It was exactly like me.
However, the Lecxci sling bag isn’t the only option on Amazon. Ahead, 5 crossbody bags starting at just $10 are also worth checking out.
To purchase more Amazon Sling Bags:
Ododos daily sling bag
Amazon
Loowoko crossbody sling bag
Amazon
G4 free sling bag
Amazon
Waterfly Crossbody Sling Bag
Amazon
Banel small sling bag
Amazon
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