Review on 👜 Pacsafe Citysafe 400 GII Hobo Travel Bag (Black, Large): The Perfect Companion for Safe and Stylish Adventures by Shannon Judd

I traveled around Europe for the first time and spent 3 weeks on trains, planes and on foot. Wanted to be in pickpocket areas. We tried to travel "light" with a small 20" suitcase (for 3 weeks!) and a personal bag. I bought several wallets. Firstly, the Citysafe 100 bag was very good and I can order it again, but it wasn't big enough to take on a plane or when traveling with me to take all the things on our website. But as a handbag it is perfect. Those 400 are too big. Would be great as carry-on (and has a luggage drawer so it can ride on the handle of a suitcase but was too big). I ended up keeping and using 200. It (200) is too big for the wallet and too small to carry, but it worked for both. It just wasn't "ideal" for any use. But for the characteristics of these bags in general 5 stars, ok. You will NOT get dirty! I soaked this bag in liquid, got in the rain, inflated it for 22 days. He sat on the floor most of the time. It looks brand new. It was comfortable to carry a shoulder bag (200, packed with stuff). Also, I tried a bag from Ebags which had many small pockets but things got lost in the pockets and I could never find my stuff. Too many pockets and the fabric was "thin". These Pacsafe bags have sturdy pockets which is a nice touch. You stick your hand in and you can go straight to your subject without "fishing". That alone made me feel safer and less like a clumsy tourist. I could find objects without looking, allowing me to keep my eyes on the people standing next to me as I opened my purse and took out things. When you are aware of your surroundings, you are safest. I only used the blocking features when we were in areas where pickpocketing was active (Eiffel Tower, train to Eiffel Tower, etc.). They (pickpockets) are not that discreet and very bold and you will really know when to give your wallet a big hug. I usually just flip it forward and hold the bag with both hands. And of course he closed it. I had non-essential items in the usual zippered areas (guide card). But I kept my ID, money, etc. in safe places. I can't say enough about these Pacsafe bags. The hardest part is choosing the right bag for your situation. I have some good wallets now that I'm back, but I really like the simplicity of this bag and that's why I still use it (200). I just don't want to lug around 200, so maybe I'll buy that 100 again. Of all the bags (100, 200, 400) I bought them all in blue and they have a yellow lining. Makes it easy to see the items inside and you won't notice the yellow unless you open it wide and look inside. This is a subtle inner color. The blue was a dusty blue and looks pretty believable in the photos. It was a good color all round. I recommend buying a wallet about 3 weeks before your trip so you can try it out. I really thought I would love the Ebag I bought (I still use it) but it literally has so many different hidden pockets that I'm constantly trying to find my keys and iPhone. And it's a small bag! I immediately realized that this is NOT the kind of bag you can take on vacation simply because half your time is spent searching for your stuff. In fact I collected it to return it and then decided to keep it for myself and found a bag with my personal belongings. I would return it with lipstick and a nail file. I know I've covered 4 bags in this review but if you want a safe, good looking, comfortable bag/bag then this is the one for you. Your decision will fall on "size". Model 400 is well suited as hand luggage and as a very large handbag. I'm not a fan of a big wallet so I was embarrassed with it. (I'm 5ft 1in and 130lbs. It hangs between my hips and knees and looks big on me. A taller woman could handle it better.) If only my kids wore diapers. I would go for the 400 as it is a classy looking handbag/diaper bag/hand luggage. The other thing is that these bags can be comfortably carried over the shoulder even when loaded. The pictures showing the mannequin inside the bags , are a good reference for them size. This is a bag you don't have to worry about. And that's good. Much luck!