Review on 👜 Black Pacsafe Citysafe LS100 Anti-Theft Travel Handbag by Josefina Rodriguez

Update November 9th 2020 : Just wanted to let you know that this wallet turned out to be a great buy. My everyday bag for over five years (I actually only use this bag now; I still have a large one, but now that my kids are older and I don't have to lug around much anymore). , L200 is more than I need, except for special walks, then I almost always only take a backpack with me) and I still appreciate it very much. It needs a good cleaning, there are signs of wear on the metal parts, but it is still in excellent working condition: the clasps still work, the strap is strong, there are no cracks or tears, nothing is broken, the color has not faded . outside (inside, lighter color, clear signs of wear). And I don't take good care of my bags. I love the peace of mind this bag gives me when I'm not at home and I love the fact that it's so durable and holds up so well. If you are thinking about this style and like this style, I recommend it. I mostly use it for short trips when I just need my wallet and don't want to weigh myself down with a large bag. I will add that in addition to the items shown, it works for a paperback or commercial size book, but not a very thick one. After three months of brief use I can safely say that I like them enough that I don't regret leaving them, but if I had to choose between one or the other I would still go for a larger bag , as it is much more useful. every day and lasts much longer than this one. Original Review 27 Jul 2015: This bag is exactly what I was looking for. but in miniature. I needed an everyday purse that I could put all my belongings in, easily pull out my wallet for shopping, and find things quickly without bothering me. LS100 is not the wallet. If you only have a few things you carry around then you'll probably be fine and it's a good bag, but I have kids (that means bandages, allergy pills, painkillers, wipes, cards, gum, hand sanitizer, kitchen sink etc) and while I managed to fit everything (except the sink) there wasn't room for anything else (like a book or tray or the occasional brochure and memorabilia while we're on holiday). After this bag arrived I finally ordered the Citysafe LS200 (http://www.amazon.com/Pacsafe-Citysafe-LS200-Black-Size/dp/B00MOF77BY/) which is basically a larger version of the same bag but I'm debating using the LS100 for solo travelers (where I only need my wallet, a minimal first aid kit, a crossword and a book) because I think it would work pretty well. It's also quite cute, not too cute or too grandma (by which I mean practical, but not overly boring or utilitarian). What I liked about the LS100: - The wallet itself measures 8.5 inches high x 11 inches wide, but the base of the wallet is only about 2.75 inches usable width, which immediately cancels out when you put it down. all in pockets and pockets.- The larger RFID pocket. Its dimensions: 5.5" high x 8.5" wide. It's slightly larger than the pocket in the LS200, which measures 7" tall and 5" wide. I would like to add that I was incredibly pleased that my wallet fit in my RFID pocket. Nothing but a little redundancy, just in case.- A zippered pocket runs the full length and width of the bag (approximately 8.5 inches high and 11 inches wide). It's slightly larger than the pocket in the LS200, which measures just 5.5 inches high and 6 inches wide - A 'hidden pocket' in the zip pocket that I completely missed when I first opened the wallet. I had enough pockets for my needs. One of the features that got me interested in the wallet in the first place was the separate padded compartment for a tablet. Unfortunately this bag is so small that once I've packed all my stuff the tablet gets stuck and it doesn't have a clasp/velcro/anything that closes so this bag opens. .- In general, this is a normal size (except for the lack of space, of course). I prefer small wallets and if this one were a few inches wider at the base I could probably get it to work. What I didn't like about the LS100: practical everyday bag. I know the word "travel" is in the title, but most of the time I tend to gain weight rather than shrink when I travel. The material is okay, but as mentioned in almost every other review, it attracts lint (and probably pet hair) like it's the work of a wallet. Not the end of the world, but a material more like the Citysafe 400 Gii Hobo waterproof nylon holdall (http://www.amazon.com/Pacsafe-Luggage-Citysafe-Hobo-Travel/dp/B006TUYNHQ/ ) would be nice. Other differences between LS100 and LS200 (because I googled before buying and didn't find anything similar): - LS100 measures 8.5 inches high x 11 inches wide x 2.75 inches base, while LS200 measures 10.5 inches high, 13 inches wide and 4 inches measures the base. The LS100 has one pencil slot while the LS200 has two. Both have a secret pocket. The LS200 has a zippered side pocket on the outside which turned out to be pretty handy. The LS100 has a small pocket on the side, but it doesn't close or latch. You can fit a small tablet in the LS100 (my first-gen 7-inch Kindle Fire fit as well as my husband's 7-inch tablet), but the LS200 fits a small laptop. I think that would put too much strain on the wallet. Large Kindle Fires or iPads fit comfortably in the LS200. The inner pocket of both bags fits my large cell phone as well as a small compact camera (not shown as I used it for taking photos). The bag on the LS100 is a bit smaller, but hardly worth mentioning. The outer pocket is exactly the same on both (a full zip pocket, a mesh pocket and an open pocket) except that it's slightly wider. and roomier on the LS200. (LS100 pocket measures: 5.5" high x 9.5" wide x 1" bottom. LS200 pocket measures: 6.25" high x 11.25" wide x 1" bottom but the straps appear to gape wider when open.) are made of the same material and attract lint at the same rate. The locking mechanism on the LS100 was grippier than the LS200, but I think it might just be a defect in the wallet itself, and as I won't be using the detachable anchor feature too often, it doesn't bother me. Photos of two wallets together - LS100 and LS200 for size comparison. Only internal photos of LS100. Rfid-tec 250 Wallet (http://www.amazon.com/Pacsafe-Luggage-Rfid-tec-250-Wallet/dp/B006TUYPBU) 7.5" x 4". After looking at the pictures on the Pacsafe website (and elsewhere), I figured the LS100 would fit my needs (I even grabbed a ruler and compared it to my current bag, which is about the same size, but is much wider). base and can hold more items). It turns out that the lady in these photos is very thin and sloping, so the size of the handbag is a bit misleading.