This Spacious, Anti-theft Sling Bag Will Stop Pickpockets in Their Tracks—and It’s Just $16 at Amazon

Whether you’re planning a shopping trip to the colorful souks of Morocco, taking in the sights of Paris, or heading for a night out in New York City, you’ll need a bag that protects you against predatory pickpockets. Lots of travelers will shell out big bucks for top-of-the-line fanny packs with all the anti-theft bells and whistles, but we found an alternative that reviewers say is just as good, and for under $20.

Fashion-savvy jet setters and flight attendants alike have great things to say about Amazon’s Lioscore nylon sling bag, a practical theft deterrent in stylish disguise, and we are convinced it’ll become your next favorite travel bag, too.

Lioscore Anti-theft Sling Bag

Slouchy, half-moon-shaped bags are so cool right now—specifically, ones hailing from the TikTok-famous brand Baggu. Dozens of Amazon shoppers have likened this crossbody to the $50-plus Baggu crescent bag that recently went viral after numerous content creators touted its mind-boggling capacity in “What’s in My Bag” videos. “I’ve been very interested in the Baggu medium crescent bag but didn’t want to pay $52 for something that I wasn’t 100 percent sold on,” one Amazon reviewer wrote. “I found this bag and, let me say, it’s perfect.”

Lioscore’s inexpensive version is nylon, like Baggu’s, and measures 14 inches wide and about 8 inches tall. It has an adjustable shoulder strap and double zippers. Flight attendant Amanda Jones told Travel + Leisure, “I don’t often bring purses with me on my travels because of the amount of room they take up in my suitcase; however, this bag can fit all I need while walking around, and can be rolled up tightly into my luggage when not in use.” It weighs only 0.35 ounces.

Lioscore Anti-theft Sling Bag

“I also prefer crossbody/belt bags in terms of security,” Jones said. “It’s a comfort against any chance of pickpocketing.” Besides that, it can be worn across your body (not easily grabbable) and in front of you (contrary to a backpack), and reviewers say the nice, solid zippers make them feel extra secure.

The crossbody has been a hidden gem on Amazon, so far receiving more than 1,200 five-star ratings. The neutral design appeals to people of all genders and with a motley of styles. It comes in more than a dozen colors, including corduroy material instead of nylon. The sling bag normally costs $16—already a steal—and Amazon is offering a 24-percent-off discount on select styles right now.

Looking for more crescent crossbody bags to travel with? Read on for more from Amazon, all under $20.

More Anti-theft Crossbody Bags at Amazon:

Evglow Nylon Crescent Bag

Meisee Travel Sling Bag

Rungion Crossbody Dumpling Bag

Yikoee Crescent Bag

Westbronco Crossbody

At the time of publishing, the price started at $16.

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