You guys asked (like, a million times), so we’ve listened. In fact, we’ve listened so hard that we’ve decided to write a blog post about it.
“I’m going on holiday and can’t decide which handbag to buy and/or take with me––the Go! Crossbody Bag or the Sidekick Crossbody Bag”, is an Instagram DM we’ve received all too often. And we can’t blame you for asking because, well, they’re both seriously great travel bags… if we do say so ourselves. It can be hard to decide on which one.
So here’s what makes each bag travel friendly. Their exteriors and interiors are different but oh-so practical, so it’s really up to you to decide on which bag best suits you, your style and your travel needs.
Go! Crossbody Bag: Why we (and our customers) love it
This bag was literally made to take on the go (it’s literally in the name). That means we’ve designed it to be versatile, durable and super comfy, allowing it to withstand almost every errand and weather condition.
Here are some of our favourite features of the Go! Crossbody Bag:
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Made from water-resistant nylon, so it’s perfect for taking on hikes, visiting waterfalls (although you definitely shouldn’t swim with it), and you can rest assured it won’t get damaged if you’re caught in the rain. A total travel game changer, we’d say.
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Features water-repellant, coffee-coloured lining, making it easier to find everything from your passport to your room key, lip balm to your AirPods.
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It’s size inclusive with a super-comfy, wide strap. Gone are the days where you had to lug around an uncomfortable, spaghetti-strap handbag while you were exploring new cities and new terrains. The Go! Crossbody Bag will keep your comfort to a maximum.
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You’ll fall in love with its myriad zip-up pockets (back, and internal). Perfect for keeping all your essentials and easy to find.
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It’ll comfortably fit your iPad Air or an A5 book. Taking a 600ml water bottle with you? It’ll fit that too.
- Aaaand it wouldn’t be a Bon Maxie bag without a key clip (once you live with one, you won’t be able to do without!). It’s the perfect way to keep your keys within reach, especially if you know you’ll be juggling heaps of shopping bags or a kidlet or two.
In our humble opinion? The Go! Crossbody Bag is the perfect bag for adventurous holidays. It’s durable, weatherproof and super comfy to wear. Plus, you can take it from day to night by removing its crossbody strap.
Sidekick Crossbody Bag: Why we (and our customers) love it
One of our best sellers, for good reason! Introducing the Sidekick Crossbody Bag. A leather alternative to the Go! Bag, best suited to relaxing holidays strolling markets or at tasty restaurants, the Sidekick is the kinda bag you might buy for your holiday and then convert into your daily go-to bag.
Here are some of our favourite features of the Sidekick Crossbody Bag:
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It’s a small bag that doesn’t compromise on storage, organisation or space. Deceptively roomy, it features a bunch of nifty features like an easy-access phone pocket and internal pockets to keep your important items safe.
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Just like the Go! Crossbody Bag, the Sidekick has room for a 600ml drink bottle, because travelling without water on hand is a BIG no-no.
- A coffee-coloured, water-resistant lining makes your belongings easy to find and ensures a small water spillage won’t damage the entire bag.
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We’ve designed it with two comfy straps, so not only do you have the versatility to use both or adjust the shoulder-to-crossbody strap to your perfect length, you’ll never have to lug around an uncomfy crossbody bag ever again. And if you wanna up the ante with your bag-strap game, you can check out our Logo Straps for a slightly more casual look).
- It’s made from full-grain, sustainably-sourced leather so you can look chic, fancy and stylish all holiday long as it looks right with any outfit, day or night.
This bag? Well, it’s our favourite for the more chilled holidays. You know, the shopping-heavy ones, the fancy-restaurant ones, and the European-summer ones.
Have you travelled with either the Go! Crossbody Bag or Sidekick Crossbody Bag? We’d love to hear from you if so! Drop your thoughts in the comments below to help other Bon Babes make the best decision for their upcoming trip.
