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Pacsafe Citysafe 200 Secure Shoulder Bag

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PacSafe CitySafe is a fashionable, organized and roomy bag with anti-theft features to help make your travels a little less worrisome.

This bag is truly tamperproof and slashproof!
Made with eXomesh™ technology, the interior features flexible, slashproof, high-tensile stainless-steel wire laminated between nylon
A layer of stainless-steel wire mesh in lower section of bag prevents contents from dropping out if material is slashed
Adjustable shoulder strap unclips and secures around a chair or other fixture to foil bag snatching when dining or relaxing
Tamperproof, lockable zipper helps keep contents secure
Main compartment has two large zippered pockets, key fob, two rip-and-stick stash pockets, card organizer, cell phone pocket and pen pockets
Front exterior pockets position items for easy retrieval; stretch pocket with mesh gusset conveniently stores a water bottle for on-the-go hydration

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Pacsafe Citysafe 200 Secure Shoulder Bag Customer Reviews

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PacSafe CitySafe 200 Secure Shoulder Bag

4.5

(based on 37 reviews)

86%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

High quality (31)
Good strap length (20)
Good organization (15)
Easy access (14)
Enough compartments (14)

Cons

Best Uses

Travel (24)
Commuting (17)
Daily use (9)
Running errands (9)
Shopping (9)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Practical (30), Comfort-oriented (25), Career (16), Stylish (12), Modern (9)
- Primary use:
- Personal (20)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (8)

REVIEWS

Reviewed by 37 customers

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Mar

2011

(23 of 23 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

It really is anti-theft!

By dw

from Dallas, TX

About Me Career, Comfort-Oriented, Practical, Stylish

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Pros

Anti-theft
Attractive
Easy Access
Enough Compartments
Good Organization
Good Strap Length
Great Color
High Quality

Cons

Best Uses

Traveling

Comments about PacSafe CitySafe 200 Secure Shoulder Bag:

I am an avid traveler and very cautious with my handbag. However, I almost became a victim of pickpocketing while in Athens, Greece last week! Thanks to this handbag, the thief was not able to cut through the side panel with the razor. I realized it 30 minutes after we got off the subway. My passport, wallet, credit card, and cash were inside so I nearly panicked when I saw that slash. Thank goodness for the eXomesh!

Apr

2009

(16 of 16 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Perfect bag for so many reasons

By Angela can

from Vancouver, BC

About Me Career, Modern, Practical

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Pros

Convenient
Good Strap Length
High Quality
Lasting wear
Lightweight
Perfect size

Cons

Best Uses

Camera bag
Commuting
Daily Use
Running Errands
Traveling

Comments about PacSafe CitySafe 200 Secure Shoulder Bag:

Buy this bag. You will not regret it. I agree with all the positive comments from others. I use this bag for 3 main purposes:

1. Travel--used it traveling all through Europe with the peace of mind that it can't be easily slashed. The water bottle holder is awesome.

2. Everyday use--once I got back from Europe, I use it daily for work. It's a convenient size to fit wallets, gloves, sunglasses, cell phone, iPod, a lunch and a can of coke. It's incredible how much goes in this bag. I have put the bag through some heavy use, and there is NO sign of wear after 8 months. The fabric is very strong and stands up to abrasion.

3. Camera case--it fits my DSLR with the 28-135 zoom lens, external speedlight, 2 pocket wizards, all the cords/filters, and still have enough room for my wallet/cell phone. The padding on the sides pad my camera nicely, and it doesn't scream "camera bag!" It's great for doing a small location portrait shoot around town.

Oct

2007

(13 of 13 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Travel Bag

By chirpy

from Tieton, Washington

About Me Comfort-Oriented, Practical

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Pros

Easy To Access Items
Easy To Carry
Good Capacity
High Quality

Cons

Best Uses

Long Vacations
Weekend Trips

Comments about PacSafe CitySafe 200 Secure Shoulder Bag:

My husband and I each own this bag. We couldn't figure out how to use the small zippered pockets on the outside. After much deliberating, we gently removed the seam between them, and now we have one large zippered outside pocket. Maps and brochures are easily stored and retrieved without opening the secure main compartment. We love our bags.

Mar

2008

(8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Excellently-Designed Simple Useful Bag

By thelawgoddess

from Seattle, WA

About Me Career, Comfort-Oriented, Practical, Quality conscious

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Pros

Adaptable
Durable
Easy To Access Items
Easy To Carry
Functional design
Good Capacity
High Quality
Keeps things organized
Many accessory pockets
Separate storage areas
Slashproof
Stylish
Tamperproof main zipper
Versatile

Cons

Small cardholders
Too small for laptop

Best Uses

Daily use
Weekend Trips

Comments about PacSafe CitySafe 200 Secure Shoulder Bag:

This is a fantastic product with lots of compartments for organizing. I can actually slip my 12.1" laptop in there but it's a really tight fit. Because of that, I only wish the bag was a tiny bit larger and had some padding on the bottom so I could use it as a laptop bag. But otherwise I love it and have yet to find a bag of this size that is as light and well organized ... and looks as nice.

Nov

2007

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great International Travel Bag

By HappyHikerGirl

from Arlington, VA and beyond

About Me Comfort-oriented, Practical

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Pros

Easy To Access Items
Easy To Carry
Good Capacity
High Quality

Cons

Best Uses

Long Vacations
Weekend Trips

Comments about PacSafe CitySafe 200 Secure Shoulder Bag:

I used this on a trip to Venice and Florence. Very comfortable: adjustable straps. Secure. Can easily fit wallet, other docs, small umbrella, light sweater, waterbottle, camera and more for a great day bag if you don't want to carry an unsafe backpack.

Apr

2008

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Felt safe and secure in Las Vegas

By Travel is my middle name

from Athena, OR

About Me Comfort-Oriented

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Pros

Easy To Access Items
Easy To Carry
Good Capacity
High Quality

Cons

Outside pockets small

Best Uses

All travel adventures
Family Trips
Long Vacations
Weekend Trips

Comments about PacSafe CitySafe 200 Secure Shoulder Bag:

Over spring break, I went to Las Vegas. I stayed off the strip and took the city bus to and from the strip. I never, ever was concerned about my bag or its contents, even though many of the casinos and surrounding areas were very crowded, as well as the bus in the afternoon. In fact, a few times I even forgot that I had leashed my purse to my chair in restaurants. I would remember when I would attempt to take my purse with me.

One of my friends made the comment that my purse looked flat. I had quite a few items inside, but the internal organization is such that my purse didn't bulge.

I plan to remove the center seam on the two outside pockets. It would have been handy to have the travel map easily accessible.

I highly recommend this purse to anyone who is looking for safety, ease of use, and good looks.

Nov

2008

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

My first vacation with it

By ernsmith

from Apple Valley, MN

About Me Comfort-Oriented, Modern, Practical

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Pros

Comfortable Strap
Good Strap Length
High Quality
Lightweight
Lots of Pockets

Cons

Color Not As Expected

Best Uses

Traveling

Comments about PacSafe CitySafe 200 Secure Shoulder Bag:

I used this bag for the first time on a short(er) trip to Florida just for fun for my husband's birthday. Overall opinion, its great. The bag screening of your carry-on will take longer, though, because of the wire and mesh inside. but still, I wasn't stopped. The deep taupe is definitely a brown. I don't necessarily call that a con, though. It's got this light bright blue lining, that was a huge pleasant surprise. It's really cute. Lots of pockets, I actually had room for more stuff! Careful though, since it's got so many nooks and crannies, it can get really heavy. The water bottle holder is too small for a long-term use bottle, but I had enough room inside to stick it in there. it's only big enough for maybe a disposable plastic bottle, if that. It has elastic that stretches inside that pocket to expand, but it just doesn't go big enough for me. The Florida trip was a trial for my next couple of overseas trips, and I am highly optimistic. I used it as a purse/day bag the whole time. You won't even think of the price after you've used it once.

Feb

2008

(5 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Just what I wanted!

By Grad Student

from Indiana

About Me Practical, Stylish

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Pros

Easy To Access Items
Easy To Carry
Good Capacity
High Quality

Cons

Best Uses

Casual business
Sight seeing

Comments about PacSafe CitySafe 200 Secure Shoulder Bag:

I love the organization and feel of this bag. It's big enough to fit filing folders in it (e.g. for conferences or meetings) but doesn't seem bulky. The interior color of the taupe bag is a gorgeous turquoise blue! The internal pockets are really handy. The shoulder strap is easy to adjust and comfortable. It surprised me with how light-weight it is, even with the anti-theft features.

For international travel it's a must! I'm using it in Mexico in a few weeks and expect to feel confident with all the security features on it. After having been in other international destinations with a purse/bag I didn't feel safe with, this will be a relief.

As a graduate student I'm on a limited budget for accessories, but I would highly recommend this as a solid investment.

Dec

2008

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Safe and roomy!

By Northwest backpacker

from Seattle, WA

About Me Comfort-Oriented, Modern, Practical

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Pros

Comfortable Strap
Durable
Good Strap Length
Great capacity
High Quality
Lightweight
Lots of Pockets
Stylish
Theft-proof

Cons

Best Uses

Commuting
Daily Use
Exploring
Running Errands
School
Traveling

Comments about PacSafe CitySafe 200 Secure Shoulder Bag:

I got this bag specially for my travels in Europe and I'm very happy with it so far. Even in the sketchiest places (somewhere in Moscow or Amsterdam open-air market or Paris subways) I've felt very confident that nothing will get easily stolen from me. So far, nobody actually tried to cut my bag but having this bag makes me easier at heart anyway. It's very roomy and has plenty of small pockets for organizing. It can easily fit all the documents and passports, wallet, cell phone, medium to bigger sized camera, glasses, 500 mL water bottle, a hat and gloves. Oh, and small umbrella! So, pretty much everything a regular tourist needs for a day out.

Sep

2007

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great for travelling

By Mai

from Dallas, TX

About Me Comfort-Oriented, Practical

See all my reviews

Pros

Easy To Access Items
Easy To Carry
Good Capacity
High Quality

Cons

Best Uses

Family Trips
Long Vacations
Weekend Trips

Comments about PacSafe CitySafe 200 Secure Shoulder Bag:

I love using this for travelling. I like the inside pockets for easy pull-out of camera and cellphone. I usually carry a packable jacket, GPS, mini-tripod, wallet, coin purse. On the side I carry my water bottle. I also like the feature where you can unlatch one end of the strap and wrap it around a post or something to keep it secure while you are eating.