Mini Crossbody with Chain Strap

This is the cutest little bag! I’m 5’4” and went with the 20” chain strap, and kind of wish I had gone with the 22” instead, but it’s not a big deal. These bags are beautifully made, and the mini crossbody is a great addition to my purse collection. It fits all of my necessary day-to-day items, such as my cards, chapstick, hand sanitizer, keys, and even a little compact hairbrush! I can’t wait to travel with it once we are able to safely travel again!

Great Travel Bag Amazing travel bag. Looks great, very sturdy, and fits most things. I wish the mini was just a tad bigger so I am not stuffing my phone in but I knew that was going to happen when I purchased this size! The other comment I had would be about the straps, how they are connected with a clasp closure that could easily be removed. However, with the new locking straps, that issue has already been addressed. Overall, great bag to carry around while travelling. I don't need to worry about the weather, or the pickpockets, and look classy all the time. Thanks!

Good design compact and classic! Decided to buy this size after getting to know the bigger one from a friend on holiday. The design is classic and timeless and it goes with everything. Had a small issue with a faulty chain clasp but Carmen replaced it immediately after it was highlighted to her. No questions asked. I even managed to change the replacement strap to the faux leather one which I prefer now ( it arrived today! ) and Carmen even sent it to a different address as I requested. Amazing customer service!

She likes her gift! Gifted as a mothers day gift, and she is very happy with it.

Elegant and conscious Just got my bag in the mail today and am already very impressed by its craftsmanship and style. This is a bag I will be using for a long time! I also love the shipping material and messages printed inside asking customers to be environmentally conscious by recycling it. Great messaging!

She likes it Bought as a gift for my daughter who is going on a trip and she likes it very much.

Sweet! Excellent quality, perfect for a comb, passport, money, room key, chapstick, glasses too! But if you have big hands go up a size. It is just a bit bigger than a passport.

The only purse I need! I have been using this bag as my ONLY purse for a full year now. I travel full time and my #1 priority is to keep my belongings and my information safe, so this purse is a game changer for me. I love the cut-proof chain, the slash-proof material, it's waterproof and it keeps RFID readers from stealing my credit card info. I get compliments on it all the time as I wear it through Europe, Asia, Canada and the States! The midi size is perfect for me as it holds all my cards, phone, small camera, passport, a few key makeup items and my TEP wireless hotspot. I know they have a new line coming out soon and I will be the first in line to get any other bag styles they put out. There is no reason to spend 10x's the money on a purse that has no security features when this brand has it all. LOVE my Arden Cove!

Amazing Quality! Gorgeous Style! I received these bags in incredible condition and very good packaging so they were not damaged AT ALL during shipping. There was a little blip during the shipping but Karin fixed it ASAP. She’s incredible. My first impression of this set was WOW. They’re so gorgeous and they’re such good quality. I’m so excited to use these as I’m a frequent traveler because of work’ they’re also so professional looking they go with everything.

Easy to Carry, Great Size This is great for everyday use as well as for travel. I got the full in black, mini in grey, and the corresponding leather straps so that I can switch between chain and leather strap. I feel more comfortable knowing that my items are safe and I can lock it up in crowded places. I am 5'6" 140 lbs and 20" strap was perfect. In regard to bag sizes, I would say the full is good if you carry something larger (a small journal, iPad mini, and kindle all fit, but not a larger tablet.) I carry my keys, cards, phone, makeup, phone charger, and sunglasses and there's still plenty of space. But, if you carry a TON of things, it is a relatively smaller big. I love it though, as I don't like having a heavy bag. The mini is great if you don't need too much, and just need the minimum (keys, cards, phone, lip balm). It's perfect for dates and errand running. I read that there was a smell, but it smelled like a new bag to me. Went away quickly and didn't notice it at all. I also love that there is a ring to attach my keys so I can always find them quickly! A+++

j'adore en fait , j'ai recommandé un grand model d'une autre couleur. ça veut tout dire!

Perfect bag for the wonderlust I️ bought this bag for my first solo trip to Europe! I️ was meeting my friend for two legs of my journey, but Paris was going to be my solo piece. As you know it’s pretty scary to travel alone especially to a country where you don’t speak the language, but with my Arden Cove bag, I️ felt at least secure that my passport, cash, and cards were safe. I️ went out at night and rode packed trains knowing that no one could steal from me because my bag locked and was rfi id proof! I didn’t fear running through the rain with this waterproof bag which happened the day before I️ left. Ever since then, this has been the only bag I’ve taken on my travels. If you’re a wonderlust like me, then this is the perfect bag for you!

Love my go-to bag! My Arden Cove bag has been my go-to bag ever since I bought and received it! With so many pretty color options to go with its classic design, it was really hard for me to choose just one. I ended up getting the gray bag and love how well it goes with so many of my outfits for all kinds of occasions--dates, shopping trips, vacations, casual/formal events, etc, and fits all my daily essentials (phone, keys, some makeup, cash/cards, sunglasses, even some shopping bags)! All the subtle details and features of this bag are what makes it so unique. Since it's waterproof, I never have to worry about spilling anything on it or having it go through some tough weather! The best part is that it's also anti-theft and doesn't even look like the usual clunky anti-theft traveling bags you find everywhere else. I highly recommend investing in one of these beautifully designed and all-purpose bags!

Great for Travel & Everyday use! I've got this purse in the full size and in navy blue and absolutely love it! What I love about it are the pockets and built in card slots. Instead of carrying my wallet around, I'll just slip my ID and credit card in. It makes traveling lighter and more convenient. So far I've brought it on several trips - to South Korea, Singapore, and Hong Kong. I also got the mini one in maroon for my mom and she's been using it as her everyday purse.

Best Travel Purse Ever! Where has this bag been all my life!?! brought the large bag on my honeymoon across 5 different countries. It was big enough to fit my camera, wallet, sunnies, phone, 2 passports and cash. I loved the little clips to make sure nobody would steal from us!

Excellent Purse I got this purse to support their kickstarter. I am not one to buy a brand new purse but I really like the design and purpose of the bag. I got the mini and it still can hold everything that I need. I am glad that I did not get the larger size. The only thing I wish I did was get a different color. However, it has held up really nice after the travelling I have done outside of the US. No complaints on my end. Was very happy to see the final product after taking a chance.

Best travel hand bag I love this hand bag! I got the larger size and everything about it is perfect. I don't think there's anything that could be done better. The inbuilt wallet saves so much space. The handle on the chain feels so good, I thought it would be hard and stiff like other ones but it moulds to your shoulder for perfect comfort and is flexible. I use it as my everyday handbag now as well. I got compliments on it straight away. Really good customer service too. Thanks Arden Cove for designing such a well thought out and practical hand bag.

Combo is the best way to go! We bought the set of two handbags: the big one is beige and the small black. Both colours are easy for matching clothes. The clean line design makes them look classy. On the practical side, the material is waterproof and pick pocket proof. There are so many compartments inside the big one; you can put cards, cosmetics and there's even room for a book! The small black one would be very useful for evening occasions where you would only ned to put your money and phone inside which is why it's definitely worth getting the combo deal as the larger bag is more suited for day use.

Great bag, glad I got both sizes. I purchased the full size one in cream and was a little nervous since light colored purses are so hard to keep looking nice. No worries with this one since it is so easy to just use a little soap and water and wash off any marks or dirt. The chain doesn't get tangled either and is very comfortable. It holds everything I need and when I feel like using something smaller I love the mini in navy. It is small and convenient but still very attractive. These are definitely worth the price and you get so much use out of them because they go with everything.

Buy the larger bag! The mini is nice, but unfortunately it's a bit too small for day use especially if you need to take another pair of glasses with you or need to have multiple items w/you, say your phone. It's great for an evening out. Main pluses are that it's theft proof and the grey color w/black accents was a nice change from my normal black purse for evening use. Main downside is that the chain strap makes the bag very heavy before you put anything in it.

Cuteness This is the cutest and most stylish bag ever. I love how great it is and it is anti theft. I cant wait to try it out where I work and on my next travel destination. I think it will even be stylish enough to go to Europe and not look too cheap or tacky. Love this bag!

Cute, Functional, Practical! Mini bag was even better than I had expected. Thick durable material and heavy duty chain. I purchased to take on a cruise and trips in Mexico. Stylish and holds up very well. I easily fit my credit cards, waterproof camera, mini sunscreen and chapstick plus two passports (one for me, the other the bf) and still had some room left. Extremely pleased with this purchase as well as the quality and care given through customer service. Will definitely be keeping an eye out for more products. If your on the fence about purchasing, go for it! You will not be disappointed. :)

Great Travel Bag Overall, the bag is a great travel bag. It is just large enough to fit my essentials...wallet, phone, small notebook, and a few accessories. The card slots are too small, so I did not use them. It looks good and fits across my body well. If something gets spilled on it, it wipes up very well and leaves no stain or mark. I like the feet on the bottom of the bag so it does not sit directly on the floor or another surface. The zippers work well and open up enough to easily retrieve items from inside. Plus, the zippers are not harsh nor did they hurt my hand when I reached inside. I also like the clasps at the end of the zippers. They work for safety as well as function. The only complaint I have is the chain strap. While it looks fantastic, it is heavy and adds too much weight to the bag overall. It's also noisy when I laid the bag down. I would like to see a much lighter strap with a steel cord or something difficult to cut woven into it. I would recommend this bag, but I would mention the chain issues I had.

Love the bags The bigger one is perfect for my work needs and the smaller one is perfect for my weekend needs. They are beautiful I have had complements and well made. It would be good if the card slots where a millimetres or 2 bigger to make it easier to put the cards in and out but even with that they are still my favourite bags.

Loving them! I'm loving these bags but I do wish there was another option for the chain strap, it is heavier than usual so if the option is available in the future I'm definitely in to purchase them. I also wish the card slots were a centimeter bigger as it is quite difficult to try and take out my cards when the slots are full, and even more so when trying to put a card back in (I am hoping they expand with usage. I'm looking forward to using both bags more often, I haven't been doing so because the chain strap does get heavy with use but they are very practical bags.

Arden cove anti theft purse I loved this purse. My friend told me about it and we were going to Europe so I wanted a cute but protective purse. This was perfect and very spacious. The only reason I am giving it a 4 star is because the first day I used it two of the spokes on the bottom of the purse fell off. Not only an hr of use. Everything else was great and sturdy but the fact the bottom spikes fell off made me anxious to take the bag for the trip. However the bag was very useful and besides that minor fact I highly recommend to purchase!

Mini-Bag works even better than expected When I saw this project on Kickstarter, I was very interested in the theft-deterrent properties. However, I wasn't interested in the large size because I don't like always carrying around everything all the time! So I was very pleased to see the option of the mini-bag. Also being vegetarian I was happy to see the "leather" was not real. When the bag arrived, I was at first worried that the strap would be too heavy; however, once deployed, I found it balanced very well. I was delighted that the mini-bag fits inside the bag I already had which has a padded tablet compartment. The number of credit card slots is perfect for the essential cards I carry. In my larger bag , I have plenty of room for a card wallet to hold all the other "occasional use" cards. Why I say it's even better than expected: despite being of a small size, I am able to fit in cell phone, wallet, coin purse, notepad with pen, keys, and my disability parking permit. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is that I'd prefer the key clip to be attached inside, rather than on the zipper pull (keys are too jangly on the outside). Other than that, I think the bag is very thoughtfully designed and well made.

Stylish bag Love the bag.... great looks and organization. Carries everything I need. The chain strap is too heavy. I was hoping for a leather option.

Best bag I ever owned I pretty sure this is not the bag's fault, but since it arrived it has done nothing but rain in the Pacific Northwest - but now my stuff is always dry, plus I can carry pretty much anything I need, including an ereader in the full size bag. Love the feet, the RFID protection, the durablity of the hardware, and the quality workmanship throughout. It is super comfortable to wear, and I have had so many compliments because it always looks amazing!

Best Bag(s) for Travel - Hands Down I have never been so happy with a "travel" cross body bag. Most travel bags are functional and carry all that you need. However, they are not "stylish" nor are they something that you would want to carry on a nice dinner out while traveling. The Arden Cove bag(s) defy the typical travel bag mold and give you a bag you can use during the day AND at night. Talk about cutting down on what you need to pack! The mini is perfect for anytime of the day - only downside I see is that I cannot fit my Kindle in it! The full-sized fits everything I need and more - Kindle, water bottle, koozies, sunglasses, all of my husband's things that he deigns to carry... I am extremely happy with my purchase and am considering getting even more in different colors.