The Best Crossbody Bags for Men to Wear Everywhere

What’s great about this tote bag is how seamlessly it will become part of your daily life thanks to its easy-to-use features. For instance, the adjustable strap has a padded section that offers more comfort on your shoulders. There’s a top handle, too, in case you’d rather carry it by hand. The medium size is also the ideal personal item size when flying as it will fit nicely under the seat in front of you. And the exterior slot pocket is the perfect place to drop your passport or phone. Bonus: The bag is lined with a durable water-resistant thermoplastic, which means you never have to worry about getting your stuff wet.

This fuss-free leather bag from Coach takes the guesswork out of hopping on the crossbody trend. The structured shape of the mini tote is super sleek, while the branded webbing strap gives it a bit more visual interest. It’s a stylish small day bag for when all you need is your phone, keys, and a couple of cards.

If you want a more eye-catching designer option, this plaid one (with an adjustable shoulder strap) from Marni is a fun, colorful option. It’s small and is made of jacquard fabric, so it’s not going to be as pricey as a bigger bag in leather, and the bold pattern makes it a great hero piece of your outfit. It’s a fantastic bag to bring on a city break, as it’ll make your capsule wardrobe look that much more interesting.

When you only need a few things on you, go for this leather phone case crossbody. As tiny as it looks, it’s actually designed to be very efficient: The main compartment can hold almost every phone model out there, there’s a zippered pocket for items you want to secure, and the back slot where you can slip in your metro card and a few bills.

This nylon ripstop bag is so light that, when empty, it feels like you’re carrying nothing at all. Two interior pockets and an adjustable strap are all it needs to become your next wear-with-everything workhorse. It comes in a few colors (we’re also into the khaki), but we love the electric jolt of silver. It’ll brighten up any outfit.

If you want your crossbody to look more like a fanny pack, the minimalism of this canvas bag from Brevite is perfect. It’s got that classic shape, it’s lined with protective nylon, there’s an interior pocket for a bit of organization, and a back zip pocket, too. The adjustable strap means you can wear it across your chest or around the waist.

You could surely find a cheaper polyester crossbody bag than this, but we love the Arc'teryx Mantis 1’s fantastic organizational features. For a bag quite compact, it has so many pockets: there’s the front zip pocket, two more pockets in the main compartment, and then a slip pocket in the back, which can store your phone. You can also adjust the strap so that the bag can be worn either as a crossbody or fanny pack. And let’s not forget that it’s made of durable, lightweight recycled textile.

Made from recycled plastic bottles, this durable ripstop bag is one you want on every trip. It packs flat, which means it’ll take up nearly zero space in your carry-on. You can probably even just stuff it in your jacket pocket before you head to the airport. It's built to carry a lot of stuff—inside, you’ll find a few clever pockets that can accommodate everything from your passport and phone to charging cables, lip balm, and a small notebook. And there’s still the back zip pocket for any lingering items.

The best thing about this water bottle holder from Calpak is that it can carry more than just a bottle. There are multiple other pockets where you can store other must-haves. So, yeah, you can stick your water, tea, or wine bottle in the main compartment, but there’s extra storage space left for other small essentials you need with you. And when you’re not using the largest pocket for a bottle, you can use the drawstring closure to protect whatever you’ve got in there.

Named for its boxy silhouette (originally made to store professional-grade photography and video equipment), today’s camera bags are great for daily wear—whether or not you’re out to take pictures. A.P.C.’s “leather-like” Nino bag is a low-maintenance crossbody that exudes chic minimalism. Other than the interior pocket and an adjustable shoulder strap with silver hardware, this bag is sleek as can be.

We all love a canvas tote. They’re sturdy, they’re roomy, they go with everything. But sometimes, especially during the winter when you’re wearing bulkier clothes, the straps aren’t always long enough to wear them comfortably over your shoulders. And that’s why you need the crossbody option from Baggu. It comes in a ton of whimsical colors and patterns.

When investing in a classic duffel (with a crossbody strap, of course), you don’t want to go too big. We like this one from Barbour, because it’s really only big enough to hold a well-curated weekend’s worth of stuff. Overpacking a much larger duffel will make the bag more cumbersome to carry. Plus, a smaller holdall like this is much more versatile: Use it as a weekender, as your carry-on, or as a gym bag. The eye-catching tartan will set itself apart but it’s still got all the convenient features of a handy duffel: plenty of pockets and an adjustable shoulder strap.

We love this waterproof bag for a day out somewhere tropical, like if you’re hiking to a beach or are island hopping in Thailand. It’s big enough to carry sunscreen plus your day-to-day essentials, and there’s enough room in there to stuff a bucket hat, some snacks, and a pair of trunks. And if you fall into the water or get splashed, well, you don’t have to worry about what’s in the bag.

This sturdy canvas bag is called a traveler crossbody, but the shape of it is actually better suited for work. The main compartment can fit notebooks, folders, and a laptop. And the spacious exterior pockets will easily hold essentials like your phone, charging accessories, and much more. But the more modern, casual vibe means you can use it for pretty much anything else, including travel (for work or pleasure).

Do you really need a separate crossbody tote for your tennis gear? Maybe not, but we love MZ Wallace for adding a dedicated pocket for our tennis racket to this quilted tote with a removable shoulder strap anyway. And if you’re not hitting the courts, you can still use the rest of the bag for all its easy-to-use features: it has seven exterior pockets, eight interior pockets, and three detachable pouches. Truly, the Metro Tote (and there is one that doesn’t include a racket pocket) helps you get your life in order.