Bellroy City Pouch
A flat crossbody that hides under your jacket on crowded trains
A slim crossbody pouch with an expandable gusset and a padded divider for an e-reader or small tablet. It's about 8.7 x 6.7 x 2.8 inches, weighs around 150 g and is made from water-resistant recycled fabric.
Our take
Pickpockets work the easy spots. Back pockets, open totes, a backpack on a crowded Metro platform where you can't see the zip. A bag on your front, flat under a jacket, is a much harder target, and that's the whole idea here.
The City Pouch is slim enough to wear under a coat on the Paris Metro or a packed street in Barcelona. The gusset expands as you fill it, so it stays flat with just a phone and wallet and still takes a passport when you need it. A padded divider fits an e-reader or small tablet for the train. It weighs about 150 g and the fabric is water-resistant, so a light shower is no problem. Wear it across your body or over one shoulder.
For city trips, this is the bag we'd buy. Check the price before you go.
Who it’s for
City travelers who walk all day in crowded places and want their valuables in front of them, not behind.
Skip it if
Skip it if you carry a camera, water bottle and layers all day. A small daypack holds more.
Bellroy City Pouch: questions people ask
Are crossbody bags safer for travel?
Generally, yes. A bag worn on your front is harder to open or snatch without you noticing than a back pocket or a backpack.
What fits in the Bellroy City Pouch?
It's sized for a phone, wallet, keys and small items, with a padded divider for an e-reader or small tablet. The gusset expands as you fill it.
Is the Bellroy City Pouch waterproof?
It's water-resistant, not waterproof. It handles light rain, but don't leave it out in a downpour.
Where we recommend it
More in Documents & Security
Ringsun Genuine Leather Luggage Tags, 4-pack
Good for families tagging several bags, but any tag does the job if the airline label falls off.
Bellroy Passport Cover
For anyone who keeps losing the boarding pass between security and the gate, but note it doesn't claim any RFID blocking.
Bellroy Travel Folio (Second Edition)
Nice for couples who keep both passports together, but it's a leather wallet doing a job a basic pouch can do.
Prices change often — the price on the retailer’s page is the one you pay.