Citysafe CX Anti-Theft Convertible Backpack

I've used this for about a month as my daily purse/backpack. The zippers are finicky, which I don't like, because it means I can't use just one hand to (un)zip, though they're probably long-lasting. In purse format (with top folded over), the back zipper gives me pretty good access to the interior. In backpack format, I can wear the straps as a backpack or as a long/tall crossbody. The strap does slide a bit through the vertex in backpack, so when you put it on, you have to be patient. It's a good bag for what I want it to do -- convert at a moment's notice to a backpack so I can hop on my bike or bend a lot without it sliding around.

It is a good product. Very practical. A choice of one or two more colors would be good.

This bag is a great size for daily use in Manhattan. I just got it for Christmas and am looking forward to using it to commute to work.

The backpack strap is a bit awkward at first; it tends to slip on the side you haven’t yet slipped your arm through. But if you hold the bag by that center metal loop as you’re putting it on, it’s much easier.

I had a Pacsafe bag before and it was great, which is why I requested this one for Christmas. It promises to be just as strong and well-wearing as my previous, which lasted like ten years before the central zipper finally gave out.

Also it’s cute.

I love that this bag is a backpack and can be converted easily to a small purse for evening. I only wish it was just a little bit larger when I’m shopping and put small purchases in. When it folds up it is a bit bulky but had to be so all the features like slash proof, X-ray proof, some padding, etc, can all be there. I got the black one and really like the light orange lining so I can see things in the purse. I had to call and ask what color lining these purses had (don’t like black lining in my purses).

I just took this on a 2-week trip to Italy and overall, it was really convenient and got the job done. I love the versatility of the convertible design, I would usually start it as a purse and as I bought souvenirs or a bottle of water I'd switch to the backpack option. I will say that the backpack strap design isn't perfect - since you're just sliding the strap through the main ring, as soon as you take it off one shoulder the bag will slide all the way through and become lopsided. It also makes putting it on on a little awkward, and prevents you from holding the bag by the strap (useful if you're juggling other luggage in the airport.) I wish there was a way to attach the strap to the ring to prevent this from happening. Something also happened with my magnet clasp, where the circle of the magnet started showing through the fabric (not the magnet itself, just an outline of it.) It's not hideous but it does sort of mess up the clean aesthetic of the backpack to have this ring right on the front of it. But the pockets are great (in fact, there are so many I sometimes forgot where I put something) and the safety features definitely gave me peace of mind.