9 Best Anti-Theft Travel Bags of 2026

The Pacsafe CX Anti-Theft Convertible Crossbody ranks first because it puts every core anti-theft feature into a handbag that weighs 0.65 lbs. Pacsafe lists zipper security and cut-resistant materials against pickpockets and slashers, a cut-resistant anchor strap that loops around a fixed object so the bag cannot be lifted off a café chair, and an RFID-blocking pocket for cards and a passport. The body measures 11.0 x 10.2 x 3.2 in. and expands from 3L to 5L, and the strap detaches and tucks away so it can be carried as a smaller bag. The shell is 320D ECONYL regenerated nylon rated water resistant to 1,000mm, and Pacsafe lists a limited 5 year warranty on bags. At $99.95 it costs less than most bags here. The limits: it will not hold a laptop or tablet, and sale items cannot be returned. We compared documented features and published prices and did not test the bag.

The Travelon Anti-Theft Classic Crossbody is the value pick. Travelon calls Classic its original anti-theft collection, and this bag carries the full 5-point system: locking zippers, slash-resistant mesh body panels, dual cut-resistant strap cables, RFID-blocking slots and drop pockets, and a lockdown strap. Inside, the 4.5L main compartment has RFID card and passport slots, two drop pockets, a large zippered pocket and a tethered key clip, and there is a front zip pocket for tickets, two magnetic flap-over pockets and a rear zip pocket. Travelon lists it at 11.5 x 13.5 x 2.25 in. and 0.90 lbs with a strap drop of 16 in. to 28 in. At $77 it is the cheapest bag here, and US orders over $50 ship free by ground. Travelon's warranty on anti-theft bags bought in the US or Canada covers defects for two years. We compared documented features and published prices.

The Sherpani Vale AT is the pick for travelers who want one bigger purse for the whole travel day. Sherpani lists it at 12L, 13.5 x 14 x 4.5 in. and 15.2 oz, sized as an airline personal item for most US airlines, and the fold-over panel opens to add room when you move the strap to the upper D-rings. Anti-theft features include Hypalon loop zipper locks, exterior pockets with zippered tunnel locks, a chair loop lock cable, RFID blocking, and a slash-proof strap and bottom. Sherpani's own FAQ is clear that the rest of the body is not slash-resistant, which is a weaker spec than the Pacsafe and Travelon bags. The bag is reversible with four ways to wear, all hardware is metal, and the crossbody strap adjusts from 27 in. to 52 in. The list price is $95; Sherpani was running a 30% Black Friday sale when we checked. We compared documented features and published prices.

The Arden Cove Crissy Full Crossbody has the most detailed security specs of any handbag here. Arden Cove says its straps are A9-rated and its lining A1-rated for slash resistance under the ANSI/ISEA 105-2016 standard, with a cut-resistant barrier on all sides of the body. Every zipper has a clasp, and the strap clasps lock with a screw bit so the bag can be fastened to a chair or post. A built-in RFID-blocking wallet holds 8 cards plus cash in a zippered pocket, which Arden Cove says it tested with an ISO 14443 card. The nylon is rubber-backed and the YKK zippers are water resistant. You choose the strap: faux leather, jacquard or chain, though the regular jacquard strap is not slash-resistant. The catch is size and price: about 1.9 L of capacity, from $179 with locking clasps ($159 with classic clasps). We compared documented features and published prices.

The Pacsafe X 25L is the strongest backpack on this list for a laptop carrier. Pacsafe lists lockable zips with its Roobar Sport locking system and a secure zip tab, a Carrysafe slashguard strap with Dyneema eXomesh, RFIDsafe blocking pockets and material, a PopNLock security clip, cut-resistant materials and an anchor strap that secures around a fixed object. The padded sleeves fit most 16 in. laptops and 11 in. tablets, and there is a hidden storage pocket, a luggage slip for a roller bag handle, side bottle pockets and internal attachment points for keys and a wallet. It measures 18.9 x 12.2 x 7.1 in., weighs 2.2 lbs and is made from 750D recycled polyester. Pacsafe calls it carry-on compliant and lists a limited 5 year warranty. The trade-off is price: $179.95 is the most on this list. We compared documented features and published prices.

The Travelon Anti-Theft Classic Convertible Sling Backpack suits travelers who prefer a small backpack to a purse. It carries the same 5-point system as the Classic Crossbody: locking zippers, slash-resistant mesh body panels, dual cut-resistant strap cables, RFID-blocking slots and drop pockets, and a lockdown strap. Travelon lists it at 9 x 14 x 4.5 in., 8 liters and 1.10 lbs. The main compartment has a padded sleeve for an 11 in. tablet, a zippered pocket, a large drop pocket and a tethered key clip, and outside there is a hidden rear pocket, a stretch side bottle pocket and two front zippered pockets. It wears as a sling or a backpack. At $88 it is the cheapest backpack-style bag here, and Travelon's two-year warranty applies. It will not take a laptop, and the 30 in. to 38 in. strap range is narrower than on the crossbodies. We compared documented features and published prices.

The Sherpani Solstice is an 18L backpack sized for the space under an airplane seat. Sherpani lists it at 11.5 x 18 x 6.5 in. and 2 lb, sized as a personal item for most US airlines, with a padded compartment for laptops up to 15 in. and separate tablet and phone sleeves. Anti-theft features are Hypalon loop zipper locks, a chair loop lock, RFID-blocking technology with an RFID-protected interior zip pocket, and a slash-proof bottom. Outside there is an upper zip pocket, hidden front pockets and a water bottle pocket that zips away when not in use, plus a trolley sleeve for a suitcase handle. The slash protection covers less of the bag than the Pacsafe X 25L, which also takes a 16 in. laptop. The list price is $145, and Sherpani was running a 30% Black Friday sale at our check. We compared documented features and published prices.

The Pacsafe W Anti-Theft Carryall Tote is for travelers who want a tote they can also take to work. Pacsafe lists it at 14L, 16.5 in. wide, 10.6 in. tall and 4.9 in. deep, at 1.06 lbs. Security comes from RFIDsafe blocking pockets and material, a secure zip tab, a zip clip, a TurnNLock security hook, and a Carrysafe single wire slashguard strap with Dyneema eXomesh. Inside there is a padded sleeve for most 13 in. laptops, a spacious zippered RFID-blocking pocket and pockets for a phone, pens and a power bank, and a luggage slip 8.66 in. wide slides over a roller bag handle. The shell is recycled polyester with PFC-free water repellency, and Pacsafe's limited 5 year warranty applies. A tote is easier for a pickpocket to reach into than a crossbody worn in front, and the 10.63 in. handle drop means shoulder carry only. We compared documented features and published prices.

The XD Design Bobby Hero Regular is part of XD Design's Bobby Hero anti-theft backpack line. XD Design lists cut-proof protection, discreet zipper closures and concealed pockets so the main compartment cannot be opened while the bag is on your back, plus an RFID-protected pocket. Inside, padded compartments take a 15.6 in. laptop and a tablet up to 12.9 in., the largest tech fit on this list. It also has an integrated USB charging port, water-repellent fabric, reflective safety strips and a luggage strap. XD Design lists it at 16 L, 45 x 29 x 16 cm and 1,110 g, made from rPET fabric with an AWARE tracer and 29% recycled content. It ranks last because its site showed only euro pricing from our location, so we could not confirm a US price, and it is the heaviest bag here. We compared documented features and published prices.