Arden Cove Crissy Full Crossbody review

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.

Who it is for

travelers who want an anti-theft bag that looks like a regular handbag

Price

From $179 with the locking clasps strap on Arden Cove's US store as of November 2026.

Crissy Full Crossbody with Locking Clasps Strap from $ 179.00
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• A9-rated slash-resistant straps and A1-rated slash-resistant lining, tested to ANSI/ISEA 105-2016
• Zipper clasps and locking strap clasps that can lock to a chair or post
• Built-in RFID-blocking wallet with 8 card slots and a zippered pocket
• Rubber-backed water-resistant nylon and YKK water-resistant zippers
• Strap choice of faux leather, jacquard or chain, with steel cable or metal chain on the slash-resistant options

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Slash resistance on all sides of the body, not only the bottom
• Strength: Arden Cove says it fits a 16.9 oz water bottle, a Kindle, a phone and a charger
• Strength: Free shipping within the continental US on orders over $75
• Weakness: From $179, the second highest price here
• Weakness: Approximate capacity of 1.9 L is the smallest here
• Weakness: Arden Cove notes the regular jacquard strap is not slash-resistant

Key facts

• Price: From $179 (locking clasps)
• Capacity: About 1.9 L
• RFID wallet: 8 card slots
• Slash rating: A9 straps, A1 lining (ANSI/ISEA 105-2016)
• Strap length: 33 in. to 59 in. (faux leather)

Where it ranks

Arden Cove Crissy Full Crossbody is No. 4 in our Best Anti-Theft Travel Bags verdict.