Crossbody 2.0

Having been a happy owner of a Carry On 1.0 and Daily bag for many years now, the Crossbody was to me the one felt I needed to complete the set - one for longer trip, one for shorter trips, and one for EDC. I couldn’t bring myself to stump up for the Crossbody until I got the email about the 2.0 - that seemed as good an excuse as any. And now I have it, I don’t know how or why I went so long without. It perfectly fits all the little essentials I’d rather not load my pockets with. The perfect utility piece.

I was a little doubtful about many things and did not preorder. But after several roadtrips & camping where my fancy Chloe crossbody leather bag didn’t make sense, I wanted to give a try. Now this is the only bag I wear, even when I am going out in a dress. I just adjust the strap so I wear it as a shoulder bag instead of a crossbody. The magnetic clip works so much better than I imagined. I also thought it would be too big for my body but it doesn’t (I am 5’3, small-medium size). I don’t think the photos do the justice to this bag. I love the size, all the details, material, functionality … basically everything 😁 Haven’t used my Chloe or any other leather crossbody since I got this. Highly recommended!

I’ve been looking for the perfect EDC crossbody and everything else I’ve tried was either too big, too small, too bulky, or could never stay in one position and kept sliding around. I can stop searching now — thank you!!! My only nitpicky complaint is that the secret pockets are a few millimeters too small for my SECRID card wallet — the card-release latch gets caught when trying to put it in or pull it out.

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This beg is exactly what I was looking for to be my everyday carry. It’s super comfortable, has a great amount of space, is easy to access, all while looking nice and sleek. I especially love how it sits just as comfortably on my front as it does on my back. It’s not just handy for when I need access, but also when I’m in more pick pocketety areas so I can keep an eye on it!

I now own two (both colors). I’m about to order another black as a back up, in case anything happens to my primary black one. I’ve ordered one for one of my employees. I’ll likely give these out as Christmas presents.

Need I say more? They’re that good. The inside zipper pocket. The zipper pockets on both sides. The mesh pockets inside. The magnetic clasp. The strap transition from bag to strap. It’s all done so well. I genuinely don’t know how it could be improved. Not too big. Not too small.

My final comment, this is something I would turn around and go back to the house if I forgot. It’s part of my EDC. If you’re on the fence, do it!

Ever since cargo pants went out of style, it's always been a challenge to stuff everything in your pockets (especially if you don't like using your back pockets for security reasons). I've always made do but frequently found myself having issues even with the minimal essentials of keys/phone/wallet - at least 2 of them end up getting squished into the same front pocket, making not only for a tight fit and scratching stuff up, but also risking dropping one item while accessing the other.
I'd liked the concept of slings but never really did much research until last year. After doing some research, I went to a specialized carry store that carries many popular brands such as Aer, Evergoods, and Bellroy (unfortunately they did not have Minaal) and tried on some slings. Besides the obvious visual things such as colorways and shape, I noticed that there are a lot of details in the bag design, from the internal organization to zipper choices to buckle mechanism to the way the bag carries on your body. I tried on a bunch of bags but had reservations/concerns with all of the ones I tried on. However, I realized that for me, and probably for many people, the ~2L size was just about perfect. Anything smaller you lose a good deal of functionality. Anything larger and you're losing minimalism/just carrying around a bag.
Anyway, during my search I subscribed to the mailing lists of a few brands, including Minaal's. Fast forward a few months and I get an email about the new Crossbody 2.0. I was already in the market, and since I really liked Minaal's aesthetic and loved the copywriting in their emails, I was sold.
The bag itself is great. It has a lower profile than many of the other 2L bags I tried on. It can easily fit way more than you can fit in your pockets (e.g., phone, travel documents, earbuds, tissues). You can easily fit mailing envelopes in the inner (secret?) compartment, and since the bag is relatively flat, they won't get crumpled. The bag is also large enough to fit a water bottle or small foldable umbrella (NB since the bag is soft, large ones may slightly distort the outside/be visible).
I'm 100% satisfied with this bag.

I think my first crossbody bag was the V1 of this bag, and I've had about 4 since then, with some of them sometimes replacing my V1. But, I'm back with the V2. I don't notice that much of a difference, although, I do like the 2nd "secret" pocket. So, if you have the V1, you may not have a reason to upgrade.

It's the perfect size most of the time - just big enough to hold my eReader or iPad mini, plus my essentials.

This is my errand bag. I adore the simplistic style, and the materials and craftsmanship are of high quality! This bag is the perfect size to carry all of my essentials. As always, a satisfied customer here!

Got this before our trip to South America and used the heck out of it. The pockets on the end were far more convenient for cards than I expected. It was so nice to have my passport and ticket available during boarding without having to dig through my bigger bag. Having a place for my sunglasses while exploring meant I actually took them and had a much more enjoyable time. While one gate agent did ask me to combine it into my Daily 1.0 bag, most just ignored it.

Since I got home, I was able to use it along with the Daily 1.0 to for a two day work trip, the slight amount of extra space was just what I needed instead of a separate roll-aboard.

Thank you Minaal! I'm loving the Crossbody. I searched a while to find the right one and this is it.

Not only does the bag feel comfortable through full day nature hikes and full day city exploring, and not only does it hold everything I need it to, but I personally value the stylish look of not having loud branding all over my bags, and I also enjoy the hidden compartments. The price of the bag is not the cheapest, but I don’t think any other crossbody manages to look this classy while not sacrificing any function or comfort. If you value aesthetics and the price is no personal barrier, I absolutely recommend this bag. — N.B. I’ve only gone on 2 smaller trips at the time of writing this review, so I can’t comment on longevity and durability other than that it’s still going strong so far!

After using crossbody 2.0 during my vacation, I would like to put it to washing machine to keep it clean. Is it allowed ？ Any precaution, like avoid any detergent or max spinning speed ？ pls advise

I have the 1.0 and in the beginning when I first got it I felt it was mediocre. After using it more, it grows on you. I love the tiny pocket on the side as it’s a perfect fit for a pocket hand sanitizer. The 2.0 has a tiny pocket on both sides, which is even better. I wish there is a designated pocket for a phone (with padding) and an extra zipper pocket inside. Overall, awesome sling for everyday use.

I've been using the 1.0 Crossbody for several years when out and about, or when travelling. It's comfy enough to strap to yourself on long journeys. I like that the 2.0 has an extra side pocket. The brighter lining is great, but white will get grubby super quickly. The zips are currently a bit stiff, but that could be because I haven't used it as much so far. The size seems similar to the 1.0. I like that I can squeeze in a small drink bottle along with a phone, keys, earbuds, pen, wipes, fattish wallet..

This is the best bag ever! Holds all my essentials and more. I use it to the beach, during short hikes, when I go out for groceries, even during dates with my man. It is so versatile. Matches well with any outfit too, even dresses. Love it!

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