Pacsafe Go Anti Theft Sling Pack (Coastal Blue) Review (2026)

Who this sling pack fits

This sling suits city travelers who want to carry only the basics, a phone, wallet, passport and maybe a light layer, while keeping both hands free and their bag close against the body. Pacsafe has built its entire brand around anti-theft travel gear, so buyers who specifically want proven security hardware rather than a generic bag with an RFID label attached may prefer paying more for a brand with that specific focus. The coastal blue colorway also gives it a lighter, more casual look than an all-black tactical style bag, which can matter to travelers who want security features without looking like they are carrying something valuable. Travelers who need to carry a lot of gear beyond phone-and-wallet essentials will find its small capacity limiting.

Anti-theft construction

The bag's signature security feature is its Carrysafe slashguard strap, which is reinforced with a mesh material designed to resist being cut through, a common tactic against thin fabric straps on ordinary bags. RFID-blocking pockets and lining, built to meet an official security standard for blocking unauthorized scans, protect cards and a passport carried inside. A zip clip and a dual-release security buckle add further deterrence against someone trying to quickly open the bag or unclip the strap while it is worn. The shell material is water resistant and made from recycled polyester, which adds a modest sustainability angle on top of the security features.

Size and everyday carry

With roughly 2.5 liters of capacity, this sling is sized for a phone, wallet, passport, sunglasses and small items rather than a jacket, water bottle or a full daypack's worth of gear. The compact build keeps it light on the body for full days of walking, and the crossbody strap adjusts to fit different body sizes. Because the sling stays this small, it works best as a secondary bag alongside a main backpack or suitcase rather than as someone's only bag for a full day out, unless that day only requires the essentials mentioned above.

How it compares

Against the Travelon Anti-Theft Classic crossbody, the Pacsafe Go trades a larger, purse-like main compartment for a smaller, slimmer sling silhouette and a strap built specifically to resist slashing rather than a broader lining approach. It also costs more than several generic anti-theft crossbody bags on the market, but Pacsafe's specific focus on travel security technology, rather than security features bolted onto a general bag design, is the main reason buyers pay the premium. Pacsafe backs its bags with a multi-year limited warranty, which is a detail worth checking against cheaper alternatives that may not offer the same coverage if hardware fails.

Bottom line

Choose this sling if you want a compact, security-focused bag for carrying just the essentials in higher-risk tourist areas, and you are willing to pay more for a brand built specifically around anti-theft travel gear. Skip it if you need to carry more than a phone, wallet and passport on a typical day out, since its small capacity will feel limiting compared with a larger crossbody or daypack. For day trips where you want to move quickly through crowds without worrying about a bag being slashed or grabbed, its small size becomes an advantage rather than a limitation.

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