Best crossbody bag for men: nylon wins

Goyard's Cap-Vert in coated canvas costs $2,500 pre owned, yet you pay for the monogram rather than extra carrying capacity.

Our shelf count on 9 November 2026 found 56 crossbody, sling, shoulder and waist bags across independent racks, priced from $145 to $6,000 CAD. Porter's listing calls its Cordura ballistic nylon high durability, made for everyday use and travel, and that is the job a crossbody does.

Quick facts

• On within: 56 crossbody, sling, shoulder and waist bags, read 9 November 2026.
• Price spread: $145 to $3,000 CAD across 16 bags examined.
• Waterproof technical entry: $145 CAD for the ASRV Large Waterproof Crossbody.
• Ballistic nylon build: $395 CAD for the Porter Unit Shoulder Bag.
• Pre owned luxury entry: $2,500 CAD for the Goyard Cap-Vert PM.
• Stock by label: 11 ASRV bags and 10 Porter bags on the shelf.

Phone, keys and cards: the small sling

Small slings work because they carry daily essentials without adding bulk across your chest. At Due West, the ASRV Molle Crossbody Bag in Black is marked down from $195 to $145 CAD in one size.

At Utopia, the pre owned Supreme Sling Bag (FW20) Leopard costs $150 CAD. Supreme opened in New York in April 1994.

Another pre owned option is the Porter Yoshida Force Shoulder Sling Bag at $150 CAD.

A tablet and a day out: the bigger crossbody

When your carry includes a tablet or a notebook, small pouches run out of space. The ASRV Large Waterproof Crossbody Bag in Black sells for $145 CAD, marked down from $245. It combines waterproof nylon with a ripstop nylon lining, zip pockets, and a Cobra quick release buckle to fit up to an 11 inch iPad.

Porter makes its Porter Unit Shoulder Bag, Khaki and the Porter Unit Shoulder Bag in Navy in Japan for $395 CAD each. They feature military inspired Cordura ballistic nylon, heavy twill tape, and matte hardware. (the khaki tone works best against a washed denim jacket)

For an athletic shape, Y-3 offers its Y-3 Crossbody Bag in Black at $175 CAD, down from $325. The larger 5 litre Y-3 Crossbody Bag, Black sits at $265 CAD, measuring 5.90 by 10.62 inches in plain weave nylon. Y-3 was founded in 2002.

The waist bag worn across the chest

A waist bag worn across the chest keeps your phone and cards in front of you, where a back sling does not. Massimo Osti started C.P. Company in 1978, and its Nylon B Lens bag is garment dyed polyamide with the lens detail.

The grey Nylon B Lens bag costs $325 CAD, while the C.P. Company Nylon B Lens Crossbody Waist Bag in Ivy is $335 CAD with outside zip pockets.

For a metallic finish, there is the pre owned Supreme Small Waist Bag (FW22) Silver costs $150 CAD. At the top of the nylon range, the Prada Double Zip Re-Nylon Belt Bag costs $1,000 CAD pre owned. Mario and Martino Prada began the label with a Milan leather goods shop in 1913.

Buy nylon for the rain and the street, and leave coated canvas for clean hotel lobbies.

Canvas and leather: Goyard, Louis Vuitton, Prada and Chrome Hearts

Heritage canvas offers historical prestige rather than rough weather utility. Goyard dates to 1853 in Paris, while its coated canvas, Goyardine, was introduced in 1892. On the Goyard shelf, the pre owned Goyard Cap-Vert PM Shoulder Bag White costs $2,500 CAD, and the Goyard Cap Vert Crossbody Goyardine Brown reaches $3,000 CAD.

Louis Vuitton opened his workshop in Paris in 1854. The pre owned Louis Vuitton Avenue Slingbag PM is $1,500 CAD.

Chrome Hearts began in a Los Angeles garage in 1988, and five of its bags sit on the shelf from $1,400 to $6,000 CAD.

Before you buy

Inspect the hardware before paying for any daily carry. ASRV uses a Cobra quick release buckle and Y-3 adds a padded mesh strap, while Porter relies on heavy twill tape. Outside zip pockets matter because unzipping the main chamber for small cards defeats the purpose of a crossbody.

Check the condition line on a second hand bag. The Yorkville shop marks pre owned bags and guarantees every item 100% authentic. Due West at 431 Queen St W in Toronto opens Monday to Saturday 11 to 7, while Utopia at 132 Cumberland Street in Toronto opens daily 12 to 8.

Common questions

What is the best crossbody bag for men?

The best crossbody bag for men is a ballistic nylon pack like the $395 Porter Unit Shoulder Bag or the $145 ASRV Large Waterproof Crossbody. Porter's listing calls its nylon high durability for everyday use, and ASRV's is waterproof. On within, 56 bags are in stock across technical nylon and pre owned luxury.

What size crossbody bag should a man get?

A man carrying only a phone, keys and cards needs a small sling. For an 11 inch tablet, pick a bag whose listing says it fits one, like ASRV's large waterproof crossbody at $145 CAD; Y-3's 5 litre bag measures 5.90 by 10.62 inches for $265 CAD. Choosing a bag by what goes inside prevents carrying dead weight.

Is a sling bag the same as a crossbody bag?

Mostly, yes: both are worn across the body on one strap. Sling usually means the smaller shape, while crossbody covers any bag worn that way, waist bags included. Supreme's $150 CAD sling and C.P. Company's $325 CAD waist bag are both worn across the chest.

Every business above is independent, was verified open as of August 2026, and nobody paid to be here. If one has closed or moved, tell us at hello@shopwithin.co and we will fix it.

within carries the world's best boutique shelves. Toronto is open now and more cities follow. The quizzes will read your taste and the journal has the rest of the city.