TourSafe Petite Travel Handbag by PacSafe

The TourSafe Petite Handbag is an attractive, petite handbag with a slim silhouette and Pacsafe’s 4 anti-theft features. The ingenious design allows the shoulder strap to be shortened or lengthened so that the TourSafe Petite Handbag can be carried as a shoulder purse or across the body handbag. Great for travel use and as an effortlessly smart everyday purse.

TourSafe Petite Handbag- Taupe	TourSafe Petite Handbag- Black

TourSafe Petite Handbag with strap shortened	Toursafe Petite Handbag with strap lenghtened

Toursafe Petite Handbag Anti-theft Features eXomesh® Slashguard in lower front and bottom panels Slashproof adjustable shoulder strap Snatchproof shoulder strap allows the bag to anchor to a secure fixture Tamperproof Zipper

The TourSafe Petite Travel Handbag features all four of PacSafe’s patented anti-theft security features.  Each of these are vital to protecting the handbag from theft of pilferage.

Toursafe Petite Handbag Product Diagram

The Security Features of the Toursafe Petite Purse--

eXomesh® Slashguard in lower front and bottom panels

Google the phrase “purse slashing” and you will see numerous pages which talk about thieves who specialize in using razor blades to slice open the backs or bottoms of purses and backpacks without the knowledge of their owners. 

Additionally, the frequency of “bag slicing’ was noted on the United States Department of State – OSAC Travel Advisory Reports.  The following is a small portion of the Government’s web posting, as reported by travelers to our US Consulate and Embassy.  Note that this is just one country quoted, however you will find this same problem has been reported in numerous cities around the world. 

“US Department of State - OSAC Travel Advisory -   Pick-Pocketing - Well-organized pickpocket rings are a continual problem in Italy. Generally, pickpockets work in small groups of two or three individuals. One or two individuals distract the victim while another thief comes from behind and snatches the wallet or cuts a woman’s purse and steals the contents.

The most common type of pick-pocketing involves a woman’s purse being cut, generally where the zipper meets the fabric, or the slashing of the interior pocket of a man’s jacket or even the front pants pocket. Other popular methods involve the pickpocket simply colliding with the victim and snatching the wallet or having an accomplice drop items at the feet of the victim to create a distraction. When the helpful victim bends down to assist in picking up the items, a second thief comes from behind and commits the theft. Most pick-pocketing reports involving Americans occur in or around the tourist sights of Rome. https://www.osac.gov/Reports  

In order to protect a purse from “purse slashers” The TourSafe Petite Handbag includes the PacSafe patented eXomesh Slashguard feature.  A layer of stainless steel wire mesh is encased in the lower section of the bag to prevent contents of the bag from falling out when cut.  The security mesh is sandwiched between the inside and outside fabric of the purse.  The mesh is extremely flexible and is virtually undetectable.

Slashproof Adjustable Shoulder Strap

As the Department of State Travel Advisory commented above, purse slasher target both the body of the Toursafe Petite Handbag and purse straps.  Think how easy it is for a thief to cut a purse strap from behind a victim.  Even if you began to detect the odd feeling of the purse falling, by the time you were to react and turn around, the “17 year-old track star thief” would be half-way down the train station platform.  Sewn and embedded into each TourSafe handbag is stainless steel wire to prevent slash and grab theft.

This feature also is a great benefit when the purse is set down on and the detachable shoulder strap and snatchproof anchor is utilized.  If a thief were to try and grab the purse off a chair, the steel cable embedded within the shoulder strap will provide additional strength for the strap so it will stay secured to the chair.  A fabric purse strap without the steel cable is mo re vulnerable and will easily be ripped from the location where it is attached to the purse body.

The shoulder strap of the Toursafe Petite Handbag is fully adjustable.  The strap can be extremely shortened allowing it to be carried as a hand held bag, or lengthened to its maximum length of 48 inches so you can wear it in its most secure position, around the shoulder, and across the body.  Another unique design feature is that when the shoulder strap is shortened, the excess strap is hidden away from view. 

The excess length of the unused shoulder strap is contained in a built-in strap storage compartment hidden in the bottom and side of the Toursafe Petite purse.

Access to the hand bag's adjustment feature is hidden from view in a zippered compartment located at the bottom of the bag.

Even the zipper to this storage compartment is designed with a flap cover to hide the zipper tracks.  Inside this compartment is another security anchor clip that provide additional strength to the strap’s secure attachment to the Toursafe Petite Handbag.

The shoulder strap of the Toursafe Petite Handbag is finished with brushed nickel metal finish buckles and security clips.

  Snatchproof Bag Anchor - Allows the Bag to be Anchored to a Secure Fixture

You can’t carry your purse over your shoulder all the time.  Many purse thefts occur when you set it down.  Until now, you had very little options to prevent theft.  The TourSafe Purse line includes a built-in snatchproof anchor clip which allows the shoulder strap to be detached from the body of the purse, and routed around a stationary object before it is reattached to the bag.  Typically, the TourSafe purse would be wrapped around a chair back or around a table leg, then secured back to purse.  This ingenious feature is very low profile, and gives someone the option to use when dining or relaxing.

Tamperproof Zippers  One of the most common types of purse theft involves a thief sliding their hand into a purse and removing a wallet or other contents.  Each TourSafe handbag features dual “tamperproof zippers,” which allow the main zippered compartment to “lock down” when needed.  Street thieves, many being women and teenagers are very adept in this style of pickpocketing.

Inside Organizational Features - Main Compartment

The TourSafe Petite Handbag is the smallest handbag of the TourSafe line.  It is designed for day or evening use.  While smaller in size, it was uniquely designed to maximize its internal storage capabilities.  The following is a synopsis of the bag’s organizational  features of the main compartment.

This photograph depicts the inside of the main compartment while looking down into the zippered compartment.

Organizational features of the inside front panel of the TourSafe Petite Handbag. (Bag turned inside out) 

Security zipper pocket of the inside back panel of the TourSafe Petite Handbag (Bag turned inside out).

The following is a description of the Toursafe Petite Hand bag's compartments.   

Padded Electronic Gadget Pocket

This pocket is great for holding cell phones, iPods, or other electronic items.  The pocket is 4 inches wide, 5 inches deep, but can hold items up to 7 inches in height.  This is an “open top” style slide-in type pocket.

Credit Card Slots

Four card slots allow for quick and organized access of business, credit, or identification cards.

Pen Holders

Two slide-in pen holders allow for quick access of writing implements.

Large Internal Zippered Pockets

Located within the purse are two zippered pockets that are great for securing passports, tickets, or other items that demand an additional security layer.  On one side (inside the main compartment) is the larger compartment hold items 5 inches tall by 10 inches wide.  On the other side is the second pocket which is slightly smaller and holds items 5 inches tall by 8 inches wide.

Built-In Key FOB Holder

Included in the smaller inside zippered pocket is a permanently sewn-in Key FOB.  This quick detach clip device is great for providing “quick access” to an extra set of keys.  Almost everyone has had to search their purse in an attempt to find their “extra key” and only finding it when they dump all of the bags contents out – problem solved. 

Toursafe Petite Hand bag's Outside Organizational Features

Large Slide-in Pocket

Located on the outside back of the TourSafe Petite Handbag is one large slide-in pocket.  This is a great pocket for carrying maps or other thin objects that do not demand extra security.

Material

The PacSafe TourSafe Petite Handbag is made from Grosgrain, which is a tightly woven fabric with narrow horizontal ridges.  The material is very sturdy and has a natural crispness that allows the bag to keep its shape.  The outward appearance of the materia l tends to be slightly formal, however is very comfortable in a casual setting.

The inside material of the bag is a brightly reflective Lilac color that aids in locating items in dark environments.

Care of Material

The TourSafe Petite Handbag is easy to care for and clean.  Use mild detergent and soft hand cloth to clean and air dry.

Toursafe Petite Handbag Specifications

• Materials: Grosgrain, high-tensile stainless steel wire
• Dimensions: 32 x 19.5 x 6 cm / 12.6 x 7.7 x 2.4 in
• Weight: 12 oz
• Colors:  Black or Taupe
• Model Number: PB081BK Black / Lilac Liner
• Model Number: PB081TP Taupe / Lilac Liner 

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