Barbour
Waxed Cotton Crossbody Bag
The Barbour waxed cotton crossbody bag is a small rectangular shoulder bag for carrying daily essentials, with a main zip compartment, front zip pocket, inner slip pocket, and rear slip pocket. It measures 18 cm high, 15 cm wide, and 5 cm deep, and features an adjustable black webbing crossbody strap, brass-tone hardware, and a Barbour front patch. The waxed cotton canvas exterior has a black synthetic lining and an interior brand label; it holds a 5/5 rating from one review.
- Material
- Waxed cotton canvas
- Style
- casual, classic, heritage, travel-friendly
- Category
- Luggage & Bags > Messenger Bags
Specifications
Waxed cotton crossbody bag with a zip main compartment, front zip pocket, inner slit pocket, and adjustable strap.
Main compartment with zip closure; front zip pocket; inner slit pocket; adjustable crossbody strap.
- Material
- Waxed cotton canvas
- Style
- casual, classic, heritage, travel-friendly
- Occasion
- everyday, casual, travel, weekend
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 15 x 18 x 5 cm
- Category
- Luggage & Bags > Messenger Bags
Additional Attributes
- Barbour
- waxed cotton canvas
- zip closure
- front zip pocket
- inner slit pocket
- adjustable crossbody strap
Product Insights
Shell is 100% waxed cotton; trim is 100% polyester; interior is 80% polyester/20% cotton Compact 18 x 15 x 5 cm (7 x 6 x 2 in) Fits a large phone, cardholder and keys; bulky wallets or keyrings are the tight items Weatherproof against rain and wind, but not submersible Re-wax annually or when the bag looks dry or loses water resistance Heavier, bulkier and less breathable than modern synthetic waterproofs
Verified claims
- material
- Shell is 100% waxed cotton; trim is 100% polyester; interior is 80% polyester/20% cotton
- dimensions
- Compact 18 x 15 x 5 cm (7 x 6 x 2 in)
- capacity
- Fits a large phone, cardholder and keys; bulky wallets or keyrings are the tight items
- strap length
- Adjustable webbed strap reaches 145 cm total length
- strap material
- Polyester webbing strap, not leather or waxed cotton
- fit
- Wears high on the hip or waist rather than swinging at the thigh
- organization
- Zipped main compartment, front zip pocket, inner slip pocket, plus a rear slip pocket and interior patch pocket
- hardware
- Brass-tone D-rings and a metal zipper ring are visible; pull material is not itemized
- construction
- Soft-sided rectangular body with gusseted sides, top zip and bottom edge piping
- weather resistance
- Weatherproof against rain and wind, but not submersible
- care
- Sponge clean only with cold water; no machine wash, detergent or dry cleaning
- maintenance
- Re-wax annually or when the bag looks dry or loses water resistance
- storage
- Store lightly stuffed and upright, away from sunlight and damp; do not hang by the strap
- patina
- Waxed cotton develops a patina and light chalk marks with wear
- material behavior
- Stiff and substantial when new, softening with wear; wax responds to temperature
- tradeoff
- Heavier, bulkier and less breathable than modern synthetic waterproofs
- durability
- Designed to be renewed; can last decades with re-waxing
- styling
- Heritage outdoor styling with black webbing, front Barbour patch and brass-tone hardware
- uses
- Best for compact everyday carry: commute, errands, travel and light rain
- value
- Mid-priced branded waxed cotton; value comes from heritage, repairability and longevity
- comparison
- Unlike leather, no conditioning; unlike nylon or canvas, no machine washing; unlike synthetics, heavier
Product record
- Title
- Waxed Cotton Crossbody Bag
- Brand
- Barbour
- Price
- 125 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 5 stars, 1 reviews
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 14 sourcesUses
Hands-free everyday carry with zippered storage
Wear this Barbour crossbody bag across the body with its adjustable strap to keep daily essentials close while keeping hands free. The zip-closure main compartment and front zip pocket secure your belongings, with an inner slit pocket for smaller items.[1]
Hands-free crossbody wear with an adjustable strap
This bag is shown worn diagonally across the front on a wide black webbing strap, with an adjustable slider for changing the strap length. The strap attaches to the bag sides with brass D-rings, so you can set it to sit comfortably across your body while keeping your hands free.[2,3]
Keeping everyday carry dry on a rainy commute
A waxed cotton crossbody for carrying your things through rain and wind on a commute or trek — the weatherproof fabric shrugs off wet weather, and the wax stiffens in colder temperatures to become more windproof. It is not fully waterproof, though: if the bag gets submerged, water will get inside.[4]
Spot-cleaning dirt and stains off a waxed cotton bag
When this waxed cotton bag picks up dirt or grime, a dry cloth, brush, or lint roller can remove surface marks, and a sponge with cold water handles deeper cleaning. Some care guides note that a dab of corn starch left on an oil stain for about 48 hours, then brushed off, may help lift it. Avoid machine washing, detergent, or dry-cleaning, which the guide says can strip the wax that makes the fabric weatherproof; if soap is needed, use only a small amount of gentle soap on the spot and re-wax that area before use.[4,5]
Refresh weatherproofing with a re-wax
This waxed cotton crossbody is designed to be renewed rather than replaced: when the wax starts to look dry, come off, or the bag becomes less water resistant, a re-wax with a suitable wax dressing restores its weatherproofing. Waxed cotton isn't fully waterproof, but staying on top of re-waxing helps keep rain out — with frequency depending on use, roughly once a year for lighter use. Care is simple: no machine-washing or detergent, just a cold-water sponge down, and high-abrasion areas typically need attention sooner.[4,5]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Waxed Cotton Crossbody Bag: Choose this if you want a compact everyday crossbody in rugged waxed cotton: it measures about 7 by 6 by 2 inches, with a zip main compartment, a front zip pocket, a rear slip pocket, an inner slit pocket, and an adjustable webbing strap, offered in one size. The waxed cotton is weatherproof against rain and wind and can be renewed with re-waxing rather than replaced, which Barbour's waxed bags are made for and which one care guide says lets them last for decades. Keep in mind it is not fully waterproof if submerged, and it cannot be machine-washed, detergent-cleaned, or dry-cleaned, since those strip the protective wax.[1,4,5] | Heritage Leather And Waxed-Cotton Briefcase: Choose this if you want a classic waxed-cotton and genuine leather briefcase for daily commuting, since one long-term user reports carrying a 15-inch laptop and notebooks daily by car and train for about three years with no issues. It measures about 17 inches long by 11.75 inches high with a slim depth of roughly 2.75 to 7.5 centimeters depending on the listing, so it suits flatter work loads rather than bulky packing. You get a zipped main compartment with a twin zip for wide access, two front buckle-flap pockets, a laptop mesh pocket, a removable adjustable shoulder strap, grab handles, and Barbour's tartan lining, in Mossy Green or Navy/Midnight Blue.[6,7,8,9,10,11] | Red Writing Tote: Choose this if you want a rugged 100% cotton canvas carryall in a large size (about 19 inches long, 13.75 inches high, and 5 inches wide), offered in one size. It has long flat canvas shoulder straps, a snap button closure, an inner slit pocket, and a bold red Barbour graphic printed across the front. Note that the tote is unlined, so anything inside sits directly against the canvas.[12,13,14] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Small rectangular waxed-cotton crossbody bag with an adjustable black webbing strap worn diagonally across the front, a horizontal zip pocket near the top, and a stitched black patch with brand text and a small graphic on the lower front.
- Body shape and materialSmall upright rectangular soft-sided bag with rounded bottom corners made from a brown waxed cotton or similar matte fabric showing subtle creasing and wear marks.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.46 · w 0.52 · h 0.44 (high) - Top front zip pocketHorizontal front zipper set near the top face of the bag with a narrow stitched zipper tape and a dark metal zipper pull ending in a round metal ring.
2 regions
x 0.29 · y 0.52 · w 0.36 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.33 · y 0.57 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (high) - Adjustable shoulder strapWide black woven webbing strap worn diagonally across the bag front with an adjustable rectangular metal slider in a silver finish visible near the upper left of the bag front.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.46 · w 0.62 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.34 · y 0.46 · w 0.08 · h 0.10 (high) - Strap hardwareTwo metal strap attachment rings in a warm gold/brass finish are visible where the strap meets the bag on both left and right sides.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.54 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (medium); x 0.78 · y 0.58 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (medium) - Front brand patchSquare stitched black fabric patch on the lower front with light tan printed brand text and a small tan graphic (a stylized lighthouse and decorative element) centered on the patch.
1 region
x 0.41 · y 0.75 · w 0.18 · h 0.13 (high) - Visible text - brand“Barbour”
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.76 · w 0.10 · h 0.05 (high) - Zipper pull detailRound metal zipper ring attached to a dark metal tab; the ring is plain and circular and hangs down from the zipper track.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.57 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (high) - Surface conditionThe waxed fabric surface shows mild uneven shading and small crease lines consistent with a waxed finish rather than a smooth uniform color.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.46 · w 0.52 · h 0.44 (high)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a light neutral background with a soft shadow beneath the bag. The bag is centered in the lower half of the frame and lit evenly from front.
- Background and stagingPlain light gray background with a soft drop shadow under the bag; no props or packaging visible.
- Shot compositionBag is centered horizontally and positioned in the lower half of the image, leaving large negative space above.
- Lighting and shadowEven diffuse frontal lighting with a soft shadow directly beneath the bag indicating a flat studio surface.
Colors
waxed brown· bodyblack· strapblack patch· front patch backgroundtan gold· patch print and small graphicbrass hardware· metal hardware- Body shape and materialSmall upright rectangular soft-sided bag with rounded bottom corners made from a brown waxed cotton or similar matte fabric showing subtle creasing and wear marks.
- 02
Product
Rear-facing view of a small rectangular crossbody bag showing textured dark-brown fabric body, an external slip pocket on the back, a top zip opening with brown trimmed top edge, and a black woven adjustable shoulder strap attached by brass D-rings.
- Overall shapeVertical rectangular soft-sided bag with slightly rounded top corners and a flat base visible at the bottom front edge.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.66 · h 0.78 (high) - Main exterior fabricCoarse textured dark-brown woven fabric covering the entire visible body panels with a slight sheen consistent with a waxed finish.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.22 · w 0.52 · h 0.66 (high) - Rear slip pocketFlat external slip pocket on the back panel with a single line of contrast topstitching across the pocket opening near the top.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.18 · w 0.56 · h 0.30 (high) - Top trim and zipperUpper edge has a brown fabric trim running along the zipper line; black zipper tape is visible between the trim and the bag body.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.66 · h 0.14 (high) - Shoulder strap materialWide black woven webbing strap with a coarse ribbed texture, shown draped across the foreground and attached to the bag sides.
3 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.58 · w 0.62 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.18 · w 0.14 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.78 · y 0.20 · w 0.18 · h 0.36 (medium) - Strap attachments and hardwareRounded D-ring style metal hardware in a warm brass tone connects the strap webbing to the bag at both sides; the left D-ring is prominent and the right D-ring is partially visible.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.20 · w 0.12 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.82 · y 0.20 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (medium) - Side gusset and seamVisible side gusset and vertical seam at the bag left side where the front and rear panels meet; slight creasing in the fabric at the seam.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.36 · w 0.14 · h 0.48 (high) - Bottom edge pipingNarrow reinforced bottom edge or piping visible along the front-bottom perimeter, slightly darker than the main body.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.82 · w 0.58 · h 0.10 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a light gray seamless background with soft directional lighting from above-left producing a faint shadow to the lower-right; image cropped to show three-quarter rear angle of the bag.
- Background and lightingPlain light gray seamless background with even, soft studio lighting causing subtle highlights on the fabric texture and a soft shadow to the bag's lower-right.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter rear view framed to include strap draped into the foreground; product is centered slightly left-of-center in the image.
- Image qualityHigh resolution, sharp focus on bag surfaces and hardware; no legible printed text visible in the image.
Colors
dark brown· main bodymedium brown· top trimblack· strapbrass· hardware- Overall shapeVertical rectangular soft-sided bag with slightly rounded top corners and a flat base visible at the bottom front edge.
- 03
Product
Close-up of the bag opening showing the waxed cotton exterior, a metal zipper, the interior black lining, an interior patch pocket with a sewn brand label, and a striped fabric along the inner top edge.
- Exterior materialBrown waxed cotton exterior visible at the lower right and lower left foreground with stitched seam detail and a slightly worn, textured finish.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.57 · w 0.96 · h 0.41 (high) - Main opening and zipperTop-entry metal-toothed zipper with dark fabric zipper tape runs along the top edge of the opening; zipper slider and pull hardware are partly visible at the lower right corner of the opening.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.52 · w 0.40 · h 0.41 (high) - Interior liningSmooth black synthetic interior lining fills the main cavity and forms the visible pocket backing.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.26 · w 0.68 · h 0.58 (high) - Interior patch pocketRectangular internal pocket made from the same black lining fabric is stitched to the interior and sits below the sewn brand label.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.33 · w 0.45 · h 0.28 (high) - Striped inner trimNarrow inset of woven fabric along the upper interior edge with diagonal thin orange and yellow stripes on a dark background, visible behind the pocket and near the zipper track.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.08 · w 0.56 · h 0.20 (high) - Sewn brand label“Black rectangular sewn label attached to the pocket with white printed brand text reading 'Barbour' and smaller partially visible text above and below.”
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.36 · w 0.50 · h 0.18 (high) - Small printed characters above labelSmall white printed characters above 'Barbour' are present but mostly illegible at this resolution.Partial
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.30 · w 0.34 · h 0.08 (medium)
Other
Tightly cropped close-up of the bag opening shot from above at a slight angle showing shadowing inside the cavity; neutral light background with soft studio lighting and no props.
- Shot compositionTight overhead close-up focusing on the bag mouth and interior, with the exterior occupying the lower portion and the interior cavity filling the center and upper areas.
- BackgroundEven light gray studio background visible in the top right and top left margins around the bag opening.
2 regions
x 0.72 · y 0.00 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, diffused lighting creates gentle highlights on the waxed cotton texture and modest shadowing inside the bag cavity toward the lower center.
Colors
medium brown· exterior waxed cottonblack· interior lining and pocketorange yellow stripe· inner striped trim- Exterior materialBrown waxed cotton exterior visible at the lower right and lower left foreground with stitched seam detail and a slightly worn, textured finish.
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Customer Reviews
1 total1 reviews · out of 5
Perfect little bag for Fall and Winter
Just the right size for my phone, keys and a few things, while also being just the right textile to hold up against Toronto weather