timbuk2 classic messenger bag - small and the internal water bottle pocket keeps water in Timbuk2 Classic Messenger Bag Collegiate

We found this setup much more comfortable than backpack mode, especially for shorter carries around the city or airport

While the words cross-body travel bag might bring to mind a stodgy nylon number with a few too many zippers, that doesnt have to be the case

Compact and Travel-Friendly - The lightweight and compact size of the makeup bag make it easy to carry in your handbag or travel luggage, keeping your essentials organized and accessible wherever you go

I also tested the gear on smaller bottom fish, including flounder, sea bass, snapper, and tautog, as well as red drum and spotted sea trout in Charleston, South Carolina