Coin purse: Small bags used to carry coins are called coin purses. They’re usually carried with other bags, or are included as a part of a handbag.

Computer bag: Large bags with padding and used to carry laptops, tablets, and other technological devices. Some include compartments for accessories, books or other things, with individual fitted pockets for each item.



Cross body: Bags that are worn with the strap looping over one shoulder and crossing your body diagonally are called cross body bags. These type of bags are worn both with long straps, which falls at the hip, and with short straps, which falls at the waist.

Drawstring bag: Elongated bags that have top handles and/or straps, with drawstrings and sometimes buttons for closure..

Duffel bag: Also known as gym bags, duffel bags are long, cylindrical and have both handles and a long strap.

Envelope bag: A small and thin rectangular handheld bag, or clutch, with a triangular flap, resembling an envelope.

Fanny pack: A type of belt bag but with no definition between the belt and the bag is called a fanny pack. These type of bags are popular for their hands-free nature, since there is no strap to be held. That’s why fanny packs are often used by travelers or while trekking or hiking.

Messenger: Usually used by men, messenger bags are medium-sized rectangular bags with a long and thick strap. These types of bags are cross-body and made out of soft material, like leather, often with a flap and buckle closure, sometimes used to carry books. Also known as satchel. Also see cross-body bag.

Mini bag: Palm-sized or slightly larger, usually with thin shoulders and/or handles, zippers and/or button closures.

Phone pouch: A tiny bag used to carry a smartphone. Phone pouches may be lightly padded, to protect the phone, and may also have a separate compartment for keeping credit card or keys. Some phone pouches are without a strap or handle, meant to be kept within a larger handbag. Some of these types of bags may have a large strap, meant to be worn cross-body or around the waist for easy phone-access.

Round bag: A style of cross body or shoulder bags that are cylindrical and sometimes spherical in shape.

Tote: A large rectangular shaped bag, sometimes without any closure. Tote bags may have a buckle and strap closure or zip in some cases. Due to their large size, they are often made in washable fabric and used for beach goers, to carry a change of clothes, blankets, shows and more. Leather tote bags are also popular for office use to carry laptops or files.

Wristlet: Small bags that have a loop on one end, which can be wrapped around the wrists. They are different from wallets in that wallets are used just to carry money and credit cards, and so are very compact and structured, whereas wristlets may have a larger open compartment for keys, phone, and a small pouch for money/credit card.