The Mageasy Flip Bucket Crossbody is a small bucket-style bag with a 3-litre capacity, intended for everyday carry of essentials (phone, wallet, cards, maybe a small water bottle or umbrella). What makes it a bit more interesting is that it includes a detachable phone lanyard strap (8.3 mm) and has a reversible design — two fabrics/colours so you can “flip” the look. The combination is meant to offer utility and style.
Key Specs & Design Details
These are its major specs and design features, as given by Mageasy and retailers:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Capacity | ≈ 3 litres — enough for phone, wallet, keys, etc. |
| Dimensions | 300 × 190 × 30 mm (bag) |
| Net Weight | ~ 201 grams including strap |
| Materials | Polyester/nylon, with PU in some colour variants (Stellar Silver / Space Gray) |
| Coatings / Protection | Water-repellent, anti-stain coatings; Stellar Silver has additional UV-resistant technology to reduce yellowing. |
| Closure & Access | Drawstring + magnetic clasps; zippered pockets both inside and outside, rain covers for the zippers. |
| Strap / Lanyard | 8.3 mm strap included; detachable. |
| Colour / Style Options | Various combos — e.g. Galaxy Black + Black; Moon Beige + Black; Space Gray + Concrete Gray; Stellar Silver + Galaxy Gray. Reversible design allows flipping the outward appearance. |
Stylish & Flexible Appearance
One big advantage is the reversible colour/design. If you like changing looks, this gives you more value — you get two styles in one. Some people may want a brighter or lighter colour some days, a darker one on others.
Good For Everyday Essentials
With its 3 L volume and the layout of pockets (inner + outer zip, compartments), it seems well suited to daily carry: phone, wallet, keys, maybe a small power bank or compact umbrella. The bucket shape gives better internal space than very flat crossbody pouches. If you’re someone who doesn’t carry too much, this is probably sufficient.
Protective Features
The water-repellent and anti-stain coatings are helpful, especially for urban use, commuting, or unpredictable weather. The rain covers over the exterior and interior zippers, adding extra peace of mind. Also, magnetic clasps plus a drawstring mean you have two levels of closure, which helps security and keeps out dust / rain.
Lightweight & Comfortable
At ~201 g including strap, the bag is fairly lightweight, especially given that it has a 3 L capacity and various closures and hardware. That reduces fatigue when carrying it crossbody or over the shoulder. The detachable strap means you can swap or remove it if needed.
Good Value & Quality Touches
The materials used (polyester, nylon, in some versions with PU), the design has been thought out (colour choices, UV resistance, finishes), and the hardware (zipper, magnetic clasp, drawstring) appears solid for a bag in its price range (around US$45.99 from Mageasy).
Protection Limitations
Even though it has water-repellent coatings, that is not the same as being waterproof. In heavy rain, strong downpours, or situations where water may splash in from the top/seams, this bag may not fully protect what’s inside. Especially the drawstring / magnetic clasp closure isn’t going to seal out water fully.
Limited Protection for Larger / Bulky Phones
Because of the internal dimensions and pocket sizes, if you have a large phone with a bulky protective case, it might be a tight fit. Always good to measure your phone + case and compare to the internal dimensions. (Given the 30 × 19 × 3 cm outside dimensions, the internal usable space will be less.)
Limited Volume for Big Extras
While 3 L is nice, it’s not huge. If you want to carry books, tablets, large water bottles, or anything bulky often, it’s not going to suffice. Also, if you tend to carry more than “phone + wallet + keys + maybe a small snack or charger,” the bag may feel cramped. Also, the slim depth (30 mm in one dimension) suggests the bag is fairly flat in one axis, so bulky items may stick out or deform the shape.
Price & Value
At ~US$45.99 from Mageasy, the Flip Bucket with Strap Phone Lanyard offers a lot of features for the price: reversible styling, protective coatings, detachable strap, hardware, etc. Considering that, it seems to strike a pretty good value proposition for someone who wants both style and function in a small, daily-use bag. If someone buys just for fashion without caring about durability, there may be cheaper options; on the flip side, for those who demand high technical weather sealing or premium materials (leather, etc.), the price may be just on the lower-mid end.
Final Thoughts
The Mageasy Flip Bucket Crossbody Bag + Strap Phone Lanyard (8.3 mm) is a strong choice in its category: a casual, stylish, moderately protective crossbody/bucket bag with a reversible design and a bonus strap/phone lanyard. It does many things right: looks, weight, protective coatings, decent capacity for essentials, and a fair price.
TNC Score
4.1/5.0
