The Tiny Packable Bag That Fits Inside Your Handbag

Your handbag has room for your daily essentials. However, that’s about all it fits. Most days you’ll end up picking up more things while you’re out, which means you’ll end up carrying yet another single-use plastic bag home.

Keeping a packable bag for your handbag gives you extra space without having to buy a bag each time you shop. The right one takes up very little room between uses and is comfortable to carry when full.

Here’s what to check before choosing one, and how the Nanobag sizes compare.

A Little Extra Space for Whatever the Day Brings

The grocery stop you hadn’t planned

You pop into a shop for one thing and leave with five. A packable tote tucked inside your handbag means you already have somewhere to put them, without buying another single-use plastic bag at the checkout.

The sweater you needed this morning

Cool mornings and warm afternoons can leave you carrying a sweater over your arm. An extra tote gives it a home, with space for a scarf or a few other things you pick up along the way.

The purchases that crowd your essentials

Books, toiletries, and lunch can quickly take over a handbag. Keeping them in a separate bag leaves your phone, wallet, and keys easy to reach.

What Makes a Good Packable Bag for Your Handbag?

An extra bag is only useful if you actually keep it with you. These are the details that make the difference:

• Tiny packed size: Look at the dimensions when packed, not just the capacity when open. It should fit comfortably alongside your essentials, including in your smallest everyday handbag.

• Ultra light fabric: A bag you carry daily should add as little weight as possible, especially on days when you never use it.

• Easy packing: You should be able to put it away quickly without carefully folding or rolling it.

• Comfortable carrying: Choose handles or straps that suit how you like to carry things: by hand, over your shoulder, across your body, or on your back.

• Durable construction: Lightweight fabric still needs to handle repeated use. Reinforced stitching and a tear-resistant weave help. Our guide to ripstop fabric explains how the weave works.

How Nanobag Fits Into Your Everyday Carry

Every Nanobag stuffs into its own attached pouch. There’s no separate case to lose and no folding sequence to remember. Just stuff it back in and slip it into your handbag, ready for next time.

The difference starts with the fabric. Nanobag uses custom diamond ripstop nylon just 0.05 mm thick, allowing a full-size bag to pack into a tiny space. The soft, flexible pouch tucks into a spare corner of your handbag or even a pocket.

Bartack reinforcement strengthens key stress points, while a PFC-free water-repellent finish helps resist light rain and splashes.

It’s extra carrying space you can keep with you without giving up the space you already need.

Which Nanobag Should You Keep in Your Handbag?

Start with what you’re likely to carry. A smaller bag works well for a few purchases, while a larger one gives you room for groceries, clothing, or bulkier items.

Note: Packed dimensions are approximate and depend on how the bag is stuffed into its pouch.

For a smaller handbag: Nanobag Micro

The Micro takes up the least space when packed and opens into a 12 L bag. Choose it for a few groceries, lunch, or small purchases when space in your handbag is limited.

For everyday versatility: Nanobag Standard

The Standard gives you 19 L of carrying space while weighing just 25 g. If you’re choosing your first Nanobag, it’s a practical starting point for everyday errands and smaller grocery runs.

For extra room: Nanobag XL

The XL offers 25 L of space. It’s a useful choice for larger shopping trips or bulky items such as sweaters and jackets, with only a small increase in packed size and weight.

For crossbody carrying: Nanobag Sling

The Sling has the same 19 L capacity as the Standard, with a strap designed for carrying across your body. Choose it if you prefer that carrying style when walking, shopping, or travelling.

For carrying on your back: Nanobag Pack or Daypack

Prefer to keep both hands free? The 14 L Pack has a drawstring closure, while the 16 L Daypack offers 2 L more space and a YKK zipper. Both pack into an attached pouch, so you can keep a backpack inside your handbag until you need it.

Explore our collection of Foldable shopping bags to find your preferred size, style, and design.

Keep a Little Extra Room With You

You don’t need a bigger handbag for every unexpected purchase. A tiny reusable bag gives you extra space when you need it, then packs away in seconds.

Choose a Nanobag, tuck it beside your everyday essentials, and you’re ready for that next “just one thing” shopping trip.