Lululemon's Team Canada belt bag is 'perfect' for summer travel — and it's under $30 right now
Whether you're walking the dog or running some quick errands, it has the perfect amount of space for keys, doggie bags, lip balm and a credit card or two. It's also a great travel accessory — ideal if you're jetting off this Canada Day long weekend, as it's hands-free and not bulky at all.
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The Team Canada Future Legacy Everywhere Mini Belt Bag is perfect for supporting Canadian athletes — and ahead of the long weekend, it's only $29.
Like all of Lululemon's Team Canada collection, 10 per cent of belt bag sales give back to Team Canada through the Canadian Olympic Foundation and Paralympic Foundation of Canada. Keep scrolling for more details.
While Lululemon may be best known for its classic one-litre belt bag, the 0.7-litre mini version is perfect for those who don't want to carry a lot of stuff.
Measuring a compact 18cm x 4cm x 10.5cm (7.1" x 1.6" x 4"), the mini belt bag has an extendable strap for waist or crossbody wear and is crafted from an outdoors-friendly water-repellent fabric.
Similar to the larger belt bag, the mini version has an interior pocket for small items and an easy-access exterior pocket to house your essentials.I just walked 500 km with Lululemon's $38 Team Canada belt bag — here's my honest review
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Lululemon shoppers call the mini Team Canada bag a "great little bag" and recommend it to anyone looking for an "incredibly compact, premium bag to keep your necessities organized."
One five-star reviewer says the bag is "perfect for travel" as it effortlessly fits a passport, wallet, phone, keys and "a few other small trinkets."
For those wanting a small, essentials-only accessory, the Team Canada mini belt bag is a "great grab," writes another.
Lululemon's mini crossbody bag has enough space for your phone, keys, cards, and a lip balm or two.
It's "great" for running, skiing or airport travel, reviewers say. A "perfect" belt bag that's "just the right size."
While many "love" the style's Canadian insignia and compact size, some wish it came with a longer strap and emphasize that, unlike Lululemon's larger one or two-litre bags, the mini is just that — mini.
It's "a bit smaller than I was expecting," writes one shopper.
Dubbed the "perfect" summer accessory by Lululemon shoppers, the brand's Team Canada Future Legacy Everywhere Mini Belt Bag is a "small but mighty" on-the-go accessory for running errands, trips to the airport and sweaty workout sessions. Ringing in at just $29, the bag is one of Lululemon's more affordable accessories, giving you a classic Lululemon style without the financial investment. However, some shoppers found it smaller than expected, something to keep in mind if you're looking for something specific.
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