Top 5 sling bags for adventurers

The sling (bag) is in.

We are big fans of light travel. Hauling large bags can add to the stress of travel, but packing essential items only is freeing and slings are a wonderful in-between solution. When recommending a sling, we're looking at three main features: Function, style & quality.

Aer Day Sling 3

For the city explorer

Aer always deliver slick bag designs and the Day sling is no exception. The main compartment is spacious and has plenty of internal organisation, including a tablet pocket that could fit a small tablet or Nintendo Switch.

3L capacity.
High quality YKK® zippers.
Secure back pocket for your passport or wallet.
Magnetic fastener.

Buy from Aer ($79)

Peak Design Everyday Sling V2

For the photographer

For the content creator who needs to carry around a lot of gear, this may be the one for you. The range of sizes is helpful in case you need to size up depending on the amount of equipment to carry. Two carry straps at the bottom of the bag allow for items to be attached externally, most commonly used for attaching a tripod.

Available in 3L, 6L & 10L capacities.
Customisable flex fold dividers.
Water resistant shell intended to keep expensive camera gear dry.
One handed strap adjustment.

Buy 10L from Peak Design (£116)

Bellroy Lite Sling

For the minimalist

The Bellroy Lite Sling is the most lightweight sling in this list thanks to its durable ripstop material that is 3x lighter than other fabrics Bellroy use. Because of the thin and light material, it can be folded or rolled up for conveniently storage in a larger bag. Bellroy have designed a clever compression system so that when the sling is not full, the side gussets self-compress so that it maintains a slim profile.

7L capacity.
Lightweight fabric, easily rolled or folded for travel.
Made from 100% recycled plastic bottles.
Magnetic clasp for quick one handed release.

Buy from Bellroy (£65)

Pacsafe Go Anti-Theft Sling Pack

For the safety conscious

This well-designed sling pack has a plethora of safety conscious features. The material is RFID blocking so your cards cannot be scanned through the bag, the fabric even has a stainless steel wire mesh designed to protect from cuts or slashes.

2.5L capacity.
RFID blocking material.
Super strong fabric is cut resistant.
Made using recycled materials.

Buy fromPacsafe (£50)

Minaal Crossbody Bag

For the light traveller

We're a big fan of the minimal exterior of the Minaal crossbody bag. With a 2L capacity this is a great 'pocket reliever', enough space for the essentials but small enough to maintain a slim profile and sit comfortably on the body.

2L capacity.
Minimal, clean styling.
Metal magnetic clasp.

Buy from Minaal (£109)

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