Patagonia Unisex Atom Sling 8l Backpack

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What I don’t like: The bag was intended to be worn on the right shoulder only. If you are right handed—like I am— you’ll find that the Rope Sling takes some getting used to. Because the bag is made of cotton canvas, it is pretty much at the mercy of the weather. In a heavy rain, your stuff will get soaked. Some users have found the shoulder straps to be uncomfortable. We would’ve loved to end this guide with “all that said, the best sling bag for travel is…” because, let’s be real, that would save us all a lot of time and effort. Unfortunately, there is no such thing as the best sling bag for travel. There is only the best sling bag for you. So, let’s review how you can choose a sling bag you’ll fall in love with. To make things extra easy, we’ve broken it up into three steps: 1. Decide Why You Want a Sling Bag Beyond the brand, it’s important to consider size, which is measured on a scale of one (small) to ten (large). While the main zippers on sling bags fall all over this spectrum, the most common sizes are #5 or #8—seriously, out of the 50 + slings we’ve tested, a very, very high majority have either #5 or #8 zippers. Anything less than a five and you’ll likely run into durability issues. I have to give the Peak Design Everyday Sling V2 6L big points for its weather conscious design. The outer fabric is 400-denier shell fabric to help keep your gear dry when the rain clouds roll in, there is no need to panic. It also features a weatherproof zipper. Alright! You’ve made it to the end, folks. You may have thought that a sling bag was only a fun twist on a resurgent trend from the ‘90s, but now you know it’s so much more. We deem thee an official sling bag expert.

If you’re looking for a reliable and handy sling bag that’s built for the trails (but works for the city) then you’ll be excited to meet Patagonia’s Atom Sling. Patagonia Atom Sling On A Trail

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CORDURA® is a brand, not a fabric, but it’s still worth mentioning since you’ll likely run into it more than a few times. CORDURA® nylon and polyester is the exact same as traditional nylon and polyester, the only difference being that the fabric has come from a CORDURA®-approved mill and production line. The CORDURA® label is basically a stamp of quality assurance—it’s pretty much a guarantee that anything CORDURA® will have excellent abrasion resistance and an impressive strength-to-weight ratio.

Shell is made of 6-oz 100% recycled nylon ripstop with a polyurethane coating on one side and a TPU coating on the reverse This isn’t ideal for lefties—sorry, friends—and can get uncomfortable after long stretches no matter if you’re right-handed, left-handed, or ambidextrous. Having the weight of an 8L bag dump into one shoulder for hours at a time will never be comfortable. One of the best parts about this sling bag—and what sets it apart from the crowd—is its comfortable carry. There have been multiple times we’ve forgotten we’ve had it on. Seriously.

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The body of the bag is made from 630D nylon (50% recycled/50% high-tenacity), while it’s lined with 100% recycled 200D polyester. For additional abrasion and weather-resistance, the bag is finished with both a polyurethane and DWR coating. What I like: For another one of the best camera sling bags, I recommend getting to know the Peak Design Everyday Sling V2 6L. This camera sling bag is indeed small, minimalist and can only fit one DSLR camera. But, that’s all you need right? Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory, which means the people who made this product earned a premium for their labour