If there’s one trend that has carried into the new year, it’s the sling bag. The rare trend that’s both stylish and functional, this style is great for traveling and keeping your essentials close to the chest while leaving your hands free to navigate the airport with the rest of your luggage.
To buy: amazon.com, $24 (originally $34)
This spacious and functional nylon bag is the only pack you’ll need when traveling, especially considering it features a multitude of hidden pockets that provide ample room for your phone, water bottle, and even umbrella. Two six-inch side mesh pockets are suitable for holding larger items, and a hidden earphone hole offers easy access to your music while keeping your electronics safely stowed in your pouch.
The adjustable and reversible strap is designed to conveniently be worn on either shoulder, and there’s even an additional pouch attached to the strap that can fit a small phone or wallet. Breathable material on the strap ensures that even on toastier travel days you won’t have to worry about your bag causing you to sweat, and a padded back panel offers maximum air flow during wear. Whether you’re rocking this pack on a short hike or bringing it along for international travels, it’s equipped to take on any environment you’re in.
To buy: amazon.com, $26 (originally $34)
If you’re worried about your bag weighing you down or causing you to sweat during hot weather vacations, shoppers swear this won’t be a concern with the Waterfly Crossbody Sling Bag. In fact, one customer wrote that it “fit comfortably against my body and did not cause me to be excessively sweaty in the Florida heat.” They also noted that it “held so much more than I anticipated,” listing two cans of sunscreen, two ponchos, cooling towels, and a water bottle among the slew of items the bag housed during their outing.
If you’re going to purchase a new bag, you want to make sure that it’s built to last. Thankfully, this bag has stood the test of time, according to customers. One shopper even noted that it’s “no doubt one of the best things I have ever bought for myself” adding, “the durability is perfect” and it has shown “no breaks, scuffs, or tears” after daily use.
At the time of publishing, the price started at $24.
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