Adam P.—April 9, 2025
This might just be the best everyday sling bag on here. There's none that are this quality, as compact with so many storage pockets and space, water resistant to a good degree, decently durable, and doesn't feel terrible to carry all the time. I've had two previous before my latest one. The first being one of their older ones that didn't have that locking spindle, which locked the shoulder strap in place so it couldn't accidentally unclip. They still have that older bag model in the pictures for their black bag. I'm incredibly appreciative that they added that locking roller on since. My previous bag has gone through at least a couple years and several downpours. I work outside and am out there for hours. It won't be completely waterproof if you're in the rain for that long, but at most it only got damp inside for me. The only reason I decided to get a new one was because that clip to secure the strap broke, probably after being thrown into the car seat too many times. Everything else about it has stood up to the test of time very well. Well.. except for the usb cord for that charging port they include, but I don't use it, and it was likely damaged from being crushed under things I stuffed in the second main pocket. The only downside I can think of is that it won't fit a laptop, but that's not really what it's meant to be used for. Read more
Dman—March 4, 2023
First off, I got the slingbag with the 3 pockets on the back. Secondly, it is made very well, with qualiy materials: padding, elastic, zippers, leather, breathable mesh, and stitching (except for the cheap plastic clip holding the sling to the lengthening strap). The padding for the laptop/tablet compartments are very thick and so well done you probably wouldnt need a case to protect them, unless it fell on the very top of the bag. Those are the positives. Very good positives. The negatives unfortunately far outweigh the positives. They are: 1. The top pocket opens up at the bottom, so anything in it falls right out. 2. The padding on the shoulder strap is too short and too narrow. It stops well short of my clavical, behind my neck, and the plastic joining clip (that joins the pad to the strap) digs into my breastplate, chest, and ribs when I walk. And thats with it empty and just slung over one shoulder. 3. With it slung crossway across my back (the bag under my right armpit and the strap over my left shoulder) the padding stops on my upper shoulder blade, and the lengthening strap cuts into my neck while the plastic joining clip digs into my clavicle. Again, thats with it empty. 4. It would be MUCH worse with my stuff in it. The only half comfortable way to use it was with the bag in front against my chest, but even then the plastic clip dug into my spine and shoulderblade. And I dont want my tablet, phone, flashlight, powerbank, blutooth speaker, buds, wallet, checkbook, usb cables, charger, keys, glasses, gloves, meds, paper notepad, pens, and the other stuff I carry pulling my shoulder, neck and head downwards carrying it like that. Its why I got a slingbag in the first place, to go on 1 shoulder to relieve the forward pressure on my upper body. 5. The slingbag is heavy. I bought 3 different slingbags, one is the same size and 1/4 the weight, and the other is 2x the size with much bigger pockets, 3 large compartments, and 2 drink holders, with thick leather, brass buckles, canvass, many more and bigger 'small' pockets than the Bange has, a cross stomach bag stabilizer (I wish the Bange bag had this, as it reduces sway and movement of the bag while walking) and its just about the same weight or a tiny bit lighter. 6. The metal clip doesnt have a swivel on it, so it jabs and rubs my hip, as well as twists the strap which also creates a sore spot(s) on my side when walking. 7. None of the pockets could fit my phone in them, except the pocket at the back, the 'hidden' anti theft pocket. Note 20 Ultra phone. 8. None of the pockets could fit my checkbook. 9. None of the pockets could fit my little spiral notepad. 10. No pocket could hold my powerbank, which is as big as my phone but 3x thicker. 11. None could fit my bluetooth speaker. Except the hidden pocket for all of those listed above to my phone, besides the large tablet compartment. 12. Heck, only 1 pocket could fit my wallet, which admittedly is an oldschool thick leather wallet stuffed to the gills with cards, reciepts, and whatever fits in it, but still... Long review short, unless you have very small and/or thin items along with your laptop and or tablet plus some short cables and a small charger or 2 plus buds, I would suggest getting another slingbag. If you have a wii or steamdeck with small headphones / headset or buds, small battery pack / powerbank and phone, most everything will have to go in the 2nd section of the 1 big compartment with the laptop or tablet and risk breaking stuff (there IS a really good padded divider but only a strap to keep the laptop in place, the other side is just loose items except 1 small zippered net pocket), and use the handle instead of the strap, or figure a way to extend the padding that isnt there on the strap and plastic clip. I hope Bange fixes these issues, along with longer and deeper pockets. If Bange fixes these issues, this would be an excellent, quality, stylish slingbag, that I would give an all 5 star rating to. But as-is, I wouldnt recomend this slingbag to anyone, unless they got it for free. I will be asking for a refund after having it for 1 day, it is that uncomfortable and useless (to me). Read more
R J Wiley—March 14, 2025
Phenomenal bag! Needed something a bit bigger than a regular sling bag. First, it was a little bigger than what I expected, but not too big. Second: it is made extremely well, padded in all the right places. Third: if you're zipper-happy, like me, then you'll be in heaven. Pockets galore, lots of storage. This will now replace my backpack on a plane; it holds a lot. I am very, very pleased by this purchase, and no, I did not get one of those 'give us 5 stars for free stuff' offers; this was totally off the cuff because it's just that darn good. Read more
