Chrome Industries Sabin Sling Bag for Men and Women Large Main Compartment Lightweight Recycled Materials 3L Black

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I was looking for a smaller sling that wasn't expressly a fanny pack worn "wrong." I usually carry a TNF Borealis Sling, and I love it for day trips and hiking when I need enough space for stuff like a hat, water, snack, battery, etc. But it's 6L and is overkill for running to the store, and I just didn't want to go back to a real purse - I love the sling life too much. So I grabbed the Sabin 3L and have now worn it a bit. Sabin 3L Pros: 1) Perfect size for my basics. Can get in a small wallet, large phone, sunglasses, two mini bottles of lotion, lipstick, lip gloss, lip pencil, gum, mints, epi pen, meds, mask, lady product, granola bar - snug, but doable. 2) Sizes well for me. I'm 5'1", so a lot of bags that look small on large dudes look at least medium and sometimes large on me. The 6L Borealis is not a small bag on me. The Sabin somehow looks just right. 3) Lies flat-ish - this matters to me because some slings, including the Borealis, can look a little weird over a large chest even if you don't have much in it. The Sabin looks less like the bag is wearing me. 4) The pockets!!!! I always need extra bags inside the Borealis to keep everything organized. The Sabin has a nice assortment of zip and mesh pockets. Basically, it's ideal for a front-wearer; I can quickly unzip the main pack and everything is accessible and also held exactly in place, without rattling around or needing moving or needing a bag within a bag. 5) It's reversible if you're a lefty or just want to switch sides (Borealis is not). Main pocket even has two zips so you can reorient. Really nice feature. Cons: 1) Chrome's stuff is very drab. I'd love a mauve, a deep teal, a goldenrod, peppier colors. Give me reasons to own several? 2) I don't love the rubbery pulls. Prefer the Borealis' pulls. Likewise, the rubber strip over the front mini pocket is hard to push past to grab the wallet when the interior is full. 3) There are no extra hooks or straps to attach stuff. I am rigging up my own, but it's a downside; I really prefer a hook for my hat and my sanitizer. That also means there's no good way to hang this thing up on a door. 4) The strap is kinda cheap feeling, like a seat belt with a plastic clasp. It's also not removable, so you can't replace it if it rips or change it to something cuter. Even with its flaws, I still love this bag and will likely buy another one if better colors come out! However, I still love my Borealis too (both of them) and would probably keep using it for longer trips rather than go up to the Sabin 6L. I think the Sabin 6L being more cavernous just misses out on the chief benefit of the design of the Sabin 3L: tight organization. Read more

Storage capacity, functionality and style is great. The strap is long and durable and like a seat belt. It’s a great medium sized bag, not too small or overly large. I would’ve liked to have had another pocket in the main compartment to seal items in aside from just the two netted pockets. Read more

Fantastic sling for daily use. The size is great and can hold most daily carry items without being overly large. Zippers are very smooth and sturdy. This bag gets extra points for the way that the strap includes a keeper built in. Never have that extra bit of strap hanging out or the need to buy an extra clip. Read more

This bag is great. It fits well. The back pocket keeps my wallet safe. HOWEVER, the material is awful. It looks as if I ran it through the wash and ruined it. I really don't get this ruined look. Read more

I should have read the other reviews more closely before buying. As a couple other people mentioned, the description of the 3L sling is inaccurate: it’s 2” smaller than listed, and the strap has a big plastic buckle rather than the quick-adjust feature that’s both described and pictured. The image of the sling being worn is probably of the 6L, too, unless they chose an exceptionally diminutive model. I bought this sling intending it as a “pocket reliever”: a way to tuck everything from my pockets into a bag when in transit or when I’m not wearing pocketed pants. I wanted to carry those minimal basics (phone, wallet, chapstick) as well as a very small compact travel umbrella and my sunglasses in a slim case. The 3L sling barely fits all that, and it zips so tightly that I’m concerned about bending or damaging the things inside. It then carries uncomfortably like a brick because it’s so tightly packed. I have no idea how Chrome reached the 3-liter capacity they claim on this sling, but it feels remarkably tiny in practice. All three pockets compete with each other for space in the modest interior compartment, so the sling actually has a lot less usable space than it seems like at first glance or from pictures. Additionally, the sling has almost no depth nor means of expanding to accommodate items with even an inch of thickness, so what happens is that the whole sling bends around them, becoming more cylindrical in shape. This makes it bow out and no longer carry properly against the body. That said, the materials are quite nice and feel durable, with a comfortable strap and lots of padding. But unless you’re using it to carry no more than will fit into a couple average-sized pants pockets, this sling just won’t do the job. Read more

I recently wanted a smaller sling bag for everyday urban activities and this was probably the best option i found with a large strap, tons of pockets and internal storage that was great for my use case. This includes a front easy access pocket and larger pocket with internal storage, and a hidden rear packet that is prefect for passports and a phone. Light weight and super comfortable - after searching for multiple other major brands like Bellroy, Thule, and others, this had the best strap width and comfort level for me as a person with a bit broader than average shoulders. Highly Recommended,. Read more

I’m really surprised about this one. The bag is excellent quality. Stitching is solid. The straps are quality. It feels like a much more expensive item. Read more