I originally purchased this to carry around Italy as a better backpack, but I didn’t like it for that. Everyone told me “oh you have to have locks all over your bags in Italy because of pickpockets.” Ok, look, if you walk around with you purse or back pack unzipped and all your cash and belongings on display, then you deserve to be pickpocketed. I ended up just carrying a regular purse and it was fine. Anyways….flash forward several months and we are going skiing. I like to carry water, my phone, lip balm, protein bars, fruit and a sandwich with me on the slopes. THIS BAG was perfect for that purpose. I hate skiing with a backpack. This sling bag allowed me to swing in forward way easier than a backpack when I got on a lift and then swing it onto my back when I got off the lift to ski. I had everything I needed and more in the bag, and it’s not a huge bag. It’s got a large interior space that held all the big stuff, plus a security pocket against your back if you want to keep something close to you, and a “fron pocket” for the little things you grab more frequently. It is quite lightweight when empty as it is primarily nylon. And one little thing I really like is that the zippers go both ways. I didn’t use the external water compartments for my water as it would have frozen while skiing, but it turned out to be the perfect ski bag. Read more
We used this backpack on a recent trip to Italy and it was great! Not only does it have enough room to store a few water bottles along with your necessities, but the main pouch also has a small clasp that can be engaged to keep someone from easily opening the zippers -- a great foil for pickpockets. If your still worried about thieves, it also contains a hidden pocket on the backside that's small and discreet. You can also flip it around and wear the pack on your front if you want to be extra cautious or your just tired of having it over your back. Easy to use, versatile and a great buy all around. Read more
Well designed and made with a large number of pockets. It's a little smaller than shown in the picture which I was hoping for. All the zippers and connectors work well, it's lightweight, and it looks good. My only issue is the material is rather stiff as opposed to a high quality softer cordura but still a great sling bag. Read more
Very nice bag. I looked for a long time for a bag wit all the features this one has. Holds water bottles, plenty of space inside and has a zipper pocket in back for valuables. The army green is also very stylish looking and it looks very durable. The size is perfect for day trips or short hikes. I was looking for something to wear every day more like a purse and this was a little too large for that but it’s a great bag! Read more
This is a great bag for everyday use and do travel. I used it most recently on my trip to Amsterdam, Germany, France and Switzerland. It had plenty of pockets for organizing your personal items and travel documents. It’s comfortable to wear and easily kept secure wearing in the front. Read more
This product is great. Although the bag is compact, it is expertly designed to accommodate your essential items. It features multiple pockets for additional storage. Read more
I may want to name this bag, "Goldilocks". It was just the right size for carrying in town. I recently returned from a month-long visit to Eastern Europe and carried it while taking tours and different excursions, including a bicycle ride. The configuration made it difficult for the bad guys to take my phone and other "pricey" things, but also allowed for easy access to a small water bottle, snacks, handwipes, a few Band-Aids, hand sanitizer and other similar items. Just pack wisely and what would be required to get to those nicer things. It is also small enough to be allowed to carry in museums while some travel companions with large backpacks had to check theirs at the entrance. The same is true for many shops that owners don't want folks to carry large backpacks into their business. Many travelers become obvious to the extra space a large backpack creates. Getting around the behemoth backpacks is often difficult and always annoying. Oh, while traveling on a crowded subway or other transits, the Skysper is easily swung to the front of you body for security and consideration of your fellow travelers. The price is on point and is a good value. It held up fine the entire trip and still looked brand new when I got home. I liked the color but is was secondary to all of my other needs. Mostly, I didn't want another black shoulder bag. It was comfortable and held *just* enough stuff while walking around. I had considered using this as my personal item while onboard the plane, but it was a tight fit for my tablet and noise cancelling headphones. As a result, I did have a larger shoulder bag for onboard use. It is much larger and worked well for that purpose, but I thought it too cumbersome for day-to-day touring. I tend to fill to capacity and then it weighs too much for long walks on cobblestone streets and ancient stairways in an old fortress or cathedral. I packed the Skysper in my luggage, empty, so it took up very little space and was very lightweight. Again, this one is perfect for town, bike rides and moderate trekking. Read more
This was a nice item, but once you put things in it. The bag gets pretty bulky and I felt like I had a big lump when I wore on the front. Read more
