(Done both of those several times now.) So far, my bag has been very durable and stain resistant which I worried a little about with the canvas fabric. It is sturdy enough to hold a bottle of wine or a quart of milk if walking home from the corner store. There are also 2 small exterior pockets- one with a zipper that’s a perfect size for a cell phone and a slightly smaller pocket with a velcro closure that’s good for chapstick, tissues, sunscreen, etc.ĭurable. Combined, they hold a water bottle, ipad, DSLR camera, a few bars, and a light jacket. There are 2 main zippered pockets that each hold about half of the bag's 660 cubic inch capacity. The strap is easy to adjust which is nice when I bike ride and like to wear the bag a little tighter. And it works over left or right shoulder so I can switch shoulders when I really have it weighed down. It’s a one- shoulder sling bag, but the straps are wide so they distribute weight well. Kavu Rope Sling Bag- The Details and Why I Like ItĬomfortable Straps. And like Goldilocks, I believe I have finally found my “just right” in the Kavu rope sling bag. And then I tried out its nearest competitors. Then I saw the bag at my local hiking store and tried it out. I saw them at music festivals and at playgrounds. I saw them hiking but also shopping around town. Until I kept noticing people with this sling bag. I was looking for this magical “not a purse nor a backpack” bag for about a year and nothing was it. (Looking at you Ellis Island and Eiffel Tower.) Plus, many museums and other tourist sights are starting to restrict backpacks. After all, I am a self- admitted gear junkie.

I didn't want another backpack or purse as I have plenty of those. It also had to fit my large Nikon DSLR camera. I wanted it to carry all of this without leaving a permanent indentation on my shoulder. What I Wanted in My Day BagĪ bag big enough to carry a large water bottle, a light jacket, money and credit cards, cell phone, and a toiletry bag with essentials (like band- aids, contact drops, and wet wipes). I felt like Goldilocks, nothing was just right. My laptop backpack was too big and a purse either didn’t hold enough or hurt my shoulder when it did hold everything I wanted. I finally own a suitcase and large, carry-on bag that I am happy with, but I still couldn’t find a day bag that I liked for traveling. I love a well- designed object that does what I need it to do without extraneous and usually useless gimmicks. If I am looking for something I need, I will research for hours until I find exactly what I want. I am a gear collector who can browse an outdoor store looking at gadgets I will probably never need but just look cool.