The packable pocket
Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole Mini Hip Pack 1L
A bijou bumbag is ideal for stashing travel accessories (turn the page for lots more of those). But what if you need to stash the sling itself? Enter this 1L looper from Patagonia. When your itinerary demands a switch to larger luggage, it packs down neatly into its own little pocket. Worn cross-body or around the waist, the pack is crafted entirely from recycled materials and weighs a mere 100g.
£32/patagonia.com
MID-SIZE MESSENGERS
The hardy hauler
Heimplanet Transit Line Sling Pocket XL
If your daily commute feels like an urban adventure, you need a bag that can handle the hustle. Enter the 3L Transit Line: built for daily durability, it's the Goldilocks option for getting your gear across town, with a pair of soft pockets, an aluminium buckle and a padded back panel.
£85/heimplanet.com
The patchwork pack
Cotopaxi Kapai 3L Del Dia
Sew your own sling and you'll end up with a patchwork hatchet-job that even Elmer the elephant would be startled by. For a more positive surprise, leave the stitch-up to Cotopaxi: made from factory leftovers, each Kapai sling is one of a kind. It even has a fleeced section to hug your phone.
£40/cotopaxi.com
The durable divider
AER Day Sling 3 X-Pac
If you want waterproof, tear-resistant fabric that's tough enough for racing sails, you need X-Pac. This 3L sling bag is clad in the stuff, giving it a shell that can go the distance. And thanks to an arsenal of pockets inside and out, it can keep your kit together all the way there.
£105/aersf.co.uk
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