Just got mine. Great bag so far. I've got 2 longer trips coming up in the next couple months and the version of this bag with the blue outer area and orange center is particularly good looking IMO. The stretchy side pocket just BARELY fits my 15 pro max phone and the inside is not big enough for the normal ipad but fits my ipad mini just fine. Also, as long as you don't have the bag packed too full, the bungee cord holds a big yeti bottle perfectly.
The patagonia atomic 8L sling is the ultimate win win, the north face is still a decent bag but I wish it was BIGGER to hold an iPad or a small surface pro 7 and the “water bottle pocket” was expandable like the sport sling from Beís (shay Mitchell) AND if you could switch the straps on either side then I would buy this bag…
I got this one yesterday, love it. Never had this kind of backpack before. I already got the North Face Borealis Classic for a few years now. Both great bags for any kind of trips 👍🏼
I’ve been using a Cookies smell proof rat pack for almost 3 years now. It was my first cross body bag and now that I’ve owned a technical backpack for a few months (the north face borealis) I want to get the sling version. But… there is one issue I can’t seem to choose between the Patagonia 8l atom sling or the borealis sling. They are pretty such exactly the same except the borealis has the bungees and a small water bottle compartment. The Patagonia one is bigger since it’s 8l instead of 6l, also I think it’s more stylish. Hmmm 🤔 decisions
@@herb_rolls I ended up buying the Patagonia atom sling and although I do use it you are right about it sliding a lot. The small pouch can’t ever stay put where you want it across your chest it always slides up to my neck so for long hours using the bag it gets annoying. Honestly I should have went with the north face borealis sling. Maybe next time I buy a bag I’ll get it right haha
Would have been nice to have more internal pockets like Bellroy slings. Nevertheless, this is still half the price of Bellroy, its a compromise I guess.
The one thing that sucks about these bags is that it’s always catered to right-handed people. Being left-handed there are limited options. Such a cool back & review.
I agree! I'm right handed and even I miss the possibility of switching it. It's such an unfortunate mistake because they could fix this SO easily. I hope someone over at TNF takes notes and pushes this tweak.
I purchased for my trip next week and though I haven’t used it for my trip yet wearing it around town has been great very comfortable I’m 5’5 155lbs and I have a lot of extra strap not being used I know the strap length has been mentioned a lot regarding this bag. I can fit my kindle full size wallet keys headphones and diaper and wipes for my kids and not heavy or uncomfortable. Will update after trip
Wish there was one the other way, to be worn with the sling on the back and the strap on left shoulder. I feel handicapped 😅😂 I am right-handed but i wear my shoulder bags on my left shoulder and my watch on my right wrist 😂
It holds one just fine. I usually use my nalgene, which I have to stick in the main compartment. But it will hold a bottle just fine. I also find that if you roll up your rain jacket or keep an umbrella with you if it's in that pocket just fine.
Exactly. People coming to a sling review, just to complain its not a backpack. They probably go to compact car reviews and complain its not a mini van.
I can fit my 40oz Nalgene bottle in the main compartment but it leaves NO room for really anything else so I’m probably going to clip it on the front when I ride my bike and then carry it everywhere else
I need some help! I’m looking for a sling like this size it’s perfect. But im kinda being picky and want something that can fit a hydro flask on the outside. Even a 20oz one is better than a plain ice mountain bottle. Any suggestions? Not picky on brand. Was looking at the borealis mini too but that also doesn’t have a larger water bottle holder. Would be open to small backpacks too that can fit a larger water bottle. Please help me out please!
This pack is perfect if you carry a handgun… A full frame pistol with light and Glock fits perfect. Very low vis when it comes to not looking tactical…
I bought this bag and i couldn't even use it . The strap is actually very small , wish the strap was a bit larger , i ended up giving it to my 10 year old son...
