Gowara GearTactical Sling Bag Pack

Perfect go-bag for any occasion!Great size, voluminous capacity for any medical/ tactical gear to keep in the car. Seems very sturdy as well! This will be one of my "get back home" bags and I plan on setting my son up with a similar one.

I purchased this bag back in July. I like to wait a few months to see how a product holds up before I review it. I purchased the backpack with the intention of turning it into my every day carry for College and life. When the bag first arrived it had a very strange smell, but it has mostly aired out and dissipated by now.Other than the smell, the first thing I noticed was just how spacious the bag actually was. I am able to fit a Microsoft surface pro 4 tablet, Bluetooth keyboard, lock picking set, calculator, novel, notebook (9/12 by 6"), sketchbook (10" by 7"), set of 3x5 notecards, playing cards, and two sets of polyhedral dice in the main pocket alone. The top pouch has multiple USBs, bandaids, medical tape, post it notes, and two small pocket notebooks. The bottom pouch contains my tablet charger, a portable microphone, a knife sharpener, and an assortment of pens and pencils. All of this together rests comfortably on my back one the strap is properly adjusted. The phone pocket on the strap fits my iphone 6, but is also a good emergency storage place for my pens, pencils, and badge. Don't forget they are there though, or they might break when you put the bag down. Sometimes I add the secondary strap for extra support and it forms an inverted Y. The reason I mention the shape is due to the fact when I originally bought the bag I thought it would have a waist strap that connected to the main diagonal one; similar to a Sam Browne belt design.The bag has held up so far to me slinging it around and dropping it to the ground. I have taken it to class, the park, and thrown it into the back of my car. I have accidentally snagged the straps, stepped on it, kicked it, and taken it through a rain shower. The bag has managed to survive all of this; even protecting my items somewhat from that last one.I will say that the back wall feels a little thin when pressed up against your back. If you do not have a long flat object resting against the inside back wall (like a tablet or notebook), you will feel the smaller items poke you. I do not know how they expect you to carry a gun in the open back pocket. I imagine it would be quite uncomfortable, as playing cards and dice boxes hurt my back.I was able to personalize my bag with some pins, but doing so is a little tricky, especially on the front pouch if you don't want them piercing all the way through. I placed mine on the straps meant for securing extra pouches. Speaking of, I did purchase a water bottle holder to secure to the bag. It has worked splendidly. I have not noticed any stress or tearing where the straps of the water bottle holder are interlaced with the side straps of the bag.Keep in mind the bag does not have a low profile, even when not stuffed to the brim, so squeezing through narrow passageways (or crowded hallways) might prove a little tricky. It is essentially a small rectangle on your back.All in all I love the bag. It's held up great and holds everything I have needed to carry. I have no idea when it will wear out (hopefully not anytime soon), but when it does I can definitely see myself purchasing a replacement.

If you're in the market for a reliable and versatile bag, this sling bag is exactly what you need. Here’s my take on my new every day carry:Design & Build Quality: The bag is compact but sturdy - built to last. It’s rugged --- please ignore the other reviews talking about it falling apart. I have had mine for 14 months now and -- it’s durable -- nothing falling off. It’s 600D. Despite its tactical look, it’s surprisingly comfortable to wear, thanks to the adjustable padded strap. The zippers are OK, and there are plenty of compartments for organizing your stuff.Storage & Functionality: While it looks small, this bag holds a lot more than you'd expect. In the main compartment, I fit my 14" MacBook Pro in a sleeve, an iPad, and my Basseus battery. With the molle system, I’ve added an additional pouch on the front, a water bottle holder, leatherman pouch, and a bunch of other things.Bottomline: Buy it. For less than $30, you can’t go wrong. Compact, durable, plenty of storage for a sling. Whether you’re into outdoor activities or just need an everyday carry bag, this one ticks a lot of boxes.

I have a good messenger bag I use for travel and business (see photos). I also have a good backpack for extended travel and my camera gear. But I wanted something that could give me me more flexibility when traveling. I decided on a single strap sling bag and spent a few days checking out bags on Amazon. After reading a lot of reviews and comparing specifications, I decided to go with the Gowara bag. The lower cost was one reason, but I liked the features. I wanted enough pockets to organize and store items so I could easily retrieve them. I had considered bags with bottle pockets, and this bag did not have one. But another reviewer pointed me to the solution - add a detachable bottle pocket.I loaded the bag with the same items, and a few more, that I carry in my messenger bag. I still have plenty of room to add other items as needed. This bag weighs less than my messenger bag. This bag gives me the ability to carry needed items in places where the messenger bag would not be suitable.In addition to the Gonex bottle holder on one side, I added a small pouch on the other side. It can be used for my phone and backup battery (or other small items such as snacks). I put a glasses case on the front of the strap so I can store or access my glasses while wearing the bag. I may get a pouch that can be attached to the lower outside pocket. So, the bag has a lot of ways it can be “modified” to meet different needs.Let me address a major negative, in my opinion. The dimensions are listed as 14” x 11.5” x 6.5”. I measured the width of the bag in several places, and the widest I could find was 10”, no where close to 11.5”. Maybe they measured the outside of the compression strap buckles, but the outside of the bag is only 10”. I consider misleading descriptions a major failure of the vendor. This cost them 5 stars even though I like the bag. I will note that the height is 14” and the depth is 6.5” as described. But the missing inch+ can affect what the bag can hold. The front pockets are about 8” wide.As to storage, I was able to put a letter sized pad of paper into the back inside pocket, but it was a tight fit, width wise. See missing width notes above. I could also put my 9.7” iPad and case in the pocket. I have a Lenovo laptop that measures 13” x 8.5”. I could fit it in the main compartment, but it was tight. If I need to carry the laptop, I will use my messenger bag.Otherwise, I was able to store all the items I wanted to carry. I still have not used the zippered pocket in the inside of the main compartment front cover. The other pockets and elastic bands keep my gear separated. I do use some plastic bags for small items. In one of the photos, you can see a small umbrella under the expansion band on the top outside pocket. While I would not carry the umbrella all the time, having a way to store it is a plus for the bag. There are two small pockets on the shoulder strap. I guess you could put an ID or card in the pocket although I would be wary. But it’s an example of the little touches in this bag.Durability and defects have been an issue for some buyers. I inspected the bag and found no problems initially. Of course, it needs to be used to fully determine how well it will hold up. The zippers work fine, but they seem “light,” not as sturdy as those on my messenger bag.A few people have mentioned body fit. I am 6’2” and weigh about 200 lbs. I put the bag over my left shoulder. The secondary strap would come around on my right side. I had to let the strap all the way out before I could buckle it. However, after checking the strap again, it looks like there could be a way to get more slack. But it fits me fine, also over the right shoulder as well. Of course, I need to actually carry it for some time and distance.I was wondering about the use for the Velcro loop at the bottom on the back. But one of the photos shows it holding the secondary strap out of the way if not used or needed.In summary, the sling bag can carry what I need on a regular basis, plus room for more. The MOLLE system makes it easy to expand and customize the bag. In spite of the measurement discrepancy, I believe this will be a useful and used bag for me.PS: I have no plans to cut off the “extra” buckles and straps as a couple of others have done. You never know when they might be needed.