Crossbody Sling Bag, Small Shoulder Chest Backpack

I am psyched out of my mind about this bag and here is why. I don’t like using a backpack when I’m hiking because it’s wider than my body and my arms rub on it constantly when they’re swinging and it makes my back sweaty. You also have to take it off to get anything out of it. And the one I have weighs 5 pounds before you even put anything in it. I tried a fanny pack, but didn’t get one big enough to not be frustrated when trying to get my cell phone in and out to take pictures past a small bag of trail mix. so I wanted a bag that I could wear loosely on my back and then slide around to the front to grab whatever I need without taking it off. And this does that. You can adjust it so when you bring it around to the front the zippers are facing up so your snacks won’t fall out when you open it. Or you can choose to swing it around to the other side so your water bottle holder is on the top. There’s a clip on both sides of the bag (on the bottom) so you can decide which way to wear it. And the best part? There’s a little zipper pouch for my cell phone in the strap which is in front so I can access it easily without worrying about anything else falling out of the bag. Or even sliding the bag around the front. Some reviewers complained about the stitching and inability to get a water bottle in the net pouch on the side. My theory is that that is happening only on the green bag. That’s the one I wanted but all the bad reviews showed a green bag in the picture. So I got the Sapphire and there are no problems at all. All the zippers were great and the pouch is big enough for a normal water bottle. One of the pix shows a phone case for an iPhone 14 ( not the max size) which fits great. There’s also a bit of padding along the back and also the strap, so if you put some weight in, it won’t hurt. Oh, and it’s super light. I love this bag so much and it didn’t cost that much so if it does wear out I’m buying another one again and again and again.

Update: I continue to be very happy with this sling bag. Fits my small camera, geocaching kit, medium sized sudoku book, sunglasses, sunscreen etal. My hoodie is too big to fit inside but I could pass the hood through the top grab handle, put the rest of the hoodie into the hood and tie everything in place with the hood strings. Two suggested enhancements. The first is small but very helpful. I wish there were TWO zippers on the phone pocket. With a single zipper, I carry the bag over my left shoulder/right hip so even if I don't completely close the zipper, nothing will fall out. If I switch sides, I need to ensure that the zipper is completely closed to prevent smaller items from falling out of that pocket ( I had stashed a small charging cable there, which fell out). The second is a big one but would fill a void in the marketplace. The bag is actually two layers - an outside ripstop nylon and a smooth nylon inside. PacSafe and Travelon make the best security bags by putting stainless steel wire mesh in the bottom half of the bag to prevent slash and grab thefts. However, they don't make a theft resistant sling bag with an external water bottle pocket and front phone pocket.. I would want the bag in various sizes, so I could add a sandwich or snacks to my normal gear. I have been looking for a sling bag like this for quite some time for outdoor hiking/geocaching in warm weather. I wanted an external water bottle pocket that would hold a 3” diameter stainless steel water bottle. Most slings don’t have an external sleeve (I don’t like putting water inside which might get stuff wet) or are only large enough to hold one time use disposable plastic water bottles (bad for the environment). I also wanted a small pocket on the strap that would hold my iPhone so I can get at it quickly. My iPhone 8 easily fits and probably could an 8 Plus should also fit since the pocket is very tall. Just finding these two critical features was tough. Pack material seems to be light and strong — it almost looks like rip stop nylon from the outside. Breathable strap a plus in hot weather. Pack material is waterproof but zippers are not. There are four small lashing loops on the side of the pack with the water bottle sleeve. With a 3” diameter water bottle, the sleeve is snug so I doubt the water bottle could fall out. But you could use a carabiner to secure the water bottle to one of the lashing straps. If you’re not carrying a water bottle, you could add some cordage and lash a fleece to the side of the pack. Lashing loops were an unexpected plus. Nice assortment of small pockets in the smaller front section that a common in sling bags. Main section will hold a fair amount of stuff. I can carry a rain jacket, small camera, extra food for the trail.

I used this bag for a trip to Disney - great size, very convenient, also lightweight. We could fit two full size water bottles, 3 ponchos, medication, wallet, tissues, & phone. The phone pocket is a genius idea & worked well even with my protective case. Being able to slide the bag around to get at the pockets was helpful! The only negative is the the zipper for the largest pocket was flaky. We had repeated trouble getting it re-zipped, which was a bit of a pain going through security at the parks. However, it was well worth the zipper hassle. Great little bag!

I picked this up after a few hours researching EDC sling bags. I couldn't understand why this was such a highly rated bag but yet so cheap. I'm looking at all the known high end brands that sell for at least 4x and just scratching my head. Coincidentally, while debating on my purchase the Waterfly has a lightning deal. Well at that price, why not. If I don't like it Amazon will take it back or I can just gift it to someone. It didn't take long for me to see why it's so popular. It's light, even when fully loaded, but never feels strained or like it might break (YMMV). It's small, incredibly small, so you'll have to play with it for a bit and decide what exactly is essential and what you probably don't need. That's great though, as you start to add things you'll naturally organize them in the many pockets to make it a nice, compact fit. Do I really need a notebook or my tablet? Not today, but I can carry one if I need to. Can I pack my daily essentials and a light lunch? Yup, plenty of room to spare. Next thing you know everything has a place and you can pick up your Waterfly and run out the door without a hesitation or second thought. My daily carry basically consists of: server apron with server book, pens, and wine key. S&W .380 acp with laser in a Sticky holster and two mags. A good size bag of trail mix and another bag of candy (love my Skittles and Sour Patch Kids) one pound each, no problem. A personal vaporizer and everything I need for that in an airtight tube. A good backup knife in case I lose or I am disarmed of the one on my hip. Travel eating utensils in an adequate sized all purpose drawstring sack. If I plan on picking up more stuff when I'm out I throw in my Eddie Bauer packable Stowaway 20L bag. That's just the main compartment and I still have room to spare on there. Heck, I'll add a couple clementines and an apple. My OnePlus 6T fits perfectly in the mobile phone pocket but can be a little difficult to get to while walking or if the bag is not fitted snug enough. Easy fix. Secondary compartment and it's pockets? 3 packs of vacuum sealed tuna, AA big book, religious texts, address book, passport, coupons. Slim brand wallet (HIGHLY recommended), first aid kit, kleenex. EDC pen and highlighter, emergency cash, spare key, ear plugs, floss picks, wisps, chap stick, nicotine gum, dip and or snus, a Mophie power bank, cheap USB stick, Nat Sherman's and a bic. If I still have some specific for today random odds and ends I can fit those if they're not too big. All I need now is to stash my 1L water bottle...hmmm. Wait a second... This is the only place I can honestly say the Waterfly fails and fails hard. The side pocket for "water bottle" can fit just that - and barely. No room for anything more than a cheap plastic 16.9 bottled water. No ice cold water, no reducing your impact on the environment by reusing, just a sad little bought in bulk water, the kind you get for free in the waiting room or at a church picnic. It's a shame, but in the long run it's a sacrifice worth making, especially given that this little pack has already given you so much back in storage and organization. I do car keys with a weather proof, shock proof Samsung USB stick (again, highly recommend) and a lens cloth on the side, you could maybe do something like a phone charger if for some crazy reason you don't want to put it inside the pack. With just a little bit of space in a mesh outside pocket that isn't secure other than a strip of elastic probably best to play it safe and keep it light and loose, no valuables. If I'm sitting and don't want my keys in my back pocket or on my hip, they go in there. Otherwise, maybe like a small can of cold brew or just nothing. I was a big skeptic at first but now this bag is my companion almost everywhere I go. Obviously not for more strenuous outdoor activities like climbing, but perfect for city commuting. I haven't tested it in a thunderstorm or anything, but light rain in short distances like the parking lot to the office have never been an issue. The material isn't going to stop bullets, but if you're careful and don't try to overpack it or carry bulky odd shipped items. Watch out for sharp corners. At the end of the day, I can't recommend this product enough. Great for the kids to tote their stuff, could be a purse for the edgy teenager or hipster, more uses for any activities than I'll be ever to think of from walking the dogs to riding your bike to planning a long day away from home like sightseeing or a trip to the theme park. Whatever flips your switch, this little bag adds a lot of convenience to enjoying whatever you want to do. Final comment? See title.

Perfect for daily essentials. Bought this for a trip to Peru next spring to use as a day pack. Tested it at a work convention recently and it was exactly what I hoped. I like that it has two separate main pockets for organization. The front pocket has internal pockets, including a pen holder and a zipper pouch, as well as a key clip. I LOVE internal organization in bags and this one is tops! The back pocket has a slip pocket that easily holds the 8x5 moleskine notebook I carry at all times. I was also able to fit my 20oz Kleen Kanteen in the back pocket with lots of extra room and the bag wasn't too bulky. The strap is easily adjustable for taking on and off and sits comfortably on my 5'2" frame, but can easily adjust to accommodate someone taller. Empty, the bag's weight is negligible so it is perfect for packing in another bag when traveling. My iphone 5S fit easily into the zipper pocket on the strap, with room left over. I could probably fit my backup battery charger in there with it if I needed to recharge while I walked. So glad I got this one. The price was amazing and I am glad to have a bag I can secure crossbody when I am hiking or just navigating city streets. I do wish the water bottle pocket on the outside was a bit more robust, but it is a minor inconvenience and there are lashing loops on that side of the bag so I could use some cording to hold a larger bottle in place if I wanted.

I had high expectations for this little bag, but it didn't quite measure up. First the things I didn't like: 1. The zippers are either too long or need to be placed better. Whenever I opened the bag, my stuff would either fall out or I needed to hold it back from falling out. 2. The pocket for a cell phone is in an inconvenient location on the strap. Too awkward to use there. 3. The water bottle pocket needs to be bigger. I had a 20 oz bottle which barely fit. I had to work some to get it in. The things I did like: 1. Nice size not too little not too big. Holds what you need for an outing. I had a fold up umbrella, sunglasses and case and a few other smaller items in it for the day. Could even fold up a jacket to fit. 2. Nice to have hands free and able to access without taking it off like a backpack. 3. It is comfortable. Wore it all day at a golf tournament and it wasn't heavy and bothersome. I am going to keep it, but would really like it better with the above improvements.

Hey adventurers! Dive into my latest video review where I explore the WATERFLY Crossbody Sling Bag. This compact yet spacious bag is perfect for anyone on the go, blending a small footprint with a large capacity to keep all your essentials organized. With its water-resistant construction and multiple compartments, it's an excellent choice for hiking, cycling, or everyday commuting. The practical design, weighing only 230 grams, makes it a breeze to carry without sacrificing storage. It fits everything from your iPad to your water bottle, ensuring you have everything you need at your fingertips. Plus, the adjustable and padded strap provides ultimate comfort, no matter how you wear it.

I bought these for both me and my husband. I'm always looking for the perfect travel bag to hold all of my stuff, and yet not be too big, and this one come close. My husband loves it. It's the perfect size for him because he always has too much to carry or put in his vacation pants pockets, but never enough to make carrying a full on back pack seem worth it. It's small and lightweight. The mesh pocket will hold a small bottle of Smart water, but not a small bottle of Fiji water (the square shape makes it hard to shove in there. The pocket on the strap holds sunglasses perfectly, and was even big enough for a case too. (Since I wear prescription glasses, I don't like to keep them out of a case when I'm wearing my sunglasses for fear of crushing them). My only "complaint" is that the main pocket is that it's just a smidge too small to hold a magazine without bending it a little in order to add other items, so if you're the type to read full size, hard cover books, this is not the bag for you. If you're into paperbacks or eReaders, it's a great size. An extra inch in that area would make it perfect.

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Nice bag

Small & Comfortable, Easy to wear, good for taking outdoor, can be use as chest bag as well as back bag for school & college. I use this while running, look good and comfortable too during morning walk/running. Enough space for one ipad, 1-2 water bottle, 2 pair of clothes (shirt & Jean's) and 2-4 smartphones. Easy to wash and dry clean. Quality is good, material used is off good quality and soft, fabric is very good, I think colour don't fade after 2-3wash. Better than regular, big back bag's Bec of small size with big space inside, I like the bag so I recommend this chest bag.

Very nice product. Material and finishing are good. Can carry decent amount of weight for it's size. The size is ideal for guys to carry around stuff while on a holiday.

Very handy for me to carry I Pad or my working diary with 1/2 litre water bottle