This Is Why You Need A Travel Sling

0:00 - Intro
0:36 - Why Slings Work
2:10 - Different Sling Styles
3:46 - Yes, Size Matters
5:18 - Organizational Options
6:26 - Other Important Features
7:32 - Choosing The Sling To Bring

In this video, we’ll cover the reasons why a sling pack works so well for travel. From the different size and carry options to what fits inside, we’ll talk about the best travel slings, from crossbody bags to waist packs, and why they’re travel essentials. Whether it's an Aer or ALPAKA, a lululemon or TOM BIHN, you can find a sling to suit every need.

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[laurenmaternowski]

Do you bring a sling when traveling? 🛫🎒🌎😀

[EmmaW]

I own the hydro flask slingback and my husband just love it so much when we travel, because he can carry all of his things (even he doesn't carry that much, just the necessary), so this video really helped out with ideas to gift him one soon (and he can return mine)

[the_wiki]

I'm just glad us men can finally wear purses without shame. All we had to do was rebrand them as slings!

[ticklesnito]

Slings are fantastic on flights. Strap it around the secured tray table and you have access to all your gear without having to reach for your main bag. Great for power cables, gadgets and toiletries. Keep things from getting lost in that normal seat pocket.

[ak]

Slings are greatly under appreciated! They are cheap to produce and light to carry, as well as capable of launching projectiles at high velocity for hundreds of meters. Though a unit of slingers would require a looser formation than archers, and couldn't often shoot over friendly forces due to the relatively low arc, in ancient times slings had longer range than bows and using them didn't require much strength, more so proper technique. Balearic slingers were famous for their slinging skills, employed as mercenaries by Carthage and later Rome against their enemies to great effect.
I'm not quite as sure about the practicality of using a sling in your travels nowadays though, but surely with enough practice it would be a great help for survival in unfortunate circumstances.

[Sturnburn]

Slings are awesome. One of the biggest advantages you didn’t mention was that it deters thieves in foreign countries. It’s much harder to steal something in a front body sling as opposed to in your pockets. If you put a an open jacket over the sling as well that’s an extra layer of protection

[jonathanespejo]

I traveled with a sling added to my backpack for the first time last year and it was life changing, never gonna suffer through an airport without one again. Easy access to my passport and wallet and just dumping the sling in to a bin was amazing.

[andjames]

My Muji water resistant shoulder bag works just like a sling. It’s super discreet, unbranded and has open space and a zippered pocket and a slip pocket, perfect for boarding passes. The new version also has a buckle which makes it easy to use as a hip pack as well. It’s big enough to fit a large thermos and more. I’ve used it on dozens of domestic and international flights and can be shoved into my Minaal top pocket when I need to have just “2” bags to board.

[andricheli]

I brought a Belroy sling on a recent trip and it was a fantastic addition. On the plane I wore it on my body under my jacket with a few key essentials and had that in addition to my personal item and carryon. While traveling, it stayed in my backpack and I pulled it out when I needed to run short errands. The Belroy is very light and expands to carry a bit more when needed. Love my sling!

[Frijolin]

I use to just carry my keys, phone, and wallet with me but that was before I got diagnosed with 2 autoimmune illnesses so I started using the Aer Day sling 3 since for medical purposes when going out.I wasn't too fond of purses so this sling helped greatly it carries my wallet, keys, phone, daily meds, just in case meds, portable fan, and during that time of the month my pads.

[Anonymously_Innocuous]

While l like slings, packs, etc., for travel, hiking, library, shopping, etc. I've come to prefer the SCOTTeVEST. The first I purchased was for my daughter who was traveling to Europe with a university for two weeks. The vest she wore held passport, money, keys, phone, snacks, water bottle, camera, and more! Everyone else had a bag/backpack, but she was wearing it all and you couldn't tell! And the pockets were not obvious. I have two such vests now, which also have room for a small laptop or iPad. Again, the vest is made in such a way that someone can't really tell you're carrying all that stuff.

[rio]

I love travel slings! They're super convenient for tickets, passports, and wallets.
It's nice having all your essentials in a small pack you can carry on you at all times.
Nothing to take in and out of you pants pockets and all that fuss.
It's rly convenient to be able to wear a jacket over your clothing if your worried about theft as well!

Probably an essential for any kind of traveler!

[Denielgunz]

I didnt even realize that I was alone in this fascination for backpacks or slings. But now that I just found this channel... Heaven

[soomad]

I haven't yet really been sold on the idea of slings as a woman, since I anyway usually have a crossbody handbag. I have a really nice Samsonite bag from years ago, which has a wide, adjustable strap and I essentially carry it with a short strap like a string. Got it years ago and just recently got a Samsonite Workationist for an EDC/weekend travel mixed use, and the handbag and backpack ended up matching together almost perfectly.

[thewitchef]

I'm a hip-pack enjoyer myself haha
I recently bought Kipling's convertible crossbody and couldn't ve happier. The straps take up some space but the trade-off of being able to switch from a convenient hip-pack to a less touristy and dressier crossbody is unbeatable.

[henrysmom]

Just got back from two weeks in Japan and used my sling as a small purse, carrying my wallet, phone, room key, and sunglasses. Much more comfortable for me to wear sling in the front than worry about a handbag. It was a Belroy

[DivinexSerenity]

The BAGGU sling is AMAZING. Slings are really game changer. Small enough for concert restrictions but roomy enough to fit everything you need and more. It’s great for air travel too.

[hjehje]

I have been using waist (fanny) packs for a long time. When I'm out for a walk, a short hike, or a bike ride they are perfect for carrying my keys, cellphone, wallet, etc. especially when wearing shorts (no pockets) . I like a sling as well for hiking and travelling. A small one is nice for carrying additional items such as some water, food, etc. and they provide easy access when on the go. Thank you for the video.

[EvaUnit_]

had a sling on my travels & it served me well, was hands free to take all the photos & keeping it in front of me prevented pickpocketing

[JackedtheTs]

I love my Osprey Daylite, 8L sling… I’m constantly bouncing around SE Asia and take it everywhere. Is able to fit my standard size 9gen iPad with smart-folio keyboard cover. Along with my folded up raincoat, game controller, charging cords & earbuds. My main pack is a 40L travel pack from Decathlon’s Forclaz line. I’ve never had to check or even been asked to weigh my bags for budget airlines like Air Asia.