Victorinox Tear Drop Monosling, Blue, One Size

After doing a lot of research for a sling carrier, I decided to give the Victorinox a try. We were taking a trip to Europe for 2 weeks and wanted a way to carry stuff that was comfortable and secure (my gosh, everything you read about tourist spots in Europe talk about pickpockets and thieves… thankfully we had no problems!). Punch line: I really like the produce and if given the chance would buy it again.The bag’s features and dimensions are as described; it is more versatile (and stylish) than a fanny-pack, and less bulky and more secure than a back pack.. The bag was without defect, construction appears sturdy, and after 2 weeks of continual use, it still looks and works like new. Two zipper pockets on the side and one on the sling. Comments from previous reviewers about the size of the sling pocket are correct… it is not very large and my iPhone 5 would not fit inside it, which would have been convenient, but I knew that before I purchased, I used this pocket to store my earbuds, to keep them from getting tangled up with all the stuff I had in the other pockets. The smaller zipper pocket is a perfect size for travel documents. Used it to carry my passports, boarding passes, emergency information, earplugs and some medicine. The larger pocket was used during our walking tours to carry two small umbrellas, a bottle of water a small guide book and some snacks.. very roomy. The sling fit well and when it was full with all the stuff I was carrying, I just rotated it a bit toward the front and had no problems with arm mobility. Also worked well under my rain windbreaker, although is seems to be water resistant on its own.The other reason I got the bag was for security, and the slash-proof wire reinforced straps. That was good, but I wonder if there is a flaw to this security feature. While the strap is slash-proof, there is a plastic clasp on the strap that is fairly easy to unhook, and depending on the position of the bag, the clasp was on my shoulder or at the top of my back. This was not a comfort issue, but I worried that if there was a determined thief, that instead of cutting the straps, he would just unclasp the strap. At the end of the day, I do not think this is that bad in that a sling bag which rides on your side is inherently safer than a backpack, and if you are paranoid about the clasp, a wire twisy or piece of tape could be added to make it harder to unclasp the strap. As an aside, most of the other mono-sling bags I reviewed had a clasp and would have the same issue.Delivery was prompt and it was well packaged. So overall, very happy with the seller and the product.

Excellent (one shoulder) sling-bag, but it only has two ackward-to-access compartments and one small slot for a phone. This only comes in all black, as expected. Small is good when traveling and this is as small as expected; sizing is difficult as this is triangular and arrives flat. This bag has little flaps to tuck in the 2 zipper pulls, which are nice. This has an easily adjustible strap; no anti-slice-safety-wire but with an adjustable clip and large shoulder-pad you do not need or want one. I understand if a mono-bag is bigger and weighed down they tend to swing around if you lean forward. This feels very good and seems high quality.I discovered Swiss Gear had a sling-bag, comes in many colors, cost less, and has 4 nice usable compartments, and a phone slot, great build quality yet is the same small size, has no hidden zipper ends but 2 of the four can easily be fastened at the holes, one zipper is covered and one is hidden. I got to compare the two. If Swiss gear did not make a sling-bag this Victorinox would be my choice.I recommend a Swiss Gear sling bag first, then this bag (it IS very nice, but pockets ackward), I would buy a Swiss Gear bag again (not this one, only because Swiss Gear seems more what I wanted), and I hope this helps someone.

It just arrived today. I was unsure about purchasing it because I didn't know if it could hold my Kindle (which I take everywhere) and a few other items. It got here and my Kindle fits nicely inside it with its case and it also has room for me to put maybe a handheld game in there too! It's the right size, nothing too big nothing too small and the frontal pocket can hold my phone or something of the like. When you read "Wire-Enforced strap" you may have wondered what that meant, well, the strap has a wire going trough the middle of it. It's not visible, but you can tell that it's sturdy. This means that if you go somewhere and someone tries to cut the strap to steal from you, it won't be easy to cut and give you time to save your pack. The zippers can push into these little areas where you can make them seem like they're hidden, which also protects from theft. There is a pocket on the strap as well that is kind of small, it definitely can't fit my iPhone, but something small like maybe cash, or a credit card would fit very nicely! And maybe keys would, too. But It's perfect!Edit: 12/31/13I recently purchased a replacement to keep on-hand should the one I was using break, I get it in the mail to find out that other reviewers are indeed correct, the strap does not have the wire in it, instead it is replaced by just a thin, little strap. I purchased it a while back and sent it back shortly after it arrived, but I figured I should update this.

This monosling bag is definetely not for persons who likes to carry on a lot of items on themselves, even it could be kind of small for those who just take the indispensable with them, but to me is just a great dad diaper bag. I used to go around with my wife's diaper bag when my son and I took a walk and felt a little akward, not to mention the people staring at me. Now I can take my bag and look cool, It's great to have my hands free to take care of my son and not to be worried for losing the bag in some place. I just have to re-configure my baby's stuff for ones small enough to fit in the bag and voila! Ready to go. One final comment, the bigger the bag the heavier the load, and for that this vitorinox bag is such great because it forces you to take just the things you really need and that is something one can be grateful for after a long walk without having a pain in the back for carrying a big bag.

This bag arrived very quickly and was packed securely and safely. It came in a presentation box that itself was first class and the bag is just a thing of beauty. It is made of high quality material that is so strong yet soft and pliable. The zips are so smooth and sturdy and sit in a 'hood' when closed for extra security. The front compartment is small and ideal for such as a moble phone or slim camera and the main compartment is quite suitable for the variety of items that I wish to carry around with me in an 'every day' mode. Both compartments are lined. The strap is comfortable and has a small zipped compartment suitable for keys or MP3 or such but a touch too small for modern mobile smart phones. The whole bag is beautifully made, looks terrific, comfortable, practical and very convenient as an every day carry bag. I have never owned such a quality bag and I find it perfect for daily use. I use a larger rucksack for shopping trips or venturing further afield because I need more items but, every day use... I cannot recommend this highly enough.

Summary - Fantastic bag. It's a bit pricey however its quality is second to none.I have had this bag for about a week now and have had no problems with it so far. It is lightweight and although I haven't used it in this way yet I already know it will be great for cycling and running. However it is a little smaller than I expected, which typically wouldn't bother me too much as I don't mind the size, but for the price it is a little disapointing. That being said the quality is perfect and as it's made by Victorinox you know it will last a long time, and can feel that when you are using it. One quick suggestion is that you may want to get a black elastic band as when you tighten the strap the cord can become quite long (For me it does anyway) and so it hangs quite loose. That would be a quick fix with an elastic band though so nothing to worry about.

Excellent Product, Excellent Service

Far too small for an adult (won't even hold a 750 ml bottle of wine or a common hardcover novel). I didn't see dimensions in the description (possibly my fault, possibly not listed) so it came as a surprise when it arrived. Rather than returning it I gave it to my four year old grandson who loved it (but when he starts going to school it will only hold a small lunch and his cell phone, of course, because the strap has a little compartment for it.....as long as it's a small phone....my android won't fit).

Order this for my son when he was going on a trip to Europe. Perfectly fit everything he needed for his personal items.