ASTEN Sling Bag, Lightweight Crossbody Bag Chest Pack Multipurpose Shoulder Backpack with Bottle Holder for Women & Men Outdoor Hiking Travel (Grey, Large)

I have some back problems and carrying a purse on my shoulder causes me more discomfort. I wanted a bag that would distribute the weight differently and this bag does exactly that! And there is plenty of room for all of my stuff! LOVE IT!

I like that it I sturdy and convenient to carry. I can easily reach my things and it carries all I need. I can carry a small iPad and my phone and has a section for my water bottle.

I cannot help but compare this to my KAVU bag as that is the only other sling bag I use. The KAVU wins hands down with material quality. The lining on this one has a cheaper more plastic’y feel. But this bag is perfectly fine.The one way this bag beats the KAVU is that you can choose which side the strap is worn on. So wether you prefer your bag on your right or left shoulder, this bag will work well.The water bottle holder is a good size lengthwise, but you’d want a thinner bottle that those comparable with say a venti cup. That is the highest quality fabric on the bag I think. It’s a very nice stretchy net fabric. It’s topped with a drawstring, so if you do have a small bottle with you, it will be secured pretty well.The zippered pocket on the strap holds my iPhone X in a case with no issues.I don’t have a laptop so I’m not sure how they’d fit, but I will say my iPad Pro doesn’t fit properly when it’s in its keyboard case. I could just barely squeeze it zipped and that was when I left it loose, it wouldn’t fit in the pocket meant for such devices.There’s a thin zippered pocket on the back side that would be good for receipts and other small / folded papers. Maybe pens, sun screen, anything small you want easy access to. The top zippered pocket in the front is a similar size. The pocket in between that one and the main zippered section has a pocket for a phone (again hold my iPhone X in case perfectly fine, next to that pocket are three pen slots that can fit something about the thickness of a chapstick. Under those two sections is another medium sized pocket. The main section has a pocket on each side of it. One has an elastic top as it’s meant for devices.Not the greatest bag ever, but it’s pretty nice.

This turned out to be a very functional backpack and I'm pleased I bought it

This is such a well made and versatile bag. I've used it for carrying pickleball gear. It fits 3 paddles comfortably with a couple of pickleballs plus you can put a water bottle in the easily accessible outside mesh holder. You may be able to fit 4 paddles which I didn't try since I was also carrying diapers. haI am currently using as a toddler diaper bag which works very well since it holds a few diapers, change of clothes, and a few snacks. I can put my wallet in the hidden area on the very back so I always know right where it is and I don't need to bring a separate purse.I really like the phone holder on the strap which is generously sized and easily fits my Samsung Galaxy S8+ in a Lifeproof case (see photo with case only since I am using my phone to take the picture). This little zippered compartment keeps a few necessities right at hand so you don't need to set the bag down to retrieve them.The sturdy hardware includes metal clips that you can conveniently clip on either side so that you can wear it over either your left or right shoulder. You can also wear it crossbody or on your front.This would make a great gift, especially if you are doing a themed gift for someone and you want to pack it with related items.At the time of this review the retail price was around $31 which is reasonable for the quality.

Impressive crossbody bag. This thing has plenty of functional zipper pockets. The front of the bag has 3 zipper sections (yes 3). The first zipper section is a big enough for a an average size wallet. The 2nd zipper section is a pretty good size and one of the inside pockets in this section is labeled for a cell phone then it has slots for pens/pencils and another open section. The main compartment is pretty large with 2 nice size pockets. The is also another zipper section on the back of the bag about the size of an eye glass case or slightly larger. My favorite part of the bag is the zipper pocket on the strap of the bag. My cell phone fits perfectly in it and this pocket is padded (actually the entire bag is padded) which is awesome. On one side of the bag there is a section for a bottle holder with a draw string closure (another awesome idea). The bag has reflective strips for viewing at night. It appears to be easy to wipe down if it gets dirty. The bag is adjustable and has a hook to change yp sides if you want to wear it on the left or right shoulder. This is an AWESOME bag.

I picked this up and it is shown with a 12.9" ipad pro implying it will fit. I have a 13" only sony thin laptop that is nearly identical in size spec to the ipad pro. However the laptop does not fit into the pocket, I also find it hard to believe the Ipad pro would fit either and it seems to be an inch short of ditting comfortable. I can get it in there if I really try but I feel like it put to much pressure on the laptop and takes way longer than it is convenient. Overall the build quality is good for this price point. The claps feel sturdy and the zipper does not feel overly cheap. Not a bad bag for carrying around some smaller items assuming they fit comfortably.