WATERFLY Packable Sling Backpack

Overview

This is a small, packable sling bag that folds into its own zip pouch, sized between a fanny pack and a full backpack. Despite the hiking daypack category it is filed under, the listing describes it as a crossbody daypack for a wallet, phone and small tablet rather than overnight hiking gear.

The category label on this listing points to hiking daypacks, but the actual dimensions, about 14.6 x 7.8 x 3.5 inches expanded, and the seller's own description of it as bigger than a fanny pack but smaller than a backpack say otherwise. Treat it as a foldable everyday crossbody bag rather than a pack meant to carry trail gear.

• Folds down to about 7 x 4 x 2.6 inches
• Reversible strap adjustable up to 43 inches
• Water-resistant polyester with SBS zippers
• Breathable mesh padded back panel

Who it's for

Someone who wants a light bag for a phone, wallet and small essentials that folds flat into a suitcase or larger bag when not in use. Not a fit for anyone needing real hiking pack capacity for water, layers or trail gear.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

The bag folds into its own interior zip pouch, shrinking from roughly 14.6 x 7.8 x 3.5 inches down to about 7 x 4 x 2.6 inches for storage. The strap is reversible using D-rings on either side so it can sit across the left or right shoulder, and a mesh padded back panel is meant to keep it from feeling stiff against the body.

Specifications

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