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Curated pickA 6-litre recycled-fabric sling that opens wide, for the person who refuses a backpack.
Bellroy's 6-litre sling opens wide like a doctor's bag and holds a tablet, a water bottle and the day's small things. A grown-up everyday-carry gift in recycled, water-resistant fabric.
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There is a kind of person who carries a phone, keys, wallet, earbuds, a battery, sunglasses and a small water bottle, and does it all in jacket pockets because a backpack feels like too much.
The verdict
Bellroy's appeal is that it looks grown-up and works without fuss. The Venture 6L is the size that replaces a jacket full of pockets and a hand-carried bottle. Buy it in a colour close to their coats and it becomes the daily bag.
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Broadly, yes: a sling is a crossbody bag shaped to sit on the chest or back with a single strap. Slings tend to be more structured and organised than soft crossbody purses, which is why they suit people who carry gadgets.
Bellroy lists a padded internal sleeve, and the 22 by 30 cm size takes a small tablet or an e-reader. A full-size tablet in a case may not fit; a laptop will not.
Bellroy describes the fabric as water-resistant, which handles rain and snow on a walk. It is not a sealed waterproof bag, so electronics should still ride in an inner pocket in a downpour.
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