A multimodal sling bag for all the ways you move through your day
One of the things that my fiance and I have tried to take advantage of the past couple of years is day trips. We both love to see and experience new things, but longer trips are few and far between. We can, however, plan shorter trips that are close to home. With that in mind, The Metro Sling from Monos becomes a great option for a day pack. It’s roomy, but compact at the same time.
DETAILS
The Metro Sling Bag is designed to be worn at the waist or as a crossbody sling. It’s water-resistant and made from ultra-microfiber vegan leather. The Metro Sling Bag is available in two versions – Nylon or Vegan Leather. There are interior pockets included and an integrated keychain carabiner to keep your valuables close at hand. There is a full-size hidden pocket that can be used for a wallet or phone so that those items are secure, but accessible. The sling has a built-in single strap for crossbody wearing. The Nylon version is available in four colors – Carbon Black, Oxford Blue, Juniper Green, or Dover Grey. The Vegan Leather version is available in three color options – Ivory, Saddle Tan, or Mahogany.
FEATURES
- Made with premium nylon twill with vegan leather accents (nylon version)
- Made with ultra-microfibre vegan leather (vegan leather version)
- Anti-bacterial interior lining fabric made from recycled plastic bottles
- Spacious zippered main compartment with one interior zip pocket and three sleeve pockets
- Integrated keychain carabiner for keys and fobs
- Hidden, full-length zip pocket on the back for phone, passport, wallet, or small valuables
- Adjustable strap with buckle
- Anti-catch YKK zippers
- Water-resistant
- Scratch and abrasion-resistant
- Dimensions: 10.24” x 5.51” x 1.97”
- Weight: 0.75 lb (nylon version)/0.88 lb (vegan leather version)
USER EXPERIENCE
The sling bag comes in a canvas drawstring bag to keep it protected while it is in transit to its new owner. When you remove it from the bag, you’ll find the bag is ready to use once you unwrap the zippers from their paper shells. There is also paper stuffed inside the sling to help keep its shape until the user packs it full. I selected the Saddle Tan, Vegan Leather version of the Metro Sling and I was immediately impressed with the gorgeous style of the bag. The Vegan Leather is very soft. The strap is cloth and connects using a plastic snap closure.
While the sling bag is compact it does still hold quite a bit of stuff in it. I was able to store a full size wallet inside along with some essentials like some hand sanitizer, lotion, a portable battery for my phone, and a set of earbuds. There was plenty of room for all those items. The strap is also very impressive because it wears really well. I mostly wore the bag as a crossbody sling and found that the strap did not cause discomfort as it rested on my shoulder/neck. I love that it is easily adjustable and think it’s a really nice design.
This past summer I started packing around a small bag like the Metro Sling as a way to keep emergency medicines, first aid products, and smaller snacks on hand for when my fiance and I venture out for an adventure. He’s a photographer and sometimes we take short hikes to be able to set up a cool shot. He’s has some blood-sugar control issues so we like to make sure we have snacks with us just in case of an emergency. The Metro Sling is perfect for this purpose. It’s just the right size to keep those small snacks and medicinal needs on hand. The zippers are so easy to open that it’s ideal for quick access needs.
CONCLUSION
The Metro Sling is a beautifully made compact bag. It has plenty of room for your essential items and it looks great with many different looks.
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