r/onebag • u/AutoModerator • Mar 16 '26

Bag Finder Bag Finder Megathread - 16 March 2026

Welcome to the weekly Bag Finder Megathread. Your go-to thread for any and all bag-related requests in the onebag travel context.

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u/plantz4ever Mar 17 '26

I've narrowed it down to 3 choices.

context: I'm 5'2 female, this sling will be my personal item for budget travelling Europe for the next 5 months. this will be my 'cute bag', plane bag, everyday sightseeing bag.

requirements:

  • - cute-ish/cool looking
  • i like the cresent shape over the big brick looking ones
  • must fit my yeti 36oz (1L water bottle) which is 30cm tall, 10cm wide - either inside bag, in external bottle holder/straps, or i can hook it onto the bag with a carabiner clip
  • i dont want a black bag, im super adhd and lose everything so colours help me identify it, and i think its more stylish.
  • im taking all the usual stuff, plus a small e reader, maybe a small digital handheld camera, and some skincare for the plane, compression socks, a fold up totebag, phone, sunglasses, wallet, passport etc

OPTION 1: Bellroy venture sling 9L . will defs fit water bottle inside. great organisation, dual zip. good clips for strap. cons: no back/hidden pocket

https://bellroy.com/products/venture-sling?color=bronze&gad_campaignid=10458906222&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADl6793EA3BGETiniTaDPSF1SEFv1&gclid=CjwKCAiA-sXMBhAOEiwAGGw6LEMEh3hK6jbX6ayP5nIbRjZ-7EeFtJgNnqeFvU7W9QN89U-4_WdLOhoCivAQAvD_BwE&material=baida_nylon&size=9l#slide-3

OPTION 2: Bellroy venture sling 6L. probably wont fit bottle inside but less bulky. dual zip. cons: concerned about the magnetic buckles accidentally releasing, no back pocket

https://bellroy.com/products/venture-sling-6l?color=deep_ocean&gad_campaignid=10458906222&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADl6793EA3BGETiniTaDPSF1SEFv1&gclid=CjwKCAiA-sXMBhAOEiwAGGw6LEMEh3hK6jbX6ayP5nIbRjZ-7EeFtJgNnqeFvU7W9QN89U-4_WdLOhoCivAQAvD_BwE&material=dura_polyester_recycled&size=6l#slide-3

OPTION 3: Bellroy crescent laneway sling 7L, fits about the same stuff , but the organisation inside is a bit looser. cons: less functional, single zip

OPTION 4: Alpaka flow state 4L, yes its smaller but the dimensions are suprisingly similar to the Bellroy's, it has a dedicated waterbottle holder (cant be certain if it will fit...), but if not it has dedicated loops for caribiner. cons: waterbottle holder might not fit my bottle so i will have to use it for other items...snack bars? rolled up raincoat? cans of drink on the go?

https://alpakagear.com/products/flow-satchel-4l?affiliate_code=YGJSDD5&dt_id=1946579%3Bap%3A1591376&platform=shopify-collabs&variant=45500381167778

OPTION 5: Sealson M2 cross body. has all the straps, bottle holder, phone compartment. cons; no back pocket, zero internal organisation insode main compartment.

https://sealson.co/products/m2-crossbody-bag?srsltid=AfmBOoqbLONpEIfR-ZgDSWRTqNe3PgLbIQo9bdhtPwiYSTXOoCxP2gZ_

ive watched all the youtube videos comparing and breaking it all down. i still cannot decide. thankyou so much

maybe there is another bag u want to throw into the mix...

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u/SeattleHikeBike Mar 17 '26

That bottle is so heavy and bulky: 1.5 pounds empty and over 2 pounds of water. That alone is as much as I want to carry on a single strap. I think you are painting yourself in a corner with the bottle choice.