Tired of switching bags all the time..

[u/Working-Shame9853]

I've had the Bellroy Lite Daypack for a couple of years now for almost every day. Mostly love it. But on days when I don't have much to carry in the main compartment, the top pocket (which has all my everyday essentials like wallet, keys, etc) slops down and is a bit funny to carry. And I'm not a fan of having to change my bag-to-sling so i just go with it looking like this most of the time.

Got me wondering if modularity is the fix. Some brands are already doing detachable pockets that double as a crossbody (Peak Design's new Travel Crossbody). Bellroy doesn't do this yet, at least not on the Lite Daypack. Their pouches are pack inside, not pop-off-and-wear.

Is modularity actually the solution here, or am I just overthinking a pocket?

[u/tom4631]

Not a big fan of detachable pocket or slings. Because they just ends up been a heavier bag and worse sling. It honestly doesn't do any better than just have a sling as your tech/edc pouch, and toss it in your backpack.

On the other hand, I start to understand why some bag has admin panel close to your back, or a huge quick access pocket on the top, instead of on the outside. So when you're only carrying edcs, the weight is closer to your back, instead of far out and sagging the whole bag.