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Sling bag or backpack: how to choose

Both are hands-free, but they suit different loads.

Sling bag or backpack: how to choose

Quick answer

Choose a sling for light, everyday essentials and quick access; choose a backpack when carrying a laptop, books or more than a few kilograms, because two straps spread the weight.

Updated by the Vago team

Key takeaways

  • Weigh the load
  • Consider access
  • Think about security

Step by step

  1. Weigh the load

    Slings suit light loads; backpacks suit heavier ones.

  2. Consider access

    Slings swing to the front for quick access.

  3. Think about security

    Slings stay in view in crowds.

Tips

  • A large chest sling can carry a tablet

Mistakes to avoid

  • Carrying a laptop in a single-strap bag all day

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Can a sling bag hold a laptop?

Small tablets yes; most laptops are better in a backpack or laptop bag.

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