Looking for a sling backpack for your everyday carry? In the post, we’ll share what we think are the best slings a guy can buy.

Call them whatever you want — sling backpacks, satchels, hip bags, man purses — these rough-and-ready bags are a quick and effective way to bring your EDC gear with you on the fly.

In addition to my larger backpack (for camping and hiking) and my messenger bag (to bring my laptop to cafes), I always have a sling bag at my fingertips.

And after trying out a dozen or so, then comparing my experiences with those of my gear-obsessed friends, I’m confident that my recommendations are solid.

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Here are our top three recommendations from the list:

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Best Crossbody Sling Backpacks for Men

So without further ado, let’s take a closer look at the 10 best sling backpacks that you can buy today. I’ve done my best to represent the widest range of sizes possible, at every price point that will still get you a top quality bag.

Aer Sling Bag 3

If you’re not ready to make the full switch from a two-strap backpack to a sling bag, the Aer Sling Bag 3 has you covered.

It’s one of the largest sling backpacks featured on this list, with a 13.5 liter volume that can accommodate a 13-inch laptop.

The padded shoulder strap gives you enough support to carry as much as you need, and the 1680D Cordura ballistic nylon exterior is damn near bulletproof.

Add all of that to multiple quick-access pockets and a ventilated shoe compartment, and you get a bag that can take you from the cafe, to the office, to the gym, and back home with ease.

Matador Freerain Waterproof Packable Hip Pack

And on the complete opposite end from Aer’s Sling Bag above, you have the ultra-small and completely packable Matador Freerain Hip Pack.