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Review: Travelon's Greenlander Compact Sling

Monday, May 16, 2022 23:43

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Summer is coming, and with it come farmers’ markets, festivals, vacations, and more time outside. If you hate carrying around a bag, but still need to carry the essentials, then the Greenlander Compact Sling from Travelon is your new best friend. I wore it to an event downtown this past weekend and it was awesome.

The compact sling is the perfect bag for travel as well. Walking through the airport can be stressful and having to dig through your bag for your phone and your passport or ID is annoying. Have everything you need within easy reach, while also not having to rummage in an over-large bag.

This little bag wears like a crossbody, but the strap is unique, allowing it to come over one shoulder, but also sit at your waist. It’s amazingly comfortable, and it sits right against your body, giving you a feeling of security for your necessities.

I was able to get all the things I would normally take with me to the airport and on the plane, but also things I would take with me on an outing or to a theme park: cash, my ID, snacks, a battery backup for my phone, hand sanitizer, credit cards, and even my keys.

The front zipper pocket goes all the way down to the bottom of the bag. I was able to stash my phone in it on Saturday, so I always knew where it was and could grab it quickly for photos. If I were traveling, or going out, I would use it for sanitizer, my cards and cash, and probably lip balm. (I just noticed that this pocket has RFID-blocking technology.)

These things all slid right in with room for a spare mask if needed. I really love the contrasting zipper and zipper pull that gives the bag a bit of funky color, but makes it feel a little sporty, too. Not only does it look cool, but it doubles as a security measure. See that matching loop? (you can see it better in the title pic.) You can slide the zipper and pull into it and have some extra safety for your belongings.

The inside of the bag is larger than it appears, but it’s also manageable and opens wide enough to see everything in it. I’m actually surprised how many snacks fit in here with my battery backup and phone cord. There’s a separate slip pocket inside, too.

This slip pocket has RFID-blocking, too, so if you use it for your passport and/or credit cards, you’re safe from hacking technology that wants to steal your information or identity. Nobody wants that, and I love that this little bag has that protection.

It’s not the only anti-theft feature either. The main compartment has a clip zipper, like most of the other anti-theft Travelon bags. It clips to a small d-ring on the body of the bag, so no one can unzip it without some effort. You’ll definitely notice someone trying to tug your bag unzipped and failing if you’re wearing it.

You also have the wide padded strap that is adjustable. It also has security features though. In order to keep this bag functional and lightweight, it doesn’t have a large metal clip like some of the other bags do, but has a strong plastic buckle that can lock. This way, you can unbuckle it, wrap the strap around a chair or table when you are hanging out, re-buckle, and slide the lock into place. People won’t be able to snatch your bag and run, either off your body or the furniture you attached it to.

The strap and the front, sides, and bottom of the Compact Sling are slash-resistant. I know this is a concern for many people who travel on public transit or go to music festivals where there are a lot of people present.

Travelon is moving into more sustainable bags, so now you can feel like you’re making a difference while also looking stylish. The Greenlander line is made of 100% recycled materials.

I’m sorry for the sun making this a terrible picture. I couldn’t actually see my phone screen at all.

If you’ve got a birthday or graduation for a traveler coming up soon, this could be the perfect gift for them. I know I’ll be using this for a lot of activities, because I love to have my hands free to take pictures or browse the market or to hold the dog’s leash. There are endless activities where this bag will be super handy to wear.

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Where to buy: Travelon website

Cost: $49.50 – take 20% off with my code SHEREENTRAVELS20%

Colors it is available in: Diamond Ash (shown) | Galaxy Blue (with gray & aqua accents) | Jet Black (with gray and lime accents)

Other specs: size: 5”W x 7.25”H x 1.75”D, strap length: 33-59″, 100% certified recycled rPET material (made from recycled water bottles), water-resistant, spot-clean with a damp cloth.

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Disclaimer: I was provided with the Greenlander Compact Sling for the purposes of this review, but all opinions are 100% my own.

Want to read more tips for traveling worldwide on a budget? Check out my blog at Shereen Travels Cheap or find me on Facebook or Twitter. You’ll also find product and website suggestions, packing tips, current deals and a whole lot more to help you travel better for less!

Source: http://www.shereentravelscheap.com/2022/05/travelon-greenlander-compact-sling-review.html

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