Hip Packs Slings

We put Greenroom136's MetromongerDX to the test, and this 12L tactical sling packs a laptop, a wall of attachment points, and command-center organization into a footprint that punches way above its size.

We put ALPAKA's Bravo Sling Max V2 to work for two weeks to see if this premium X-Pac sling can carry your 14-inch laptop and replace the backpack—here's where it shines and where it falls short.

We put GORUCK's Tactical Fanny Pack to the test: bombproof build, YKK zippers, and a lifetime warranty, but a tight front pocket and narrow strap leave us wondering if one liter is enough.

We put JSD's Bombus multi-cam sling through a full pack-out, and its genius three-way strap system nearly steals the show, until capacity and a zipperless passport slot force some hard trade-offs.

We put the Greenroom136 Quickdraw through daily downtown carry to see if this handcrafted 12L sling really delivers fast access and modularity, and whether its removable strap and BYC customization make it the EDC sling to beat.

We put the Greenroom136 Metro Runner through two weeks of daily carry to see if this compact tactical sling can really swallow a Switch, iPad mini, and your EDC essentials.

We put the Greenroom136 Sidekeep RDX through its paces, and this X-Pac sling pulls triple duty as a metro carry, flight caddy, and tech pouch. Here's what wins us over and what we'd still fix.

At around $60, the REI Ruckpack Sling packs 7 liters, YKK zippers, and a padded tech pocket into a budget-friendly travel carry. We break down where it shines and where it cuts corners.

We put Evergoods' 1L Civic Access Sling through weeks of daily carry to see if its premium materials and smart layout make it the perfect compact EDC and travel sling.