Monterey Sling, Cosmic Purple
$50
Inspired by epic road trips, shooting film, and slowing down to take it all in. It’s our popular Santa Fe Shoulder Bag in a smaller cross-body fanny sling form. With 2L of capacity, this sling is the perfect sidekick for carrying your film camera, point-and-shoot, and plus-sized phone, along with all your daily essentials. The classic silhouette and super adjustable strap make this pack feel equally at home cross-body or around your waist. External zipper and cargo pockets are perfect for your quick access items like extra rolls of film. A simple internal slip pocket keeps you organized and easily fits plus-sized phones.
Our Review
Monterey Sling, Cosmic Purple — a 2L film-camera companion built for road trips
The gist: A compact cross-body sling sized to carry a point-and-shoot or film camera plus daily essentials, light enough to wear all day without noticing it's there.
- Real numbers: 2 liters at 11" x 5" x 3.4" and just 0.25 lbs, per Pack Hacker's independent review — small enough to count as a personal item on any airline.
- Fits compact cameras and film: Pack Hacker's testing found it holds compact cameras like the Fuji X100 or Ricoh GR alongside film rolls, a passport, and a notebook, with the exterior pocket holding three 35mm rolls or a box of 120 film.
- Comfortable, if unpadded: reviewers called it "comfortable no matter how you try to wear it" cross-body or as a fanny pack, though the strap has no padding or aeration, which can run warm in hot climates.
- Weather resistance is limited: built from nylon and ripstop nylon that hold up to daily wear but, per Pack Hacker, "don't hold up terribly well in the rain."
Pack Hacker rated the Monterey Sling a 7.4/10 "Good," praising how it blends into both urban and rural settings while flagging the smallest exterior pocket as having no clear purpose.
Best for: travelers who want hands-free, minimalist carry for a compact/film camera plus passport and film on day trips. Skip it if: you're expecting real rain protection — plan to keep it dry or carry a cover in wet climates. Runs ~$50 — check the current price before buying.
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