1733 Side Pack - Versatile, lightweight outdoor/EDC use sling pack with great materials and design.

[@heysyahey]

Thanks for the very thorough rundown on the bag. Really appreciate the time it took to produce this for the benefit of viewers.

[@TheMountainborn]

Hi Heysyahey! Thank you for the kind words - I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@yiorkis401]

Good to have you back 💯

[@TheMountainborn]

Thank you so much Yiorkist!

[@J_heterodox]

You went over so many scenarios that I have used with this bag because I use it literally every day. It has faults and "I wish this was this" but overall the Sidepack is the best bag I have ever owned in any side. Its my most versatile piece of gear.

[@TheMountainborn]

Hi J! Thank you for the kind words - and I'm so glad to hear that you had similar experiences with this bag as I did - it really is a super versatile bag!

[@seechangenyc280]

Hi! Ditto on the issues you mentioned but I have love for the Sidepack. I even have the smaller version. Do I have issues with the crossbody strap, yup (too long on the larger version and because I can’t pull it tighter, it doesn’t hug my back well). Would I like a key leash, yes. Would I like an extra pocket, yes. Would I like a smaller buckle that doesn’t hit the middle of my chest, yup. But it still floats my boat. The smaller version is a better fit. What I like: I dig the capacity, lightweight material, aesthetic and that it doesn’t look like anything else out there. Cheers. P.S. the Evergoods Mountain 3.5 is too big for me and I wasn’t thrilled with the 2..0 strap management (too lazy and inept to change it). But I love the bag part. I really wanted it. I guess I should look at the Bellroy (looking for a slightly more refined sling with good strap management, fits, comfy, pockets, key leash, yada, yada, yada.

[@connorg5112]

☹️ Its angled straps just gives off an **unbalance** feel because of its asymmetrical look. Just kinda wish the straps were centered. 😑

[@drewshannon]

Just came across your channel because I just ordered the Huckberry x 1733 Sidepack, and wow what a great review!

[@TheMountainborn]

Yayyy!!! I'm super happy you could find this review of use - I really quite like this bag a lot and hope it will serve you well!!!

[@superwellplayed]

How do you like the Huckberry? I came here as well, might just grab it after this review.

[@drewshannon]

@@superwellplayed I love it, highly recommend

[@dabjohn]

You're back! Good stuff as always.

[@TheMountainborn]

Yes, finally and hopefully more consistently from now 😅! Thank you so much for the kind words and sticking around!

[@cameronmcleod2510]

Would it be possible to pack this bag into my travel backpack? Could it pack flat?

[@yaksok]

I think most of the materials are pretty malleable. My VX one can easily pack flat. The only padding on this bag is in the back.

[@jordanjtbraun]

Kind of funny how old things become new. Didn´t they call this type of bag a ¨haversack¨ back in the civil war era?

[@TheMountainborn]

It does give some credence to the saying that "there's nothing new under the sun"! (I suppose after several millennia, human beings have probably discovered most of the general form factors for carrying things around on their person haha) That said, I thought a haversack had a somewhat different form factor (google seems to at least partially confirm this, though the references I found seemed to be from the early 20th century rather than the US Civil War period.) I found the 1733 Side Pack's form factor reminded me more of the "bum bags"/"fanny packs" popular in the latter half of 20th century, albeit updated with more modern materials and far better execution. (Interestingly, riffing off of your original comment, I do see luxury brands experimenting with this form factor more and more these days, at eye watering prices)

[@enriquediaz7547]

FWIW There’s an REI that is very similar to this sling.

[@TheMountainborn]

Nice! Thanks for the tip!

[@martinmaison6421]

You are definitely an expert on edc sling bag must subscribe immediately ❤

[@TheMountainborn]

Awwww, thank you so much for the kind words Martin!!

[@MrSobakaforte]

Welcome back!

[@TheMountainborn]

Hi Conrad - Thank you so much and for the loyalty viewership!!!! 🙇😄

[@enriquediaz7547]

Very much a look like the ULA dragonfly! Hadn’t seen this one. Guys call on the “busy-ness” of it.

[@peterchu9258]

great review, thank you! is the main strap completely removable and if so what size is it? i want to see if i can swap in my other straps to this pack

[@epretto]

🎉🎉🎉 hey sir! We missed you!

[@TheMountainborn]

Hello my friend!! YES I AM ALIVE AND (I hope) BACK!!! 🙌😄

[@-zg2ug]

Good to see you, man.

[@TheMountainborn]

Heyyy! Thank you so much - work has had me pretty AWOL for the last couple of months but now I hope (HOPE!) I can get back to the real world and start reviewing more of the amazing bags I have been using recently 😂