Modern Dayfarer Active Sling Pack Review (Holy moly... it's something else!)

[@Nomads.Nation]

Do you want to see the backpack that I'm making? 👉🏼 nomadsnation.com/building-a-backpack

[@CigarLawyerLife]

I’ve had this bag for a year and it’s the absolute best EDC pack ever!

[@Nomads.Nation]

so glad you like it! I think it's super badass as well

[@unfi6798]

MD Sling looks cool, not much different with the alternatives except maybe the Aer Tech 2. Great updates matey. It's giving us ideas in making our customised pack. Cheers mate.

[@Nomads.Nation]

thanks mate!

[@jostaar]

The Aer Sling 1 and 2 are great middle ground too between a backpack and sling. Just bought my sling 1 for my trip in SEA last month and I carried it everywhere, it was really good and it only cost me 100$. The only downside is that it can be a bit heavy on one shoulder when you pack it to the brim with laptop, books and other dense objects.

[@Nomads.Nation]

This is a lot bigger

[@kris6994]

Man, you make reviews after I buy and sell a bag :D Had this one as well, but honestly, could not find it very useful, it's to big for a sling, but for me to small for a backpack, those side pockets might be handy, but pay attention to the zipper - it does not zip fully to the end, at least I was not able to zip it close. It fits 14" dell laptop - tested, of course it's becoming tight. Finally decided to return it as I prefer to use smaller backpack (i.e Aer Day Pack 2) and if necessary to downsize - i.e Alpaka messenger is a better option for me ;)

[@Nomads.Nation]

If it had two straps I would absolutely love it

[@jonuiuc]

I had a 14" Thinkpad for work and was looking at the errant sling, this, and the tech sling 2, as on a subway, the sling works better than a backpack for standing and sitting. I like having room for lunch. But that laptop size was a bit too much for some of ehem. Then work issued me a chonky new 15" Thinkpad and that's narrows down my sling options to the aer travel sling 2 and dsptch slingpack. I can sorta force it into my current alpaka tech brief 16" (that has a back sling mode that actually won me over to the sling side) but it's too tight long term, the Thinkpad is wider and thicker than the 16" MacBook everything is sized for.

[@Nomads.Nation]

Will it fit in this?

[@andyibanezk]

Never heard about dsptch but their slingpack looks pretty cool. Thanks for mentioning it.

[@jonuiuc]

@@Nomads.Nation seems like nope. When I had the smaller laptop I was considering this or the errant sling, but it's good I was indecisive or my new work one would have made it pointless. I do like these bigger slings though, I'll like some capacity.

[@Nomads.Nation]

@@jonuiuc good thing!

[@Eddymundo22]

Aer Travel Sling 2 X-Pac is my EDC. Waterproof zips, soft interior quick access pocket, fits 16 inch laptop, and compression straps that can be used to hold a coat on the outside - Great sling.

[@Nomads.Nation]

still I think the only Aer product I have never reviewed 😂

[@JamelSingleton]

Good bag-versatile and stylish. However, the pockets are tighter than necessary, making access a bit challenging, though that could be a plus for security. The biggest issue is the laptop sleeve; it's too snug for a 14" laptop to slide in and out easily, and if your laptop's in a clamshell case, good luck!

[@Nomads.Nation]

yes to maintain it's sleep aesthetic the pockets are a bit on the tighter side

[@jcloiseau]

I would add the 10L peak design sling to the alternatives. It's great if part of your gear is also photography oriented

[@Nomads.Nation]

Great rec!

[@jcloiseau]

@@Nomads.Nation well yeah... And I blame YOU for me buying a aer sling and an aer backpack and a dayfarer! :D

[@Nomads.Nation]

@@jcloiseau sorry not sorry ;)

[@jcloiseau]

Hopefully your backpack ships to Singapore before I leave in may 2024!

[@Nomads.Nation]

@@jcloiseau it’ll be close!

[@NgocThanhThanhDo]

Fantastic review, as always 👍🏻 Looks great.

[@Nomads.Nation]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@dreamforger7166]

Umbrella should go in the spare waterbottle pocket for easy access :) Good thing that it can carry less tyan 16l as 16 might be a bit too heavy for a sling, and then should transist into a messenger or day backpack.

[@Nomads.Nation]

agreed!

[@chispito6986]

Fantastic review, as always 👍🏻 Looks great, perhaps not my thing, but it looks prime! Keep’em coming!

[@Nomads.Nation]

so prime

[@pinkyrgonsalves]

Holy Moly! I really wish this sling was a backpack for a 16" laptop and could be at least 22L, with those water bottle holders in a different material of course! I would have grabbed it like the moment the website refreshed with the launch! 😅 Thank you for the review Aaron! To answer your question, yes, I'm organized enough to be able to know which compartment to hit when I want to quickly grab something but certainly not so much of an overkill where it takes me a decade to switch to another bag..if that makes sense 😊

[@Nomads.Nation]

makes total sense!

[@kaochao2356]

Modern Dayfarer emailed me a 50% off code for this bad boy, so I used your link and entered the code... hopefully, you get credit for the purchase. Also added their tech pouch to my purchase (it was sold out for a long time). Don't say I never tried to support your channel!...

[@Nomads.Nation]

Appreciated dude!

[@lexijones2930]

Would you recommend this sling or the one by boundary supply

[@Nomads.Nation]

dis

[@lexijones2930]

@ I was thinking the same thing thank you. It should fit my 13 inch iPad Pro right

[@RoyJblack]

This is the one I asked to be compared to the boundary supply sling back in March. I got my custom, I use it with the straps that come with the boundary supply duffle bag only thing I wish the laptop compartment was for a 16" 😅 but overall. I love it. When would you be reviewing the nova duffle bag?

[@Nomads.Nation]

No plans yet, but if you send me one I’ll review it asap 😉

[@RoyJblack]

@Nomads.Nation hahaha, but the community is buying based on what the expert thinks, I bought bags based on your reviews 😅 That's why I am hoping for your review before making a decision 🙂

[@Nomads.Nation]

@@RoyJblack for sure! I'll add it to our wish list, but don't hold your breath lol, we've got a lot of bags on that list 💪

[@fabriziogargiulo7435]

I have it 😅and i use alot in the raining days . I use the external water bottle to put my umbrella ehen its wet i put inside the backpack in the waterproof pocket (the fake mesh ) and im dry . I use the roll top when i go in the undergroung waiting for the train i put my puffy jacket on top of the bag. I love the side pocket i use one for my key and one for my ecig liquid and ecig cigaret 😅

[@Nomads.Nation]

Oh yea, those pockets have tons of uses

[@MrPavlyuchenko]

Kind of an odd question but do you think it can be carried in the front, at least temporarily? I travel a lot with just carry on and I have a 40 liter backpack as the main carry on item. I'm now looking for a secondary personal item that maximizes the storage for those dimensions. So far I have a small backpack for that but it's awkward once I'm already wearing the big 40l. So I was thinking a bigger travel sling for the front (or side) might be better for those transfers to and from the airport etc

[@Nomads.Nation]

its big but can be done, just not sure how comfortably, I don't have the sling on me now to check

[@MrPavlyuchenko]

@Nomads.Nation appreciate the answer. I'm sure it wouldn't be the most comfortable but a) better than my current solution :D and b) give me a great daypack/sling once I've reached my destination. The other solution I was looking at might be the aer flight pack 3 in messenger mode but I'm not so sure that all airlines would allow it as a personal item with those slightly bigger dimensions

[@alexandermoursiotis1465]

An amazing design (as expected from dayfarer) i love the inovation but to me because of the weight and size i would ad another strap and call it an edc backpack

[@Nomads.Nation]

yea it's gorgeous

[@jpmccarthy33]

There are not a lot of '1 strap backpacks' out there - looks like a great EDC bag when a sling won't quite cut it, and you don't want to bother with a full backpack.

[@Nomads.Nation]

It’s true, it is that rare middle ground, and it’s a truly unique and gorgeous design. Perfect for the right person!

[@obsidiantain]

Is that front section appropriate for the MDF tech pack?

[@Nomads.Nation]

Great question, I no longer have mine. I’d recommend reaching out to MDF customer support - plz let me know what they say!

[@bani_niba]

Why does it have both the roll-top opening and also the front zippered opening? Seems like overkill to me. I would get rid of the roll-top.

[@Nomads.Nation]

cool idea! I personally like it with both - double the ways to get into the compartment, and it makes the aesthetic really work

[@CigarLawyerLife]

The rolltop lets you expand the capacity which has come in handy when I wanted to add a jacket in the bag.

[@Nomads.Nation]

@@CigarLawyerLife oh yea, rolltops rock for this, always have that little extra capacity just in case you need it.

[@fabriziogargiulo7435]

It's ideal for take something from the bottom without take of the sling on the ground and take all out to take the bottom item that you want

[@Nomads.Nation]

@@fabriziogargiulo7435 oh yea!

[@Images_of_threat]

3:56 (A) CALM THE FUCK DOWN !!! And stay down…lol 7:24 I tend to pack a bag the same way every time I use that bag… The biggest thing that will affect me packing my bag is how late I am running…lol Unless I am traveling then I pre pack because I know that I often, - ok almost always am running a few mins behind…

[@Nomads.Nation]

sounds like my wife lol

[@XQZTFX]

It’s the most expensive backpack / sling that I own and yet the one I use the least because it’s so uncomfortable.

[@Nomads.Nation]

I found it to be quite comfortable, but everyone's bodies/comfort standards can be quite differetn

[@JrKinabalu]

Wow nice

[@Nomads.Nation]

💯

[@machtmer]

Not for nothing, but one wouldn’t put their phone in a bag, a bag into which same people put their laptops or tablets? 🤔

[@Nomads.Nation]

I like to put my phone in my bag often 🤔 can't speak for others though.

[@obsidiantain]

If the bag has secret pockets on the back, I always put phone there!

[@Nomads.Nation]

@@obsidiantain agreed, perfect spot for a phone when you're sick of it bulging in your pockets

[@FiLtheThriL]

something else is right. Too heavy, too backpack. THanks for the upload.

[@Nomads.Nation]

Cheers!

[@georgeseriani2482]

My phone is safer in my bag than in my pocket I have an iPhone 7+ its a huge phone its jet black

[@Nomads.Nation]

I don’t disagree

[@NomadByNecessity]

The bag is awkward.. and Aaron got all confused and shoved a jacket in a crumpled mess into a flat pocket meant for a tablet.

[@Nomads.Nation]

I think a pocket like that can be versatile - great for a tablet or clearly as the video shows... a jacket too!

[@NomadByNecessity]

@Nomads.Nation Well.. since you insist. Lol I just felt a bit sorry seeing the way it bunched up the bottom section, obscuring the space for the pouch/kit and will prove a pain to access subsequently. You yourself eventually pointed out that such shapeless items as a jacket can either be stored at the very top through the top opening.. or attached under the bag via straps. I watch your channel a lot and look forward to the "decking out" sessions as I find them very demonstrative as I have been come attached to proper organisation. I am avidly on the hunt for a large organisational Sling to pair with my Eagle Creek Convertible Expanse Carry-On.. which is basically a chasm. I think I presently find myself leaning towards the Errant by Boundary Supply though it's so expensive and I wish I could convert the Nomadic Navigator Backpack into a similarly sized Sling! Please, do review the Eagle Creek Explore Sling. Cheers

[@chrisdan8139]

too big for a sling and too easy for thief other than that its cool

[@Nomads.Nation]

Two good points of criticism

[@backupsdfsdf]

its a straight copycat of Boundary supply

[@Nomads.Nation]

I think there are some design similarities, but I can’t agree that it’s a copycat. Also, are you 100% sure that this bag came out AFTER Boundary Supply’s… because I’m not