NEW DROP: Tomtoc Aviator T-33 Chest Bag Review (1.5L VS 3.5L)

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00:00 - Intro
0:33 - Gist of the Pack
2:50 - Outside of the Pack
6:02 - Inside of the Pack
9:45 - Pros and Cons
10:33 - Alternatives
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Tomtoc is a brand where budget-friendly meets high-performance. These chest bags have durability and a sleek style all while being a lightweight carry.
Ideal for those who value quality without the hefty price tag, all while being practical..so you don't have to compromise on style or substance.
To learn more about our honest thoughts about the Tomtoc Aviator T-33 Chest Bags, watch our video for an in-depth review!
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❌ You want a more versatile sling that can be worn multiple ways. Below's another alternative... 👇🏼
🎒 Evergoods Civic Access Sling
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❌ You are looking for a more stylish sling that offers a different look and feel. Check below for another great option… 👇🏼
🎒 Alpaka Flight Sling
✍🏼 This is another sling that won't break the bank, but has a bit more of a premium look and feel and offers a bit more capacity in the main compartment!
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❌ You want a sling more sized in the middle that is more versatile. This is another recommended option for you… 👇🏼
🎒 Bellroy Venture Ready Sling 2.5
✍🏼 This has to be one of my all time favorite slings! Bellroy always has a great look and great materials, and the harness system makes it for an extremely comfortable wear!
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Specs/Features/Summary
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• Capacity: 1.5L & 3.5L
• Color: Grey
• Durable exterior materials
• Back hidden pocket
• 2 year warranty
• $36 usd & $47 usd
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[@jonuiuc]

Man tomtoc is coming for everybody. Aer go, Alpaka flight, Bellroy lite, Rennen ripstop, all getting some more competition.

[@Nomads.Nation]

seriously dude, Tomtoc savage as hell lol

[@v3n0s]

Tomtoc T21 for the win! 4lt and great colors…

[@Nomads.Nation]

💪🏻

[@CallMeTonyga]

I do wish more slings go for removable straps that way you can retire the slings into admin pouches.

[@Nomads.Nation]

Not something I personally like, but I get why others like it

[@mightymadman]

I think the REI Co-op Travel Organizer can hide the straps behind the padding kinda like a backpack

[@OndaPiloto]

Tomtoc is doing things better and better, I think they still have room for improvement in sizes (their new slings tend to feel bulkier for what they fit than the old ones)

[@Nomads.Nation]

good points

[@Jim_in_Portland]

Think I’d want the larger 3.5L size as I often do need to pack an umbrella (living in US PNW), water bottle, or similar larger (or longer) item… that just won’t quite fit into a smaller (or shorter) bag. Really like that lightweight fabric and the newer style low-key branding.

[@Nomads.Nation]

Agreed!

[@OneTakeEDC]

they look mad comfy !!

[@Nomads.Nation]

Super comfy!

[@byZoRam]

I just saw on tomtocs website that there is also a 2.5 version! The 1.5 seem a little to small and the 3.5 to big, glad there will be a middle ground. However I dont see the 1.5 or 2.5 available yet

[@Nomads.Nation]

check on Amazon, they also have some available there as well

[@warlock4hire211]

I saw that pic of the 2.5 version on the site too! I don't think it was there initially. Not sure what the hold up is, but that's the exact size I need (pause).

[@alexgarbero]

Hey Aaron! I'm still loving the vids, and thank you for feeding my addiction to bags. I wanted to request that you review some of Beis's products. My girlfriend loves that brand and she's got a trip to Ireland coming up, so she's looking into backpacks. Beis also seems to have a sport sling that looks interesting. Again, keep up the amazing content!

[@Nomads.Nation]

thanks dude, I'll be sure to check them out!

[@Bulldgz52]

Great review as always. I think the entire sling also has RFID blocking. In case your into that sort of thing. I asked for more Tomtoc content and got it. Thanks.

[@Nomads.Nation]

it does! I totally missed that

[@MasterRoastshi]

Mopak wanderer sling is also a good alternative at an affordable price. I alternate between this one and a troubadour sling that is very similar to the belroy sling.

[@Nomads.Nation]

I'll check it out!

[@fessedelynx9245]

I really like to have the minimum on me so the 1.5 si perfect for me. Thank you for the review !

[@Nomads.Nation]

me too, and my pleasure!

[@takeoutcookies]

Great review as always. Thanks for flagging this new drop from tomtoc. I love the Wander T-26 for busy days, but I have been looking for a good true 3-4L sling for regular days. Just one question, why do you think the sling would not work well as a crossbody? I prefer to use my slings messenger style most of the time. Thanks!

[@Nomads.Nation]

just because of the strap configuration - it is marketed as a 'chest bag' not a crossbody. It can be an ok crossbody, but not the best

[@takeoutcookies]

​@@Nomads.NationThank you!

[@grozaphy]

any sling recommendations with the fidlock/maglockz and fits an 11" ipad?

[@Nomads.Nation]

Alpaka might have a few that fit this description, reach out to their support and I'm sure they'll point you to one

[@bmccook14]

My T21 4l and 7l are still my go to

[@Nomads.Nation]

hoping to review them very soon

[@towerguarder]

I love the t21 so much, definitely gonna try and pick this up in the 3.5L. you should do a comparison with the t21

[@Nomads.Nation]

great suggestion!

[@davidgoncalo1]

Hey! Does the 1.5L fits a kindle Paperwhite? Looking for an ultra small sling that can fit my Kindle and the 3.5 looks way to big for what I need.

[@Nomads.Nation]

Not sure as I’m traveling right now. Be sure to reach out to Tomtoc customer support and let us know what they say 🙏🏽

[@chiefhandker4247]

Woudl you be able to fit your Kindle in 1.5L ? I have a Kobo Libra 2 (has a width of 14,40cm), I don't know the size of your Kindle but I'm just gonna try to make an approximation, thanks!

[@Nomads.Nation]

not sure right now as I'm traveling, I'd recommend reaching out to Tomtoc - please let us know what they say!

[@LTdan457]

I recently tried their 4L compact EDC and I found it to be too large for my needs. I am looking forward to the 1.5L to free up my pockets when at the gym or just out in general.

[@Nomads.Nation]

agreed, 2.5 liters or less is my go-to for a sling

[@gundam0816]

love bags that don't have flashy logos anywhere. Bellroy should take note

[@Nomads.Nation]

tomtoc is great at that

[@iceSnake87]

This is just perfect for me in 1,5l and the price is unbeatable.

[@Nomads.Nation]

great price

[@koustuvkanungo9873]

Are you going to review any of Alpaka’s smaller Bravo slings?

[@Nomads.Nation]

no plans as of now but hopefully soon!

[@mr_red13]

I have the original tomtoc sling, and the only downside with this new bag is that it still has the same small pockets in the front. They should have copied Bellroy’s new bags and put a vertical separator to have two decent sized pockets. Which would you recommend personally, Evergoods CAS2 or this bag? (3.5 version)

[@Nomads.Nation]

I agree on that vertical divider, but it can make it a bit prescriptive depending on what you carry. I love EG CAS2 but would personally take this

[@ACX.13]

Digging the 1.5L

[@Nomads.Nation]

its so awesome

[@chispito6986]

Tomtoc rocks 👏🏻👍🏻

[@Nomads.Nation]

so good

[@Yahi69]

Tomtoc T33 3.5L or Wandrd D1? Which one would you choose for travel?

[@Nomads.Nation]

Tomtoc

[@unfi6798]

Thumbs up for the Aviator.

[@Nomads.Nation]

it rocks

[@crazycrazysnakeman]

I don’t need another sling 😂 but I’d go for the 3.5. because I’ve already got something similar in size to the 1.5

[@Nomads.Nation]

get it!

[@harryhidalgo6517]

I don't know man, I'm a sucker for organization, I love the bellroy venture 6l's gusset pocket, maybe if thehy can make it in the 2.5 version, man I'll buy it right away, but for now. It is really thee gold standard for small slings

[@Nomads.Nation]

💯

[@gng108]

Great review on these. However, I have 3 slings in my rotation that are hard to replace/beat… Aer Go Sling 2, Bellroy City Pouch, and the Bellroy Lite 7L (if I want pocket relief AND a water bottle in there).

[@Nomads.Nation]

yea you've got a killer lineup there

[@aliazizan6239]

Can u guys add more handheld gaming consoles into your loadout? To get a better idea of measurement 👍🏻

[@Nomads.Nation]

send me one and I'll add it to every review ;)

[@nightshade427]

Can you do review of fjallraven hip pack plus?

[@Nomads.Nation]

I'll add to our wish list, cheers!

[@Lutherman_edc]

Do you have a review for the t26??

[@Nomads.Nation]

not yet, hoping to soon!

[@MilkShaikh]

When you gonna do the Evergoods CTB20, got one from suburban HK to Guangzhou, everywhere else seems ti be sold out.

[@Nomads.Nation]

its not on our radar right now, hopefully in October when they re-stock

[@KelvinHew7]

​@@Nomads.Nationlet's hear your pros and cons and alternatives for the CTB26 dude. It might be the only review we needed

[@Nomads.Nation]

@@KelvinHew7 full review coming soon!

[@nmatheis]

1.5L FTW for everyday carry 🤘🤘🤘

[@Nomads.Nation]

🤘🏼

[@Verus3]

Tomtoc also makes great, slim zipper cases for the Nintendo switch and Steam Deck.

[@Nomads.Nation]

good to know!

[@tanseerimpex3334]

Nice 👍

[@Nomads.Nation]

💪

[@PapaFlorez]

What's the difference with the T-21 sling bags?

[@Nomads.Nation]

haven't reviewed it so can't say for sure

[@Bulldgz52]

T33 has better material and straps are oriented at 12 o’clock and 3 o’clock. I would say the T33 is better

[@Fasacorp132]

How is the t26 wanderer compared to the 3.5l ?

[@Nomads.Nation]

Haven’t reviewed that one yet

[@Bulldgz52]

Wanderer is larger and not as malleable. I use the wanderer as my edc sling and I love it

[@twistedtech361]

well, thet are all out of the 1.5L so now we know which is more popular. They are also advertising the 2.5 (which they do not have) I am more intrested in the RFID capability. I will look on your site to see if you have any reviews on this.

[@Nomads.Nation]

check Amazon too, they have stock there

[@aaroncostello2984]

3.5 as i like having glasses case with me and all the normal things you need to carry...

[@Nomads.Nation]

makes sense!

[@miggymanuel8041]

I like the 3.5ll

[@Nomads.Nation]

Great size

[@Rich_EDC]

Ahh im always down for tom toc. They were my first good sling and travel backpack and when i had a slight tear 2 years later and they replaced both for being a good customer. Best bang for buck company right now. Fight me on it

[@Nomads.Nation]

I won't lol

[@miggymanuel8041]

Do have 4l please let me know

[@Nomads.Nation]

I do not

[@georgesmith8241]

Fuck I just got a Bellroy Venture 1.5L sling for like $80... Might return it and get a Tomtoc one 😂 didn't even know they had come out with these cool new ones!

[@Nomads.Nation]

Bellroy is much higher quality imo, but this gives better value for sure

[@rigvillarias]

Heroclip stays outside my guy, not inside.

[@Nomads.Nation]

so wise

[@yubihigh4393]

Tomtoc's pricing highlights just how overpriced other branded bags are.

[@Nomads.Nation]

I disagree. Compare the materials this sling uses versus Aer then it’s apparent where the extra $ goes to. Doesn’t mean one is better than the other, just that they both do their own thing

[@KelvinHew7]

Tomtoc is in the tech protection space and their pricing is more friendly to a larger audience

[@akumaz78]

2nd guy here!

[@Nomads.Nation]

🔥

[@Nomad.system]

Great looking bags, I wish they had fidlock or woojin magnetic buckles

[@Nomads.Nation]

so close