Pacsafe® V anti-theft action sling pack

While many tourists have had issues with phones, passports and other personal items taken I was fortunate to visit without any issues.

At a local outdoor cafe, the owner had told me to be careful with my bag while sitting there. When I showed him, I had locked it using the strapping mechanism to the chair he was impressed.

It is also light weight and definitely not as cumbersome as a backpack.

TD;DR - Very happy, perfect for day-trips/busy areas

This was the perfect size for holding plenty of useful day-trip items (wallet, phone, sunscreen, maps, etc) and felt very secure. The easy-to-use locking mechanism meant I could enjoy my days out in various crowded cities (and known pickpocket hotspots) without worry or constantly checking my bags/pockets.

Both the front and back pockets usefully feature netted sections to help keep things organised, as well as a secure RFID pouch for wallets(in the main compartment).

The slight padding and meshy area on the back made it feel comfortable against the chest when wearing the bag for long periods without it feeling obstructive or sweaty.

One note though:

It can only be used with the strap going over your right shoulder; otherwise, the pockets would open facing downwards(causing everything to fall out)

I really like the concept behind this sling pack — the anti-theft features are thoughtfully designed and give great peace of mind for travel or commuting. That said, I do wish the bag were slightly larger to better accommodate daily essentials. Also, the seams appear wrinkled or creased, which makes the bag look less premium compared to something like a Tumi, where the finish is smoother and more refined. With a few refinements in construction and sizing, this could be a top-tier piece.

Just finished a trip overseas and really enjoyed this bag. Normally not a sling/pouch kind of guy but knowing we were going to be out all day and wanting essentials handy, but not bulky, this seemed like a good fit and it definitely worked great. Liked the two distinct compartments and felt so much more secure with my belongings inside with all of the security features. I would put in passport, umbrella, collapsible water bottle, wallet, pen light, pens, multi tool, med pouch, selfie stick, etc. Added a carabiner on the fabric loop, but that also worked great for hanging on the pegs on trains, etc. I also added a fabric airtag mount and tagged it for added security in case I left it somewhere. Definitely do plan on using it more anytime I am going out for a long time. Do agree on the strap not always being comfy. With collared shirt was not a problem, but with a tshirt it would rub my neck - I am going to get some sort of fabric cover for that, but for the comfort of knowing the straps weren't susceptible to being slashed was worth it. My two recommendations would be:

1 - add the personal pocket on the body side as others have mentioned. Would have been a convenient place to stash away a few euros. passes, etc.

2 - some sort of tie points on the bottom of the bag - would be convenient to tie off a water bottle, compact tripod/selfie stick, etc.

Seems to work great. Will put it to the test later this year