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Moshi Tego Slingpack bag review

REVIEW – Messenger style bags are my favorite type of gear bags. I sometimes think I want to try switching to a backpack, but as soon as I do, I go right back to a messenger bag. I like them because they have one strap that you can wear cross body and they typically have a large flap that you can flop back for full access to all the stuff inside. But what about when I want to travel light and don’t want a full-sized messenger bag hanging off my back? For those times, I’m trying to find something smaller like the Moshi Tego Slingpack. Let’s check it out.

What is it?

The Moshi Tego Slingpack is basically a miniature (12.8″ x 3.54″ x 9.45″ (32.5 x 9 x 24 cm)) messenger bag that is available in 3 colors including the stone grey version that was sent to me.

Design and features

The Slingpack is small. Much smaller than my everyday messenger bag. But the Slingpack isn’t designed to hold a lot of gear, it’s designed to allow you to carry just the essentials.

It’s made of a weather-resistant material that is cut resistant and has a 3M Scotchlite reflective strip so people can see you at night.

The front of the bag has a small metal Moshi badge on one corner but that’s all. There aren’t any zippers on the front because the bag has been designed to be theft resistant.

The zippers are located on the airmesh padded back side of the Slingpack which will be against your body when you’re wearing it.

There are two sets of zippers. There are dual zippers that open the main compartment and there’s another zipper which provides access to a flat RFID protected pocket that you can use to hold your wallet or credit cards.

I immediately had a problem with the Moshi Tego Slingpack when I tried to unzip the main compartment. Although there are two zippers with handy pull loops, pulling the zippers around the corners of the bag is awkward and close to impossible while wearing the bag and it doesn’t seem much easier if you take the bag off to unzip it. I tried pulling and twisting the zipper in different ways but no matter what I tried, unzipping around the corners is not quick and not easy.

Once you are able to fully unzip the main compartment, you’ll be greeted with a deceptively small but roomy storage area with two organization pockets on the back wall of the bag.

The pockets are sized to be able to hold a phone, wallet, etc. Shown in the image above, I have a Waterfield Design Finn Access wallet in the left pocket and a Pixel 2 XL smartphone in the right pocket.

The other zippered pocket on the back of the Slingpack is RFID protected, so it’s handy for storing your wallet or passport so people can’t steal your info.

To give you an idea of what this bag can hold, here’s a picture of what I’ve been carrying in it while I’ve been testing it. This little bag can hold quite a bit of gear.

From left to right: Mentos fruit candies, short USB-C charging cable, Cummins badge, X47 journal, Big Idea Design TI Pocket Pro pen, MINI Cooper car fob, Identity wallet, Dunu Titan-1 earphones, Carmex lip balm, Leatherman Micra user guide, Leatherman Micra, Leatherman Squirt, Photon X-Light Micro LED flashlight, Lexar USB flash drive, and a Waterfield Design Finn Access wallet. Not pictured is my Pixel 2 XL.

If you have an 8-inch or smaller tablet, Moshi says that it will fit in the Slingpack. I don’t have a tablet that small so I wasn’t able to test this claim.

The Moshi Tego Slingpack is designed to be worn crossbody style like you can see above. To give you an idea of the size of the bag vs. my size. I’m 5 foot 6 inches and weight about 129 lbs.

The adjustable seatbelt style shoulder strap is comfortable and features a quick release system that makes it easy to loosen and tighten with just one hand. Note that the bag is configured to be worn across your left shoulder and can’t be switched.

There’s also an ActiveStrap that can be used to provide extra stability if you wear the bag while riding a bike and don’t want it to shift around. Note that the ActiveStrap can be removed if you don’t want or need to use it.

What I like

  • Attractive and compact
  • Comfortable to wear
  • Despite the small size, it can hold a lot of gear
  • RFID pocket

What needs to be improved

  • Zippers to the main compartment are difficult to fully unzip

Final thoughts

The Moshi Tego Slingpack is well made and looks great. If it wasn’t for the awkwardness of the zippers for the main compartment, I’d say that it is a great little crossbody style bag. But the zipper problem pretty much killed it for me. If I can’t quickly get to the contents in my bag then I’m not going to use the bag.

Price: $119.95 MSRP
Where to buy: Amazon
Source: The sample for this review was provided by Moshi.

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Is the Game Theory bag the perfect anti-theft travel bag?

NEWS – Need a new backpack?  Check out the Game Theory before settling for a regular bag.  The Game Theory bag, like many you’ve seen on the market, is quality-made with a water-resistant exterior, reinforced stitching, padded interior, and an ergonomic design with breathable back support.  But Game Theory ups their… well, game… with both anti-theft and travel-friendly features.  Let’s let Game Theory list them for us.

Anti-Theft Features Include:

  • Hidden zippered opening
  • No exterior facing pockets
  • Slash-proof hard shell exterior
  • Secret pockets on the arm strap
  • Secret zippered pockets on the side and back
  • RFID protection pocket

Travel Features Include:

  • TSA approved when lying flat
  • USB portable charging – equipped with an internal USB cable and an external USB port for charging on the go
  • Breathable thick cushioned three-piece back support
  • Reflective lines on straps
  • Luggage strap
  • “Feet” to keep the bag upright
  • Laptop padding
  • Shock absorber handle
  • Laptop drop protection
  • Cushioned arm straps
  • Velcro slack holder at the end of the straps
  • Hydrophobic material at the bottom of the bag for easy cleaning and waterproofing

The Game Theory Bag is available in black or gray for $69.95 at the Game Theory website.

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The Lowepro PhotoStream SP 200 Roller Camera Bag will ride with you on every shoot


NEWS – For the many years that I have been a photographer, I have always struggled with finding the right equipment bag for event photography such as weddings. For quite a while I felt like this was my personal issue, but the more I chatted with fellow photographers, the more I realized that we all seem to be dealing with this type of struggle, and we all have accumulated numerous bags along the way of this relentless and never-ending search.

This summer, I have been using my Lowepro 400AW backpack exclusively, and primarily because I have been shooting outdoors a lot and it functions well when walking around. Also, I have taken a break from or maybe just surrendered to the futility of the search, at least for a bit.

However, just the other day I became excited again when I came across the LowePro PhotoStream SP 200 Roller Bag. After looking at some YouTube videos and seeing the capacity, strength, and all-around versatility, I am thinking that this may just be the version of the LowePro bag I am seeking. It can hold 2 DSLR camera bodies, several lenses depending on the size, a laptop, and it seems to have enough space for all of the necessary accessories. It also works as a carry-on and seems like it can take a beating and still keep your equipment safe.

If you would like to learn more about the LowePro PhotoStream SP 200 Roller Bag, or if you would like to purchase one, you can head over to B&H Photo Video or Amazon and pick one up for $299.95.

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Carry your meeting materials in Levenger style

NEWS – The Dossier Folio from Levenger holds everything you need for a meeting or for a day at the office.  This beautiful envelope-style leather portfolio has two sections to organize your papers and to hold your notepad and a tablet.  There’s a card window inside to hold your ID or business card.  A pen loop keeps a writing implement at hand.

It’s made of full-grain textured leather.  It measures 15.13″ x 1.5″ x 10.13″ and can accommodate an iPad Pro.  The flap is held closed with a magnet, and an exterior stash pocket holds extra papers or travel documents.  Personalize it with three initials ($6.00 extra) or with a name ($12.00 extra).  The Dossier Folio is available in black or navy for $179.00 at Levenger.

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Mission Workshop’s Transit Arkiv Laptop Brief hangs with you wherever you go

NEWS – The new Transit Arkiv Laptop bag represents the next evolution in Mission Workshop’s laptop-friendly Transit series. Here’s the deal: this brief is designed to travel with you anywhere (and anyhow? Is that even a word?) you choose to get there. You can sling it over the shoulder like a traditional brief, wear it across your back like a messenger, or hang from your bike handlebars for cycling. It’s also piggy-backs to one of MW’s Arkiv modular backpacks so that you can go hands-free when you travel!

I’m digging the flexibility of this bag in an office-friendly 14 Liter size, especially for traveling. 5 color/fabric combos are available including waxed canvas (not gonna lie… I love the brown waxed canvas). While I haven’t played with the Arkiv system yet, but I tested the Rhake backpack earlier this year. You don’t get much better in terms of durability and build quality. It’s also backed by a lifetime guarantee.

The Transit Arkiv retails for $235 or $255 in waxed canvas. Check it out at Mission Workshop’s web site!

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