I own the 7L lite, 6L Venture (the discontinued saltbrush material, stiffer), and a 10L Venture Camera. The 6L Venture actually feels like it can fit more than the 7L lite, because the structure holds it open more. The 7L is better for packing or travel, but I find the Venture better in every other way except for weight and thinness, heavier things don't do as well in the light because of the thinner strap and thinner walls, you'll feel anything heavy in there. But if I knew I'd end up with more than one bag, I'd probably go with a combo of the 7L lite for packing and the 9L for single use. But I won't be giving up my 6L venture at any rate. The one thing Belroy slings aren't set up for is tech carry, I do like alpaka for smaller more specialized tech carry (ipads basically), I've had the tech case and tech case mini, they do ok as slings, but Belroy really does have the best strap solution for having something sit nicely against the body, having no dangle, and needing no adjustment once set. Aer makes good big slings for laptop carry. I prefer a sling when possible as it transitions from sitting to standing much more smoothly than a backpack.
I feel the passion that you have for these bags! When I saw the 7L Lite Sling, the pockets weren't enough to organize my EDC items. The lack of internal compartments might also contribute to being able to carry bulkier items. But I did like how packable it was. Agree that Bellroy doesn't seem to give priority to tech gear like iPads when it comes to slings, maybe for now. I think it's also a good thing that it gives us a reason to still own an Alpaka at the same time. Each bag has its specific use. But if budget is a concern, most would probably want a sling that could do it all. I carried my 6L Venture Sling as a compact camera bag during a recent trip, with the usual phone, wallet, powerbank combo, and it was so convenient! I'd love to own one of the Aer City Pack or Pro backpacks one day, it's just not officially available in the Philippines as of the moment. Thank you for the support!
@@shanebellare I am originally from the Philippines, but I moved to Chicago in 1980. If you can manage to find one, my favorite Aer backpack in that size range is the 22L Aer Lunar Pack which is sold by Ministry of Supply. It retails for $170 but they often have 20% off sales, so you can get that bag for around $136 a few times a year. Which makes it the most affordable Aer model that isn't in the "go" line. I dunno if they will ship to the Philippines though.
Hey, thanks for the tip!@@jonuiuc I'll check reviews out. I think the closest place to PH where we can buy Aer from is Japan? Aer is sold in Lazada online but comments say that these are factory overruns, so maybe just to scratch the itch, I'll try buying someday? idk haha *edit as of 9-8-2023 Was able to go through comments of those who bought Aer from Lazada and Shopee and all the reviews say they're legit!
Really good video bro - I am subscribed to your channel - I've been looking at the Bellroy slings for a little while now. Thanks for the additional insight!
Great review! I brought the exact same one during my Malacca and KL trip, it’s so versatile and fun to use. I also own 9L in ranger green and still use it as my EDC. I also owned premium Tan Leather Sling and Lite Sling in Chalk colorway (but I sold them because it’s not good enough for my EDC needs). The PU Bellroy letters in front of my 9L venture sling is already worn away leaving only ‘b’ and ‘y’ 😂. I also washed the sling twice with liquid detergent because of it stinks from sweat and my restaurant kitchen smell whenever I work there.
Thank you for watching! I'm curious about the 9L , but I feel like I'd be carrying more gear in the sling. Lite sling also looks cool but I am considering their 10L camera bag! thanks also for the tip! it's interesting to learn about how this sling is used in the real world, and all the possible wear and tear that could happen. Maybe I can come up with a one year of use video next year. Thank you for supporting the channel! Please watch out for the next sling review which will focus on the Alpaka Tech Pouch. :)
Thank you for watching! I definitely baby my Bellroy sling because of the material it’s using and would rather use beater slings like Tomtoc if I know it’s gonna be an unpredictable work day. I think Bellroy slings are best for either mall days or airport days .
Hey thanks bro! Bellroy is indeed pricey, but I think the slings are worth it as long as it lasts long! The backpacks however are expensive for me. Maybe they just really need to maintain a premium price point for positioning.
I’d also go 9L or 10L camera edition if I wanted to place both! I find this minimalist carry so comfortable and accessible most especially on days that I don’t want to carry all my camera gear. But yeah, the downside is that I’d have to still bring another bag just for the bottle and umbrella. Thank you for watching ! :)
Great video! Is this a good upgrade from the tomtoc edc sling (the smallest one)? I’m abit concerned about the exposed open sides. I’m afraid my airpods would fall out without me knowing so I’m kind of leaning towards the regular Bellroy sling or the Alpaka Go Sling.
It's a very good upgrade! materials are better and would definitely last longer. I already see signs of wear and tear on my 7L Tomtoc even if I only use it when I have to bring my iPad Air. Was also able to wear this while it was raining so got to test the water resistance. And most of the time, I don't mind the holes/gaps on each end as these are normally covered during regular carrying situations. I'm confident that stuff inside won't fly out. :) They're actually useful for me if my phone is inside and I'm using wired earphones or if I'm charging my phone with a powerbank. But I do alternate this with my Tomtoc Arcoss (The 3L+ sling for Steam Deck) most especially when I'm out on errands like going to the bank, or if the rain is a bit more intense. Thank you for your comment and watching my review! :)
@@shanebellare Glad to hear it! I actually have the bigger version of that 7L Tomtoc sling that I use day to day to and from work to carry my 14 inch laptop. Sad to hear that it’s already falling apart for you. Might actually go all the way now to grab a Bellroy backpack in case things go south with my laptop sling.
@@arondyte318 I'd love to have a Bellroy backpack someday too! maybe when they design more versions that have a luggage passthrough, coz that's very important for me. And I wish they could stand by themselves even without anything inside!
Salamat sa suporta! :) Honestly, when I store it, palaging siyang nasa bag that comes free when you buy Bellroy, so haven't experienced leaving it out in the open to collect dust when I'm not using it. Baka praning ako lang kasi mahal siya hehe. But I've seen reviews of people cleaning it with just water and soap and effective naman. Sana lang di ko siya malagyan ng stain kasi masakit sa ulo. Maybe that's the benefit of cordura slings? :)
Thanks for watching! It's a Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical. You can learn more about it from this Short I made. ruclips.net/user/shortsnUu3eUKCl60 And I also plan to shoot a long form video about the watch soon! Please don't forget to like and subscribe as it allows us to make more EDC product reviews. Thank you for the support!
@@shanebellare I bought this bag yesterday and while I love the look and even the materials, I'm going to send it back for these reasons: no divider for an ipad (why bellroy!), no handle, organisation sleeves are on the wrong side (presumably the ipad mini goes closer to the body) and no "secret" compartment on the back for a passport. It's a shame because I really wanted to love this bag. I think I will go for the Aer City Sling 3
I think that's the thing with Bellroy. They nailed the aesthetics, but there seems to be something always lacking when it comes to functionality. Like there's always a compromise somewhere. Aer's slings definitely win both aspects! Alpaka's slings might also have what you're looking for, as an alternative to Aer. :) As someone who's just starting his sling journey and collection, I'll still use Bellroy for certain casual wearing situations, but Aer and Alpaka might be the best slings to bring to the airport or general use for travel.
hey, thank you for watching! I also would want to own a 2.5L Bellroy someday, and have only tried the Aer Day Sling 3 Max! Might be able to work on a review for that soon! Please don't forget to like and subscribe as it allows us to do more reviews like this one. Thank you for the continuous support!@@nizamialickolli8603
Nice Video..What is the Model Name of your Tomtoc Bagpack Please?How Much The Tomtoc Bagpack please?Where you bought the Tomtoc Bagpack please?What is the model name of the phone in this video please?what is the brand of the water bottle please?How much the water bottle please?How many liters of the water bottle and Tomtoc Bagpack please?where you bought the water bottle please?
hey bro, thank you for your questions! :) Backpack is the Tomtoc 40L travel bag. Maybe that's around 100 USD. Phone is an old iphone 6S plus. Water bottle is a kleen kanteen. Maybe that's less than 30 USD? And liters, can't remember but around 20? And I bought this from a hardware store in the Philippines called True Value.
@@shanebellareBro you experienced any problem in your phone please?My Phone Sometimes Okay the battery..My Phone Dies the batteries in its own itself..
Love That Color thanks for showing it
Thank you for watching! I think this or the orange might be the best colors they have, but green just matches most of the clothes I wear. :)
I own the 7L lite, 6L Venture (the discontinued saltbrush material, stiffer), and a 10L Venture Camera.
The 6L Venture actually feels like it can fit more than the 7L lite, because the structure holds it open more. The 7L is better for packing or travel, but I find the Venture better in every other way except for weight and thinness, heavier things don't do as well in the light because of the thinner strap and thinner walls, you'll feel anything heavy in there. But if I knew I'd end up with more than one bag, I'd probably go with a combo of the 7L lite for packing and the 9L for single use.
But I won't be giving up my 6L venture at any rate. The one thing Belroy slings aren't set up for is tech carry, I do like alpaka for smaller more specialized tech carry (ipads basically), I've had the tech case and tech case mini, they do ok as slings, but Belroy really does have the best strap solution for having something sit nicely against the body, having no dangle, and needing no adjustment once set. Aer makes good big slings for laptop carry. I prefer a sling when possible as it transitions from sitting to standing much more smoothly than a backpack.
I feel the passion that you have for these bags!
When I saw the 7L Lite Sling, the pockets weren't enough to organize my EDC items. The lack of internal compartments might also contribute to being able to carry bulkier items. But I did like how packable it was.
Agree that Bellroy doesn't seem to give priority to tech gear like iPads when it comes to slings, maybe for now. I think it's also a good thing that it gives us a reason to still own an Alpaka at the same time. Each bag has its specific use. But if budget is a concern, most would probably want a sling that could do it all.
I carried my 6L Venture Sling as a compact camera bag during a recent trip, with the usual phone, wallet, powerbank combo, and it was so convenient!
I'd love to own one of the Aer City Pack or Pro backpacks one day, it's just not officially available in the Philippines as of the moment.
Thank you for the support!
@@shanebellare I am originally from the Philippines, but I moved to Chicago in 1980. If you can manage to find one, my favorite Aer backpack in that size range is the 22L Aer Lunar Pack which is sold by Ministry of Supply. It retails for $170 but they often have 20% off sales, so you can get that bag for around $136 a few times a year. Which makes it the most affordable Aer model that isn't in the "go" line. I dunno if they will ship to the Philippines though.
Hey, thanks for the tip!@@jonuiuc I'll check reviews out. I think the closest place to PH where we can buy Aer from is Japan?
Aer is sold in Lazada online but comments say that these are factory overruns, so maybe just to scratch the itch, I'll try buying someday? idk haha
*edit as of 9-8-2023
Was able to go through comments of those who bought Aer from Lazada and Shopee and all the reviews say they're legit!
Really good video bro - I am subscribed to your channel - I've been looking at the Bellroy slings for a little while now. Thanks for the additional insight!
Thanks bro! I discovered your review on one of the alpaka backpacks and subscribed to you too! All the best! :)
Great review! I brought the exact same one during my Malacca and KL trip, it’s so versatile and fun to use. I also own 9L in ranger green and still use it as my EDC.
I also owned premium Tan Leather Sling and Lite Sling in Chalk colorway (but I sold them because it’s not good enough for my EDC needs).
The PU Bellroy letters in front of my 9L venture sling is already worn away leaving only ‘b’ and ‘y’ 😂. I also washed the sling twice with liquid detergent because of it stinks from sweat and my restaurant kitchen smell whenever I work there.
Thank you for watching! I'm curious about the 9L , but I feel like I'd be carrying more gear in the sling. Lite sling also looks cool but I am considering their 10L camera bag!
thanks also for the tip! it's interesting to learn about how this sling is used in the real world, and all the possible wear and tear that could happen. Maybe I can come up with a one year of use video next year. Thank you for supporting the channel! Please watch out for the next sling review which will focus on the Alpaka Tech Pouch. :)
Great review, I just got venture sling 9L midnight black as I try to avoid dirty. It is love at first sight, suit all my need for EDC and travel
Thank you for watching! I definitely baby my Bellroy sling because of the material it’s using and would rather use beater slings like Tomtoc if I know it’s gonna be an unpredictable work day.
I think Bellroy slings are best for either mall days or airport days .
Great review and insight
Hey, thank you so much watching and for your support! :)
very good sling... would have had it if it fitted in my budget.... good review sir
Hey thanks bro! Bellroy is indeed pricey, but I think the slings are worth it as long as it lasts long!
The backpacks however are expensive for me. Maybe they just really need to maintain a premium price point for positioning.
Always appreciate your reviews! Love the where to buy section. Hehehe
Hey, thank you for watching again! :) Hope I can get to review a new bag again soon!
Nice review sir.
Thank you for the support! :)
Great review 🎉
I might consider buying that pamalit sa aer daysling ko
Salamat! I’m sure maganda siyang pang-alternate. Would love to an own an Aer also soon!
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Beautiful bag, but it seems like a tight fit if you had to put the camera and waterbottle. I might have to get the 9L.
I’d also go 9L or 10L camera edition if I wanted to place both!
I find this minimalist carry so comfortable and accessible most especially on days that I don’t want to carry all my camera gear. But yeah, the downside is that I’d have to still bring another bag just for the bottle and umbrella.
Thank you for watching ! :)
Great video! Is this a good upgrade from the tomtoc edc sling (the smallest one)? I’m abit concerned about the exposed open sides. I’m afraid my airpods would fall out without me knowing so I’m kind of leaning towards the regular Bellroy sling or the Alpaka Go Sling.
It's a very good upgrade! materials are better and would definitely last longer. I already see signs of wear and tear on my 7L Tomtoc even if I only use it when I have to bring my iPad Air.
Was also able to wear this while it was raining so got to test the water resistance. And most of the time, I don't mind the holes/gaps on each end as these are normally covered during regular carrying situations. I'm confident that stuff inside won't fly out. :) They're actually useful for me if my phone is inside and I'm using wired earphones or if I'm charging my phone with a powerbank.
But I do alternate this with my Tomtoc Arcoss (The 3L+ sling for Steam Deck) most especially when I'm out on errands like going to the bank, or if the rain is a bit more intense.
Thank you for your comment and watching my review! :)
@@shanebellare Glad to hear it! I actually have the bigger version of that 7L Tomtoc sling that I use day to day to and from work to carry my 14 inch laptop. Sad to hear that it’s already falling apart for you. Might actually go all the way now to grab a Bellroy backpack in case things go south with my laptop sling.
@@arondyte318 I'd love to have a Bellroy backpack someday too! maybe when they design more versions that have a luggage passthrough, coz that's very important for me. And I wish they could stand by themselves even without anything inside!
Great video, kabayan! Hindi ba kapitin ng dumi yung material?
Salamat sa suporta! :) Honestly, when I store it, palaging siyang nasa bag that comes free when you buy Bellroy, so haven't experienced leaving it out in the open to collect dust when I'm not using it. Baka praning ako lang kasi mahal siya hehe.
But I've seen reviews of people cleaning it with just water and soap and effective naman.
Sana lang di ko siya malagyan ng stain kasi masakit sa ulo. Maybe that's the benefit of cordura slings? :)
May i know ur watch model?
Thanks for watching! It's a Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical. You can learn more about it from this Short I made. ruclips.net/user/shortsnUu3eUKCl60
And I also plan to shoot a long form video about the watch soon!
Please don't forget to like and subscribe as it allows us to make more EDC product reviews. Thank you for the support!
Do they have a version that isn't made from trash? 😂
I think majority of Bellroy’s bags and slings are made from recycled material. Thanks for watching! :)
@@shanebellare I bought this bag yesterday and while I love the look and even the materials, I'm going to send it back for these reasons: no divider for an ipad (why bellroy!), no handle, organisation sleeves are on the wrong side (presumably the ipad mini goes closer to the body) and no "secret" compartment on the back for a passport. It's a shame because I really wanted to love this bag. I think I will go for the Aer City Sling 3
I think that's the thing with Bellroy. They nailed the aesthetics, but there seems to be something always lacking when it comes to functionality. Like there's always a compromise somewhere. Aer's slings definitely win both aspects! Alpaka's slings might also have what you're looking for, as an alternative to Aer. :)
As someone who's just starting his sling journey and collection, I'll still use Bellroy for certain casual wearing situations, but Aer and Alpaka might be the best slings to bring to the airport or general use for travel.
Great review, have the Bellroy adventure ready sling 2.5 litre and Aer day sling 3 love them both 😊
hey, thank you for watching! I also would want to own a 2.5L Bellroy someday, and have only tried the Aer Day Sling 3 Max! Might be able to work on a review for that soon!
Please don't forget to like and subscribe as it allows us to do more reviews like this one. Thank you for the continuous support!@@nizamialickolli8603
Nice Video..What is the Model Name of your Tomtoc Bagpack Please?How Much The Tomtoc Bagpack please?Where you bought the Tomtoc Bagpack please?What is the model name of the phone in this video please?what is the brand of the water bottle please?How much the water bottle please?How many liters of the water bottle and Tomtoc Bagpack please?where you bought the water bottle please?
hey bro, thank you for your questions! :)
Backpack is the Tomtoc 40L travel bag.
Maybe that's around 100 USD.
Phone is an old iphone 6S plus.
Water bottle is a kleen kanteen. Maybe that's less than 30 USD? And liters, can't remember but around 20? And I bought this from a hardware store in the Philippines called True Value.
@@shanebellareok thank you bro
@@shanebellarewe have the same phone..
@@shanebellareBro you experienced any problem in your phone please?My Phone Sometimes Okay the battery..My Phone Dies the batteries in its own itself..
our phones are too old! but it's still good enough that's why I just charge often with a powerbank if my phone dies @@nivektek2681