Bellroy Sling Premium, $159, available in two colors Let's get one thing straight here, Amir: Fanny packs are not "uncool," no matter what you say! I have probably seven or eight of them (yeah, people know me in the office as the girl with the fanny packs, it's fine), because they really are the most practical kind of bag, but they also look good.
Though I wouldn't wear this one around my waist because of it's size, it makes for the perfect cross-body sling bag. I can fit everything I'd need for a day out in the city or for traveling, all without weighing myself down much.
I really like that this one has a front pocket for holding essentials like my phone and lip balm, and another larger pocket for holding everything else. It's just the right amount of compartmentalization. The strap also compresses the bag down when I don't have much in it, or expands out when it's fully packed to make it feel customizable depending on my needs for the day.
— Sally Kaplan, Insider Picks editor
Aside from the expandable storage capacity, there are many other reasons we love the Sling.