Monterey Sling - Open Box, Cosmic Purple
You asked for it, we made it. Our popular Santa Fe Shoulder Bag in a smaller cross-body fanny sling form. With 2L of capacity, this sling is the perfect sidekick for carrying your film camera, point-and-shoot, and plus-sized phone, along with all your daily essentials. The classic silhouette and super adjustable strap make this pack feel equally at home cross-body or around your waist. External zipper and cargo pockets are perfect for your quick access items like extra rolls of film. A simple internal slip pocket keeps you organized and easily fits plus-sized phones. Load it up and have yourself a looong weekend.
Open Box - This item was bought brand new by a previous customer and returned without being used. The product is blemish-free and includes all original accessories in the box. The product may be repackaged or in the original packaging. Because the item has been shipped to a customer and back, the external packaging is likely damaged.
Packaging: original or repackaged.
Warranty: 12 months
Return Timeline: non-returnable
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Our Review
Long Weekend Monterey Sling — The Hands-Free Carry That Keeps Your Commute Sharp
The gist: A featherlight 2L sling that organizes your daily carry — cards, keys, earbuds, a compact camera — so remote workers and commuters can move between home, office, and client meetings without digging through a full bag.
- Barely-there weight: At 0.25 lb (0.1 kg), it won’t add fatigue on long commutes or back-to-back errand runs.
- Organized capacity: 2L in an 11 in x 5 in x 3.4 in frame keeps daily essentials — notebook, charger, lens cloth — separated and instantly accessible.
- Professional durability: Recycled 500D nylon body with 210D ripstop accents and YKK zippers means it looks polished and resists wear through a daily commute grind.
- Adaptable carry style: Adjustable strap spanning 16–56 inches works cross-body for transit or as a waist/fanny pack at a standing desk or co-working space.
Pack Hacker rated it 7.4/10, noting that the exterior pockets offer impressive depth compared to competitors and the simple main compartment translates well into travel use alongside a larger backpack.
Best for: Hobbyist film or point-and-shoot photographers on light day outings. Skip it if: Skip it if you shoot in rain or humid climates — Pack Hacker specifically flags that the material is not very water resistant and gear may get wet, and the lack of padding on the strap and back panel can get warm in hot weather. Runs ~$30 open box — check the current price before buying.
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