Patagonia Unisex Atom Sling 8l Backpack

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The magic of ripstop nylon is all in its name. Due to its magical properties—AKA, the extra fibers that are sewn into its square weave—ripstop nylon prevents punctures from spreading into full-on rips. Moreover, like plain old nylon, ripstop has a high strength-to-weight ratio, meaning it’s lightweight but still remarkably strong—a significant asset for a sling bag. Plus, it’s currently used in ejector seat parachutes for fighter pilots(!), and if it’s good enough for fighter pilots, it’s good enough for us. You know what else is typical Patagonia? The high-quality materials and top-notch craftsmanship. Patagonia Atom Sling Material It’s 10-liter inner compartment is perfect for day hikes and urban exploration. The breathable strap is comfortable even after wearing the bag for long periods. Using recycled polyester lessens our dependence on petroleum as a raw material source, curbs discards and reduces toxic emissions from incinerators.

We’ve been testing the Patagonia Atom Sling for a little over two weeks as a daily driver in Detroit, Michigan. As you’d hope after only two weeks, we have no durability issues to report. Everything is looking good—no marks, pilling, scratches, anything like that. Patagonia Atom Sling In Detroit Because every fabric has its individual strengths (nylon is inherently stronger than polyester) the denier won’t help you much when comparing two different types of fabrics, or even two types of weaves within one fabric family. Instead, it helps you compare two fabrics of the same type. 500D Ballistic nylon is less durable than 1000D Ballistic nylon, for example. But the 500D Ballistic nylon will also be much lighter (about half as light, in fact!).

One major flaw is whilst the sling bag itself is rather padded, there is no individual padding for the laptop compartment. Several users of this bag have complained about poor customer service with Timbuk2. That’s an unfortunate reputation to cultivate, as Timbuk2 typically makes awesome products. The Kava Rope Sling also makes for a great sling bag for travel if you are not seeking to load it with stuff. What I like: For another one of the best camera sling bags, I recommend getting to know the Peak Design Everyday Sling V2 6L. This camera sling bag is indeed small, minimalist and can only fit one DSLR camera. But, that’s all you need right? We would love a future iteration of the Atom Sling to have a shoulder strap that can be anchored on either side of the body—so you can switch up the shoulder you carry it on. But hey, we don’t design sling bags. We just review ‘em (and write guides on them). Patagonia Atom Sling Strap Loop

One of the best parts about this sling bag—and what sets it apart from the crowd—is its comfortable carry. There have been multiple times we’ve forgotten we’ve had it on. Seriously.

While there are some sling bags out there that are seriously tactical (think Apocalypse ready), others just look tactical. While the former is probably better suited for outdoorsy things, the latter can be great for travel. Usually made of high-quality stuff, these bags are ready for whatever you throw at them. I have to give the Peak Design Everyday Sling V2 6L big points for its weather conscious design. The outer fabric is 400-denier shell fabric to help keep your gear dry when the rain clouds roll in, there is no need to panic. It also features a weatherproof zipper. Recycled 68% of our fabrics this season are made with recycled materials. Less than 10% of fibers produced globally are made with recycled materials.