A54 Sling Bag

What a Bag!!!

Great buy.

Good build quality Zipped compartments well designed

It’s great for travel and carrying personal electronics- Phone, tablet, handheld gaming devices etc I would have rated it 5* if the main zipper opened all the way through. As it doesn’t open all the way.. a bit of digging around has to be done to find stuff in the bag.

First day use

I’ve been a huge fan of Tomtoc bags for years, and this is my fourth purchase from them. Once again, they’ve knocked it out of the park! I bought the Tomtoc Compact EDC Sling Bag specifically for a recent trip as my personal carry-on, and it did not disappoint. Despite its sleek and compact design, this bag fit everything I needed snugly—my iPad Pro 12.9” (complete with Apple Magic keyboard), AirPods Max, Kindle, wallet, passport, and a few other essentials. The organization is top-notch, making it easy to access everything without fumbling around. Comfort-wise, it’s excellent. The sling style is ergonomic, making it super comfortable to wear for long periods. It’s also quick and easy to take on and off, especially when going through airport security. The only thing I would have liked is a dedicated spot to easily clip my AirTag. While I was able to attach it inside, a built-in key loop or an external clip would have made it even more convenient. Hopefully, Tomtoc considers adding this in future designs! If you’re looking for a versatile, well-built, and stylish everyday carry bag, I can’t recommend this one enough. Tomtoc continues to impress, and this will definitely not be my last purchase from them!

Dieses Sling Bag ist der perfekte Kompromiss für mich zwischen Umhängetasche und Rucksack. Sowohl mein iPad Pro 13" als auch das 14" Notebook passen problemlos hinein und sind durch den verstärkten Rand dieses Fachs und das weiche Material gut geschützt. Das Extra für Flaschen oder Dosen vorgesehene Fach ist sehr praktisch, da ich unterwegs immer was zu trinken dabei hab und die Flasche somit nicht sonstwo herumfliegt oder den Zugriff auf darunterliegende Gegenstände blockiert, was ansonsten wirklich nervig sein kann. Das Fach im Rückenbereich ist gut für Geldbeutel oder ähnliches. Im Fach vorne befindet sich auch ein Verschluss an dem Mann einen Schlüssel oder ähnliches anbringen kann. Qualitativ wirkt sie sehr hochwertig, auch die Reißverschlüsse laufen so gut dass es schon fast ein Genuss ist daran zu ziehen. Somit ist der etwas höhere Preis absolut gerechtfertigt. Würde ich jederzeit wieder kaufen.

Precisava de uma bolsa para carregar coisas específicas e ainda assim ter uma bolsa média de tamanho. Atendeu bem para passeios e idas ao trabalho

TLDR (explanation below!) - fraction of the size of a typical backpack - fits a 15” MacBook Air (I know some are wondering) but read below first - premium feel proportional to the greater price tag - good for daily use for specific items, not throwing random extra things in - haven't had it long, but Tomtoc products always hold up for me ««EDIT»» It’s been another 4 months so I can confirm the last point now. Usually my cheap Amazon stuff that lasts a long time would still have some loose threads or torn seams here and there by this point nonetheless, but this is still in perfect condition. And that’s even with the laptop putting tension on the top/zipper as I describe below- no sign of stress on any of the materials there at all. It’s a snug fit, but I’m comfortable telling you that your MacBook Air 15” will be fine. It’s a very thin laptop though so I won’t speak for all 15” laptops necessarily, but I can say that as long as the length/width dimensions are no greater than the MacBook Air’s (seriously, not even a little), it can be a thicker 15” laptop and definitely still fit). ««Original explanations»» This is NOT a backpack. It is 7L compared to the typical backpack size range of 20-35L. Not a knock on the product, the marketing is fully transparent about what this is. But I think people see how it looks and think it might be a good way to downsize their daily backpack, not realizing how substantially smaller it is. It’s great as a carrying case for certain specific things that you need everyday, but not something you can just toss stuff into regularly. I assume this is by intent since if we’re being honest, I’d bet a lot of Tomtoc customers are dudes looking for something that 100% isn’t a purse, but just so happens to serve the exact same function. And that it does. Fits 15” MacBook Air. I bought this only after seeing another review here confirming it fit his MacBook Air (implying 15”). I’m sure I’m not the only one who was wondering if I could get away with it, so here’s my advice: it is true, it “fits”, and I carry it in this bag everyday. I don’t have a case on it, nor could I. As you can see in photos, it really is as big as you can possibly squeeze in there, and it does put tension on the top/zipper. No sign of wear and tear or strain at all, but it’s early. Also exposes the corners to damage if the bag fell top first. Just wanted to post this as an addendum to that other review. I have no regrets, but if you want something that truly fits your 15” laptop in the typical sense and doesn’t leave it vulnerable, this isn’t it (and importantly, doesn’t claim to be). Premium Quality. I’m guessing this is considered the budget brand Alpaka, but compared to the usual Amazon stuff I can afford, this is the gold standard of quality. I’m not even sure what the true premium brands would even improve on. If you typically buy $20-40 products like this on Amazon as I do, I promise you Tomtoc is worth every single additional penny for the premium quality, appearance, and durability. I haven’t had this very long, but I’ve had other Tomtoc products with similar materials and construction and they’ve all been great.

If you are looking for a great every day bag to carry round essentials and tech, then you shouldconsider this bag. Exterior The bag is well made, with excellent stitching and high quality components, for example the zips are YKK and seem very sturdy. The plastic strap components are UTX - Flex Stealth warrior. The material used for the back pocket is a coated nylon, but the rest of the bag is made from recycled plastic bottles. The main (Tech compartment) zipper has a waterguard rubber strip to make it more water resistant. The overall appearance is understated. One nice touch is that there are two lower buckles allowing you to swap which shoulder you use. The strap is padded and comfortable with a full load. The rear pocket. If you hang the bag on your right shoulder and use the lower left buckle, then by sliding the bag forward you can access the rear pocket without taking the bag off. This pocket isn't huge but its bif enough for any smallish items, however it has limited expansion. There is a small Tomtoc logo on the rear pocket. There is a small key hook in the pocket on red thread. A nice touch is the red stitching on the pull tab for this pocket The Tech Pocket Surprisingly spacious, I can carry an M3 Macbook air 13", in the laptop pocket and a 12.9" M1 iPad Pro in the tablet pocket, however the magic keyboard has to be removed to do this, and placed seperately in this part of the bag. I was also able to add my Tech accessories bag (also by TomToc) and Bose QC35 ii headphones and my sunglasses and still have a bit of room for a light sweater . The pocket also has a drinks holder (Not too sure I would want to place a possible leaking bottle in with my laptop and or tablet. a mesh pocket (charging cables etc and a zipped pocket) The hidden rear pocket Not huge, but big enough to take a passport or two, a wallet and change. In use, the bag is comfortable to wear for long periods. Carries a surprising amount of stuff. Despite the buckle, I just pop it over my head and rarely undo the buckle. Conclusion A very nice bag for the cash, ideal for taking tech on the road with enough room to carry both a tablet and smallish laptop, and a range of other stuff. Well made, stylish and with just enough room. Best of all if you register using the QR code, they give you a two year warranty free of charge. The bag is of exceptional quality for the price and I don't really think you can go wrong. 10/10