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Sling bags you can wear on either side
We compared 13 slings that meet these criteria. The lightest is the Black Ember GRIP-SLING 06 EMBERTEX™ PFAS FREE - JET BLACK : 6L - 20% OFF - NO TRICKS JUST TREATS at 1.0 lb, and prices start at $54.99.
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At a glance
Side-by-side specs
| Sling | Capacity | Weight | Carry | Water | Fabric | Rating | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Ember GRIP-SLING 06 EMBERTEX™ PFAS FREE - JET BLACK : 6L - 20% OFF - NO TRICKS JUST TREATS | 6 L (365 cu in) | 1.0 lb · 450 g | Sling | Water-resistant | EmberTex™ PFAS Free Nylon 6 | — | $108 |
| Black Ember GRIP-SLING 06 EMBERTEX™ PFAS FREE - COYOTE : 6L - 20% OFF - NO TRICKS JUST TREATS | 6 L (365 cu in) | 1.0 lb · 454 g | Sling | Water-resistant | EmberTex™ PFAS Free 1220x600 Nylon 6 | — | $108 |
| tomtoc Navigator-T24 Sling Bag 5L | 5 L (305 cu in) | 1.0 lb · 475 g | Sling, Shoulder, Crossbody | Water-resistant | RPET Polyester (100% recycled water-resistant fabric) | — | $54.99 |
| tomtoc Wander-T26 X-Pac Daily Sling Bag | 6 L (335 cu in) | 1.2 lb · 547 g | Sling | Highly water-resistant | X-Pac | — | $98.99 |
| tomtoc Navigator-T24 Sling Bag 7L | 7 L (425 cu in) | 1.2 lb · 560 g | Crossbody, Shoulder | Water-resistant | RPET Polyester | — | $61.99 |
| Chrome Industries Kadet Max WP Sling | 15 L (915 cu in) | 1.3 lb · 590 g | Crossbody | Waterproof (claimed) | Nylon with PU coating and TPU backing | — | $175 |
| Alpaka Bravo Sling Max V2 | 8 L (490 cu in) | 1.4 lb · 650 g | Sling, Hand carry | Highly water-resistant | X-Pac® VX21 210D | $159 | |
| Black Ember Grip-Sling 09 Camera KIT Embertex™ Pfas Free | 9 L (550 cu in) | 1.5 lb · 680 g | Sling | Water-resistant | EMBERTEX™ PFAS FREE 1220x600 Nylon 6 | — | $211.50 |
| Black Ember Grip-Sling 09 Embertex™ Pfas Free | 9 L (550 cu in) | 1.5 lb · 680 g | Sling | Water-resistant | EmberTex™ PFAS FREE : 1220x600 Nylon 6 | — | $155 |
| Chrome Industries Kadet Max 15L Sling | 15 L (915 cu in) | 1.6 lb · 721 g | Crossbody | Water-resistant | PFAS free 1050D nylon | — | $115.99 |
| Black Ember Grip-Sling 12 Camera KIT Embertex™ Pfas Free | 12 L (730 cu in) | 2.0 lb · 900 g | Sling | Water-resistant | EMBERTEX™ PFAS FREE : 1220x600 Nylon 6 | — | $275 |
| Black Ember Grip-Sling 12 Embertex™ Pfas Free | 12 L (730 cu in) | 2.0 lb · 900 g | Crossbody, Sling | Water-resistant | EmberTex™ PFAS Free Nylon 6 | — | $195 |
| WaterField Designs Sutter Tech Sling | 5 L (275 cu in) | Not published | Sling, Shoulder | — | 1050 Denier Black ballistic or brown waxed canvas | — | $219 |
Black Ember GRIP-SLING 06 EMBERTEX™ PFAS FREE - JET BLACK : 6L - 20% OFF - NO TRICKS JUST TREATS
Lightest
Image not availableColors: Jet Black
The Black Ember GRIP-SLING 06 EMBERTEX™ PFAS FREE - JET BLACK : 6L - 20% OFF - NO TRICKS JUST TREATS is a 6 L (365 cu in), 0.99 lb sling bag with water-resistant fabric. It measures 310 × 170 × 120 mm, its main fabric is EmberTex™ PFAS Free Nylon 6 and it opens with a zip.
It's the lightest of the 12 slings here that publish a weight, 450 g lighter than the heaviest. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (Black Ember store).
- Capacity
- 6 L (365 cu in)
- Weight
- 1.0 lb · 450 g
- Carry
- Sling
- Water
- Water-resistant
- Fabric
- EmberTex™ PFAS Free Nylon 6
- Laptop
- Not published
$108was $135at Black Ember store
Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- Wear on either side
- Quick-adjust strap
- Key leash
- Lockable zips
Worth knowing
- Sold by one retailer we track (Black Ember store)
Image not availableColors: Coyote
The Black Ember GRIP-SLING 06 EMBERTEX™ PFAS FREE - COYOTE : 6L - 20% OFF - NO TRICKS JUST TREATS is a 6 L (365 cu in), 1.00 lb sling bag with water-resistant fabric. It measures 310 × 170 × 120 mm, its main fabric is EmberTex™ PFAS Free 1220x600 Nylon 6 (1200D) and it opens with a zip.
It's the second lightest of the 12 slings here that publish a weight. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (Black Ember store).
- Capacity
- 6 L (365 cu in)
- Weight
- 1.0 lb · 454 g
- Carry
- Sling
- Water
- Water-resistant
- Fabric
- EmberTex™ PFAS Free 1220x600 Nylon 6
- Laptop
- Not published
$108was $135at Black Ember store
Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- Wear on either side
- Quick-adjust strap
- Key leash
- Lockable zips
Worth knowing
- Sold by one retailer we track (Black Ember store)
tomtoc Navigator-T24 Sling Bag 5L
Lowest price
Image not availableThe tomtoc Navigator-T24 Sling Bag 5L is a 5 L (305 cu in), 1.05 lb sling bag with room for a 11-inch tablet and water-resistant fabric. It measures 359.9 × 220 × 100.1 mm, its main fabric is RPET Polyester (100% recycled water-resistant fabric) and it opens with a zip.
It's the third lightest of the 12 slings here that publish a weight and the least expensive here at $54.99. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (tomtoc store).
- Capacity
- 5 L (305 cu in)
- Weight
- 1.0 lb · 475 g
- Carry
- Sling, Shoulder, Crossbody
- Water
- Water-resistant
- Fabric
- RPET Polyester (100% recycled water-resistant fabric)
- Laptop
- Not published
$54.99at tomtoc store, Black
Check price for the tomtoc Navigator-T24 Sling Bag 5L at tomtoc store (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the tomtoc Navigator-T24 Sling Bag 5LLowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- Wear on either side
- Hidden back pocket
- Key leash
- Bottle pocket
Worth knowing
- Sold by one retailer we track (tomtoc store)
Image not availableThe tomtoc Wander-T26 X-Pac Daily Sling Bag is a 6 L (335 cu in), 1.21 lb sling bag with room for a 8.3-inch tablet and highly water-resistant fabric. It measures 330 × 170 × 95 mm, its main fabric is X-Pac and it opens with a zip.
It's the fourth lightest of the 12 slings here that publish a weight. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (tomtoc store).
- Capacity
- 6 L (335 cu in)
- Weight
- 1.2 lb · 547 g
- Carry
- Sling
- Water
- Highly water-resistant
- Fabric
- X-Pac
- Laptop
- Not published
$98.99at tomtoc store, Black
Check price for the tomtoc Wander-T26 X-Pac Daily Sling Bag at tomtoc store (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the tomtoc Wander-T26 X-Pac Daily Sling BagLowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- Highly water-resistant
- Wear on either side
- Hidden back pocket
Worth knowing
- Sold by one retailer we track (tomtoc store)
Image not availableThe tomtoc Navigator-T24 Sling Bag 7L is a 7 L (425 cu in), 1.23 lb sling bag with room for a 14-inch laptop and water-resistant fabric. It measures 400.1 × 249.9 × 119.9 mm, its main fabric is RPET Polyester and it opens with a zip.
It's the fifth lightest of the 12 slings here that publish a weight. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (tomtoc store).
- Capacity
- 7 L (425 cu in)
- Weight
- 1.2 lb · 560 g
- Carry
- Crossbody, Shoulder
- Water
- Water-resistant
- Fabric
- RPET Polyester
- Laptop
- 14 in
$61.99at tomtoc store, Black
Check price for the tomtoc Navigator-T24 Sling Bag 7L at tomtoc store (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the tomtoc Navigator-T24 Sling Bag 7LLowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- Wear on either side
- Hidden back pocket
- Key leash
- Bottle pocket
Worth knowing
- Sold by one retailer we track (tomtoc store)
Chrome Industries Kadet Max WP Sling
Most room
Image not availableThe Chrome Industries Kadet Max WP Sling is a 15 L (915 cu in), 1.30 lb sling bag with room for a 14-inch laptop and waterproof (claimed) fabric. It measures 285.75 × 419.1 × 127 mm, its main fabric is Nylon with PU coating and TPU backing and it opens with a zip.
It's the 5th lightest of the 12 slings here that publish a weight. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (Chrome Industries store).
- Capacity
- 15 L (915 cu in)
- Weight
- 1.3 lb · 590 g
- Carry
- Crossbody
- Water
- Waterproof (claimed)
- Fabric
- Nylon with PU coating and TPU backing
- Laptop
- 14 in
$175at Chrome Industries store, Black
Check price for the Chrome Industries Kadet Max WP Sling at Chrome Industries store (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the Chrome Industries Kadet Max WP SlingLowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- Waterproof (claimed)
- Wear on either side
Worth knowing
- Sold by one retailer we track (Chrome Industries store)
Image not availableThe Alpaka Bravo Sling Max V2 is a 8 L (490 cu in), 1.43 lb sling bag with room for a 14-inch laptop and highly water-resistant fabric. It measures 260 × 390 × 140 mm, its main fabric is X-Pac® VX21 210D (210D) and it opens with a zip.
It's the 6th lightest of the 12 slings here that publish a weight. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (Alpaka store).
- Capacity
- 8 L (490 cu in)
- Weight
- 1.4 lb · 650 g
- Carry
- Sling, Hand carry
- Water
- Highly water-resistant
- Fabric
- X-Pac® VX21 210D
- Laptop
- 14 in
- Review score
- 8.0 / 10
$159at Alpaka store, Black | X-Pac VX21
Check price for the Alpaka Bravo Sling Max V2 at Alpaka store (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the Alpaka Bravo Sling Max V2Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- Highly water-resistant
- Wear on either side
- Hidden back pocket
- Key leash
- Luggage pass-through
Worth knowing
- Sold by one retailer we track (Alpaka store)
Image not availableThe Black Ember Grip-Sling 09 Camera KIT Embertex™ Pfas Free is a 9 L (550 cu in), 1.50 lb sling bag with room for a 11-inch tablet and water-resistant fabric. It measures 250 × 330 × 115 mm, its main fabric is EMBERTEX™ PFAS FREE 1220x600 Nylon 6 and it opens with a zip.
It's the 7th lightest of the 12 slings here that publish a weight. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (Black Ember store).
- Capacity
- 9 L (550 cu in)
- Weight
- 1.5 lb · 680 g
- Carry
- Sling
- Water
- Water-resistant
- Fabric
- EMBERTEX™ PFAS FREE 1220x600 Nylon 6
- Laptop
- Not published
$211.50was $235at Black Ember store, COYOTE
Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- Wear on either side
- Quick-adjust strap
- Key leash
- Lockable zips
Worth knowing
- Sold by one retailer we track (Black Ember store)
Image not availableThe Black Ember Grip-Sling 09 Embertex™ Pfas Free is a 9 L (550 cu in), 1.50 lb sling bag with room for a 11-inch tablet and water-resistant fabric. It measures 254 × 330.2 × 127 mm, its main fabric is EmberTex™ PFAS FREE : 1220x600 Nylon 6 and it opens with a zip.
It's the 8th lightest of the 12 slings here that publish a weight. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (Black Ember store).
- Capacity
- 9 L (550 cu in)
- Weight
- 1.5 lb · 680 g
- Carry
- Sling
- Water
- Water-resistant
- Fabric
- EmberTex™ PFAS FREE : 1220x600 Nylon 6
- Laptop
- Not published
$155at Black Ember store, COYOTE
Check price for the Black Ember Grip-Sling 09 Embertex™ Pfas Free at Black Ember store (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the Black Ember Grip-Sling 09 Embertex™ Pfas FreeLowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- Wear on either side
- Quick-adjust strap
- Key leash
- Lockable zips
Worth knowing
- Sold by one retailer we track (Black Ember store)
Image not availableThe Chrome Industries Kadet Max 15L Sling is a 15 L (915 cu in), 1.59 lb sling bag with room for a 15-inch laptop and water-resistant fabric. It measures 285.75 × 419.1 × 139.7 mm and its main fabric is PFAS free 1050D nylon (1050D).
It's the 9th lightest of the 12 slings here that publish a weight. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (Chrome Industries store).
- Capacity
- 15 L (915 cu in)
- Weight
- 1.6 lb · 721 g
- Carry
- Crossbody
- Water
- Water-resistant
- Fabric
- PFAS free 1050D nylon
- Laptop
- 15 in
$115.99was $155at Chrome Industries store, Black Canvas Leather
Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- Wear on either side
- Reflective details
Worth knowing
- Sold by one retailer we track (Chrome Industries store)
Image not availableThe Black Ember Grip-Sling 12 Camera KIT Embertex™ Pfas Free is a 12 L (730 cu in), 1.98 lb sling bag with room for a 14-inch laptop and water-resistant fabric. It measures 380 × 270 × 140 mm, its main fabric is EMBERTEX™ PFAS FREE : 1220x600 Nylon 6 and it opens with a zip.
It's the 10th lightest of the 12 slings here that publish a weight and the most expensive here at $275. Worth knowing: heaviest sling in this list.
- Capacity
- 12 L (730 cu in)
- Weight
- 2.0 lb · 900 g
- Carry
- Sling
- Water
- Water-resistant
- Fabric
- EMBERTEX™ PFAS FREE : 1220x600 Nylon 6
- Laptop
- 14 in
$275at Black Ember store, COYOTE
Check price for the Black Ember Grip-Sling 12 Camera KIT Embertex™ Pfas Free at Black Ember store (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the Black Ember Grip-Sling 12 Camera KIT Embertex™ Pfas FreeLowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- Wear on either side
- Quick-adjust strap
- Key leash
- Lockable zips
Worth knowing
- Heaviest sling in this list
- Sold by one retailer we track (Black Ember store)
Image not availableThe Black Ember Grip-Sling 12 Embertex™ Pfas Free is a 12 L (730 cu in), 1.98 lb sling bag with room for a 14-inch laptop and water-resistant fabric. It measures 380 × 270 × 140 mm, its main fabric is EmberTex™ PFAS Free Nylon 6 and it opens with a flap, magnetic and zip.
At 2.0 lb it's the heaviest of the 12 slings here that publish a weight. Worth knowing: heaviest sling in this list.
- Capacity
- 12 L (730 cu in)
- Weight
- 2.0 lb · 900 g
- Carry
- Crossbody, Sling
- Water
- Water-resistant
- Fabric
- EmberTex™ PFAS Free Nylon 6
- Laptop
- 14 in
$195at Black Ember store, COYOTE
Check price for the Black Ember Grip-Sling 12 Embertex™ Pfas Free at Black Ember store (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the Black Ember Grip-Sling 12 Embertex™ Pfas FreeLowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- Wear on either side
- Quick-adjust strap
- Key leash
- Lockable zips
Worth knowing
- Heaviest sling in this list
- Sold by one retailer we track (Black Ember store)
Image not availableThe WaterField Designs Sutter Tech Sling is a 5 L (275 cu in) sling bag with room for a 11-inch tablet. Its main fabric is 1050 Denier Black ballistic or brown waxed canvas (1050D) and it opens with a zip.
Worth knowing: WaterField Designs doesn't publish this sling's weight.
- Capacity
- 5 L (275 cu in)
- Weight
- Not published
- Carry
- Sling, Shoulder
- Water
- Not published
- Fabric
- 1050 Denier Black ballistic or brown waxed canvas
- Laptop
- Not published
$219at WaterField Designs store, Ballistic Nylon w/ Black Leather
Check price for the WaterField Designs Sutter Tech Sling at WaterField Designs store (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the WaterField Designs Sutter Tech SlingLowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- Wear on either side
- Quick-adjust strap
- Key leash
Worth knowing
- WaterField Designs doesn't publish this sling's weight
- Sold by one retailer we track (WaterField Designs store)
Questions, answered from the data
What are the lightest sling bags you can wear on either side?
The Black Ember GRIP-SLING 06 EMBERTEX™ PFAS FREE - JET BLACK : 6L - 20% OFF - NO TRICKS JUST TREATS is the lightest at 1.0 lb (450 g), by manufacturer spec (1 of the 13 slings don't publish a weight).
What's the cheapest option?
The tomtoc Navigator-T24 Sling Bag 5L, with a lowest in-stock price of $54.99 this week.
Which holds the most?
The Chrome Industries Kadet Max WP Sling, at 15 L (915 cu in).
Which can be worn on either side?
The Black Ember GRIP-SLING 06 EMBERTEX™ PFAS FREE - JET BLACK : 6L - 20% OFF - NO TRICKS JUST TREATS, the Black Ember GRIP-SLING 06 EMBERTEX™ PFAS FREE - COYOTE : 6L - 20% OFF - NO TRICKS JUST TREATS, the tomtoc Navigator-T24 Sling Bag 5L, the tomtoc Wander-T26 X-Pac Daily Sling Bag, the tomtoc Navigator-T24 Sling Bag 7L, the Chrome Industries Kadet Max WP Sling, the Alpaka Bravo Sling Max V2, the Black Ember Grip-Sling 09 Camera KIT Embertex™ Pfas Free, the Black Ember Grip-Sling 09 Embertex™ Pfas Free, the Chrome Industries Kadet Max 15L Sling, the Black Ember Grip-Sling 12 Camera KIT Embertex™ Pfas Free, the Black Ember Grip-Sling 12 Embertex™ Pfas Free and the WaterField Designs Sutter Tech Sling are stated to work on either side.
How we chose
This list includes every sling in our database that meets all of these criteria: left or right shoulder. Slings are sorted by manufacturer weight, lightest first. Nobody pays to be included.
Specs come from manufacturer pages (or, for brands whose own sites we can’t read, a retailer’s page) unless marked otherwise, and every value links to its source on the product page. Prices are the lowest in-stock price we found on Oct 25, 2026 and change often.
This is a spec comparison, not a hands-on review. Summaries are written with AI assistance from verified data only. Read our methodology.