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EDC ESSENTIALS: THE SLING BAG

EDC ESSENTIALS: THE SLING BAG

David Spielman
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EDC Essentials Sling Bag 20210630 - Indiana Jones 1Archeologist Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) and his Sling Bag in Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)

A small bag is a necessity for any man in 2021. Perhaps, then, it is no surprise that the Sling Bag, noted by the EDC community for both its fashion and functionality, is a sophisticated standout of the Modern Era.

Perfect as an EDC on its own or as a simple, highly practical bag to carry your other EDC essentials, Sling Bags are an ergonomic class unto themselves. Designed with a pragmatism and efficiency in mind, Sling Bags relieve you of the shoulder, neck, and back strain that commonly accompany other bags while retaining maximum utility.

THE SLING BAG: ORIGINSEDC Essentials Sling Bag 20210630 - Sling bag origin 4

The seeds for the Sling Bag were planted at the beginning of time. After all, man has always needed to carry things with him.

Hunter Gatherers had hunting bags around their waists as they looked to acquire their next meal. The men of the Middle Ages wore girdle pouches around their hips or legs. The Renaissance brought about the Satchel, prized by students for its ability to easily transport books.

With the development of railroads during the Industrial Revolution, handheld bags became commonplace. More features, such as pockets and metallic clasps, began to spring up. Traveling businessmen, needing a sturdier and more secure method of transporting goods, quickly became attached to their beloved briefcases.

By World War I and World War II, the Bread Bag became a must-have for soldiers, a remarkably practical element of field gear that easily fastened to one’s belt in order to carry the non-negotiable items of the day.

THE 1950’S: BIRTH OF THE MODERN SLING BAG

EDC Essentials Sling Bag 20210630 - Telephone Lineman removing tools from satchel 5

The contemporary sling bag, at least as we have come to know it today, owes its origins primarily to De Martini Globe Canvas. In the 1950s, De Martini began selling a Satchel constructed from cotton canvas, complete with waterproof lining, closure straps, and a small internal pocket, designed specifically for Telephone Linemen who needed to be able to access their tools while working at high altitudes.

THE FIRST SLING BAG INFLUENCEREDC Essentials Sling Bag 20210630 - Raiders of the Lost Ark 6

While Bike Messengers began cleverly adopting the Lineman Bag (customizing their bags with different colors as a means of signaling their employer), Harrison Ford, fresh off the first two Star Wars films, swung into the 1980’s in Steven Spielberg’s The Raiders of the Lost Ark as iconic globetrotting Archeologist Indiana Jones, incomplete without his iconic Sling Bag. As with many a trend, the general public soon got in on a piece of the action.

A TRIUMPHANT RETURNEDC Essentials Sling Bag 20210630 - Ryan Gosling Sling Bag 7

By 2014, Ryan Gosling had become as synonymous with his trusted Sling Bag as Indiana Jones had with his in Raiders and all of its sequels. As a result, the EDC staple had objectively became high fashion once again, with men’s sales jumping by a whopping 35% in just a year. Men everywhere rediscovered that Sling Bags are not only a refined, slim, and stylish addition to any wardrobe ensemble, but a vital EDC tool for transporting one’s personal belongings.

CARRYING YOUR SLING BAGEDC Essentials Sling Bag 20210630 - Sling Bag 8

A sack-shaped, one-strap bag, the Sling reigns supreme for many reasons, one of them being its sheer ease and simplicity. Most commonly worn across the body on one shoulder, allowing it to rest on one’s lower back, it gives men easy access to their EDC without ever catching them in a bind.

NOT YOUR TYPICAL BAGEDC Essentials Sling Bag 20210630 - Sling Bag from Bellroy Black 9

Wallets. Cell phones. Cigars. Documents. Tablets. Headphones. Laptops. Keys. Sunglasses. Gallantry has a wide selection of Sling Bags, nothing if not versatile, that can hold all of these items and more.

Not as rigid as a briefcase, with a modern touch that gives a touch of class absent in your run-of-the-mill backpack or fanny pack, no EDC collection is complete without one.

When you’re able to move easily – whether through crowds or wide-open spaces – having a Sling Bag on your carry makes your life easier. Simply put, your sling bag adapts to you and your circumstances, not the other way around.

Whatever your modus operandi, we have the perfect Sling Bag for you and your specific needs at Gallantry.

THE SLING BAG FROM BELLROYEDC Essentials Sling Bag 20210630 - Sling Bag from Bellroy Black 3

Whether you’re traveling the world or traversing terrain in your own backyard, moving naturally means having the right pack. With Bellroy’s 100% environmentally certified dyed premium leather sling, you can finally store all your gear in one convenient spot as you maneuver around obstacles with newfound ease.

Available in both Midgrey and Black, the luxe and practical water-resistant EDC sling has quick-access front storage, a main compartment with a soft-lined pouch for sunglasses, woven fabric, padded back paneling, and soft nylon webbing straps. With an expandable, self-compressing gusset for extra equipment, a magnetic strap clasp, and a clip for keys, the Bellroy Sling Bag is the durable and light EDC that you need right now.

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Sling Bag

Sling Bag

$99.00

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STREAMING THE EDC SLING BAGEDC Essentials Sling Bag 20210630 - Inception 10Arthur (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) packs a fixed strap Kodiak™ Gearslinger® in Christopher Nolan’s Inception (2010)

If you’re going to plant an idea into the mind of a CEO using dream-sharing technology, you should do so in style, specifically with a Sling Bag.

Check out Inception on AMAZON PRIME and sharpen your EDC packing skills today.

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