Anyone use the Mountain Equipment Co-op Pod Sling Pack?

[deebee29]

I am looking into purchasing a bag to use in the parks, and this bag is reasonable priced. I was wondering if anyone uses this, especially in the parks and it it is convenient to use. What do you like or not like about the bag? I was also wondering if it was waterproof? Thanks

 

[drag n' fly]

Have had one for many months.......love love love it. Taking it to DL next month. It works much better than the travelmate IMO! It is very weatherproof. I have no idea if it is waterproof. I would say so it has a heavy lining. I have run it through the wash many times and it comes out looking brand new! Worth every penny!

 

[deebee29]

I don't live near a MEC, but I've been looking at them online. They seem similar to the Baggallini ones, but cheaper. I'm trying to decide between the black and the turquoise/black. What colour do you have?

 

[ChisJo]

We LOVE ours...I think it is waterproof....we take ours mountain biking all the time, through rain or shine, and we have never had any problems with anything inside (ie: our camera) getting damaged. It is was better than any other type of sling bag that I bought and it actually holds quite a bit and isn't awkward to carry either. And you just can't beat the price....but then again, we are MEC junkies We Love that place!

 

[rewok]

Used it for 2 weeks at DW in September, love it! Very comfortable and not too big, although I could fit a lot into it. I used the cell phone pouch in the front for my Key to the World, FastPass, money, and ID. Easy access, and protected from pickpocket. Only weak point: the zipped inner pocket should be harder to reach for better security.

 

[drag n' fly]

I don't live near a MEC, but I've been looking at them online. They seem similar to the Baggallini ones, but cheaper. I'm trying to decide between the black and the turquoise/black. What colour do you have?

I bought all black so it does not show the dirt

 

[DutchsMommy]

I have another version of the MEC bag - more like a purse - which we have used for all WDW trips and I LOVE it! MEC rules - definately go for it

 

[deebee29]

Thanks everyone, you can't go wrong with the price and I've heard so many great things about their stuff. I don't live near one, do they offer free shipping by any chance? I know my mom has a membership(or something like that) from there.

 

[deebee29]

Anyone know how their shipping works?

 

[ChisJo]

Try this link from MEC:

http://www.mec.ca/Main/content_text.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302881921&bmUID=1193089416417

Or this link:
http://www.mec.ca/Main/content_text.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302881922&bmUID=1193089416416

Hope that helps!

 

[c&m]

I have used my MEC pod sling bag at DL/CA many many times. I have brought it with me on many wet rides and the contents have always come out dry. I love it, especially the bottle holder. I have also managed to squeeze into my bag my fleecy jacket. It is perfect for travel.

My 12-year-old DD has "discovered" my sling bag these days and have requested to borrow it on several occasions.

The bag also does very well in the wash. I have washed it many times in the washer (but I always hang dry it) and it still looks good.