Looking For Sling Backpack Recommendations

[macbitt]

I’m looking for specific recommendations for a sling backpack (single strap across the chest). I've gone through several existing threads but most either don't have specific recommendations or are very camera oriented. The ideal bag will have:

• Fits two jackets inside. I will consider a bag with bottom clips that hold rolled jackets.
• Water bottle on outside, handles a full sized bottle without risk of falling out. I would rather have the water bottle inside the bag than deal with a short bottle holder on the outside.
• Clip on the main strap for easy removal.
• Smaller is preferred over larger, so long as the jackets fit.
• Doesn’t need to be camera friendly, DW will have a dedicated camera sling backpack we have on order (but too small for additional items).
• Gender neutral or something for guys.
• Pocket/sleeve on strap that fits an iPhone 5 w/o a case would be nice.
• Front side pocket to hold WDW tickets and FastPasses would be nice.

DW and I (we don’t have kids) will be at WDW December 13-16, so jackets and possibly hats and gloves will be needed in the morning and evening but not in the afternoon. I do not like wrapping a jacket around the waist.

In past trips I’ve used an REI Flash 22 which handles the load but a two strap backpack is harder to deal with taking off for rides (especially with a hooded jacket on) and the water bottle falls out when I take off the bag unless we clip it to the top zipper, which then makes more hassle for us. The smaller profile of a sling backpack will also be nice to have and I don’t plan to put enough weight in it to need the two straps for comfort.

Thanks!

 

[Snibs2412]

I have both of these bags from MEC - they're awesome, and they fulfill all your requirements.

www.mec.ca (Pod sling pack, and Big Pod)