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REI The Mini Sling Bag - Women's

Item # 763430

$44.50

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Slim and contemporary, The Mini is just the right size for travel, short hikes, train rides and everyday urban outings—and it's ecoSensitive™!

  • Use of recycled PET polyester helps reduce oil consumption and air emissions
  • Padded single-shoulder sling design offers versatility and comfort while allowing full access to pack without taking it off
  • Zippered compartments are readily accessed without removing bag; simply slide it from back to front to get to your stuff
  • Main compartment will hold books, magazines and letter-sized folders
  • Single mesh pocket on mono-strap is ideally sized for cell phone; haul loop on shoulder strap for easy hanging and grabbing
  • Front zippered pocket keeps belongings within easy reach; tethered key clip secures keys for quick access
  • Secondary compartment features tethered, removable organizer for storage of wallet, PDA, ID, pens/pencils and other small daily essentials
  • Zippered pocket on top of bag holds MP3 player or CDs
  • Zip-away water bottle pocket fits a 0.5 liter bottle
  • Adjustable, single-strap system is designed to be worn on either right or left side; opposite buckle suspension stows away when not in use
  • Foam-padded backpanel increases comfort

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REI The Mini Sling Bag - Women's Specs

Specification

Description

Average weight19 ounces
Dimensions18 x 12 x 5 inches
MaterialRecycled polyester
Number of pockets4 + main compartment
Approximate volume800 cubic inches

REI The Mini Sling Bag - Women's Customer Reviews

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REI The Mini Sling Bag - Women's
 
3.3

(based on 7 reviews)

57%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to carry (5)
  • Easy to identify (4)
  • Easy to access items (3)
  • Good capacity (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Weekend trips (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Comfort-oriented (5), Practical (5)
    • Primary use:
    • Personal (7)

    Reviewed by 7 customers

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    Sep

    18

    2008

    (8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    I like it

    By annag

    from St. Louis, MO

    About Me Classic

    Pros

    • Easy To Carry

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Weekend Trips

      Comments about REI The Mini Sling Bag - Women's:

      I have had my mini sling for about 3 years. I have brought it all over the country and abroad. I find it very handy to hold things and keep my hands free and it's the perfect size. I have bought 5 more as gifts over the past because I get so many compliments on it. I have heard that the stitching comes loose, but I haven't had any trouble. I have used it well and it still looks brand new. I would highly recommend this bag.

      • Primary use:
      • Personal

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

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      Sep

      7

      2008

      (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

       
      2.0

      Good concept, disappointing execution

      By photonerd

      from West Lafayette, IN

      About Me Comfort-Oriented, Practical

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Easy To Identify

      Cons

      • Strap needs to be better
      • Tears Easily

      Best Uses

      • Travel and Everyday

      Comments about REI The Mini Sling Bag - Women's:

      I used this bag as a daypack on my recent jaunt across Europe, and I have to say that I'm a bit disappointed. I love REI's stuff, but I think they didn't think this one all the way through. They provide strap loops on both sides of the bag, even though the way the zippers are set up, this sling bag only works well on one shoulder. The strap kept slipping, and after just a week, the stitches holding it together were starting to come apart. The bag isn't great for areas that are warmer because the strap doesn't breath well at all. I really like the eco-friendly idea, but in the end, it was more eco- than traveler-friendly.

      • Primary use:
      • Personal

      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

      (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

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      Oct

      13

      2009

       
      4.0

      My mini sling bag

      By Gogo

      from Jefferson, Georgia

      About Me Career, Comfort-Oriented, Modern, Practical, Stylish

      Pros

      • Easy To Access Items
      • Easy To Carry
      • Easy To Identify
      • Easy to Organize
      • Good Capacity

      Cons

      • Mesh pocket tears easily

      Best Uses

      • Family Trips
      • Going to work
      • Weekend Trips

      Comments about REI The Mini Sling Bag - Women's:

      I use this mini bag as my everyday shoulder companion. It's comfortable and keeps me organized. The only thing I don't like about it is the outside strap pocket where I store my cell phone. The mesh fabric tears too easily. This doesn't keep me from buying another one. I'm on my second black mini sling bag and I'm about to order another one in a different color. The price is affordable and, although I have tried other bags,I just keep going back to my old reliable and faithful REI mini.

      • Gift:
      • Yes
      • Primary use:
      • Personal

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      Jul

      1

      2009

       
      2.0

      not one of rei's better products

      By tinabeana

      from jackson, wy

      About Me Comfort-Oriented, Modern, Practical

      Pros

      • Cell phone holder
      • Easy To Carry

      Cons

      • Small Capacity
      • Strap needs to be better
      • Zipper positions awkward

      Best Uses

      • Daily purse

      Comments about REI The Mini Sling Bag - Women's:

      i was a huge fan of the original design from a few years back. so much so that i recommended it to my friends and mom, all which purchursed their own. i bought this new version a few months ago and have been extremly dissapointed with it since. the zippers are positioned for the wearer to have the bag from the right sholder down, which for myself as a righty is not comfortable. the sholder strap will not stay cinched tight so that if you have a heavy load or trying to ride a bike with it on, the bag shifts and is burdensome. the only thing i thought was better than with the previous version was the cell phone pocket on the strap that was made from a more durable material.

      • Primary use:
      • Personal

      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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      Jun

      6

      2009

       
      5.0

      A stylish and useful bag for daytrips

      By Penguin

      from London, England

      About Me Artsy, Comfort-Oriented, Practical

      Pros

      • Easy To Access Items
      • Easy To Carry
      • Easy To Identify
      • Good Capacity

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Day trips
        • Out and about with kids
        • Visit to the park

        Comments about REI The Mini Sling Bag - Women's:

        I live in London and bought this bag a year ago while on a trip to Seattle. I'd had a similar bag but was disappointed with the capacity; and I was tired of practical but ugly daypacks which don't look stylish in a large city. This one holds a surprising amount, while still looking compact, and the pockets are well designed. There's a small one at the top that is designed for an iPod but I use it for snack bars. The outside pocket for a water bottle can be zipped up when not in use for a neater look.

        I regularly use this bag for a day out with my daughter, filling it with snacks, a book, colouring book and pens.

        The only drawbacks I've found so far is that the ribbons on the zipper pulls have twice gotten caught in the zippers. On both occasions I've had to cut the ribbons off in order to be able to use the zippers. And although the strap length is adjustable, it doesn't seem to stay where you've adjusted it.

        One other thing -- it's a single strap bag so for ages I just carried it over one shoulder. Almost by accident one day I discovered that it's easier to carry it across your body -- strap on the opposite shoulder from the side you're carrying the bag. It is easy to pull it round to the front to unzip the pockets without having to take it off your shoulder.

        • Gift:
        • No
        • Primary use:
        • Personal

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        May

        8

        2009

         
        4.0

        Fantastic Travel Bag

        By eftsoons

        from Oakland, CA

        About Me Classic, Comfort-Oriented, Practical, Stylish

        Pros

        • Easy To Access Items
        • Easy To Carry
        • Easy To Identify
        • Good Capacity
        • High Quality

        Cons

        • strap length

        Best Uses

        • Day bag

        Comments about REI The Mini Sling Bag - Women's:

        This is a great bag to carry around for a day of sightseeing or wandering. It's light and carries more than you expect but also makes you pack light (if you're usually incapable, like I am). I bought it for our 3 week trip to Japan and it was everything I wanted. A bit more stylish than a traditional backpack (the blue is lovely), but still utterly practical.

        This bag fit our hefty guidebook, maps, a sweater or small jacket, camera, rail passes, wallet, notebook, washcloth, etc. The pockets are great and easy to access when the sling is on one side. The option to switch sides is really best just for giving your shoulder a rest.

        The only con is that the strap doesn't get any shorter. I'd want it to be completely tight across my back, but it ends up hanging a bit, which tires out your shoulder. If I didn't pack it as full of heavy items - water bottle or book - it was absolutely fine, though.

        Hidden pro: the "cell phone" pocket on the strap is the perfect size for a metro pass or museum ticket. Easy access!

        I wouldn't be able to use it as an overnight bag, but some who don't need as much stuff might be able to.

        • Gift:
        • No
        • Primary use:
        • Personal

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Mar

        24

        2009

        (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        2.0

        Too Small For Laptop, Strap Not Snug

        By CleverPun

        from Austin, TX

        About Me Commuter, Cyclist, Student

        Pros

          Cons

          • Small Capacity
          • Strap not snug enough

          Best Uses

          • Weekend Trips

          Comments about REI The Mini Sling Bag - Women's:

          The strap is too long and isn't padded enough. There's not enough room for a MacBook. Fail.

          If your purposes do not include toting your laptop and you're bigger than me, you might consider it as the price is nice.

          At 5'5" tall and a 32" ribcage, the strap is a full fist and a half too long at it's shortest length, causing severe pack shifting while cycling. I think I might have to get a custom bag, which sucks. Bag companies need to cater to small people with laptops too.

          • Gift:
          • No
          • Primary use:
          • Personal

          Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

          (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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