Sling Your Stuff Over Your Shoulder

Best crossbody and sling bags for men in 2024 Best crossbody and sling bags for men in 2024

Sling Your
Stuff Over
Your Shoulder

A crossbody bag will lighten your load

We all have a lot of baggage these days. We're not talking about emotional baggage—that's between you and your therapist (or your bartender). But we're all carrying around a lot of stuff, right? Especially during the summertime, our pant pockets simply can't handle all the essentials modern life requires. You've got your phone, your wallet, maybe some lip balm and some sunscreen. Don't forget your earbuds and a pair of sunglasses. What about your camera?

It's no wonder more and more guys are embracing a daily bag. The easiest amongst these is a crossbody or sling bag. The streamlined style lets you haul a whole lot of stuff, all while keeping your hands-free to swing in the breeze or scroll through social media. These bags blend the worlds of streetwear and outdoor performance gear—striking a tone between “nonchalant cool” and “rugged utility”. It's true that these bags were not always cool, but in 2024, they're often seen slung over the shoulders of bonafide badass guys: A$AP Rocky, David Beckham and Jacob Elordi are all noted satchel enthusiasts. And if these bags work for those guys, they'll definitely work for you.

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The Best
Crossbody & Sling Bags
for Men in 2024

UNIQLO Round shoulder bag

Round shoulder bag,
$19.90 by UNIQLO

Nike Elemental crossbody bag

Elemental crossbody bag,
$37 by Nike

A.P.C. Crossbody bag

Crossbody bag,
$165 / $83 by A.P.C.

Herschel Heritage Crossbody bag

Crossbody bag,
$40 by Herschel Heritage

Gucci Monogrammed sling bag

Monogrammed sling bag,
$1,500 by Gucci

Everlane Renew Transit bag

Renew Transit bag,
$45 / $23 by Everlane

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Grams28 157 Essential sling bag

157 Essential sling bag,
$249 / $199 by Grams28

Nordstrom Sylvan crossbody bag

Sylvan crossbody bag,
$118 by Nordstrom

Bellroy Ripstop crossbody bag

Ripstop crossbody bag,
$59 by Bellroy

Day Owl Recycled canvas crossbody bag

Recycled canvas crossbody bag,
$55 by Day Owl

Gramicci Cordura sling bag

Cordura sling bag,
$105 by Gramicci

Patagonia Atom sling bag

Atom sling bag,
$65 by Patagonia

Sling bag contents illustration

Edit Your Bag

Keep a mindful eye on your carryall’s contents. Once a week, take everything out of your bag, flip it upside down to shake out any dust, dirt and inexplicable debris that has accumulated. This is also a good time to weed out unnecessary additions.

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