VSGO 3L Sling Bag - a few thoughts
As mentioned in one of my earlier blogs this was a recent purchase to carry my OM System OM-5 together with the 12-45 and 40-150 lenses.
It came extremely well packed in a “high-end” looking black box, with the bag inside a thinks plastic(?) bag inside. Gave a very good first impression.
Straight out of the box my first impression was how “thin” it was until I realised I had to loosen the straps on the bottom of the bag to allow it to expand to full width.
It is a black colour (which I prefer) - mostly just black although there is some diamond shaped patterning on the front.
The strap is fully adjustable with a quick release buckle, but there is not a shoulder pad. Given that at 3L I will not be carrying that much so probably not an issue. Interestingly the straps attach to the main bag with an elasticated section at both ends which gives some give/stretch in much the same way that a neoprene strap does. The straps have a double attachment at each end and at one end that can be released to give some give to the main bag opening or to allow an umbrella (for example) to be attached to the bag. So far I have found the strap to be comfortable.
On the rear of the bag there is a zipped pocket with a central divider which has pockets for SD cards sewn into it. Obviously given it is only a 3L bag you could only store slim items in this pocket (I have a microfibre cloth and spare batteries), but would be equally suitable for passports, travel documents, a wallet, etc.
On the front of the bag there is a lift up flap (held closed by a magnet) which reveals a larger front pocket with a key holder inside. This is larger than the rear pocket and could be used to hold filters etc. without a problem. The magnetic closure includes a coin shaped disc which attaches magnetically and is designed to be used as a “screwdriver” for tripod plates etc. A clever idea.
On the bottom of the bag are two straps to attach a tripod or whatever.
The main compartment is quite simple. It comes with two velcro dividers and has a slip in pocket at the back. My OM-5 just about fits with the 12-45 attached and there is space for the 40-150 to stand upright as well.
So my overall impression is very positive - great small size, seems very well made, clever extras like the “screwdriver”, YKK zips, comfortable to wear, great design, and appears to be water resistent.
Of course I would like it to hold more (there is a 6L version) but what I wanted was a small bag for wandering around and it meets that criteria very well.
I have not had the bag that long so cannot comment on how it will stand up to wear, but am very hopeful given my overall impression.