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Once you get one you won't leave home without it. It holds my wallet, keys, cell phone and when I travel it also holds my Kindle. It has a slim profile that hugs my body, whether on the hip, the front or the back. It's zippers are study, and don't snag. The strap looks thin, but it's light and comfortable. The days of forgetting my valuables at home have long passed since I got my go-to sling bag.

I watch a lot of reviews of pouches, bags, and slings. This one is the best review I have seen. In fact, this is the first one that has explained the strap and how to use it different ways. Well done.

I got the 6L and 9L. I thought the 9L would be too big, but it's actually the perfect size. The 6L fits everything, but things just feel tight and bulky. The 9L, everything fits loose and relaxed with room to spare.

I don’t understand English, but I got a lot of information from you through translating and talking to everyone, thank you!😊

The Bellroy Lite Sling is my EDC. It is kind of a combo between the venture and sling, it has the magnetic strap of the sling and the opening of the venture but the main pocket only has two individual pockets for organization. I do prefer the magnetic closure of the lite sling on the strap. I also carry mine as a mix between sling and messenger depending on how much I have in it. My main issue with bellroy slings in general is that front pocket being so tight. I only keep my keys in it because I am afraid of anything else falling out while digging in there. It sucks when the main pocket is so functional in how wide it opens. I have been on the fence about upgrading to the venture for more organization in the main pocket and nicer material; made the mistake of getting that chalk color in the lite sling which was super sleek when I got it, but after a year of use is looking pretty rough. Another thing about Bellroy is, their materials are not easy to clean. Despite those nitpicks it is still my favorite grab-and-go bag; a bonus of the lite sling is how easy it is to stuff in a backpack, so you have some flexibility when traveling with how much you carry around with you. Still on the fence after this review haha.

Solid review. I’ve had the bag for several months now it’s pretty solid depending on your needs. I slightly wish I got the 9L because I like bringing lots of water. Overall bag is good for those who need to empty out pockets and carry extra stuff. I def don’t like the dual zippers and agree with front pocket wasn’t too tight.

Always glad to see you walk about with everything: gives a better sense of appearance and functionality. Have my 2 AER slings- largest and smallest. But the more I think about the ideas of componentry, I wait with baited breath on your build. I like the idea of an add-on modules for a laptop or "office" pack or even cam/tech packs. This way I can just swap stuff without having to move items back and forth: items always remain in their specific module. Always fascinated how women deal with it. Keep going, Aaron! ps I often have to add a small umbrella even w my Sling and wish there was some way to slap it on- currently I use a caribiner but it then slaps against the butt.

Hi Aaron. Great review as usual. I got the Bellroy Lite for travel because it holds my iPad mini and I gotta tell you I now find myself using it more often. I love the capacity the material and how light it is. Also the magnetic closure on the strap is very sweet. I think this is Bellroy’s best sling.

I got one of these months back (this exact color), I think its my fave 6L ish sling. Not the greatest for tech carry (like ipad, etc., or things with a specific pockets), but that one big compartment really expands. You can fit big bottles, umbrellas and jacket in there no problem, and it don't look that big outside, gotta love that big mouth zipper opening. The strap feels great, smooth and wide, the clips are the best sling clips I've used (and you get two!), and I own like 4 slings of various sizes. Alpaka and Aer make the nicest tech org type slings, but Belroy makes nice "big compartment)" type slings.

At some point I'm sure I'm getting one of these. Always loved Bellroy, so stylish and functional, perhaps too elegant sometimes but they surely know what they're doing. I already have too many slings (oops, bag addiction) but this size seems to hit the golden spot. My Aer City Sling 3 sometimes is too small, I have the Boundary Errant and it's too big, one of my favorites is the Trakke Largo but it is too stiff for certain uses so I'm guessing this one is in that middle ground that I'd love to use, I would use it messenger style as well when it's packed. Seems comfortable enough. If I give it a shot I'll use your link but I'm also waiting for a new sling that's on the making by a new brand of weirdos who review bags on YT, I dunno the name but they seem to be total nutcases but that's what's pulling me under their spell. They're even documenting their journey. Mad , mad people.

Great review! 🔥 I have the 9L version. And it's perfect. Been using it for a year. It easily carries all of my EDC essentials with room to spare. I do enjoy the zipper openings, and have organized my items according to which side I open. I haven't tried it in messenger mode, but might just have to now.

I'm loving the messanger bag way to carry. I love slings but sometimes they can look a little weird on women, specially around the chest area 🥺 so I normally wear them a little longer like you do on the video and boy, I dig that look!

The Aer Day 3 Max seems better thought out, third compartment at the back, comfy handle and same 6L capacity. Less colorways but black is always a winner. I’m biased though, I have the Max 😂

if bellroy made the venture ready sling 2 with the main compartment work like this and layed out like this, with back pocket itll be the perfect sling for me

totally agree i have this bag and messenger style is the only way to go without looking goofy

I bought this in the 6L kind of wish I got the 9L, great none the less.

love it, it held up really well. perfect size, I wish there is a rear pocket or larger front pocket for the phone, but it's ok. I cycle in the rain with it, went to the beach and the waves crashed on it for a bit and everything stays dry. the gap between side flaps and zip line does not matter!

After watching a tons of sling bag review, each sling has it pros & cons, I got the 9L version finally.

Really comprehensive and detailed review 😮

I’m probably buying this one - just wish it had a back pocket to hold my passport (against the body). And magnet or metal (heavy duty) buckles.

Hi, I have two questions: how does the cappacity compare to the the bellroy light sling, and can it fit a 22 oz hydro flask? Thanks

YKK never fail

Very useful and good video! Thanks

Really wished they had incorporated the strap buckles with their venture ready backpacks. Some way to attach this pouch on the inside of the backpack, like an organizer that hangs out near the top of the bag. Kinda like Mystery Ranch's zoid pouch but better

So they promote the water resistance of the bag. But is has 2 gaping holes on either side that if you wear it as a sling would act as funnels to allow rain in. Why not make the zippers close all the way?

The Venture Sling 6L would be the perfect sling if only it had a mechanism for storing a water bottle outside the main body of the bag. Even a simple/strong stretchy loop, strapping, or pocket on the base would do it. At the moment, if you want to carry a decent camera on a day out and other day bits in the bag, having a water bottle in there too is really impractical. Even a small 250ml or 350 ml size one takes up too much room and also would hit your nice camera, like my X100V. If you stick in a small water bottle even vertically, it sticks out the top with the zip not fully done up and looking/feeling awkward. I've bought this sling but the lack of a water bottle solution is a real issue for me and I might send it back unfortunately cause it's superbly made. I wonder if I could sew something on the base myself????? Then I'd have room for everything else inside! mMMM so near THE perfect day bag, but not quite...

I have been using the Mystery Ranch District 2 has my daily driver.

Hi! Can iPad 10th Gen / iPad Air fit in this 6L Venture Sling?

Been on the fence on this bag but I still wish this had a quick back packet to slide something in that is close to your body. Currently using a nutsac magsatch 11 and although it doesn’t have a quick back pocket it’s easier to just chunk stuff in the main big pocket

I have the 9l black I love it but I hate the buckle i think that they look fragile. I'm not a tall guy but on me the 9 l look smaller than you with the 7l😅 . I love that I can put my puff jacket and all of my stuff inside for the long work day that start with the sun and end with cold weather.

Really wish they'd do one of these in 2.5-3L

Hi Aaron, thanks for your comprehensive product reviews. I hadn't even realised this was a category of bag (slings) that existed until I started looking through your video catalogue! Can you clarify whether this (specifically, the Venture 6L) will comfortably fit a medium sized tablet? (E.g. a Galaxy A8, or an iPad 11") Alternatively, would the Aer Day Sling 3 Max fit such a tablet? I've narrowed it down to one of these two - I prefer the look of the Venture Sling, but being able to accommodate the tablet is a prerequisite. I'd prefer not to go to the Venture 9L as that seems too large (at that point, thought I might as well just use my regular backpack instead of buying an entirely new bag). Also on the Aer Day Sling 3 (apologies this is somewhat on the wrong video) - you mentioned the Fidlock magnet buckles: how easy is it up unbuckle by accident/how well does it hold up if someone were to simply try to grab the bag away from you (not so much an issue at home, but would be disasterous if you're travelling and carrying your passport)?

Why doesn't any review call Bellroy's bluff on their claimed bag volume? My "9L" Venture has approx the same inside volume as my 5L Peak Design sling. I have seen similar comments from others questioning the stated volume of Bellroy slings.

@2:21 - H.P. Lovecraft approves.

Hey Aaron. What’s your thoughts about Bellroy recycled polyester vs recycled nylon? Thinking of grabbing the Venture Sling 9L and saw that they have a new Black color featuring a different material using recycled polyester. The Midnight is recycled nylon which I believe is the same as Transit Workpack 20L? Need some advice which to pick.

With the design of the opening in that front zipper pocket, any possible issue with water pooling up if using it in even a light rain?

Better this or Alpaka Go Sling Mini V2 ? And does the 6L could fit something like Steamdeck OLED ?

i ordered the aer day sling 3, im still waiting for it to arrive but if im not happy with it im going to return and try the bellroy venture sling. kind of wish i started by getting this one but atleast ill know for sure which is the better option. do you still prefer this one over the aer day sling 3?

Good review, Aaron! Interesting 2 zippers system for the main compartment. What happens if you pull both zippers to the middle?

Please do a pgytech reviews. They have some innovative products and I can’t wait to hear your opinion.

very nice ！beautiful！

I wonder while I found that your favorite sling is Bellroy Venture Ready sling 2.5L in somewhere other channels (probably rushfaster), I can't find your particular review of the sling, isn't it? Or do I missed any clip?

Great review! I found a good price for a 6L Venture Sling. Do you think that can fit a small camera comfortably?

Aside from the handle, if it had straps on the bottom to carry an umbrella, tripod or jacket it would be perfect.

Bellroy Venture Sling 6L vs Aer DAY SLING 3 , Which one would you choose? Tks !!!

Thank you for this great review/video. Have you heard of the Ulanzi Shoulder Photocamera bag? Looks like all your likes/wiahlist from Bellroy has already beem impelemented. Cheers. Please review the Alpakas Tech Case Max too. Thanks again and stay safe.

I wish they offered the 10l size but with the same interior design as the 6l and 9l. I love the size and lash points on the 10l but im not a fan of the non removable camera inserts or the fact that they took away the back zipper compartment and organization.

I love this color but can't seem to find it. What color is this? I have the 9L in midnight. I love it but this color is next level. It looks like a bluish gray.

What's the key holder you are using?

Anybody using the small to carry a camera? Small mirrorless or dslr plus one lens?

Until KZfaq bag reviews started I am sure no one had any idea which zippers are on their bags. It’s all perception when every KZfaq talks about YKK zippers and attach that to high quality and attach that to premium bags. Now all bag nerds want to understand if the zippers are ykk if the cost is high. I am not questioning the quality of YKK but if it’s not YKK it’s not low quality by default. Has anyone ever don’t a stress test on zippers to declare YKK as the best ?

Considering between the Bellroy Venture 9L Sling versus the Bellroy Lite Sling 7L. Do you have thoughts on them?

Please tell me the size of the Bellroy 9 liter sling bag. I want to know the height, width and thickness. I thought that the size of the homepage was strange, so I contacted the manufacturer by e-mail. The answer was 365 x 210 x 240. After that, I think the size is also strange. Therefore, I would like to know the size of the bag you are using.

Hi! Could you please share what is the length of the strap?

Is it the Balsalt color? 6L or 9L?

Which color is this?

i love that men discovered purses. no shade. lol

Disappointed they got rid of the colour you're holding, its a nice neutral urban colour & its not black. The other colours currently on offer don't really suit me and afaik the 6L green still has shiny zippers whereas 9L has matte. I'd prefer a forest green compared to the bright one and I don't like how the strap colour also differs

I usually travel light with a mini sling, but I'm needing to carry more for my kids. Can the 6L fit a 10-11" tablet or will I have to get the 9L?

what is the size of the water bottle?

And again no one reviews the ecopak version of the venture sling 😢

Can a dslr fit inside?

Great for EDC minimalist, still there are other less expensive & visually "cool". Cowabunga.!

Bellroy please make 3 or 4 liter option…

I have this and love it- I do wish the front part was a little looser. It can get tight quick. Do wish it had a pocket that went against the body. Would love to just have my wallet and or passport on its own

I have the Venture 6L and like it a lot, except it is nowhere close to six liters in volume, more like four (barely). Compare the Venture 6L to the Ulanski 6L and it's obvious Bellroy is deceiving.

Hi, can it for ipad pro 11”?

wete can i buy that bag

Can we get a review of the Kingkong Core33?

Can it hold an 11" ipad?

Will the AirPods Max headphones fit in this one ?

Too bad you don't offer a discount from the seller

Nice mask

The guy is hot. Great presenter. Awesome review. ❤

What's the deal with the cough "but is it for you"?

that plastic buckles look so fragile :(

nice purse bro

For me it IS a messager bag, but with a very high price tag just because they sell it as a sling. Kkkk

lol @ all the comments calling it a man purse. Some very insecure guys around these parts. Also, why are you even on here, looking at a review of a bag like this then? Odd people.

😔😔😔

I’ve looked at several sling bags, but….MAN PURSE.

First time seeing one of your videos and you're a very unlikable guy. Hard pass on more of your content

It's has great internal organization and it's good quality, but I sold it because it looks too much of a man purse (too feminine looking).

Ummmm you can call it "Messenger Mode" all you want but that a purse. 🤣

Man purse lol no thx!

Let's step out of denial and call it what it is. Over sized fanny pack. Over sized man purse.

no one wants a handle dude.