Reviews
Hybrid and great for small mirrorless: extremely comfortable on the road
SLING BAG URBAN WANDER 11
Intro: I have a small Olympus E-M10 Mark II mirrorless with a 14-42 lens (not a pancake so it's not really super compact) and I state that I only take pictures amateuristically. I was looking for a camera bag that is comfortable to carry when traveling, compact and not too bulky and thick that I could comfortably wear together with a backpack in urban and non-urban situations, but that would allow me to quickly access the camera. I heard good things about the brand so I bought this bag, the Sling Bang Urban Wander 11, together with the sister of the same brand the Sling Bag Urban Wander 12 in size S because both seemed to be good candidates.
Design-materials: the bag is made of a beautiful polyester technical material with external waterproofing treatment (not tin), it is a beautiful opaque black with the logo detail marked on a small strip of brown faux leather that gives a minimal look and a bit of elegance to the casual workmanship of the bag. The inner lining is made of a light gray suede fabric to cushion small shocks and not to scratch screens or optics even if unprotected, and has 4 internal pockets placed on the sides closed by an orange button. The magnetic band has a strong closure and the two side carabiners are made of good hard plastic and harmonic in size with everything. It also has an external pocket closed by a zip. The bag is not really super thin, touching it you can feel a protective inner layer even if not very thick. When empty, it can be flattened perfectly, taking up very little space. The shoulder strap is made of very nice black gray rope and attaches to the bag with two well-made metal carabiners and has a small padded fabric shoulder strap to better distribute the weight on the shoulder.
Although it is sold as women's, I believe the design is unisex, obviously if you wear shoulder straps.
Capacity: when fully loaded I was able to insert my mirrorless with a 14-42 lens (not a pancake) mounted on the camera body, the battery charger with cable, a mini bottle measuring 6 cm in diameter x 14.5 cm in diameter (I don't have other photographic lenses but maybe the info is helpful to someone), a mini wallet and a couple of SD cards, all leaving the camera in the central compartment and everything else in the respective internal pockets so as not to bother me when removing the camera. I inserted the cell phone outside even though the pocket is not very large and cell phones over 15.5 cm in height may not fit there. With this content I was able to close the bag completely: by rolling up the magnetic strip and closing the carabiners.
Use: This is a comfortable and, in my opinion, adaptive bag: the pocket opening allows convenient and quick access to the camera. When it is empty because I have the machine around my neck, the bag is light and not bulky. Both full and empty, appreciable in the fact that you can easily remove the shoulder strap to carry it as a handbag or use it as a storage bag in a backpack or suitcase. When traveling she makes a decent impression even used only as a handbag.
Protection: it is not super padded so it cannot protect against medium to large shocks... it is not suitable for those who carry very expensive equipment. Personally, I “weighed down” the bottom with a separator of an old camera case, gaining more protection in support. Eventually I also tried to insert a neoprene lens protector where to store the machine to provide that extra protection that you want, perhaps if you calculate that you often place the bag on the ground but this involves a slight loss of capacity.
Conclusion:
Pros: hybrid, small weight and size, easy access to the camera, nice to look at design, almost unique in its kind and this justifies the price.
Cons: not suitable for heavy, expensive or large machines or people who want to carry a lot of lenses and photographic accessories with them or those who, as an amateur, are looking for their first or only bag (not very protective to use it anytime, anywhere).
Comparison: with the “sister” K&F CONCEPT Sling Bag Urban Wander 12 in size S: these are two extremely different bags and I think created for different uses, the Wander 12 is not so hybrid but is much more padded and protective, but consequently slightly bulky, especially because it develops horizontally and has a greater thickness despite the size S being compact. The capacity is the same even if the space is managed differently. The bag also includes lower straps for carrying small tripods. The shoulder strap is also wider and this makes it reliable to carry heavier weights but it is not removable. Excellent to use as the only bag with you and perhaps carrying a tripod and going around in dirt places where it is easier to fall or place the bag on the ground.
Intro: I have a small Olympus E-M10 Mark II mirrorless with a 14-42 lens (not a pancake so it's not really super compact) and I state that I only take pictures amateuristically. I was looking for a camera bag that is comfortable to carry when traveling, compact and not too bulky and thick that I could comfortably wear together with a backpack in urban and non-urban situations, but that would allow me to quickly access the camera. I heard good things about the brand so I bought this bag, the Sling Bang Urban Wander 11, together with the sister of the same brand the Sling Bag Urban Wander 12 in size S because both seemed to be good candidates.
Design-materials: the bag is made of a beautiful polyester technical material with external waterproofing treatment (not tin), it is a beautiful opaque black with the logo detail marked on a small strip of brown faux leather that gives a minimal look and a bit of elegance to the casual workmanship of the bag. The inner lining is made of a light gray suede fabric to cushion small shocks and not to scratch screens or optics even if unprotected, and has 4 internal pockets placed on the sides closed by an orange button. The magnetic band has a strong closure and the two side carabiners are made of good hard plastic and harmonic in size with everything. It also has an external pocket closed by a zip. The bag is not really super thin, touching it you can feel a protective inner layer even if not very thick. When empty, it can be flattened perfectly, taking up very little space. The shoulder strap is made of very nice black gray rope and attaches to the bag with two well-made metal carabiners and has a small padded fabric shoulder strap to better distribute the weight on the shoulder.
Although it is sold as women's, I believe the design is unisex, obviously if you wear shoulder straps.
Capacity: when fully loaded I was able to insert my mirrorless with a 14-42 lens (not a pancake) mounted on the camera body, the battery charger with cable, a mini bottle measuring 6 cm in diameter x 14.5 cm in diameter (I don't have other photographic lenses but maybe the info is helpful to someone), a mini wallet and a couple of SD cards, all leaving the camera in the central compartment and everything else in the respective internal pockets so as not to bother me when removing the camera. I inserted the cell phone outside even though the pocket is not very large and cell phones over 15.5 cm in height may not fit there. With this content I was able to close the bag completely: by rolling up the magnetic strip and closing the carabiners.
Use: This is a comfortable and, in my opinion, adaptive bag: the pocket opening allows convenient and quick access to the camera. When it is empty because I have the machine around my neck, the bag is light and not bulky. Both full and empty, appreciable in the fact that you can easily remove the shoulder strap to carry it as a handbag or use it as a storage bag in a backpack or suitcase. When traveling she makes a decent impression even used only as a handbag.
Protection: it is not super padded so it cannot protect against medium to large shocks... it is not suitable for those who carry very expensive equipment. Personally, I “weighed down” the bottom with a separator of an old camera case, gaining more protection in support. Eventually I also tried to insert a neoprene lens protector where to store the machine to provide that extra protection that you want, perhaps if you calculate that you often place the bag on the ground but this involves a slight loss of capacity.
Conclusion:
Pros: hybrid, small weight and size, easy access to the camera, nice to look at design, almost unique in its kind and this justifies the price.
Cons: not suitable for heavy, expensive or large machines or people who want to carry a lot of lenses and photographic accessories with them or those who, as an amateur, are looking for their first or only bag (not very protective to use it anytime, anywhere).
Comparison: with the “sister” K&F CONCEPT Sling Bag Urban Wander 12 in size S: these are two extremely different bags and I think created for different uses, the Wander 12 is not so hybrid but is much more padded and protective, but consequently slightly bulky, especially because it develops horizontally and has a greater thickness despite the size S being compact. The capacity is the same even if the space is managed differently. The bag also includes lower straps for carrying small tripods. The shoulder strap is also wider and this makes it reliable to carry heavier weights but it is not removable. Excellent to use as the only bag with you and perhaps carrying a tripod and going around in dirt places where it is easier to fall or place the bag on the ground.
13/08/2025