I need some product suggestions:

1. A sling/pack that can be worn crossbody. I’d like it on the small side (2L max). Looking at Bellroy Venture Ready Sling 2.5L but it’s sold out.
2. An AppleWatch Ultra band that is beach friendly. Considering the Ocean Band & Nomad’s options. Open to suggestions.

@Mtt I have the Ultra Ocean band. I’m pretty happy with it so far, but anything from Nomad is going to be awesome too. I’ve always used their bands for regular Apple Watches. Good choices either way.

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@jimmitchell I imagine I’ll do one of those. Thanks!

@Miraz The backpack I use everyday is a Synik 30. I also have a Side Effect and a few pouches. Oh and a small Stuff Sack. I love them! But as far as I know, they don’t have any small slings. The Bummer is close but still a little large.

@Mtt 👍

@Mtt Can confirm the Bummer is a bit large for a sling bag, but I do use it that way a good bit. The Bantam is their new sling, but seems a bit small.

@craigmcclellan I might give the Bantam a try. I’d rather slightly too small than slightly too big.

@Mtt The ocean band is pretty darn good.

@Mtt I would say Bellroy & Nomad but it seems like you're already looking at them! I have a regular Sling and a Sling Mini, neither of them Venture. And the Nomad basic strap (not Rugged) is better constructed than Apple's OEM silicone strap. So consider this a vote for those products.

@pgkr Thanks. What’re your thoughts on the Mini? If buying again, would you do that or the Venture one?

@skoobz I would be surprised if I find something I like better.

@Mtt the Mini size is great for either a water bottle or a camera but not both. So I use it around town but not for travel.

I can’t tell how different the Venture versions of the slings really are. They seem nearly equivalent to me. The most important features of the Bellroy slings to me are the magnetic buckle and the automatic compression. Venture and non-Venture slings have those features.

@pgkr I went with a Bellroy Venture Hip Pack. Was one of the only ones available with free returns. If I don’t love it, I’ll at least have a better idea of what I want.