Summer is in full swing, and that means it’s time to travel. Whether you’re hopping on a plane out of the country or just heading to your favorite campsite for the weekend, you need the right luggage. And that’s where this crossbody bag comes in handy—and at a very reasonable price.
I recently embarked on an adventure through Italy, where I got to test out what buyers have called “the perfect solution” for on-the-go storage: the Waterfly Crossover Sling Backpack. And dear readers, I’m here to say that this bag is Indeed Perfect for a day trip to theme parks, sightseeing spots, and more. Right now, Amazon’s best-selling super sling is $22, over 30% off.
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The Waterfly has plenty of compartments, including a zippered front pocket, a mesh water bottle holder, and a crossbody phone pocket.
$22 on Amazon
Why is this a good deal?💰
Right now, you can get this travel companion for $22, down from $35 (don’t miss the on-page coupon), and I can assure you it’s well worth it. It’s available in 20 colors, but we haven’t seen this crossbody bag on sale since January. (Note that prices vary by color.) Now’s the time to snag one at a great price if you’re getting ready to hit the road.
Why do I need this? 🤔
This sling backpack was the only “carry-on” bag I brought on our whirlwind trip through Italy—including Rome, Cinque Terre, Florence, and Pompeii—and it held up incredibly well throughout our 10-day adventure. That’s no small feat: It rained pretty heavily most of the time we were there, and some days we walked 20,000 steps or more. The bag not only had to withstand the wet conditions, but also the rigors of heavy use: I was constantly putting it on and taking it off, adjusting the strap, and opening it multiple times a day. It also had to hold enough items to last me up to 12 hours of sightseeing.
And the people: he played wonderfully.
The real draw of this bag is its level of organization and storage space. It has a ton of compartments: a large main zippered compartment, a slip pocket that zips with the bag, a small zippered compartment on the front, two mesh water bottle holders on the sides, a small zippered pocket on the shoulder strap, and so much more. With all of this, I was able to be prepared for anything. On some days, I was able to fit a travel umbrella, reusable water bottle, wallet, passport, guidebook (thanks, Rick Steves), snacks, sunglasses, shawl, Kindle, power bank and extra cables, earbuds, iPhone, toiletries and medication, selfie stick, and even more. Phew! That’s an incredible amount considering the bag isn’t exactly huge (15 x 7 x 3.5 inches).
Oh, yes: it was comfortable. The shoulder strap is well padded, but if your shoulder ever gets tired, the bag converts into a fanny pack (it doesn’t have to be) do to do this, but it works perfectly well). It also washes easily — my trusty sugar-free Red Bull spilled in one of the pockets, but I simply rinsed the bag at our hotel and let it air dry, and it was perfectly fine the next day.
What the critics say 💬
Nearly 30,000 Amazon reviewers also gave the Waterfly Cross Body Sling Backpack a five-star rating, with many highlighting its size, compartments, and lack of bulk.
Benefits 👍
“I bought this bag for a trip to Universal Orlando with my son for his 11th birthday. This bag was perfect!” one shopper raved. “It had everything we needed: snacks, ponchos, sunscreen, hand sanitizer, wipes, and even water bottles (I used 9-ounce S’Well bottles, which I highly recommend). I even wore a pair of plastic Birkenstocks one day for the water rides. The pocket on the strap fit my iPhone 15 Pro as well as my sunglasses.”
A Disney enthusiast shared: “Based on several positive recommendations from various Disney blogs and discussion forums, I purchased this bag for my trip to Disneyland. It was truly the perfect size, with just enough storage to hold everything I needed. … You can easily put it on and take it off; with a quick change of clips, you can change which shoulder it is placed on. You can wear it on your front or your back. It is sturdy and keeps the contents inside dry in the rain or on a wet walk through a park. … I highly recommend this bag, and this is coming from someone who also owns other Osprey and Camelback daypacks.”
“As a frequent traveler, especially now that I’m retired, finding the perfect bag for my needs has been a priority,” wrote another fan. “This backpack is impeccably designed, striking the right balance between size and functionality. … It’s a reliable travel companion that makes organization and accessibility easy.”
Disadvantages 👎
One Disney dad gave the bag a five-star rating, but noted some areas where even this fan favorite could use some improvement: “One: Add a flap, latch, elastic strap, or something similar to those outside mesh pockets so nothing can fall out. Two: Add a second clip (like the one for keys), buried in the “roof” of the main pocket or somewhere else so I can clip an Apple AirTag to it.”
Another buyer wrote: “This is a great handbag for traveling. My only wish is that the phone pocket on the strap could adjust its position.”
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Get this bag in 20 different colors, from neutral black to pastel purple to neon yellow.
$24 on Amazon
The above reviews reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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