Comments on: Waterfield Design Sling http://the-gadgeteer.com/2007/05/04/waterfield_design_sling/ Gadget reviews and news by Julie Strietelmeier and friends since 1997 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:57:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2007/05/04/waterfield_design_sling/comment-page-1/#comment-24017 Julie Sun, 17 Feb 2008 22:00:42 +0000 #comment-24017 <p>The bag is very soft and comfortable to carry. I especially like the shoulder strap. I'm actually getting ready to go back to carrying this bag full time. <- until I find my next favorite.</p> The bag is very soft and comfortable to carry. I especially like the shoulder strap. I’m actually getting ready to go back to carrying this bag full time. <- until I find my next favorite.

]]> By: Marka Bjai http://the-gadgeteer.com/2007/05/04/waterfield_design_sling/comment-page-1/#comment-24016 Marka Bjai Sat, 16 Feb 2008 05:42:14 +0000 #comment-24016 <p>I like the bag and the color is great. I also like the fact that it does not have handles at the top and no velcro flap. I hate those flaps on messenger style bags and like the idea of the easy access of the top zipper. This seems to make the bag lie better against the body and looks less bulky.</p> I like the bag and the color is great. I also like the fact that it does not have handles at the top and no velcro flap. I hate those flaps on messenger style bags and like the idea of the easy access of the top zipper. This seems to make the bag lie better against the body and looks less bulky.

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2007/05/04/waterfield_design_sling/comment-page-1/#comment-24027 Julie Mon, 07 May 2007 16:28:30 +0000 #comment-24027 blujay: I'll considering buying the Thunder bag to test for a future review :) Or better yet, why don't you write one for us and I'll post it on the site! :) Contact me via email if you are interested ( <a href="mailto:julie@the-gadgeteer.com">julie@the-gadgeteer.com</a> ). blujay:

I’ll considering buying the Thunder bag to test for a future review :) Or better yet, why don’t you write one for us and I’ll post it on the site! :) Contact me via email if you are interested ( julie@the-gadgeteer.com ).

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2007/05/04/waterfield_design_sling/comment-page-1/#comment-24026 Julie Mon, 07 May 2007 16:26:04 +0000 #comment-24026 I received a couple emails from people asking about the material this bag is made of. I just got word from Waterfield that it is a poly-blend that is spot and machine washable. It is also highly water-resistant. Just thought you all might like to know :) I received a couple emails from people asking about the material this bag is made of. I just got word from Waterfield that it is a poly-blend that is spot and machine washable. It is also highly water-resistant.

Just thought you all might like to know :)

]]> By: blujay http://the-gadgeteer.com/2007/05/04/waterfield_design_sling/comment-page-1/#comment-24025 blujay Mon, 07 May 2007 00:54:00 +0000 #comment-24025 Ugly, huh? :) Well I think if you had one to use you would appreciate its design and abilities. From looking at your photos of this bag, the Thunder seems far superior. You should really check one out and do a review; eBags will take it back if you don't like it. Ugly, huh? :) Well I think if you had one to use you would appreciate its design and abilities. From looking at your photos of this bag, the Thunder seems far superior. You should really check one out and do a review; eBags will take it back if you don’t like it.

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2007/05/04/waterfield_design_sling/comment-page-1/#comment-24024 Julie Sun, 06 May 2007 15:24:43 +0000 #comment-24024 Scribe54: And there's Brown too. :) Scribe54:

And there’s Brown too. :)

]]> By: scribe54 http://the-gadgeteer.com/2007/05/04/waterfield_design_sling/comment-page-1/#comment-24023 scribe54 Sun, 06 May 2007 14:13:52 +0000 #comment-24023 Julie: Thanks for the quick bounce-back! I agree with your assessment on color/style making it tilt more toward women than men...at the same time, I really like the layout, pocket design, and, of course, the quality I've come to expect from Waterfield. I've sent Gary there a note asking if a "black" sling bag is on the drawing boards...terribly uncreative of me, I realize, but that might tilt the needle more toward us men! :) Thanks again...it may still be worth a look in silver just given functionality. Scribe54 Julie:
Thanks for the quick bounce-back!

I agree with your assessment on color/style making it tilt more toward women than men…at the same time, I really like the layout, pocket design, and, of course, the quality I’ve come to expect from Waterfield.

I’ve sent Gary there a note asking if a “black” sling bag is on the drawing boards…terribly uncreative of me, I realize, but that might tilt the needle more toward us men! :)

Thanks again…it may still be worth a look in silver just given functionality.

Scribe54

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2007/05/04/waterfield_design_sling/comment-page-1/#comment-24022 Julie Sun, 06 May 2007 13:23:29 +0000 #comment-24022 DocGo: The bag they sent me is a Medium. If you get one, please be sure to come back here and let us know what you think of it. scribe54: I think this bag does look more feminine that any bag I've carried to date. The slouchy style and color make it look more like a 'girl' bag to me. But, this is coming from someone that has their own warped sense of style, so if you like this bag then get one. :) blujay: No offense, but I think that Thunder bag is ugly :) DocGo:
The bag they sent me is a Medium. If you get one, please be sure to come back here and let us know what you think of it.

scribe54:
I think this bag does look more feminine that any bag I’ve carried to date. The slouchy style and color make it look more like a ‘girl’ bag to me. But, this is coming from someone that has their own warped sense of style, so if you like this bag then get one. :)

blujay:
No offense, but I think that Thunder bag is ugly :)

]]> By: blujay http://the-gadgeteer.com/2007/05/04/waterfield_design_sling/comment-page-1/#comment-24021 blujay Sun, 06 May 2007 09:00:02 +0000 #comment-24021 Good grief, that's absurdly expensive! It doesn't even have that many pockets! Do yourself a favor and get an eBags Thunder. <a href="http://www.ebags.com/ebags/thunder/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=59040">http://www.ebags.com/ebags/thunder/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=59040</a> It's only $40, $35 with the 10% discount that's available right now (and eBags is constantly running promos with free shipping and other discounts). It's incredibly well-designed, very well-made, has a lifetime warranty, etc. I use it every day and I can hardly imagine a better bag of this type and size. And the price is so good, you should almost go ahead and get two! It amazes me that it's the only messenger bag I've seen that doesn't have stupid straps with buckles that require two hands and several seconds to operate every time you open or close it. It's just plain smart. So check it out! Good grief, that’s absurdly expensive! It doesn’t even have that many pockets!

Do yourself a favor and get an eBags Thunder.

http://www.ebags.com/ebags/thunder/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=59040

It’s only $40, $35 with the 10% discount that’s available right now (and eBags is constantly running promos with free shipping and other discounts). It’s incredibly well-designed, very well-made, has a lifetime warranty, etc. I use it every day and I can hardly imagine a better bag of this type and size. And the price is so good, you should almost go ahead and get two!

It amazes me that it’s the only messenger bag I’ve seen that doesn’t have stupid straps with buckles that require two hands and several seconds to operate every time you open or close it. It’s just plain smart. So check it out!

]]> By: scribe54 http://the-gadgeteer.com/2007/05/04/waterfield_design_sling/comment-page-1/#comment-24020 scribe54 Sun, 06 May 2007 01:26:19 +0000 #comment-24020 Julie: I've been a longtime fan of Waterfield...and use their cases exclusively for iPods and all gear...including, like you, a wallet! Great review on the sling bag...I saw it recently on their website, but they didn't have the kind of in-depth pictures you did. My only question: Some of the other reviews they reference on their site refer to the sling as a bag "for women." In your view, is this gender-specific, or suitable for men as well? It looks terrific -- and must be, if it "de-throned" your bagaboo model! Scribe54 Julie:
I’ve been a longtime fan of Waterfield…and use their cases exclusively for iPods and all gear…including, like you, a wallet! Great review on the sling bag…I saw it recently on their website, but they didn’t have the kind of in-depth pictures you did. My only question: Some of the other reviews they reference on their site refer to the sling as a bag “for women.” In your view, is this gender-specific, or suitable for men as well? It looks terrific — and must be, if it “de-throned” your bagaboo model!
Scribe54

]]> By: DocGo http://the-gadgeteer.com/2007/05/04/waterfield_design_sling/comment-page-1/#comment-24019 DocGo Sat, 05 May 2007 16:42:00 +0000 #comment-24019 What is the size of the sling bag that you have reviewed? Medium or large? Thanks for the great review! I am thinking of getting one myself. What is the size of the sling bag that you have reviewed? Medium or large? Thanks for the great review! I am thinking of getting one myself.

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